New highs for rare and extraordinary alpine flowers
Mountain plants from the Alps to the Himalayas are struggling as climate changes, but the ingenious displays at the Alpine ...
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Rare Oregon Wildflower Moves Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection
“This is an important step toward saving this beautiful and rare flower from extinction,” said Quinn Read, Oregon policy director at the Center. “Time is of the essence. Now the Service needs to ...
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Protections Sought for Rare Mojave Desert Wildflower Threatened by Urban Sprawl, Energy Development
A low-growing perennial that favors sandy washes and dunes, the white-margined penstemon has pretty pink flowers and leaves with white margins ... white-margined penstemon,” said Donnelly. “This rare ...