Lechea lakelae
| Lechea lakelae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Cistaceae |
| Genus: | Lechea |
| Species: | L. lakelae
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| Binomial name | |
| Lechea lakelae Wilbur[2]
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Lechea lakelae, commonly referred to as Lakela's pinweed[2], is a possibly extinct species of flowering plant endemic to the US state of Florida, where it is only known from Marco Island in Collier County.[1]
Habitat
This species is only known from the open white sands of fire-dependent habitats of coastal scrub and scrubby flatwoods.[1][3]
Conservation
The species was only first collected in 1964,[1] and was most recently collected from a vacant lot in 1987.[3] All collections are solely from Marco Island, which has since been heavily developed. Extensive efforts at relocation have not resulted in any plants being found.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Lechea lakelae". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Lechea lakelae". Florida PlantAtlas. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Lechea lakelae". Flora of the Southeastern United States. Retrieved 24 November 2025.