250131-Ushimaru-Burning-Lava_flow (IMAGE) Kobe University Caption In their paper published in Plants, People, Planet, ASADA Airi and her team report that grasslands on young lava flows (pictured) exhibit higher total species richness, native species richness and prevalence of red-listed plant species than grasslands on both young and old scoria bedrock. Credit ASADA Airi Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.