Review of the life history and conservation of federally endangered plant species of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, U.S.A.
Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Abstract
This review aims to summarize information critical to the conservation of the federally listed endangered species of South Texas, which occur along the border of Texas and Mexico. This paper describes the characteristics, habitat, population status, distribution, life history, threats, and restoration of endangered plant species of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, which includes Cameron, Willacy, Hildago, and Starr County. Seven federally listed species are considered including Ambrosia cheiranthifolia, Asclepias prostrata, Astrophytum asterias, Ayenia limitaris, Manihot walkerae, Lesquerella thamnophila (syn. Physaria thamnophila), and Thymophylla tephroleuca. An eighth species, Physostegia correllii is under consideration for federal listing by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This paper assembles information on the background, biological status, major threats, and conservation to aid managers and the scientific community in restoring and managing these species.
Suggested Citation
Middleton, B., Gonzalez, E.A., Lain, E.J., Trevino, B., Gabler, C., Garrett, J.T., Molano-Flores, B., Coons, J., de la Garza, L.M., Feria-Arroyo, T.P., 2024, Review of the life history and conservation of federally endangered plant species of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, U.S.A.: Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, v. 18, no. 1, p. 233-266, https://doi.org/10.17348/jbrit.v18.i1.1352.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Review of the life history and conservation of federally endangered plant species of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, U.S.A. |
| Series title | Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas |
| DOI | 10.17348/jbrit.v18.i1.1352 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication Date | July 09, 2024 |
| Year Published | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Botanical Research Institute of Texas |
| Contributing office(s) | Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |
| Description | 34 p. |
| First page | 233 |
| Last page | 266 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Other Geospatial | Lower Rio Grande Valley |