How a surprising MoBot discovery is saving Mead’s milkweed
St. Louis on the Air · St. Louis Public Radio
May 20, 202213m 56s
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Show Notes
Beloved by Monarch butterflies, Mead’s milkweed has become threatened as prairie habitats disappear. Now researchers at the Missouri Botanical Garden have made a surprising discovery that is giving the species a fighting chance at survival. MoBot scientist Christy Edwards discusses how her research changed conservation practices.