Limonium saracinatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Limonium saracinatum faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Mediterranean shorelines, which directly destroys its specialized salt marsh habitats. Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity associated with climate change threaten to inundate remaining populations, while trampling from recreational activities fragments already limited coastal populations. Agricultural expansion and urban development in coastal zones continue to reduce available habitat for this endemic halophyte.
Habitat
This species inhabits Mediterranean salt marshes, coastal saline flats, and rocky maritime cliffs where it tolerates high salinity levels. It typically grows in sandy or rocky substrates within the spray zone of coastal environments, often in association with other halophytic vegetation.