Colorful tropical plants threatened with extinction, study finds
The majority of the threatened species do not grow in environmentally protected locations. Tropical plants in the genus ...
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The Beautiful Palm Tree That'll Survive In Damp Soil And Colder Environments
Given their quintessential association with sun-drenched tropical environments ... are an exception. These broadleaf evergreens tolerate temperature dips to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, making them ...
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Nearly Half of the Colorful and Charismatic Heliconia Tropical Plant Species Are Threatened With Extinction, New Study Reveals
Using data from over 10,000 herbarium specimens, Smithsonian scientists uncover the urgent conservation needs of the plants, which are critical to tropical ecosystems Ella Jeffries Staff ...