Common questions

Why are Texas poppy-mallow endangered?

Why are Texas poppy-mallow endangered?

The Texas poppy-mallow was listed as endangered in 1981. The Texas poppy-mallow grows only in specific areas of deep sandy soil along the upper Colorado River. It is endangered because of habitat loss due to farming, pasture planting, sand mining and urban development.

How is the callirhoe Scabriuscula endangered?

It is endemic to Texas, where it is known from about ten populations in the deep sands alongside the Colorado River. Much of its habitat has been lost, which is the reason it was federally listed as an endangered species in 1981.

Why is the Dalea Reverchonii endangered?

Status of Project Accomplishment. Dalea reverchonii (Fabaceae) (Comanche Peak prairie clover) is a rare Texas endemic in danger of major population reductions due to continued urbanization in its highly restricted range.

What is the most endangered plant in Texas?

Endangered Plants

  • Croton alabamensis var.
  • Dalea reverchonii (Comanche Peak prairie clover)
  • Helianthus paradoxus (puzzle sunflower)
  • Quercus hinckleyi (Hinckley oak)
  • Salvia penstemonoides (big red sage)
  • Streptanthus bracteatus (bracted twistflower)
  • Styrax platanifolius ssp.
  • Zizania texana (Texas wildrice)

What are endangered plants in Texas?

Federal and State Listed Plants of Texas

Common Name Scientific Name State Status
Texas Ayenia Ayenia limitaris State Status: Endangered
Texas Golden Gladecress Leavenworthia texana State Status: Endangered
Texas Poppy-mallow Callirhoe scabriuscula State Status: Endangered
Texas Prairie Dawn Hymenoxys texana State Status: Endangered

Where is Dalea Reverchonii found?

Dalea reverchonii is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name Comanche Peak prairie-clover. It is endemic to Texas in the United States, where it is known from Bosque, Erath, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Somervell, Tarrant, and Wise counties.

What plant is illegal to dig up in Texas?

In Texas. According to state law, individuals collecting cacti on private property in Texas must have prior written authorization from the landowner. Remember, taking anything from pri- vate property without permission, in the least, is considered vandalism and, at the most, stealing!

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