List of 13 Endangered Herbs

Numerous herbs and plants are endangered due to habitat loss, overharvesting, and other environmental factors. The status of plant species can change over time, so it's essential to refer to updated resources and conservation organizations for the most current information.

Here is a list of some herbs and medicinal plants that have been classified as endangered or threatened in various regions:

Photo is "Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng), West Hartford, VT" by Doug_McGrady is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) - Endangered in the United States due to overharvesting for its medicinal properties.

Photo is "Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), South Bayshore Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH" by Doug_McGrady is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) - Threatened in the United States primarily due to habitat destruction and overharvesting.

Photo is "Dioscorea villosa (wild yam), Exeter, RI" by Doug_McGrady is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) - Declining in some areas due to overharvesting for medicinal use.

Photo is "160706 036 Wave Hill - Actaea racemosa Black Cohosh, foliage of Liquidambar styraciflua Sweet Gum Tree" by cultivar413 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) - Threatened in certain regions because of habitat loss and overharvesting.

Photo is "Bloodroot - Sanguinaria canadensis, Jones Preserve, Washington, Virginia" by Judy Gallagher is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) - Threatened in parts of its range due to habitat loss and overcollection for the pharmaceutical industry.

Photo is "Ligusticum porteri - osha - 53130412887" by Matt Lavin is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Osha (Ligusticum porteri) - Endangered in the United States, primarily due to overharvesting for medicinal purposes.

Photo is "Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman's-breeches), Allium tricoccum (ramps, wild leek), Meriden, CT" by Doug_McGrady is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Ramps (Allium tricoccum) - Under threat in some regions due to overharvesting for culinary use.

Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) - Threatened in parts of its range due to habitat loss and overharvesting.

White Sage (Salvia apiana) - Threatened due to overharvesting for spiritual and medicinal uses.

Photo is "Curtiss' milkweed (Asclepias curtissii)" by bob in swamp is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Milkweed (Asclepias species) - Various milkweed species are threatened due to habitat loss and the decline of monarch butterflies, which rely on milkweed for their life cycle.

Photo is "Lady's slipper orchid illustration from Les liliacées (1805) by Pierre Joseph Redouté (1759-1840). Digitally enhanced by rawpixel." by Free Public Domain Illustrations by rawpixel is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Lady's Slipper Orchids (Cypripedium species) - Several species of these orchids are endangered or threatened due to habitat loss and illegal collection.

Photo is "Tropical plant - a Wild Orchid by iezalel williams - IMG_2888 - Canon EOS 700D" by iezalel7williams is marked with CC0 1.0.

Wild Orchids (various species) - Many orchid species are threatened or endangered due to habitat destruction and illegal trade.

Photo is "File:Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia).jpg" by Mokkie is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) - Endangered in some regions due to overharvesting for its aphrodisiac properties.

Please note that the status of these herbs may vary by region and can change over time. Conservation efforts and sustainable harvesting practices are essential to protect these and other endangered plant species. It's important to consult local and international conservation organizations and government agencies for the most up-to-date information on the conservation status of these and other plant species.

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