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Orchid thought lost for a century rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh

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Guwahati: In the remote wilderness of Arunachal Pradesh, an orchid thought to be lost for nearly a century has been rediscovered, reigniting scientific interest in the floral biodiversity of Northeast India. Crepidium parryae, first collected in Mizoram in 1926, had remained unseen by botanists for decades—until now. Originally described by scientists based on a single […] The post Orchid thought lost for a century rediscovered in Arunachal Prad…

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Arunachal: Rare orchid rediscovered after nearly a century

Guwahati: The rare orchid ‘Crepidium parryae’, last recorded in 1926, has been rediscovered in the Mishmi Hills of Arunachal Pradesh. This remarkable find underscores the region’s significance in biodiversity conservation and reinforces the Eastern Himalayas’ reputation as a global biodiversity hotspot. Believed to be extinct, ‘Crepidium parryae’ was rediscovered after two years of dedicated research. […] The post Arunachal: Rare orchid rediscov…

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