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Plant believed extinct for 60 years suddenly reappears

A plant believed to be extinct for nearly 60 years has been rediscovered in the Australian outback.

Source ScienceDaily AI Summary Updated May 18, 2026

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A plant believed to be extinct for nearly 60 years has been rediscovered in the Australian outback. The discovery was made after a bird bander uploaded photos of the plant to iNaturalist, where a botanist recognized it as Ptilotus senarius. The plant was last seen in 1967.

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