Stinking Goosefoot
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Stinking Goosefoot

Chenopodium vulvaria

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Stinking Goosefoot faces severe decline due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this annual weed from cultivated fields. Urban development has destroyed many of its traditional waste ground habitats, while improved sanitation and waste management practices have reduced the nutrient-rich disturbed soils it requires. The species' dependence on nitrogen-rich substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices that reduce soil fertility in marginal habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Stinking Goosefoot typically grows on nitrogen-rich disturbed soils including waste ground, farmyards, compost heaps, and areas around human settlements. It favors nutrient-enriched substrates near livestock areas, refuse sites, and cultivated field margins where organic matter accumulates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stinking Goosefoot classified as Endangered?
Stinking Goosefoot 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. Stinking Goosefoot faces severe decline due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this annual weed from cultivated fields. Urban development has destroyed many of its traditional waste ground habitats, while improved sanitation and waste management practices have reduced the nutrient-rich disturbed soils it requires. The species' dependence on nitrogen-rich substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to changes in land management practices that reduce soil fertility in marginal habitats.
Where does Stinking Goosefoot live?
Stinking Goosefoot 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 Stinking Goosefoot?
The main threats to Stinking Goosefoot 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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