Archive for the 'Conservation of Plants' Category

The rare Boronias which were feared to be lost after Cyclone Monica have been found. (See my post ). The species are Boronia viridiflora and Boronia quadrilata. Scientists from Charles Darwin University have sought permission from the traditional owners of the land to take specimens back to the university for research into propagation of the […]

This is off the topic of tufted plants but I thought it interesting. This item is from the ABC News Online in Australia on May 30th 2006.

Cyclone sparks rare plant rescue

Scientists in the Northern Territory are about to embark on a rescue mission to save two rare plant species they fear were almost wiped out […]