Limonium sougiae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Limonium sougiae faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along the Mediterranean coastline where it occurs. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification, with construction activities and recreational use directly impacting its specialized coastal cliff habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity, which can erode the narrow coastal zones where this endemic sea lavender persists.
Habitat
Limonium sougiae inhabits rocky coastal cliffs, salt-tolerant scrubland, and maritime grasslands along Mediterranean shorelines. The species is adapted to harsh coastal conditions including salt spray, strong winds, and poor soils typical of exposed cliff-top environments.