There are just 150 of these creamy-flowered shrubs left in the world – and a Victorian fire break could destroy dozens
by Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspon from on (#6ZQT3)
More than 40 round-leaf pomaderris discovered by environmental community group inside the area earmarked for fire break in July
A mere 150 round-leaf pomaderris were thought left in the world in 2021 and now a planned firebreak in Victoria could destroy dozens of the plants.
The critically endangered shrub, which bursts into cascades of creamy flowers, is known to exist in only a handful of locations in central Victoria's hill country.
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