"Study: Nearly 60 Everglades Rare Plants Are Endangered"

"Of more than 760 plants in Everglades National Park, an exhaustive new 10-year study identifies nearly 60 that are critically imperiled.

Poaching remains the biggest threat to most plants, particularly rare orchids and ferns that top the list of species presumed extinct. But in the 25 years since the last study was last done, another threat has emerged for coastal plants: rising seas triggered by climate change.

“We now have a snapshot of how things are going,” explained park botanist Jimi Sadle, who said the study is intended to serve as a “blueprint” for managing the park’s resources."

Jenny Staletovich reports for the Miami Herald March 3, 2015.