The Near Extirpation and Subsequent Restoration of Asarum canadense L. (Wild Ginger) (Aristolochiaceae) in Louisiana

摘要: In 1986, the only known population of Asarum canadense (Wild Ginger) in Louisiana was described. The is located Tunica Hills West Feliciana Parish, LA. On 26 June 2015, we returned to location and found a single rhizome with 3 ramets. an effort rescue from extirpation, collected these ramets artificially propagated them. Between 19 July 2017 2019, reintroduced total 61 site. addition, 13 that had volunteered at original location, which 2 All our planted clumps have survived, plants exhibited increase visible ∼30%. One hundred twenty-two remain propagation Kentucky, additional propagules possession Natural Heritage Program. Herbivory by gastropods appears be major threat population. A pilot combat this progress. We suggest small peripheral has conservation value for species as whole should receive management order favor increased growth rates, create populations, act potential source climatic adaptability global