Dryopteris ardechensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dryopteris ardechensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in forest composition and microclimate conditions that affect the shaded, humid environments it requires. Human activities including forestry practices and recreational development in its restricted habitat further compound population pressures.
Habitat
This fern species inhabits shaded, humid forest environments in Mediterranean regions, typically growing in rocky crevices and forest understory areas with specific moisture and light requirements. It favors calcareous substrates and requires stable microclimate conditions found in mature forest ecosystems.
