Lilafarbener Schirmling
VU

Lilafarbener Schirmling

Lepiota lilacea

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.

Lepiota lilacea faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as European grasslands and woodland edges are converted to intensive agriculture and urban development. The species' dependence on specific soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to nitrogen deposition from agricultural runoff and air pollution. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for fruiting body formation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This distinctive purple-capped mushroom inhabits nutrient-poor grasslands, woodland margins, and traditional pastures across central and northern Europe. It typically grows in calcareous soils with low nitrogen content, often associated with semi-natural grassland communities maintained by extensive grazing.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lilafarbener Schirmling classified as Vulnerable?
Lilafarbener Schirmling 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. Lepiota lilacea faces significant pressure from habitat degradation as European grasslands and woodland edges are converted to intensive agriculture and urban development. The species' dependence on specific soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships makes it particularly vulnerable to nitrogen deposition from agricultural runoff and air pollution. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for fruiting body formation.
Where does Lilafarbener Schirmling live?
Lilafarbener Schirmling 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 Lilafarbener Schirmling?
The main threats to Lilafarbener Schirmling 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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