Water Germander
CR

Water Germander

Teucrium scordium

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

Overview

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

Water Germander faces severe population declines due to widespread wetland destruction and drainage for agricultural conversion and urban development. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes, water pollution from agricultural runoff, and habitat fragmentation that isolates remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Marshy wetlands, pond margins, ditches, and seasonally flooded grasslands with calcareous or neutral soils. Typically found in areas with fluctuating water levels and open, sunny conditions in lowland regions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Water Germander classified as Critically Endangered?
Water Germander 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. Water Germander faces severe population declines due to widespread wetland destruction and drainage for agricultural conversion and urban development. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes, water pollution from agricultural runoff, and habitat fragmentation that isolates remaining populations.
Where does Water Germander live?
Water Germander occurs in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, and Austria (plus 59 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Water Germander?
The main threats to Water Germander 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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