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Hieracium onosmoides

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Overview

Hieracium onosmoides is a rare perennial herb in the hawkweed family, characterized by its distinctive hairy leaves and bright yellow composite flowers that bloom in summer. This endemic plant species plays a specialized ecological role as a nectar source for local pollinators and contributes to the unique botanical diversity of its restricted range.

Hieracium onosmoides is threatened primarily by habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional land management practices in its limited alpine and subalpine range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species typically inhabits rocky limestone slopes, dry grasslands, and open scrublands at moderate to high elevations. It shows a preference for well-drained, calcareous soils in areas with Mediterranean or continental climate conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hieracium onosmoides classified as Endangered?
Hieracium onosmoides 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. Hieracium onosmoides is threatened primarily by habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in traditional land management practices in its limited alpine and subalpine range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and environmental changes.
Where does Hieracium onosmoides live?
Hieracium onosmoides 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 Hieracium onosmoides?
The main threats to Hieracium onosmoides 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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