Spalding's campion (Silene spaldingii) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

COSEWIC Assessment Summary

Assessment Summary – May 2005

Common name : Spalding's campion

Scientific name : Silene spaldingii

Status : Endangered

Reason for designation : This long-lived perennial herb is a globally imperilled species restricted to two small areas west of the Rockies with only a single population in southern British Columbia. The Canadian population is one of the largest populations known but may contain fewer than 250 mature plants. These plants are at risk from ongoing habitat loss and degradation especially by introduced weeds.

Occurrence : British Columbia

Status history : Designated Endangered in May 2005. Assessment based on a new status report.

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