Endangered plants
About 6% of the 300,000 identified species are endangered due to overcollection or destruction of habitat, among other causes. Pollinator decline is also a factor for some species.
African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha), due to forest clearance
Baishanzu fir (Abies beshanzuensis) of southeast China, three trees known on an isolated mountain summit
Baker's larkspur (Delphinium bakeri) of California, due to very limited habitat
Chilean wine palm (Juba chilensis), due to land clearance
King of the Paphs Orchid (Paphiopedilum rothschildianum) of Asia, due to overcollection
Lobster claw (Clianthus puniceus) of Australia, due to overgrazing
Louisiana Quillwort, (Isoetes louisianensis) of Louisiana, due to very limited habitat
Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) of Europe, due to overcollection
Pinus squamata of southwest China, about 20 trees known
Saguaro cactus (Carnegia gigantea) of North America, due to overcollection, slow maturing, and slow breeding
Saharan Cypress (Cupressus dupreziana) of North Africa, due to small population and desertification