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Plant native to Western Europe invades Novato Baylands restoration project
Viewed from above, the Novato Baylands looks like a colorful quilt of blooming shoreline plants. But on the ground, a sharp set of eyes locked onto one species that stood out -- mainly, because it shouldn't be there. Now, scientists are looking for solutions on how to deal with it while maintaining marshland preservation.
What happened
According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, Plant native to Western Europe invades Novato Baylands restoration project, Viewed from above, the Novato Baylands looks like a colorful quilt of blooming shoreline plants. But on the ground, a sharp set of eyes locked onto one species that stood out – mainly, because it shouldn’t be there. Now, scientists are looking for solutions on how to deal with it while maintaining marshland preservation.
Context
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- Plant native to Western Europe invades Novato Baylands restoration projectABC7 Bay Area - 2026-06-04T02:30:07+00:00
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