Plymouth Gentian (Sabatia
kennedyana)
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STATUS |
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National
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Threatened |
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Provincial
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Threatened |
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Quick Facts:
- Atlantic
Coastal Plain plant
- In Canada, only located in NS
- In NS, found only on 5 lakes
- Populations
in the US are also at risk
- Threats are linked to its
small, very localized populations, human alteration and loss of
lakeshore habitats, destruction of populations and habitat by ATVs
and other recreational activities
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Status Overview:
This Atlantic
Coastal Plain plant species is found in Canada on the shores of only five
lakes in Nova Scotia. One population is considered a distinct endemic form
(E. Tuberculosa, forma pubnicoensis). Some populations of this species in
the United States are also at risk. Threats to this species are linked to:
its small, very localized populations, human alteration and loss of
lakeshore habitats, destruction of populations and habitat by ATV’s and
other recreational activities.
Geographic Distribution:
The map shows the
municipalities where this species can be found. For more specific
location information please contact us.
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