Being good stewards means returning fire to the land. Bok Tower Gardens is undergoing several large-scale preservation projects that require prescribed burns. This blog posting from 2020 illustrates the importance […]
In February, the Rare Plant Conservation Program (RPCP) enjoyed the assistance of the University of South Florida Alumni Association of Polk County. The Association invites its alumni to help the
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In December, the Rare Plant Conservation Program collected seeds of Scrub blazing-star, Liatris ohlingerae, and preserved them in long-term storage. Scrub blazing-star is an endangered member of the Asteraceae family,
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Partnerships are integral within the Florida plant conservation community. Spanning decades, the Rare Plant Conservation Program continues to play a key role in the strong community of various non-profit, academic,
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In August, the Rare Plant Conservation Program said farewell to over 200 Titusville balm (Dicerandra thinicola) plants that had been carefully propagated in the greenhouse over the past several months,
Helanthus debilis is a species of sunflower native to the gulf and Atlantic coasts of the U.S. There are five recognized subspecies with more limited ranges. One of these is
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In May, the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) held the Annual National Meeting in San Diego, California. Hosted at the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Wildlife Safari Park,
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What do Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Ella Enchanted have in common? A Fairy Godmother, of course. No fairy tale is complete without some magic, and we set out to bring
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On April 9th, staff from Duke Energy worked with the Rare Plant Conservation Program for habitat restoration efforts as part of their Duke Energy in Action Workday to give back
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The emergence of Spring can present a cycle of revitalization that often evokes feelings of joy, beauty, and hope. A closer look unveils the result of some of plants’ most