New Plant Species Discovered ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Name

Osbeckia zubeengargiana

Location

Manas National Park
Assam

Named After

Assamese singer Zubeen Garg

Family

Melastomataceae

Importance

• New endemic plant
• Rich biodiversity of Eastern Himalayas

UPSC Fact

Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.