Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Rare Red Rock sunflower at high risk of extinction, petition argues

About 3 million people visit Red Rock Canyon outside of Las Vegas every year, but few have noticed the tiny yellow sunflower that has called it home for centuries. It may face extinction without federal protection, two groups say.

Rare Red Rock sunflower at high risk of extinction, petition argues
Image: Phys.org
About 3 million people visit Red Rock Canyon outside of Las Vegas every year, but few have noticed the tiny yellow sunflower that has called it home for centuries. It may face extinction without federal protection, two groups say.

Originally published at Phys.org

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