Narrow-fruited Cornsalad
VU

Narrow-fruited Cornsalad

Valerianella dentata

Unknown

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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.

Narrow-fruited Cornsalad faces severe decline due to intensive agricultural practices that have eliminated the traditional arable farming systems it depends upon. The species requires disturbed, nutrient-poor soils found in extensively managed cereal crops and field margins, habitats that have been largely replaced by modern intensive agriculture with heavy fertilizer use and herbicide applications. Urban development and infrastructure expansion have further reduced suitable habitat, while the remaining populations are increasingly fragmented and isolated.

Threat summary

Habitat

This annual herb inhabits disturbed, calcareous soils in extensively managed arable fields, particularly winter cereal crops, field margins, and waste ground. It thrives in nutrient-poor, well-drained soils with minimal fertilizer input, typically found in traditional farming landscapes across temperate Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Narrow-fruited Cornsalad classified as Vulnerable?
Narrow-fruited Cornsalad is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Narrow-fruited Cornsalad faces severe decline due to intensive agricultural practices that have eliminated the traditional arable farming systems it depends upon. The species requires disturbed, nutrient-poor soils found in extensively managed cereal crops and field margins, habitats that have been largely replaced by modern intensive agriculture with heavy fertilizer use and herbicide applications. Urban development and infrastructure expansion have further reduced suitable habitat, while the remaining populations are increasingly fragmented and isolated.
Where does Narrow-fruited Cornsalad live?
Narrow-fruited Cornsalad occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Narrow-fruited Cornsalad?
The main threats to Narrow-fruited Cornsalad 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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