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    Housing development uproots ‘botanical museum’ in West Hollywood

    XOTX Tropico Nursery, founded in 1988, is a haven for endangered plant life. But now it’s endangered itself. The owner is required to vacate the nursery by December 30.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Rico Gagliano • Dec 9, 2019 • 24m Listen

    XOTX Tropico Nursery, founded in 1988, is a haven for endangered plant life. But now it’s endangered itself. The owner is required to vacate the nursery by December 30.

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      Rico Gagliano

      host of “MUBI Podcast”

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Caleigh Wells

      Former KCRW climate reporter

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