Meet the 'wooly devil,' a new plant species discovered in Big Bend National Park

The plant, formally known as Ovicula biradiata, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species and genus. It was found with help from the community science app iNaturalist.

Feb 26, 2025 - 15:00
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Meet the 'wooly devil,' a new plant species discovered in Big Bend National Park
A close-up view of the wooly devil, a new species and genus identified in Big Bend National Park in Texas.

The plant, formally known as Ovicula biradiata, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species and genus. It was found with help from the community science app iNaturalist.

(Image credit: D. Manley)