In an exciting botanical breakthrough, a new species of Begonia has been discovered in the remote Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. This new species is a testament to the rich, untapped biodiversity of the region, which continues to yield fascinating plant life.
Researchers from the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), in association with researchers from Jorhat-based CSIR-Northeast Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) have identified and described a novel flowering plant named “Begonia naraharii” in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh.
