Re: SPEC: Irids in Danger
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: SPEC: Irids in Danger
- From: "* b* c* <b*@atlantic.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 20:23:34 -0600 (MDT)
It is further reported that 32% (almost 1
> in 3) of all naturally occurring species of Iridaceae (iris and irids)
are
> under threat of extinction. All of us who love iris should be considering
> how we can help to reduce this threat.
>
Jeff,
This is a terrible shame. I am growing several Iridaceous plants
here. This makes me wonder if we need an Irid Section of the AIS.
Mark A. Cook
billc@atlantic.net
Dunnellon, Florida.
