Some plants — such as the famous edelweiss, the alpine anemone, the alpine rose, the mountain bluet, and some varieties of gentian — are rare, and it is vital to protect them to ensure their survival.
Mõningad taimed, nagu kuulsad eedelveissid, alpi karukellad, rododendronid, mägijumikad ja mõned emajuure varieteedid, on haruldased ning neid on vaja väljasuremisohu eest kaitsta.