Cutleaf geranium
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Cutleaf geranium

Geranium dissectum

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Overview

Geranium dissectum or cut-leaved crane's-bill is a plant species of the genus Geranium. It is native to Europe.

Habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development has severely reduced suitable growing areas for this species. Competition from invasive plant species and changes in land management practices, including reduced disturbance regimes that the species depends on, have further contributed to population declines.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cutleaf geranium thrives in disturbed soils including field margins, roadsides, waste ground, and areas with periodic soil disturbance. It prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils in open, sunny locations with minimal canopy cover.

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Other threatened species in Geraniaceae

Shining Crane's-billVU

Shining Crane's-bill

Geranium lucidum

Unknown
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Geranium lanuginosum

Unknown
Geranio palustreEN

Geranio palustre

Geranium palustre

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cutleaf geranium classified as Endangered?
Cutleaf geranium 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. Habitat loss due to agricultural intensification and urban development has severely reduced suitable growing areas for this species. Competition from invasive plant species and changes in land management practices, including reduced disturbance regimes that the species depends on, have further contributed to population declines.
Where does Cutleaf geranium live?
Cutleaf geranium 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 Cutleaf geranium?
The main threats to Cutleaf geranium are ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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