Astragalus tatlii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Astragalus tatlii faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its extremely limited range in Turkey. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from intensive farming practices and overgrazing by domestic animals. Urban development pressures in the region further fragment the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Habitat
This endemic Turkish legume inhabits dry steppe grasslands and rocky slopes at moderate elevations in central Anatolia. It typically grows in calcareous soils within semi-arid Mediterranean climate zones characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters.
