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Corn Brome

Corn Brome

Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Unit...
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
tropical palm groves, open savannah grassland plains, and warm coastal dunes

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
photosynthetic solar energy conversion, shallow root water absorption

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
year-round tropical foliage growth, seasonal flowering under wet cycles

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Note: Although Kerguelen (in Lejeunia, n. s., 75: 110. 1975) stated " Type: ... LINN ", this is not accepted as a formal typification, for the reasons explained by Cafferty & al. (in Taxon 49: 240. 2000). Meikle's choice (23 Apr 1985) narrowly pre-dates that of Smith (in Notes Roy Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42: 500. Oct 1985), who designated the same collection as lectotype.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Corn Brome is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to tropical palm groves, open savannah grassland plains, and warm coastal dunes, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of photosynthetic solar energy conversion, shallow root water absorption. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a year-round tropical foliage growth, seasonal flowering under wet cycles activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 60 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Corn Brome.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBelarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Unit...
Habitat Rangetropical palm groves, open savannah grassland plains, and warm coastal dunes
Lifespan60 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificBromus squarrosus
Registry Info
Lifespan60 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyPoaceae
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