Lechea lakelae

Lechea lakelae, commonly referred to as Lakela's pinweed, is a possibly extinct species of flowering plant endemic to the US state of Florida, where it is only known from Marco Island in Collier County.

Habitat

This species is only known from the open white sands of Fire [adaptations | fire-dependent] habitats of coastal scrub and scrubby flatwoods.

Conservation

The species was only first collected in 1964, and was most recently collected from a vacant lot in 1987. All collections are solely from Marco Island, which has since been heavily developed. Extensive efforts at relocation have not resulted in any plants being found.