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It is estimated that there are more than a million endangered plants around the world. Learn more about these plants and where they can be found.
Established in 1964, The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.
The top 15 endangered plants highlighted in this article are among those that urgently need our attention and protection. By understanding the challenges they face and the importance of preserving them, we can contribute to efforts that ensure these plants continue to thrive for generations to come.
Discover the alarming decline of endangered plants worldwide. Learn about the threats they face, from habitat destruction to climate change. Explore specific species at risk and discover how you can help protect our planet's botanical heritage.
We advocate for action that will conserve threatened native plants and promote their recovery in the wild, as well as through ex situ collections and seed banking. Each plant species represents a unique set of strategies and an irreplaceable source of information about survival on planet Earth.
There are 6147 plant species which are endangered or critically endangered. Additionally 1674 plant species (7.6% of those evaluated) are listed as data deficient, meaning there is insufficient information for a full assessment of conservation status.
Rare and Endangered Plant Spotlights. The U.S. Botanic Garden maintains more than 12,000 accessions, which equates to about 65,000 plants. These are used for exhibition, study, and exchange with other institutions. The Garden's noteworthy collections include economic plants, medicinal plants, orchids, carnivorous plants, cacti and other ...
How passion, luck and sweat saved some of North America’s rarest plants. Plant enthusiasts go to extremes trying to save beloved species. More than 60 years after the supposed extinction in the...
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species. Open to all, it is used by governmental bodies, non-profit organisations, businesses and individuals.
In the United States, about three out of every 10 plant species are threatened. Scientists predict that as more information and knowledge about plant populations around the world are gathered, this number will increase dramatically.