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Helianthus verticillatus
Whorled Sunflower
Project Contacts:
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Cooper Breeden, Southeastern Grasslands Institute​
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Jennifer Mandel, University of Memphis
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Caitlin Elam, Tennessee Division of Natural Areas
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Anne Ballentine, Memphis Botanic Garden
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Threats:
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Only occurs in degraded habitats on marginal private land
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Small populations and risk of inbreeding
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Needs:
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Genetic research
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Seed collection, propagation and outplanting
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Surveys
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