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Endemic species like the tembusu tree, the sea almond, and the fragrant bunga kantan have evolved to thrive in Singapore’s unique climate. These plants are not only beautiful; they support local ...
We found 21 per cent of the world’s total plant species are endemic to islands, meaning they occur nowhere else on the planet. These findings are important. Island plants are at higher risk of ...
squeezed out native species. Urban sprawl paved over meadows and hedgerows, while chemical herbicides and fertilizers created hostile conditions for delicate endemic plants. By the end of the ...
Giant groundsels are rare plants that grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall. They are endemic to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano in Tanzania and Africa's tallest mountain.
Te pua o te Rēinga, the only parasitic plant endemic to Aotearoa, has been rediscovered in the Wainuiomata water collection ...
When law makers discuss protecting endangered species, they mostly think about protecting mammals. Yet, S.C.'s diverse plant ...
Palaeo climate research shows that past global warming events triggered significant ecological changes, favouring deciduous ...
Michigan's only fully endemic, or native, plant, the Michigan monkeyflower is a federally recognized endangered species, ...