Discovery of Impatiens nagorum
A new flowering species, Impatiens nagorum, has been discovered in the Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary of Kiphire district, Nagaland, highlighting the rich but underexplored biodiversity of Northeast India. It belongs to the Balsaminaceae (balsam or touch-me-not) family, known for its unique explosive seed dispersal mechanism.
Salient Features: The plant grows up to about 35 cm and
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