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Jan 30, 2022 · But for the past two centuries, plants have been victims of habitat destruction. Here are 10 historic plants that have gone extinct—whether recently or long, long ago.
As of December 2023, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists 45 Extinct in the Wild plant species. [1] Approximately 0.068% of all evaluated plant species are listed as extinct in the wild. The IUCN also lists one plant subspecies as extinct in the wild.
Aug 17, 2016 · These lovely plants once flourished on our beautiful planet. They added to the beauty of nature, contributed to the biological evolution, played a prominent role in the life cycle of living beings on earth.
These are 20 extinct plants, with their names and photos, some of the recently extinct plant itself and others of the fossils found of these. The extinct botanical species we show are ...
As of September 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists 116 extinct species, 132 possibly extinct species, 35 extinct in the wild species, 13 possibly extinct in the wild species, five extinct subspecies, one extinct in the wild subspecies, and four extinct varieties of plant. [ 1 ][ 2 ]
A database of the world's recently extinct species of plants, animals and fungi, starting from 126,000 years ago.
In this article, we will explore the world of extinct plants, their types, causes for their extinction, famous examples from history, and the impact their loss has on our ecosystems.
