The last version of a unique flower in the world dies in La Jumira, but there is still hope
It was “the last Mohikan”. At the age of twenty, we came The first discovery in five years: They discover new types of Gomeera, from which there is one version in the world.
The scientists called it Lotus GomethusBut for those who were not involved in botany, his official name was in the Spanish language Paluma Jomero.
Discover in 2016 by Ana M. Porto álvarez, Javier Martin Carbagal Gonzalez and Ricardo Mesa Coelho, at the top of Mount Amudi or Rock from practically impossible access, in 2019, many scientific studies confirmed that they were they A known sample only for unique types in the world.
The plant showed a high flowering capacity, with beautiful red and yellow flowers with the peak of birds (and thus its name), but unfortunately Very low fruit capacity. Until now there were seedlings or seeds in the surrounding areas Garragonay National Park.
But we have very bad news. This unique wild sample has dried up. He died. As it was unique and tense, Just officially given the excerpt.
Why died?
Among the possible causes of death Lotus Gomethus Referred to Climate and drought change From these last years. Garragonay has long suffered negative effects of climate change, such as drought and mutilation in vegetation. It is a verified fact according to specialists It will be intensified in the coming decadesBecause rainfall decreases, increases temperatures and increases dehydration. Plants live Important episodes of water stress For those who do not suffer from others.
Scientists also highlight that species such as these show a Low adaptation capacity For changes in landscapes due to long generations and small population times, which makes them Especially Climate change.
But there is still hope
Not everything was lost. Before his death, Garajonay National Park and Cabildo de la Gomera got More than 50 individuals for each scraps From the only known sample, Genetically the same cloned animals To the teacher. This is the good news.
Bad news is that unfortunately, none of these animals was able to survive more than 2-3 years for reasons that are still unknown.
Despite everything, many experts still have hope There are some samples This is a complex gomro -crazy disposal of Gomero and has not yet located. Something is very unlikely, but not impossible.
