CRCritically Endangered
Asparagus macrorrhizus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionAwareness & communicationsPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in ASPARAGACEAE
Threatened in Spain
Frequently asked questions
Why is Asparagus macrorrhizus classified as Critically Endangered?
Asparagus macrorrhizus is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Asparagus macrorrhizus live?
Asparagus macrorrhizus occurs in Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Asparagus macrorrhizus?
The main threats to Asparagus macrorrhizus are 1.1, 4.1, 6.1, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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