Sicilian fir  (Abies nebrodensis)

Authentication

Authenticated (7/11/03) by Hugh Singe, Editor of Plant Talk, the magazine on plant conservation worldwide.
http://www.plant-talk.org

Glossary

Calcareous: Containing free calcium carbonate, chalky.
Endemic: A species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Ex-situ: Measures to conserve a species or habitat that occur outside of the natural range of the species. E.g. in zoos or botanical gardens.
Whorl: In animals, the spiral or convolutions in the shell of a snail. In plants, a set of leaves, flowers, or branches that spring from a stem at the same point and encircle it.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (January, 2003)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. Farjon, A. and Page, C. (1999) Conifers: Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan. IUCN/SSC Conifer Specialist Group, Online.
  3. Gelderen, D.M. (1996) Conifers: The Illustrated Encyclopedia. (Vol. 1). Timber Press, Oregon.
  4. Akeroyd, J. (2003) Rare firs and fan-palms lead conservation in Sicily. Plant Talk, 24: 26 - 30.