California Plants Face Uncertain Future: Climate Change, Habitat Loss, and Invasive Species Threaten Biodiversity
California, a land of sunshine, towering redwoods, and the iconic Joshua tree, is home to an unparalleled diversity of plant life. More native plant species thrive within California’s borders than any other state in the United States. From the arid deserts of the south to the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada, California’s varied ecosystems…