French Speedwell
CR

French Speedwell

Veronica acinifolia

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_acinifolia

Overview

Veronica acinifolia, the French speedwell, is an annual flower in the family Plantaginaceae present within a band from Portugal to Britain on the west stretching eastwards far into Asia, with some gaps.

French Speedwell (Veronica acinifolia) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized sandy, disturbed ground habitats. The species faces severe pressure from agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in land management practices that have eliminated or altered the ephemeral, nutrient-poor soils it requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Its native range is Albania, Altay, Bulgaria, Corsica, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Islands, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Crete, Crimea, Lebanon-Syria, Mongolia, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia, extinct in Belgium, and introduced into the British Isles. in Turkey from 0 to .

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Frequently asked questions

Why is French Speedwell classified as Critically Endangered?
French Speedwell 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. French Speedwell (Veronica acinifolia) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized sandy, disturbed ground habitats. The species faces severe pressure from agricultural intensification, urban development, and changes in land management practices that have eliminated or altered the ephemeral, nutrient-poor soils it requires for survival.
Where does French Speedwell live?
French Speedwell 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 French Speedwell?
The main threats to French Speedwell 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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