Redroot (Lacnanthes
caroliana)
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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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Species at Risk Page for status
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Quick Facts:
- Atlantic
Coastal Plain plant
- In Canada, only located in NS
- In NS, populations are small
and very restricted in distribution
- Threats include human alteration and
loss of lakeshore habitat, water pollution, destruction of
populations and habitat by ATVs and other recreational activities
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Status Overview:
An Atlantic Coastal
Plain species, known in Canada only from a small number of lakeshores in
Nova Scotia. The populations are small and very restricted in
distribution. Threats to the species include; human alteration and loss of
lakeshore habitats, water pollution, 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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