Marsh Spurge
Euphorbia palustris
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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 Spurge faces severe threats from wetland habitat destruction and degradation due to agricultural conversion, urban development, and water management practices that alter natural hydrological regimes. The species' specialized requirements for specific wetland conditions make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and water level changes, leading to population declines across its range.
Habitat
Marsh Spurge inhabits freshwater wetlands, marshy meadows, wet grasslands, and the margins of ponds and slow-flowing rivers, typically in areas with seasonal flooding and nutrient-rich soils. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic water level fluctuations and thrives in calcareous wetland environments.
Other threatened species in Euphorbiaceae
Frequently asked questions
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