Upright Vetch
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Upright Vetch

Vicia orobus

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

Overview

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

Wood Bitter-vetch faces severe decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and the abandonment of traditional low-intensity farming practices that historically maintained its woodland edge and grassland habitats. Habitat fragmentation from urban development and forestry operations has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural dispersal. Overgrazing by livestock and deer browsing pressure further threatens the species' ability to establish and reproduce successfully.

Threat summary

Habitat

Wood Bitter-vetch inhabits woodland margins, scrubland, and rough grasslands, typically on calcareous soils in upland areas. The species favors semi-natural habitats maintained by traditional extensive grazing or cutting regimes, often occurring along field boundaries and in areas where woodland meets open ground.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Upright Vetch classified as Endangered?
Upright Vetch 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. Wood Bitter-vetch faces severe decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and the abandonment of traditional low-intensity farming practices that historically maintained its woodland edge and grassland habitats. Habitat fragmentation from urban development and forestry operations has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural dispersal. Overgrazing by livestock and deer browsing pressure further threatens the species' ability to establish and reproduce successfully.
Where does Upright Vetch live?
Upright Vetch 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 Upright Vetch?
The main threats to Upright Vetch 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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