Three environmental groups sue US over sluggish pace in listing the rare ghost orchid as endangered

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The rare ghost orchid found mainly in Florida and Cuba should be immediately protected by the U.S. as an endangered species, three environmental groups claimed Wednesday in a lawsuit arguing that federal officials are unduly delaying a decision.

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