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Hidden Gem: Temple Researcher Identifies Unique Wildflower Found Nowhere Else But New Jersey

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A Temple University researcher has identified a previously misclassified wildflower thriving in New Jersey's Pine Barrens as an entirely new species found nowhere else on Earth. This discovery opens the door to better conservation efforts and protection strategies for this remarkable plant that calls the Garden State home.
A Temple University researcher has identified a previously misclassified wildflower thriving in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens as an entirely new species found nowhere else on Earth. This discovery opens the door to better conservation efforts and protection strategies for this remarkable plant that calls the Garden State home.