Stone Parsley
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Stone Parsley

Sison amomum

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Stone Parsley faces severe decline due to agricultural intensification and habitat conversion across its limited European range. The species has lost numerous historical populations as traditional farming practices have been replaced by intensive agriculture, eliminating the disturbed ground and field margins it requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while changes in land management practices reduce the availability of suitable microsites for establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

Stone Parsley typically occurs in disturbed soils along field margins, roadsides, waste ground, and areas of recent soil disturbance. The species favors calcareous or neutral soils in open, sunny locations with minimal vegetation competition.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Stone Parsley classified as Endangered?
Stone Parsley 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. Stone Parsley faces severe decline due to agricultural intensification and habitat conversion across its limited European range. The species has lost numerous historical populations as traditional farming practices have been replaced by intensive agriculture, eliminating the disturbed ground and field margins it requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while changes in land management practices reduce the availability of suitable microsites for establishment.
Where does Stone Parsley live?
Stone Parsley 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 Stone Parsley?
The main threats to Stone Parsley 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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