Energy & environment · 01/08/2014

Endangered Species Designation for Short's Bladderpod, Whorled Sunflower, and Fleshy-Fruit Gladecress

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined the endangered species status for Physaria globosa (Short's Bladderpod), Helianthus verticillatus (Whorled sunflower), and Leavenworthia crassa (Fleshy-Fruit Gladecress) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. These plants will be added to the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants.