http
://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-anima...grows-diamonds
Need to learn to recognize this and head to the diamond rich area of WY to see if I can find any! :)
Full Version: Plant That Only Grows In Diamond-Rich Soil Found
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Very interesting. The science geek in me would be interested in finding out why this plant is so dependent on kimberlite.
Unfortunately, if you find any of these trees growing in the wild in the US, you'll be making a scientific discovery of your own. Seems these are native to and concentrate around Liberia and surrounding countries. :(
Unfortunately, if you find any of these trees growing in the wild in the US, you'll be making a scientific discovery of your own. Seems these are native to and concentrate around Liberia and surrounding countries. :(
You are referring to the state line district for local Diamonds right? Includes Colorado as well! 
The plant they are referring to grows in West Africa, haven't heard of it growing in Wyoming or Colorado though.
Here is a quote from the Mining.com article......
The plant they are referring to grows in West Africa, haven't heard of it growing in Wyoming or Colorado though.
Here is a quote from the Mining.com article......
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The plant, identified as Pandanus candelabrum, could become a simple and efficient tool for diamond hunters in West Africa to uncovering potentially rich precious gems and semi-precious gemstones deposits, the paper claims.
I'm going to plant some on my claims to see if I can attract Kimberlite pipes. 
Just noticed Jason and Cara beat me to it. 
Good luck Chris!
Good luck Chris!
Where is a like button when you need one? Funny!
QUOTE (swizz @ May 6 2015, 09:33 AM) 
I'm going to plant some on my claims to see if I can attract Kimberlite pipes.
Apparently I didn't have enough coffee in me to pull off an attempt at humor lol
Swizz on the other hand is firing on all cylinders!!
Swizz on the other hand is firing on all cylinders!!
QUOTE (swizz @ May 6 2015, 08:33 AM)
I'm going to plant some on my claims to see if I can attract Kimberlite pipes.
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