Grass Pink
VU

Grass Pink

Dianthus armeria

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.

Grass Pink faces severe population declines across its native European range due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the sandy, nutrient-poor soils it requires. Modern farming techniques, including fertilizer application and conversion of traditional grasslands to intensive cropland, have destroyed much of its specialized habitat. Urban development and infrastructure expansion further fragment remaining populations, while the species' annual life cycle makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat disturbance during critical reproductive periods.

Threat summary

Habitat

Grass Pink inhabits sandy, nutrient-poor soils in open grasslands, heathlands, and traditional agricultural margins across Europe. The species thrives in disturbed ground with sparse vegetation, including field edges, sandy tracks, and extensively managed pastures where competition from other plants is limited.

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Grass Pink classified as Vulnerable?
Grass Pink 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. Grass Pink faces severe population declines across its native European range due to intensive agricultural practices that eliminate the sandy, nutrient-poor soils it requires. Modern farming techniques, including fertilizer application and conversion of traditional grasslands to intensive cropland, have destroyed much of its specialized habitat. Urban development and infrastructure expansion further fragment remaining populations, while the species' annual life cycle makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat disturbance during critical reproductive periods.
Where does Grass Pink live?
Grass Pink 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 Grass Pink?
The main threats to Grass Pink 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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