Gratiole
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Gratiole

Gratiola officinalis

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Overview

Gratiola officinalis, the gratiole, common hedgehyssop, grace of God, Gratia Dei, hedge hyssop, hedge-hyssop, or herb of grace, is an ornamental plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb native to Europe.

Gratiola officinalis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and wetland drainage. The species' specialized requirements for wet meadows and marshy areas make it particularly vulnerable to land use changes and water management practices that alter hydrological conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Cheilophyllum microphyllum

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Bacopa longipes

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Encopella tenuifolia

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Bacopa stemodioides

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gratiole classified as Critically Endangered?
Gratiole 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. Gratiola officinalis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and wetland drainage. The species' specialized requirements for wet meadows and marshy areas make it particularly vulnerable to land use changes and water management practices that alter hydrological conditions.
Where does Gratiole live?
Gratiole 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 Gratiole?
The main threats to Gratiole 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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