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Biscayne National ParkAn underwater treasure of brightly colored fish and coral that make up the patch reefs in Biscayne National Park.
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Biscayne National Park
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Semaphore pricklypear cactus  

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In 2001, scientists taking a plant inventory in Biscayne National Park discovered a population of semaphore pricklypear cactus, one of the world's rarest plants. Previously known as only 9 plants in the lower Florida Keys, the new population numbered 570 plants...over 60 times the previous count.

Last Updated: September 01, 2009 at 16:53 EST