Common Sea-lavender
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Common Sea-lavender

Limonium vulgare

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Overview

Limonium vulgare, called common sea-lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Limonium native to Atlantic parts of Europe from southwestern Sweden to southwestern Iberia, and introduced elsewhere. A clumping perennial found in salt marshes and other maritime habitats, it is a probable species complex that includes Limonium maritimum and L. narbonense.

Common Sea-lavender faces significant threats from coastal development, sea-level rise, and habitat degradation of its specialized salt marsh environments. Climate change-induced alterations to tidal patterns and increased storm intensity further threaten the delicate balance of its coastal wetland habitats, while human activities continue to fragment and destroy critical breeding and feeding areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Salt marshes, mudflats, and coastal wetlands along temperate shorelines, typically in areas with regular tidal inundation and saline soils. The species thrives in the upper zones of salt marshes where it can tolerate high salinity levels and periodic flooding.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Common Sea-lavender classified as Vulnerable?
Common Sea-lavender is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Common Sea-lavender faces significant threats from coastal development, sea-level rise, and habitat degradation of its specialized salt marsh environments. Climate change-induced alterations to tidal patterns and increased storm intensity further threaten the delicate balance of its coastal wetland habitats, while human activities continue to fragment and destroy critical breeding and feeding areas.
Where does Common Sea-lavender live?
Common Sea-lavender occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Common Sea-lavender?
The main threats to Common Sea-lavender 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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