The Canelo Hills ladies’ tresses orchid (Spiranthes delitescens) is among the rarest orchids in North America, with only about 200 known individuals remaining in just two wild populations. For nearly a decade, the Desert Botanical Garden has led efforts to conserve this critically endangered species through seed banking, propagation, and an innovative approach involving ecological […]
Canelo Hills Ladies’ Tresses Conservation: Collection, Cultivation, and Canines
