A newly identified ginger lily species from Northeast India has been named Hedychium zubeengargianum in honour of Zubeen Garg, recognising his contributions to music, cinema, and environmental conservation. The fragrant, cream-white species was first discovered in 2018 at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) botanical garden in Shillong.
The discovery highlights the rich floral biodiversity of Northeast India and underscores the importance of taxonomic research and conservation of the region’s unique plant species.
APSC Relevance: Biodiversity; Assam Personalities.
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