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Cinchona pubescens Vahl
Species Database Cinchona pubescens Vahl
Ecological gardens in Galápagos: Inspiring future generations
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
A Near Extinct Plant in Galápagos Is Now Recovering

Once on the brink of extinction, the Galápagos snapdragon (Galvezia leucantha) is showing encouraging signs of recovery after 30 years of conservation. From just six surviving plants to 28 adults today, science, restoration and collaboration are helping bring this critically endangered species back to its historic habitat. Discover its remarkable journey.

Help us recover endangered plant species in the Galápagos Islands
Darwiniothamnus tenuifolius (Hook. f.) Harling
Species Database Darwiniothamnus tenuifolius (Hook. f.) Harling
Carlos Espinosa-CDF
Visit Galapagos

Travel to the Galapagos Islands and help protect these iconic places. Discover the Charles Darwin Foundation's essential travel tips for responsible tourism.

Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Waltheria ovata Cav.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Mentzelia aspera L.
Rhizophora mangle L.
Species Database Rhizophora mangle L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cryptocarpus pyriformis Kunth
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Cuscuta gymnocarpa Engelm.
Tribulus cistoides L.
Species Database Tribulus cistoides L.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Spermacoce perpusilla (Hook.f.) Kuntze
The Charles Darwin Foundation’s Position in Relation to Illegal Fishing in Galapagos
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Lycium minimum C.L. Hitchc.
Croton scouleri Hook. f.
Species Database Croton scouleri Hook. f.
Scalesia atractyloides var. atractyloides Arn.
Species Database Scalesia atractyloides var. atractyloides Arn.
Ochroma pyramidale (Cav. ex Lam.) Urban
Species Database Ochroma pyramidale (Cav. ex Lam.) Urban
Bursera graveolens (Kunth) Triana & Planch.
Species Database Bursera graveolens (Kunth) Triana & Planch.
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Species Database Psidium galapageium Hook. f.