American Chestnut
TL;DR
Driven functionally extinct by chestnut blight (fungal disease) introduced to North America from Asia in early 1900s.
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Driven functionally extinct by chestnut blight (fungal disease) introduced to North America from Asia in early 1900s. Formerly approximately 25% of eastern U.S. forests, now rare. Example of disease introduction causing extinction.
Notable Traits of American Chestnut
- Once 25% of eastern forests
- Functionally extinct from fungal blight