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Scientists have found a rare Himalayan flower in India for the first time since 1867, revealing that even well-explored mountains still hold botanical surprises. The delicate purple bloom reappeared in Arunachal Pradesh at 12,000 feet, proving some natural treasures can hide in plain sight for over a century.
Scientists have rediscovered a rare wild blueberry relative in India's remote forests, 188 years after it vanished from all records. Only 16 plants survive, but their return offers hope for conservation and crop research.
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Endangered flowers unseen for years are bursting from scorched earth in South Africa's Overberg region, offering botanists a rare glimpse of nature's resilience. Among them: a lily found nowhere else on Earth with only 250 plants remaining.
When botanists tried a mysterious fruit in a Colombian village, they discovered a 20-meter palm tree unknown to science. The Cacua people who've used it for centuries became co-authors on the research paper describing it.
Researchers discovered a striking new plant species in Mizoram's misty mountains that looks like a cobra but blooms like a flower. The whip-tailed lily, found near Tlangpui Peak, showcases India's incredible biodiversity and the importance of local conservation efforts.