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Limonium poimenum

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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.

Limonium poimenum faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its restricted Mediterranean range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from construction activities and trampling by visitors. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, which can erode the coastal habitats essential for this endemic sea lavender's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic sea lavender inhabits rocky coastal cliffs, salt marshes, and maritime grasslands along the Mediterranean coastline. It typically grows in areas with high salt tolerance, often in crevices of limestone cliffs and on coastal terraces exposed to sea spray.

Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Limonium poimenum classified as Endangered?
Limonium poimenum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Limonium poimenum faces severe threats from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its restricted Mediterranean range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from construction activities and trampling by visitors. Climate change poses an additional threat through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, which can erode the coastal habitats essential for this endemic sea lavender's survival.
Where does Limonium poimenum live?
Limonium poimenum occurs in Italy. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Limonium poimenum?
The main threats to Limonium poimenum 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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