Molly Parren, a turtle biologist, rediscovered the false mermaid-weed plant in Vermont incidentally while surveying wood turtles, leading to its documentation after more than a century.
Grace Glynn, the state botanist, recognized the plant immediately in a photo sent by Parren, marking a significant rediscovery of the rare herb in Vermont.
The rediscovery of the false mermaid-weed involved collaboration among botanists across states, highlighting the dedication and persistence required in the field of botany.
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