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G4 101-1000 Apparently Secure - Uncommon but not rare (although it may be rare in parts of its range, particularly on the periphery) and usually widespread. Apparently not vulnerable in most of its range, but possibly cause for long-term concern. Typically more than 100 occurrences and more than 10,000 individuals. G5 1001+ Secure - Common, widespread, and abundant (although it may be rare in parts of its range, particularly on the periphery). Not vulnerable in most of its range. Typically with considerably more than 100 occurrences and more than 10,000 individuals. GH 0? Historical - Known from only historical occurrences, but with some expectation that it may be rediscovered. May still be extant; further searching is needed. GX 0 Presumed Extinct - Believed to be extinct throughout its range (e.g., passenger pigeon) with virtually no likelihood that it will be rediscovered. Not located despite intensive searches of historical sites and other appropriate habitat. GU Unknown Unrankable - Currently unrankable due to lack of information or due to substantially conflicting information about status or trends; need more information. GNR Unknown Not Ranked - Global rank not yet assessed. T_ – The rank of a subspecies or variety. As an example, G4T1 would apply to a subspecies of a species with an overall rank of G4, but the subspecies warranting a rank of G1. -? – Uncertain - Denotes inexact or uncertain numeric rank. Q – Questionable taxonomy that may reduce conservation priority. Distinctiveness of this entity as a taxon at the current level is questionable. Resolution of this uncertainty may result in change from a species to a subspecies or inclusion of this taxon in another taxon, with the resulting Element having a lower-priority conservation status rank. A rank involving two numbers indicates uncertainty of rank. For example, a G2G3 rank indicates that the species may be a G2 or a G3, but that existing data do not allow that determination to be made. North Carolina Status. Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern species have legally protected status in North Carolina through NC PCP. NC NHP maintains computer and map files on Endangered, Threatened, Proposed, Special Concern, and Significantly Rare species; paper files are maintained on Watch List species. 10
STATUS CODE STATUS NORTH CAROLINA STATUS DEFINITION E Endangered "Any species or higher taxon of plant whose continued existence as a viable component of the State's flora is determined to be in jeopardy" (GS 19B 106: 202.12). (Endangered species may not be removed from the wild except when a permit is obtained for research, propagation, or rescue which will enhance the survival of the species.) T Threatened "Any resident species of plant which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range" (GS 19B 106:202.12). (Regulations are the same as for Endangered species.) SC Special Concern SR Significantly Rare "Any species of plant in North Carolina which requires monitoring but which may be collected and sold under regulations adopted under the provisions of [the Plant Protection and Conservation Act]" (GS 19B 106:202.12). (Special Concern species which are not also listed as Endangered or Threatened may be collected from the wild and sold under specific regulations. Propagated material only of Special Concern species which are also listed as Endangered or Threatened may be traded or sold under specific regulations.) Any species not listed by the NC Plant Conservation Program as Endangered, Threatened, or Candidate, which is rare in North Carolina, generally with 1-100 populations in the state, frequently substantially reduced in numbers by habitat destruction (and sometimes also by direct exploitation or disease). -L Limited The range of the species is limited to North Carolina and adjacent states (endemic or near endemic). These are species which may have 20-50 populations in North Carolina, but fewer than 100 populations rangewide. The preponderance of their distribution is in North Carolina and their fate depends largely on conservation here. -T Throughout The species is rare throughout its range (fewer than 100 populations total). -D Disjunct The species is disjunct to NC from a main range in a different part of the country or world. -P Peripheral The species is at the periphery of its range in NC. These species are generally more common somewhere else in their ranges, occurring in North Carolina peripherally to their main ranges, mostly in habitats which are unusual in North Carolina. -O Other The range of the species is sporadic or cannot be described by the other Significantly Rare categories W Watch List Any other species believed to be rare and of conservation concern in the state but not warranting active monitoring at this time (see the Watch List section for a more complete discussion). 11
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PLANT TAXA ENDEMIC TO NORTH CAROLIN
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Paspalum vaginatum W3 SR-P S1S2 G5
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Abies fraseri ..................4,
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Corallorhiza maculata ............8
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Porpidia macrocarpa ............111
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