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We monitor and advocate for rare plants and natural areas.
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We work to safeguard rare plants from extinction.
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We share data with land managers, researchers, and state databases.
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Refinding a Midwest Endemic Aster
This fall in Northwest IL, Eurybia furcata (forked aster) was a top priority for Plants of Concern monitoring. This stunning, white-flowered aster is a regional endemic where it is known from only seven states: Arkansas, Illinois,...
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