Some of Florida’s oldest plant species are disappearing from our neighborhoods. These plants, called scrub mints, have lived in Florida longer than humans have existed. Now, new houses, roads, and changing weather patterns threaten their survival. Scientists recently found these plants are special survivors. They’ve been around since the Pleistocene period, mixing and adapting to stay alive through extreme changes in weather. These plants are important evidence of Florida’s natural history. “The potential extinction of one of Florida’s ancient plant species is more than just the loss of an individual species; it’s the loss of millions of years of evolution,” … Continue reading Over Half of Florida’s Scrub Mints Now Threatened