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Allium lineare
Local name: Ail linéaire
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Overview
Allium lineare is a Eurasian species of wild onions with a wide range extending from France to Mongolia.
Allium lineare faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated.
Other threatened species in Amaryllidaceae
Threatened in Afghanistan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ail linéaire classified as Endangered?
Ail linéaire is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Allium lineare faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated.
Where does Ail linéaire live?
Ail linéaire occurs in Afghanistan, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, and Czechia (plus 18 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ail linéaire?
The main threats to Ail linéaire are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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