Keeping Up With Conservation: Removing Invasive Natal Grass
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 […]
Catching Up with Conservation: Scrub Blazing-Star
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, […]
Catching Up with Conservation: Avon Park Harebells
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, […]
Catching Up With Conservation: Titusville Balm
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, […]
Catching Up With Conservation: Hairy Beach Sunflower
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 […]
Catching Up with Conservation: CPC Annual National Meeting
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, […]
From Reality to Fantasy: Making a Fairy Godmother Fly
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 […]
