Faeroeic lady's-mantle
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Faeroeic lady's-mantle

Alchemilla faeroensis

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Overview

Alchemilla faeroensis, also known as Faroese lady's-mantle, is a species of arctic-montane herbaceous perennial plant native to the Faroe Islands and eastern Iceland. It is part of the lady's-mantle genus in the rose family. It has been described as "one of the outstanding endemics in northwestern Europe".

Alchemilla faeroensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to overgrazing by sheep and cattle, which damages the fragile grassland communities where it grows. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that may push this cold-adapted species beyond its tolerance limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

Faroese lady's-mantle grows on the Faroe Islands and the eastern half of Iceland. The furthest west in Iceland that they have been reported is in Ásbyrgi.

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Alchemilla subcrenata

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Rosa inodora

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Alchemilla plicata

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Faeroeic lady's-mantle classified as Endangered?
Faeroeic lady's-mantle 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. Alchemilla faeroensis faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to overgrazing by sheep and cattle, which damages the fragile grassland communities where it grows. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that may push this cold-adapted species beyond its tolerance limits.
Where does Faeroeic lady's-mantle live?
Faeroeic lady's-mantle 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 Faeroeic lady's-mantle?
The main threats to Faeroeic lady's-mantle 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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