Genomic research will clarify the identity and conservation status of a potentially distinct Persea taxon in Travis County, Texas. The genus Persea occurs across Texas and into Mexico, and uncertainty remains about whether this population represents a previously unrecognized species. The project applies modern genomic methods to compare the Travis County plants with related species in Texas and neighboring regions of Mexico. Outcomes include an analysis of genetic relatedness and a science-based recommendation regarding conservation status, supporting informed management of native plant diversity.