| Author | Bateman, R. |
| Year | 2010 |
| Title | The Ghost Orchid vividly illustrates why the term "extirpation" is an essential element of plant conservation. |
| Type | Paper |
| Source | BSBI News No. 113: 8-10. |
| Review (by Malcolm Storey) | Convincingly argues that local extinctions should be termed "extirpations", but is less convincing on the suggestion of T-shirts emblazoned with "Extirpation is Forever". |
| Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | Epipogium aphyllum | Ghost Orchid | Plantae: Asparagales: Orchidaceae |
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