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April 23, 2025
Invasive weed threatens Southern California’s deserts
<p>Once thought resistant to invasion, regional deserts are losing native plants to aggressive weedy species like Saharan mustard. UC Riverside research shows its spread is disrupting biodiversity and reducing the desert’s ability to recover from extreme climate swings.</p>
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