Barley Brome vs Belly-shaped Hard Grass
Bromus hordeaceus compared with Aegilops ventricosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Barley Brome | Belly-shaped Hard Grass |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order same | Poales (Grasses) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family same | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Bromus | Aegilops |
| Species | Bromus hordeaceus | Aegilops ventricosa |
Evolutionary Relationship
Barley Brome and Belly-shaped Hard Grass share a common ancestor at the Family level: Poaceae. (Grass Family)
Conservation Status
Barley Brome
LC — Least ConcernBelly-shaped Hard Grass
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Barley Brome | Belly-shaped Hard Grass |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Barley Brome
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).
Belly-shaped Hard Grass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
Barley Brome
The Barley Brome (Bromus hordeaceus) is a species in the genus Bromus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are
Belly-shaped Hard Grass
The Belly-shaped Hard Grass (Aegilops ventricosa) is a species in the genus Aegilops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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