Small-leaved Sweet-briar
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Small-leaved Sweet-briar

Rosa agrestis

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_agrestis

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Small-leaved Sweet-briar faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its native European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in traditional land management practices, as it depends on specific disturbance regimes and edge habitats that are increasingly rare in modern landscapes.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies woodland edges, hedgerows, scrubland, and disturbed ground in temperate regions, typically thriving in semi-natural habitats with moderate disturbance regimes. Found in calcareous soils and open areas with partial shade, often associated with traditional agricultural landscapes and forest margins.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Small-leaved Sweet-briar classified as Critically Endangered?
Small-leaved Sweet-briar is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Small-leaved Sweet-briar faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its native European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in traditional land management practices, as it depends on specific disturbance regimes and edge habitats that are increasingly rare in modern landscapes.
Where does Small-leaved Sweet-briar live?
Small-leaved Sweet-briar 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 Small-leaved Sweet-briar?
The main threats to Small-leaved Sweet-briar 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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