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Status of the small-flowered sand verbena (Tripterocalyx micranthus) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the small-flowered sand verbena, an annual plant of the four o'clock family, so named because the flowers tend to open in the late afternoon. It is found in... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the small-flowered sand verbena, an annual plant of the four o'clock family, so named because the flowers tend to open in the late afternoon. It is found in dry habitats, particularly in loose sands of dune and sandhilll areas. It is widely distributed in the western United States, but in Canada it is found at only eight locations in southeastern Alberta and one nearby Saskatchewan location. The status of the flower in Alberta is May Be At Risk. This report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Maintenance and recovery plan for western blue flag (Iris missouriensis) in Canada

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The western blue flag is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The plan provides background information on the plant, describes the threats facing the species, outlines proposed strategies to address... More ≫

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The western blue flag is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The plan provides background information on the plant, describes the threats facing the species, outlines proposed strategies to address these threats, and presents an action plan that lists priority actions required to maintain and recover the species.

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Status of the western spiderwort (Tradescantia occidentalis) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the western spiderwort, a herbaceous perennial wildflower and the only species of Tradescantia native to Alberta. Widely distributed in the central United... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the western spiderwort, a herbaceous perennial wildflower and the only species of Tradescantia native to Alberta. Widely distributed in the central United States, the western spiderwort is found at only four locations in Canada, one of which is along the old dune fields east of Pakowki Lake in Alberta. It is designated as Threatened in Canada. This report summarizes existing information on western spiderwort in Alberta as a step in assessing its status in the province. It is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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