Rare Purple California Flower Population Jumps 160% in New Find

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A rare purple flower bloom is giving hope to scientists, once on the verge of extinction. The flower is blooming in record numbers at the Las Piletas Ranch in San Luis Obispo County.

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Chlorogalum purpureum var. reductum commonly known as Camata Canyon amole is a small evergreen plant with distinctive purple blooms.

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The plant is extremely rare in the sense that it is confined to just two locations within a 90-acre area of Los Padres National Forest.

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The plant is peculiarly adapted to specific growing conditions found in the area. It is seen to thrive on the slopes between the seasonal ponds and natural mounds.

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The plant was earlier listed as rare in 1978 under the California Endangered Species Act and received federal protection as threatened in 2000.

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Various factors caused its decline; off-road vehicles that used to journey through the area coupled with livestock grazing damaged the plants and the habitat.

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Another reason for its slow recovery is its unusually slow growth. The plant requires years to mature and produce seeds.

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The unusual abundance in bloom is linked to varying climate conditions over the years, which hampered the growth of competing plants in the area.

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The event marks a significant milestone in conservation efforts. It has given hope to many people invested in conserving native plant species that are rare.

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