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Giant Sequoia
Region of endemism: Sierra Nevada, California, USA; Key adaptations: Thick bark for fire resistance; Threats: Climate change impacting fire patterns.
Koki'o
Region of endemism: Hawaii, USA; Key adaptations: Flowering in different seasons; Threats: Habitat destruction, invasive species.
Dragon Tree
Region of endemism: Canary Islands, Madeira, Cape Verde; Key adaptations: Slow growth, water storage in thick trunk; Threats: Urbanization, tourism development.
Lantern Tree
Region of endemism: Chile; Key adaptations: Flowers attract specific pollinators; Threats: Over-collection, habitat loss due to agriculture.
Coffea arabica
Region of endemism: Ethiopia; Key adaptations: Grows in understory of forests, caffeine content deters pests; Threats: Climate change, deforestation.
Saguaro Cactus
Region of endemism: Sonoran Desert, North America; Key adaptations: Water storage in tissues, nocturnal transpiration; Threats: Illegal cactus trade, habitat destruction.
Ghost Orchid
Region of endemism: Florida, Cuba, Bahamas; Key adaptations: Epiphytic lifestyle, reliance on specific moth for pollination; Threats: Habitat loss, climate change.
Cook Pine
Region of endemism: New Caledonia; Key adaptations: Conical shape to withstand strong winds; Threats: Limited to specific habitats, deforestation.
Bishop's Pine
Region of endemism: California, USA; Key adaptations: Adapted to fire-prone habitats, seed release after fire; Threats: Disease, climate change.
Baobab
Region of endemism: Madagascar; Key adaptations: Water storage in trunk, deciduous habit; Threats: Climate change, agricultural expansion.
Ash Tree
Region of endemism: Northern temperate regions; Key adaptations: Seasonal leaf shedding; Threats: Emerald Ash Borer infestation, disease.
Corpse Flower
Region of endemism: Sumatra, Indonesia; Key adaptations: Large inflorescence to attract pollinators; Threats: Deforestation, over-collection.
Cuban Royal Palm
Region of endemism: Cuba; Key adaptations: Tall structure to reach sunlight, water storage; Threats: Habitat destruction, agriculture.
Blue Oak
Region of endemism: California, USA; Key adaptations: Drought tolerance through deep root system; Threats: Habitat loss due to urban expansion.
Kauai Camellia
Region of endemism: Kauai, Hawaii, USA; Key adaptations: Adapted to high rainfall conditions; Threats: Invasive species, habitat loss.
Cape Sundew
Region of endemism: South Africa; Key adaptations: Carnivorous with sticky traps to capture prey; Threats: Habitat destruction, illegal collection.
Socotra Dragon Tree
Region of endemism: Socotra Archipelago, Yemen; Key adaptations: Resin production, succulent leaves; Threats: Overharvesting of resin, climate-related droughts.
Japanese Maple
Region of endemism: Japan, Korea, China, Mongolia, Russia; Key adaptations: Varied leaf coloration for seasonal temperature changes; Threats: Habitat fragmentation, climate change.
Franklin Tree
Region of endemism: Georgia, USA; Key adaptations: Flowering in late summer to early fall; Threats: Extinct in the wild, survives in cultivation.
Cape Sugarbird
Region of endemism: South Western Cape region, South Africa; Key adaptations: Long tail for display during flight, sugar rich diet; Threats: Habitat loss, invasive alien plant species.
Kakabeak
Region of endemism: New Zealand; Key adaptations: Nitrogen-fixing nodules; Threats: Habitat destruction, browsing by introduced mammalian pests.
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Region of endemism: Central and Southern Chile, Western Argentina; Key adaptations: Drought resistance, fire resistance; Threats: Deforestation, climate change.
Talbot’s Bottlebrush
Region of endemism: Western Australia; Key adaptations: Fire-resistant seeds, bird attracting flowers; Threats: Habitat destruction due to urbanization.
Purple Frogfruit
Region of endemism: Texas, USA; Key adaptations: Tolerates both drought and flooding; Threats: Overgrazing, habitat loss.
St. Helena Olive
Region of endemism: Saint Helena; Key adaptations: Adapted to island conditions; Threats: Extinct due to deforestation and invasive species.
Jade Vine
Region of endemism: Philippines; Key adaptations: Extended blooming period; Threats: Deforestation, climate change.
Pygmy Fringe Tree
Region of endemism: Florida, USA; Key adaptations: Small size, grows in scrub habitats; Threats: Urban development, fire suppression.
Venus Flytrap
Region of endemism: Carolinas in the United States; Key adaptations: Insect trapping for nutrient acquisition; Threats: Poaching, habitat destruction.
Dawn Redwood
Region of endemism: Hubei province, China; Key adaptations: Deciduous coniferous, water-loving roots; Threats: Limited habitat, climate change.
Middlemist's Red
Region of endemism: China, New Zealand; Key adaptations: Hardy flowering in temperate climates; Threats: Extremely rare, almost extinct in the wild.
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Region of endemism: Himalayas; Key adaptations: Thrives at high altitudes, cold-resistant; Threats: Climatic changes, habitat destruction.
Wollemi Pine
Region of endemism: Blue Mountains, Australia; Key adaptations: Ability to survive in low nutrient soils; Threats: Bushfires, disease, climate change.
Parrot's Beak
Region of endemism: Canary Islands; Key adaptations: Drought-tolerant, specialized flower shape; Threats: Habitat loss, exotic herbivores.
Mount Diablo Fairy Lantern
Region of endemism: California, USA; Key adaptations: Bulbous plant with drought tolerance; Threats: Habitat degradation, invasive species.
Chocolate Cosmos
Region of endemism: Mexico; Key adaptations: Attracts pollinators through its chocolate-like scent; Threats: Extinct in the wild, survives in cultivation.
Yellowwood
Region of endemism: Eastern United States; Key adaptations: Tolerance to various soil types; Threats: Overharvesting for timber, land development.
Silversword
Region of endemism: Hawaii, USA; Key adaptations: Silvery hairs reflect sunlight, deep taproot; Threats: Habitat degradation, climate change.
Florida Yew
Region of endemism: Florida, USA; Key adaptations: Shade tolerance, slow growth rate; Threats: Habitat loss due to development, rare and endangered.
African Tulip Tree
Region of endemism: Africa; Key adaptations: Rapid growth in tropical climates; Threats: Invasive species in non-native regions.
Grandidier's Baobab
Region of endemism: Madagascar; Key adaptations: Water storage in thick trunk, life span of up to 800 years; Threats: Agricultural encroachment, deforestation.
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