Threatened, Endangered, and Proposed (TEP) Plant Profile
Macbridea alba. Photo by Joan Walker.
Macbridea alba. Photo by Joan Walker.
Macbridea alba habitat. Photo by Joan Walker.
Macbridea alba pineland habitat. Photo by Joan Walker.
Macbridea alba range map.
Macbridea alba, white birds-in-a-nest
This species prefers poorly drained coastal pinelands, with frequent fires.
ESA Status
Visit the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Species Profile link below for links to listing and other USFWS documents.
- Listed Threatened 1992
- Recovery Plan 1994 (PDF, 3.0 MB)
Threats
- Forest management practices resulting in lack of fire, excessive shade, excessive ground disturbance, and improved drainage
- Fertilization of pine plantations, encouraging growth of woody plants at the expense of native herbs
- Off-road vehicles
- Collecting