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Seeing ghosts: Illinois College professor Zettler returning to Chelsea Flower Show with rare orchid

5.30.2023

A story about Hitchcock Professor of Biology Lawrence Zettler highlighting his orchid research and work with Illinois College students that led to his second appearance at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show was featured in an article in the Jacksonville Journal-Courier on May 20, 2023.

Zettler's display at the event in London, England, was part of an international effort to share ongoing orchid research with the world and promote conservation. To read the full story by Angela Bauer, visit myjournalcourier.com.

 

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