What are extinct species of plants in Pakistan?

Several plant species have become extinct or are critically endangered in Pakistan. Here are a few examples:

1. Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallichiana): This coniferous tree was once widespread in the Himalayas but has become extinct in many areas of Pakistan due to habitat loss and illegal logging.

2. Wild Date Palm (Phoenix sylvestris): The wild date palm was historically found in the Potohar region and the Indus Valley but has been largely depleted due to over-exploitation and habitat conversion.

3. Sind Valley Date Palm (Phoenix rupicola): This palm species is native to the Sindh Valley but has become critically endangered due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and water scarcity.

4. Baluchistan Juniper (Juniperus macropoda): The Baluchistan juniper is confined to the mountains of Balochistan but is facing significant population declines due to overgrazing, deforestation, and climate change.

5. Dwarf Palm (Phoenix acaulis): This small palm species was found in the coastal areas of Sindh and Balochistan but is now considered extinct due to excessive extraction and habitat degradation.

6. Chittagong Wood Oil Tree (Dipterocarpus turbinatus): Although not native to Pakistan, this valuable timber species from Bangladesh was once present in the Sundarbans mangrove forests that extend into Pakistan. It is currently critically endangered due to habitat loss and commercial logging.

7. Balochistan Pistachio (Pistacia vera var. baluchica): This wild relative of the cultivated pistachio was found in the juniper forests of Balochistan but is now considered critically endangered due to over-exploitation, deforestation, and climate change.

These are just a few examples of plant species that have become extinct or are facing a high risk of extinction in Pakistan. Conservation efforts, including habitat protection, restoration, and sustainable use of resources, are essential to preserve the country's valuable plant diversity.