Erysimum deflexum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Erysimum deflexum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency. Invasive plant species compete directly with this rare wallflower for the specific soil conditions and microhabitats it requires for survival.
Habitat
Erysimum deflexum inhabits rocky limestone slopes, cliff faces, and disturbed ground in Mediterranean scrubland environments. The species typically grows in well-drained, calcareous soils at moderate elevations, often in areas with sparse vegetation cover and high sun exposure.
