Everyday Aussies' social media posts help find missing plant species

PHYSorg
Jan 25, 2023, 6:21 pm951 ptsInteresting
Scientists have identified six new or rediscovered Western Australian plant species from photos taken and uploaded to the internet by members of the public, including a nature photographer from Jurien Bay, a pair of wildflower enthusiasts from Dongara and a farmer from near the Stirling Range National Park.

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