Last seen a century ago, this rare plant was rediscovered in Vermont

"Are you sitting down?" the state's botanist asked a fellow expert.

View in browser|nytimes.com June 23, 2024 "Are you sitting down?" Vermont's state botanist asked a fellow plant expert after spotting false mermaid-weed, which was thought to be locally extinct. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department The path to rediscovery seemed like it was lifted from a fairy tale. → Sign Up for The Great Read On weekdays and Sundays, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018