Author Description

Toothcup (Rotala ramosior) belongs to the loosestrife family of mainly tropical plants. It occurs in shoreline or alkaline flat habitats in British Columbia, where it is found only in the south-central part of the province. This report describes the general biology of this plant, its habitat, geographic distribution, population size and trends, protection status, factors limiting the population, and the special significance of the species. The report concludes with recommendations and management options, plus a proposed conservation status designation.