Asimina tetramera: Endangered
Showing posts with label Flower. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flower. Show all posts
Sunday, 14 March 2010
No 63 - Biscutella Rotgesii
The Biscutella rotgesii is listed as ‘Critically Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This species grows on rocky grassland and serpentine rock in Corsica, managing the high concentrations of heavy metals in the soil and surviving on a limited supply of water.
Only several hundred individuals exist and sadly, these numbers are diminishing rapidly. As the Biscutella rotgesii is not internationally protected by any conventions, it is vulnerable to urbanization in its various forms, particularly the construction of roads and dams. In addition to these direct human pressures, flooding and fires also threaten this species’ existence.
The botanical garden of Porquerolles in France is storing and cultivating seeds. This important work should ideally be implemented by other botanical gardens. In addition, a management plan for the Natura 2000 site "Défilé de l'Inzecca" is being drafted and implemented as a way of raising awareness and saving this species.
Friday, 19 February 2010
Thursday, 4 February 2010
No 35 - Nuragica Columbine
The Nuragica Columbine is a flower that hints of the daffodil and whispers of Spring. It is an Italian secret, as it is only found in Sardinia. This delicate flower grows in a gorge along the seasonal Flumineddu River on the nearly vertical limestone cliffs. The number of individuals is very low and they appear to be declining; only 10 -15 individuals are believed to exist. A truly unique population.
The beautiful Nuragica Columbine is facing a high extinction risk due to natural factors rather than human impact.
There is no current legal protection in place Nuragica Columbine, but an action plan is being developed.
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