Rediscovery of Henckelia monophylla
Context: The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) has recently rediscovered a rare plant species, Henckelia monophylla, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district after nearly 189 years. The species was last recorded in 1836 by British botanist William Griffith, making this rediscovery significant for India’s biodiversity documentation.
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