Q. A new plant species Stauranthera aureoglossa has been discovered in which state?
Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Notes: A new plant species Stauranthera aureoglossa has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. It grows in mid-elevation evergreen forests of Kamle and Upper Subansiri districts. The plant is a perennial herb found on damp rocks near streams and rivulets. It has a bell-shaped, bluish-purple flower with no basal spur (tubular projection). A unique yellow, tongue-like patch is present inside the flower. The term “aureoglossa” means golden tongue, describing this feature. Leaves are diamond or spear-shaped.
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