Few-flowered Fumitory
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Few-flowered Fumitory

Fumaria vaillantii

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Overview

Fumaria vaillantii, or earthsmoke, is a species of perennial herb in the family Papaveraceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 28 cm. Fumaria vaillantii originates from Europe.

Few-flowered Fumitory (Fumaria vaillantii) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development. The species depends on disturbed soils and traditional farming practices that have largely disappeared, leading to severe population declines across its limited range.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Few-flowered Fumitory classified as Critically Endangered?
Few-flowered Fumitory is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Few-flowered Fumitory (Fumaria vaillantii) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development. The species depends on disturbed soils and traditional farming practices that have largely disappeared, leading to severe population declines across its limited range.
Where does Few-flowered Fumitory live?
Few-flowered Fumitory 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 Few-flowered Fumitory?
The main threats to Few-flowered Fumitory 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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