WildLife Diversity Webinar – On the trail for Texas screwstem – AT

Texas screwstem (Bartonia paniculata ssp. texana) is a federally petitioned plant species occurring in eastern Texas and western Louisiana. This obscure member of the Gentian family was first discovered in 1965 and has proven to be elusive ever since. Texas screwstem was petitioned to be listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act in 2010. With the deadline for a listing decision fast approaching, botanists at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas went on the hunt for this tiny plant. During this webinar we will discuss the current status of this elusive species. Join us as we recap our trek through the wilds of East Texas in our quest to understand, and ultimately save, Texas screwstem.

Speaker:  Kim Taylor, Conservation Seed Bank Manager, Botanical Research Institute of Texas and Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Coordinator: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

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