Colony of 'near-extinct' scurvy plant discovered

A plant thought to be near extinction has been found growing abundantly on an island off New Zealand.

Colony of 'near-extinct' scurvy plant discovered

A plant thought to be near extinction has been found growing abundantly on an island off New Zealand.

The grassy plant, prized by British explorer Captain James Cook for its protection against scurvy, has been identified in an area protected from the mainland by strong currents and sharks.

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