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Pulicaria dioscorides

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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.

Pulicaria dioscorides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the coastal and inland habitats where this endemic plant species occurs. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already restricted distribution.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits Mediterranean coastal areas, rocky slopes, and semi-arid grasslands, typically growing in calcareous soils and open habitats with sparse vegetation. It occurs in both coastal zones and inland areas up to moderate elevations within its endemic range.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorDesert· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pulicaria dioscorides classified as Endangered?
Pulicaria dioscorides is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Pulicaria dioscorides faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the coastal and inland habitats where this endemic plant species occurs. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already restricted distribution.
Where does Pulicaria dioscorides live?
Pulicaria dioscorides 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 Pulicaria dioscorides?
The main threats to Pulicaria dioscorides 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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