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Washington Jacob’s Ladder in Peril | Spokane News
A rare plant called Washington Jacob’s Ladder, clinging to survival in the Columbia Basin, is on the brink of extinction due to groundwater depletion and altered floodplains from agriculture. Scientists are urging federal protection under the Endangered Species Act, which could unlock vital funding and awareness for landowners who may harbor this species. With populations aging and lacking new seedlings, its future hangs in the balance — especially as climate change and farming intensify pressure on its fragile habitat. This native bloom, crucial for pollinators when other flowers fade, may…
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