Marsh-bedstraw
Galium palustre
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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.
Marsh-bedstraw faces severe threats from widespread wetland habitat destruction and degradation due to agricultural conversion, urban development, and water management practices. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns and water levels in remaining marsh habitats, while pollution from agricultural runoff and invasive species competition further compromise the specialized wetland ecosystems this species depends upon.
Habitat
Marsh-bedstraw occupies wet meadows, marshes, fens, and the margins of ponds and slow-moving streams, typically in areas with consistently moist to waterlogged soils. The species thrives in nutrient-rich wetland environments from lowland areas up to moderate elevations, often associated with sedge communities and other moisture-loving vegetation.
Other threatened species in Rubiaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Marsh-bedstraw classified as Critically Endangered?
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