White Adder's Mouth
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White Adder's Mouth

Malaxis monophyllos

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

Overview

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

White Malaxis faces severe decline due to wetland drainage and habitat conversion across its range in northern Europe and North America. The species' dependence on specific bog and fen conditions makes it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes from agricultural expansion and peat extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture regimes essential for this orchid's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

White Malaxis inhabits acidic bogs, fens, and wet meadows with sphagnum moss, typically in cool temperate regions. The species requires consistently moist, nutrient-poor soils and often grows in association with sedges and other bog-adapted vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is White Adder's Mouth classified as Vulnerable?
White Adder's Mouth is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. White Malaxis faces severe decline due to wetland drainage and habitat conversion across its range in northern Europe and North America. The species' dependence on specific bog and fen conditions makes it extremely vulnerable to hydrological changes from agricultural expansion and peat extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture regimes essential for this orchid's survival.
Where does White Adder's Mouth live?
White Adder's Mouth 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 White Adder's Mouth?
The main threats to White Adder's Mouth 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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