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Cloning technique could save rare Queen of Sheba flower from brink of extinction
Jul 30, 2026
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Cloning technique could save rare Queen of Sheba flower from brink of extinction

Scientists saved the rare Western Australian Queen of Sheba orchid from extinction using a new cloning technique. Digby Growns said, "We've now got over a thousand plants from that single seed." This breakthrough helps researchers grow robust flowers faster. These plants will eventually return to the wild to boost their numbers.

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