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First New Plant Species Discovered in a U.S. National Park in 50 Years

Scientists have discovered a new plant species in Big Bend National Park, once again highlighting the park’s status as a biodiversity hotspot. After analysis, a scientific analysis of this tiny plant, now known as the “wooly devil,” was published in the botanical journal PhytoKeys.  Discovery and analysis The plant was first noticed in March 2024 […]