Allium corsicum
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Allium corsicum inhabits exposed limestone cliff faces and rocky coastal outcrops along Corsica's Mediterranean shoreline, typically growing in thin soils within crevices and ledges between 10-200 meters elevation. The species requires well-draining calcareous substrates with direct maritime exposure, thriving in the specialized microclimate created by sea spray, intense sunlight, and seasonal drought typical of Mediterranean coastal cliff ecosystems.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in AMARYLLIDACEAE
Threatened in France
Frequently asked questions
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