In Vermont, a Glimpse of a Plant Last Seen a Century Ago NYT: Science By: Jenna Russell 11 June 2024 at 17:52 βAre you sitting down?β Vermontβs state botanist asked a fellow plant expert after spotting false mermaid-weed last month. Β© Vermont Fish and Wildlife DepartmentUnassuming and easily overlooked, false mermaid-weed sprouts into view in late April, flowers for about a month and retreats by early June.