Smith's Brome
Bromus pseudosecalinus
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Bromus
Smith's Brome belongs to the family Poaceae, order Poales, within the Liliopsida class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Smith's Brome faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to competition from invasive grasses and changes in traditional land management practices that historically maintained suitable habitat conditions.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Smith's Brome occurs in disturbed grasslands, field margins, waste ground, and areas with sandy or calcareous soils. The species typically grows in open habitats including agricultural edges, roadsides, and areas with moderate disturbance regimes.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Smith's Brome faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to competition from invasive grasses and changes in traditional land management practices that historically maintained suitable habitat conditions.
Agricultural intensification and conversion
Competition from invasive grass species
Urban and infrastructure development
Climate change altering suitable habitat
Loss of traditional grazing management
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Smith's Brome (Bromus pseudosecalinus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/smiths-brome