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Have you ever heard of endangered plants?

by | 07-12-2012 08:51






Considering the last article that I wrote, I would like to continue writing about

Endangered plants!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I frequently heard about endangered animals, yet I actually(to tell the truth)

Never heard about endangered plants!

So I thought this will be a good opportunity for both you and I !!!!

 

First one is

Baobob Tree

Native to equatorial Africa and India, and most famous for covering much of Madagascar, the distinctive baobob tree is increasingly threatened. This tree is leafless nine months of the year and stores water in its trunk much like a camel. People make homes in the base, and the tree also produces an edible fruit called the monkeyfruit.

 

Next one is

Dragon tree

The dragon tree pictured above is over 2,000 years old. The dragon tree genus contains 40 different species, many of which are popularly cultivated. Some are quite small, but the most famous are the large dragon tree pictured. They are native to Africa, though a few species are found elsewhere.

 

Third special tree will be

Venus fly trap

It seems like everyone did a report on this insect-eating mini monster back in grade school. The carnivorous venus fly trap may be famous, but it?s also threatened. The plant?s two hinged leaves are covered in ultra sensitive fine hairs that detect the presence of everything from ants to arachnids. Trigger the hairs and snap! Lunch for the Venus Fly Trap.

 

Last final tree is

Baseball tree!

This incredibly popular house plant is virtually extinct in the wild due to habitat destruction and the botanical equivalent of poaching. Its sap is poisonous, but it does make an attractive yard ornament. Unfortunately humans have not balanced their desire to grow the baseball plant in their gardens with the need to preserve natural populations of the plant.