Pilosella dichotoma
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gaffelfibbla faces severe pressure from agricultural intensification and urban development across its limited Scandinavian range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions from extreme weather events.
Habitat
Gaffelfibbla inhabits dry, nutrient-poor grasslands, rocky outcrops, and sandy soils in open woodland edges across Scandinavia. The species requires well-drained, calcareous substrates with minimal vegetation cover and is typically found in areas with traditional low-intensity grazing management.
Other threatened species in Asteraceae
Threatened in Sweden
Frequently asked questions
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