In Slovakia, it is classed as 'critically endangered' CR,[REF] and it is protected within Slovak Paradise National Park, alongside other at risk species including buxbaumia viridis (a type of moss), cypripedium calceolus (Lady's Slipper Orchid), ligularia sibirica, pulsatilla subslavica, pulsatilla slavica (Slovak pasque flower) and adenophora lilifolia [REF].
In Hungary, it is protected by law [REF].