Endangered Flowers and Conservation Efforts

Over 40,000 plant species are threatened with extinction - roughly 20% of all plant species. The ghost orchid is nearly extinct in the wild due to habitat loss and overcollection. The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is endangered in its native Sumatra.

Franklinia alatamaha has been extinct in the wild since 1803 but survives in cultivation. Climate change shifts bloom times, creating mismatches with pollinator activity. Habitat destruction is the primary threat.

Seed banks like the Millennium Seed Bank store 2.4 billion seeds as insurance against extinction. Botanical gardens serve as living arks for endangered species..