VUVulnerable

Field Woundwort

Stachys arvensis

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Field Woundwort faces severe decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this annual weed from cultivated fields. Modern farming practices, including improved seed cleaning and selective herbicide application, have dramatically reduced suitable habitat. The species' dependence on traditional low-intensity farming systems makes it particularly vulnerable to continued agricultural modernization across its European range.
Threat summary

Habitat

Field Woundwort is an annual herb that grows in cultivated fields, particularly cereal crops, and disturbed agricultural soils. It thrives in nutrient-rich, well-drained soils and requires the regular soil disturbance provided by traditional farming practices.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Field Woundwort classified as Vulnerable?

Field Woundwort is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Field Woundwort faces severe decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this annual weed from cultivated fields. Modern farming practices, including improved seed cleaning and selective herbicide application, have dramatically reduced suitable habitat. The species' dependence on traditional low-intensity farming systems makes it particularly vulnerable to continued agricultural modernization across its European range.

Where does Field Woundwort live?

Field Woundwort 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 Field Woundwort?

The main threats to Field Woundwort 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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