Colorado’s high alpine tundra is a delicate environment, where small wildflowers, mosses and lichen are adapted to thin air and cold weather. So the thistle plant, which can grow three feet high, often stands out in what can seem to be a barren landscape. Colorado Sun reporter Thy Vo talks to reporter David Gilbert about how researchers are working to identify the different varieties of thistle that grow in Colorado – including the so-called “funky thistle.” Their work could bring us some new findings about the effects of climate change.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

<p>Colorado&rsquo;s high alpine tundra is a delicate environment, where small wildflowers, mosses and lichen are adapted to thin air and cold weather. So the thistle plant, which can grow three feet high, often stands out in what can seem to be a barren landscape. Colorado Sun reporter Thy Vo talks to reporter David Gilbert about how researchers are working to identify the different varieties of thistle that grow in Colorado &ndash; including the so-called &ldquo;funky thistle.&rdquo; Their work could bring us some new findings about the effects of climate change.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Advertisement