Researchers rediscovered Vaccinium piliferum in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh after a gap of 188 years since its last confirmed record.
The species is considered an endangered wild relative of the blueberry and its rediscovery is regarded as an important development for biodiversity conservation and botanical research in Northeast India. The finding highlights the ecological richness of Arunachal Pradesh and the significance of preserving fragile forest ecosystems.
APSC Relevance: Biodiversity conservation, rare plant species and ecological significance of Northeast India.
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