There is one known population of this plant containing about 5000 individuals.
The plant contained eight structures at the time of nomination.
This plant contains 13 ribs normally, but can sometimes be around 17.
These plants contain chemicals which would be toxic to many other species.
The mature plant also contains at least four other toxins.
They should be using their resources to destroy the plants containing narcotics.
Each plant usually only contains one to two flowers.
They are especially sensitive to the poisons this plant contains.
The company said it hoped that plants containing the gene would reach commercial markets by the mid-1990's.
The plant contains several substances which can be used medicinally.