Arnoseris File

Historically found as a weed in winter cereal crops (like rye) and on the margins of arable fields.

Home to approximately one-third of the global population, it is listed as "endangered" (Red List Status 2).

Projects like the Extensive field near Mankmuß focus on maintaining traditional, low-intensity farming—without mineral fertilizers or pesticides—to protect the species. Scientific Interest arnoseris

Native to oceanic and subatlantic parts of Europe, it is sensitive to ground frosts and does not tolerate saline or heavily fertilized soils. Conservation Status

It prefers acidic, nutrient-poor, sandy or sandy-loamy soils with low calcium content. Historically found as a weed in winter cereal

It is believed to be regionally extinct in parts of Hungary and the Czech Republic.

Arranged in a basal rosette at the ground level, they are wedge-shaped (oblanceolate) with small teeth along the edges. Scientific Interest Native to oceanic and subatlantic parts

Possesses a thickened taproot that can reach depths of up to 50 cm. Ecology and Habitat