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Bird's-eye Primrose Primula mistassinica Michx. |
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Family: Primrose Family (Primulaceae)
State Protection: Threatened 
listed species are those with: 1) 6 to fewer than 20 extant sites, or 2) 1,000 to fewer than 3,000 individuals, or 3) restricted to not less than 4 or more than 7 U.S.G.S. 7 ? minute topographical maps, or 4) listed as threatened by U.S. Department of the Interior. Federal Protection: Not Listed State Rarity Rank: S2
A State Rarity Rank of S2 means: This plant is threatened/imperiled in New York because of rarity (typically 6-20 populations or few remaining individuals) or is vulnerable to extirpation from New York due to biological factors. Global Rarity Rank: G5
A Global Rarity Rank of G5 means: This species is demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Did you know? Primula mistassinica is named for Lake Mistassini, the largest lake in the Qu?bec province. While these plants in Canada are usually found on the ground in bogs and marshes, this plant only survives on cold seepy cliff faces in New York. |
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| State Ranking Justification | [-] |
There are twelve known populations and approximately 9 additional historical populations of this plant. Most of these populations are on well-protected cliffs, but some cliffs may be subject to natural or artificial sloughing. This plant has a limited range, and an even greater limited habitat. As a plant at the southern limit of its range, it has always likely been rare in New York.
| Short-term Trends | [-] |
The short-term trend of this plant seems to be stable. This plant is difficult to survey and population counts from year-to-year are usually not recorded. Changes would be noted only if the area where the plants occur was drastically altered. This has not occurred in the recent past.
| Long-term Trends | [-] |
Over half of the 13 historical sites for this plant have been rediscovered and no sites have been considered extirpated. The habitat for this plant is not common but it is isolated and inaccessible enough that the plants are expected to remain here for many decades.
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New York Natural Heritage Program. 2013. Online Conservation Guide for Primula mistassinica. Available from: http://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=9257. Accessed May 25th, 2013. 
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