This climbing plant, present in the region for thousands of years, has seen its populations weakened by agricultural changes and the arrival of phylloxera. Since this initial discovery, other individuals have been spotted in the area.
DNA samples were collected over the summer by the National Forestry Office (ONF) to confirm the identification of this species.
A working group comprising the ONF, the National Botanical Conservatory, the Gorges de l'Ardèche Management Syndicate (SGGA), and the Scientific Council will meet in November. The aim is to define the actions needed to better understand, protect, and preserve this wild vine.
