Rare Alpine Herb Rediscovered in India After 158 Years

Scientists have confirmed the presence of a rare alpine herb in India, marking the first discovery of this plant in the country in 158 years. The finding was reported by the environmental science outlet Mongabay. The herb, which thrives in high‑altitude ecosystems, had not been documented in India for over a century and a half. Its rediscovery highlights the importance of ongoing botanical surveys in the nation’s mountainous regions.