Scientists Stunned After Finding Plant Thought Extinct for 60 Years
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A plant thought extinct for nearly 60 years was rediscovered in remote northern Queensland.
A horticulturalist’s iNaturalist photos led botanists to identify the species as Ptilotus senarius.
A specimen confirmed the plant is still alive and prompted a critically endangered listing.
The case highlights how citizen science and land access can drive biodiversity discoveries and conservation.