woods whitlow-grass
VU

woods whitlow-grass

Draba nemorosa

Unknown

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Overview

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

Woods whitlow-grass faces severe pressure from habitat fragmentation as ancient woodlands are cleared for agriculture and development across its European range. The species' specialized requirements for stable, undisturbed forest floor conditions make it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist microhabitat conditions essential for this shade-adapted plant's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Woods whitlow-grass inhabits the understory of mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly favoring beech and oak woodlands with rich, moist soils. The species requires stable forest floor conditions with consistent shade and minimal disturbance, typically growing among leaf litter and mosses in ancient woodland sites.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is woods whitlow-grass classified as Vulnerable?
woods whitlow-grass 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. Woods whitlow-grass faces severe pressure from habitat fragmentation as ancient woodlands are cleared for agriculture and development across its European range. The species' specialized requirements for stable, undisturbed forest floor conditions make it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and changes in woodland management practices. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist microhabitat conditions essential for this shade-adapted plant's survival.
Where does woods whitlow-grass live?
woods whitlow-grass 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 woods whitlow-grass?
The main threats to woods whitlow-grass 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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