Carmichaelia glabrescens facts for kids
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C. glabrescens
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| Carmichaelia glabrescens (Petrie) Heenan
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Notospartium glabrescens Petrie |
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Carmichaelia glabrescens is a special type of legume plant. Legumes are plants that often have pods, like peas or beans. This plant belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is also known as the pea family. You can only find Carmichaelia glabrescens growing in New Zealand.
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About Carmichaelia glabrescens
This unique plant is part of New Zealand's amazing plant life. It's a native species, meaning it naturally grows there and nowhere else in the world. Like all legumes, it plays an important role in its ecosystem.
Discovery and Naming
The Carmichaelia glabrescens plant was first officially described in 1921. A scientist named Donald Petrie was the person who first wrote about it. Scientists give plants special names so everyone around the world knows exactly which plant they are talking about.
Its Conservation Status
Scientists often check on plants and animals to see if they are safe or if they might be in danger. This is called checking their conservation status.
In 2006, experts used rules from the IUCN. They said Carmichaelia glabrescens was "Near threatened." This meant it was close to being at risk, but not yet in serious danger.
Later, in 2018, New Zealand used its own system to check the plant again. This time, they decided it was "not threatened." This was good news, meaning the plant was doing well and not facing immediate danger.
What "Near Threatened" Means
When a plant is "Near threatened," it means it's not in immediate danger of disappearing. However, scientists are keeping a close eye on it. They want to make sure its numbers don't drop too low in the future. It's like being on a watch list.
What "Not Threatened" Means
If a plant is "not threatened," it means its population is healthy and stable. There are enough of these plants growing in the wild. This is the best status for any species, showing it is safe for now.
