Lepidium turczaninowii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lepidium turczaninowii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in eastern Asia. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species competition and altered fire regimes further threaten the specialized steppe habitats this crucifer requires for survival.
Habitat
This critically endangered crucifer inhabits dry steppe grasslands and rocky slopes in continental climate zones of eastern Asia. The species requires well-drained soils and open habitats with minimal tree cover, typically occurring at elevations between 200-800 meters in areas with cold winters and warm summers.