Botanist Natalie Tapson says the plant is a genetic freak that can only reproduce by cloning itself. She says it's under threat from the introduced phytophera

Botanist Natalie Tapson says the plant is a genetic freak that can only reproduce by cloning itself. She says it's under threat from the introduced phytophera fungus... Sexual reproduction is a big sacrifice, instead of passing on 100% of genes, you only pass on 50% at a time. But on the upside, your offspring is more likely to survive new diseases.