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Scientists discover new Begonia species in Arunachal Pradesh
short by / on Monday, 13 July, 2026
Scientists at the Botanical Survey of India have discovered a new plant species, Begonia quadricornualata, in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh. Characterised by its unique four-horned fruit and vibrant, red-brown bristly hairs, this discovery brings the total number of documented Begonia species in the state to 50. The species has been categorised as "Data Deficient".
read more at Research Matters