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General Category => Science, Technology and Knowledge => Topic started by: jmyrlefuller on April 19, 2019, 11:25:29 am

Title: Extinct flower rediscovered in Hawaii, via drones
Post by: jmyrlefuller on April 19, 2019, 11:25:29 am

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/04/extinct-hibiscus-flower-rediscovered-hawaii-via-drones/ (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/04/extinct-hibiscus-flower-rediscovered-hawaii-via-drones/)

by Kristen Pope
April 18, 2019

In late January, a drone flight made a startling discovery: Hibiscadelphus woodii, a relative of hibiscus last seen in 2009 and believed to be extinct, was still growing on the cliffside.

The species was first discovered in 1991, named in 1995, and deemed extinct in 2016. It has vibrant yellow flowers, which shift to a purplish hue over time. Researchers believe it is pollinated by native birds. While scientists had tried to use cross-pollination, grafting, and tip cuttings to propagate the plant, none of their attempts were successful.

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Title: Re: Extinct flower rediscovered in Hawaii, via drones
Post by: Fishrrman on April 19, 2019, 11:59:07 pm

(https://www.nationalgeographic.com/content/dam/environment/2019/04/flower/01_hibiscadelphus-woodii_ken-wood-photo.adapt.1900.1.jpg)

Title: Re: Extinct flower rediscovered in Hawaii, via drones
Post by: truth_seeker on April 20, 2019, 12:49:35 am

I hereby move, that the deeming of extiction, be rescinded.

My we have a second, and a photo?