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The rare Himalayan flowering plant, Cyananthus hookeri.

Rare Himalayan flower found in Arunachal after 158 years

July 9, 2026, 04:38 PM - 3 min read

A rare Himalayan flowering plant, Cyananthus hookeri, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 158 years, marking its first confirmed sighting in India since 1867 and highlighting the state's rich biodiversity.

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A newly discovered orchid clings to a moss-laden tree in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri forest, where scientists located six rare flowering specimens during a March 2025 expedition.

Rare orchid species discovered in Arunachal, only 6 found in wild

June 19, 2025, 02:25 PM - 4 min read

A new orchid species has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district, with just six flowering specimens recorded. The rare find by BSI scientists has raised urgent conservation concerns due to the plant’s limited population and high vulnerability to habitat loss.

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