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Rare Himalayan Flower Rediscovered in Arunachal After 158 Years
✍️ MSN
🗓 19 Jul 2026, 04:04 PM
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Scientists have found a rare Himalayan flower in Arunachal Pradesh after 158 years of absence.
In a surprising find, a rare Himalayan flower was rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after being absent from the region for 158 years.
The flower, which had not been documented in the area for nearly a century and a half, was spotted by a team of botanists during a survey of the eastern Himalayan foothills.
Experts say the discovery underscores the rich biodiversity of Arunachal and highlights the need for continued botanical exploration and conservation efforts in the state.
The team plans to study the plant's habitat and reproductive biology to assess its conservation status and potential threats.
The flower, which had not been documented in the area for nearly a century and a half, was spotted by a team of botanists during a survey of the eastern Himalayan foothills.
Experts say the discovery underscores the rich biodiversity of Arunachal and highlights the need for continued botanical exploration and conservation efforts in the state.
The team plans to study the plant's habitat and reproductive biology to assess its conservation status and potential threats.