St Bernard's Lily
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St Bernard's Lily

Anthericum liliago

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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.

St Bernard's Lily faces severe population declines across its European range due to agricultural intensification and abandonment of traditional grazing practices that maintained its preferred grassland habitats. Urban development and infrastructure expansion have fragmented remaining populations, while changes in land management have allowed scrubland encroachment to shade out this light-demanding species. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought stress in its already restricted mountain grassland habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

St Bernard's Lily inhabits dry, calcareous grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands across mountainous regions of central and southern Europe. It thrives in well-drained, nutrient-poor soils with high calcium content, typically found at elevations between 300-2000 meters in areas with traditional extensive grazing management.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is St Bernard's Lily classified as Endangered?
St Bernard's Lily 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. St Bernard's Lily faces severe population declines across its European range due to agricultural intensification and abandonment of traditional grazing practices that maintained its preferred grassland habitats. Urban development and infrastructure expansion have fragmented remaining populations, while changes in land management have allowed scrubland encroachment to shade out this light-demanding species. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought stress in its already restricted mountain grassland habitats.
Where does St Bernard's Lily live?
St Bernard's Lily 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 St Bernard's Lily?
The main threats to St Bernard's Lily 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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