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A close-up of a sundew plant, which has several circular leaves on narrow stems. The leaves have spikes coming out in all directions, with the "dew" glistening on them.

State prepares conservation plan for next decade

Plants, habitat “corridors” added for first time Continue reading State prepares conservation plan for next decade

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsMay 1, 2025May 2, 2025Leave a comment
Two women stand at a table and hollow out squash. One wears a lanyard that says "Choctaw," while the other has a shirt that says "Love One Another."

More value than gold

UA digital seed bank helps preserve Choctaw heritage Continue reading More value than gold

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsDecember 11, 2024December 19, 20241 Comment
A gopher tortoise stares directly at the camera. It is sitting in sandy soil surrounded by small grasses, with some larger green plants visible in the background.

The tale of the tortoise and the pine

For two vanishing species, interdependence is crucial Continue reading The tale of the tortoise and the pine

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsApril 7, 2023May 4, 20235 Comments

The ghosts of grasslands past

Alabama prairie restoration protects disappearing ecosystems Continue reading The ghosts of grasslands past

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsNovember 23, 2022April 7, 20234 Comments
A collection of ginseng roots drying on a piece of cardboard.

Tradition under threat

Wild ginseng’s popularity leads to worrying population declines Continue reading Tradition under threat

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsMarch 28, 2022August 6, 20221 Comment
Two blooms of Rollins' wild ginger showing a jug shape, with three dark petals.

Lucky find

Unconventional plant discovery points to biodiversity right under our noses Continue reading Lucky find

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsJanuary 27, 2022January 28, 20224 Comments

Planting protection

Living shorelines shield habitats, homes Continue reading Planting protection

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsJanuary 25, 2021June 16, 20211 Comment

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