Rare Plants
“Caring for the land and serving people”, the mission of the U.S. Forest Service, means caring for rare plants and their habitats, and helping people learn about these special plants on our national forests and grasslands.
What is a rare plant?
Defining why a plant is considered rare.
Why are some plants rare?
The factors that lead to a plant becoming rare.
Are all rare plants endangered?
Not all plants are endangered, the Endangered Species Act.
How many rare plants are there?
Determining the number of rare plants.
How are rare plants conserved?
Efforts to conserve, protect, and manage these rare jewels of our natural heritage.
How can I help rare plants?
Learn, practice good stewardship, be an advocate, and become a citizen scientist.
Success Stories
Read about the many successes in restoring and recovering rare plants on our national forests and grasslands.
Rare Plant Profiles
Species descriptions of rare plants found on the national forests and grasslands.
Resources
More information about rare plants.