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Scientists thrilled as ultra-rare flower once thought to be extinct begins to flourish in wild: 'We don't yet know its potential'
Primulina tabacum is a "calciphilous perennial herb found only at the entrances of a small number of karst cave drainages in ...
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Officials make disturbing discovery as online trend drives rare plants toward extinction: 'We experienced a big increase in demand'
These tiny plants are in danger. Thanks to "plantfluencers" on platforms like TikTok, the succulents became a trendy item.
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Endangered Species Protection Sought for Rare Willamette Valley Plant
The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to protect the thin-leaved peavine ...
Bask in rare lilacs for the last time on this spring weekend roadtrip
Gary Parton's fragrant lilac garden in Idyllwild evokes powerful memories, and May is your last chance to visit, plus the ...
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On the hunt for rare spring wildflowers
Spring brings wildflowers, but some only bloom for a short period. Join a hike in Durham, NC, with plant experts as they ...
A sight to see — and smell: Holland dentist welcomes public to witness rare flower bloom
Due to the peak bloom’s short window, Policicchio is inviting locals to his office, 933 Butternut Drive, from 8:30-a.m.-5 p.m ...
Glowing caterpillars released in Florida to bolster 'rare' butterfly population
Biologists waded through knee-high vegetation in Florida until they reached a spot where purple flowers grew in cone-like ...
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A sight to see — and smell: Holland dentist welcomes public to witness rare flower bloom
HOLLAND TWP. — Hollanders will have a unique opportunity to take in the sights — and smells— of a rare tropical flower thanks to local dentist Dr. Piero Policicchio. His dental office is ...