7 11 15 Wild Kentucky Plants

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Channel: Kentucky Afield · 2015 · Education

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Kentucky is home to over 2000 plants.  Plus close to 600 that shouldn't be here at all.  These have made their way to Kentucky, many to the detriment of native plants, you know, the plants that native wildlife and insects depend on for food and shelter.  Botanist Tara Littlefield with the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission tells us about the task of protecting our rare, threatened and endangered plantlife.

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