Document · part of 8(C). Option C, Field Botany
8(C)(5). Your state's rare plants, and what protects them
Optional May not apply
Obtain the list, find out what is being done to protect rare plants and natural areas in your state, and write a paragraph about one of them.
Where this step comes from
- Plant Science Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 8(C)(5)