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Spiranthes infernalis

Flowers of the Ash Meadows ladies’ tresses orchid (Spiranthes infernalis) […]

Race to Save the Loulu

Teams from the Hawai’i Plant Extinction Prevention Program are making collections of the native loulu, Pritchardia palms, from the threat of coconut rhinoceros beetles. Many such as this Pritchardia kahukuensis are too tall for pole pickers and require staff to climb the trees for fruit collection. […]

To See the World in a Single Seed

Processing Lobelia oahuensis under the scope […]

Dalea reverchonii

Dalea reverchonii (Comanche Peak Prairie Clover) is a globally imperiled (G2S2) species endemic to handful of counties in north-central Texas. This photo was taken during a recent site visit in Parker County, Texas. […]

Echinocereus pectinatus var. wenigeri

The Trans Pecos ecoregion of Texas is special for many reasons, but its rich diversity of cacti certainly ranks highly among them. Pictured here is Echinocereus pectinatus var. wenigeri, a G5T2? globally imperiled variety of cactus (or subspecies depending on the resource) native to West Texas and Mexico. This beautiful specimen was photographed and admired […]

Monitoring Texas Hexalectris warnockii (Photo 2 of 2)

When a local group asks for your help with 20 years of rare species data, how can you say no? It has been an absolute privilege for our team here at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to join forces with such a passionate and dedicated group of local […]

Monitoring Texas Hexalectris warnockii (Photo 1 of 2)

When a local group asks for your help with 20 years of rare species data, how can you say no? It has been an absolute privilege for our team here at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to join forces with such a passionate and dedicated group of local […]

Drone Image Capture of Quercus brandegeei in Baja California Sur, Mexico

Angelina Wang and Dr. Anjin Chang (Tennessee State University) collecting aerial images of Quercus brandegeei using the DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral drone in Baja California Sur, Mexico. […]

Ipomopsis at Cedar Breaks

One of the few Claron Limestone Formation lovers […]

Up Close with Cervinum

Up close of the uniquely shaped tepals and sepals […]

Arapian Shale for iridis

Found near Salina, Utah […]

Pink Flowers for Pink Rocks

Found in one of the many Claron Limestone outcroppings in Iron County, Utah […]

Astragalus subcinereus var basalticus

This photo I’m using for the photo contest […]

Foster’s in Zion

Aquilegia fosteri, or Foster’s Columbine, is known for its striking red sepals and long, red-spurred petals with yellow blades at the center. This species, found primarily in higher elevations of Zion National Park, features vibrant coloration and distinct flower structure, with its pendant flowers often showing long spurs. Foster’s Columbine typically grows in the hanging […]

Sunken Bloom

Buried half the year and smaller than a fist, Pediocactus despainii doesn’t beg for your attention—it survives without it. This endangered cactus flowers for maybe a week, if it rains, if it’s warm, if it feels like it. It grows where nothing should, wrapped in the broken shale of the San Rafael Swell like a […]

Alpine Life on Ancient Lime

Eriogonum panguicense alpestre en-situ. Tucked among the windswept edges of the Claron Formation, Eriogonum panguicense var. alpestre endures in one of Utah’s most spectacular alpine landscapes. This variety of Panguitch buckwheat clings to crumbling limestone and dolomite soils above 10,000 feet, thriving where few others dare. Its low, cushion-like form and soft pink flower […]

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