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Search for the Rare Ben Lomond Buckwheat
Come behind the scenes on our RPTH at Mount Hermon in the Santa Cruz Sandhills to find and map occurrences of the rare Ben Lomond buckwheat. -
Rare Plants Identified for 2018 Seed Collection Efforts
CNPS works in the California Plant Rescue project, a statewide coalition of nonprofit botanic organizations. They collect California’s rare and threatened species. -
Rare Plant Treasure Hunt Update: the CNPS De-Extinction Project
In early May, a team from the Rare Plant Program went down into the urban wilds of the greater Los Angeles area in search of plants presumed to be extinct. -
Life List
Large storms brought life to the desert. While exploring out in the desert one summer, a CNPS botanist, came across many more rare species than they thought they would and shares his findings. -
Rare Plants on the Central Coast
In 2013, the RPTH team emphasized the Ventana and Silver Peak Wilderness Areas near Big Sur. They had plenty of fun while searching for rare plants and noxious weeds. -
Retracing the Footsteps of Great California Botanists
Sometimes searching for historic plant populations involves retracing the footsteps of earlier botanists. Without GPS, most collectors had little information about specific locations. -
Unique Landscapes of the California Deserts
Finding many new rare plant occurrences is a reminder that our deserts are not fully explored. Discover the plants growing in the Mecca Hills, Jacumba and Castle Mountains. -
Rivers for Change Hunts for Treasured Plants
A non-profit group of river paddlists joined forces with CNPS for a rare plant treasure hunt around Frank's Tract where the San Joaquin River braids through the Delta. -
It’s Never Too Late
A person who never imagined they could contribute to science, discovered they could with the Rare Plant Treasure Hunt program. The RPTH provides a unique incentive and inspiration. -
Looking for Lewisia: a Treasure Hunt in the Klamath Mountains near Orleans
For the slightly adventurous this area in Six Rivers National Forest offers great botanizing. Follow the experience of botanists searching for kellog's lewisia. -
Report on the Lily Springs Area Survey
Flowers do not wait for the snow and ice to melt or the road to open to bloom. New routes led to new discoveries! This RPTH recorded eight rare species not seen the previous year.
