Scentless Chamomile
VU

Scentless Chamomile

Anthemis arvensis

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.

Scentless Chamomile faces severe population declines primarily due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this annual weed from cultivated fields. Modern farming practices, including improved seed cleaning techniques and selective herbicide applications, have dramatically reduced its presence in cereal crops where it historically thrived. Habitat fragmentation through conversion of traditional mixed farming systems to intensive monocultures has further isolated remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Scentless Chamomile primarily inhabits disturbed agricultural soils, particularly cereal fields, fallow land, and field margins with well-drained, nutrient-poor conditions. It also occurs along roadsides, waste ground, and other anthropogenic habitats where soil disturbance creates suitable germination sites.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scentless Chamomile classified as Vulnerable?
Scentless Chamomile 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. Scentless Chamomile faces severe population declines primarily due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this annual weed from cultivated fields. Modern farming practices, including improved seed cleaning techniques and selective herbicide applications, have dramatically reduced its presence in cereal crops where it historically thrived. Habitat fragmentation through conversion of traditional mixed farming systems to intensive monocultures has further isolated remaining populations.
Where does Scentless Chamomile live?
Scentless Chamomile 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 Scentless Chamomile?
The main threats to Scentless Chamomile 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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