Which plant was famously saved from extinction after its discovery in a remote canyon in Australia in 1994?
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Correct answer: Wollemi Pine
The Wollemi Pine was known only through fossil records until a small grove was found in Wollemi National Park. It is now the focus of intense conservation efforts, including both habitat protection and commercial cultivation.
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