Cerastium subtetrandrum
Local name: Øresunds-hønsetarm
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cerastium subtetrandrum faces severe threats from coastal development and infrastructure projects that destroy its specialized sandy beach and dune habitats. Sea level rise and increased storm intensity associated with climate change pose additional risks by altering the delicate coastal dynamics this species depends upon. Recreational activities and trampling in popular coastal areas further fragment and degrade remaining populations.
Habitat
This rare mouse-ear chickweed is endemic to sandy coastal habitats, particularly stabilized sand dunes and sandy beaches along the Øresund strait between Denmark and Sweden. It requires well-drained, nutrient-poor sandy soils in open coastal grassland communities with minimal vegetation cover.
Other threatened species in Caryophyllaceae
Frequently asked questions
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