Lepidagathis konkanensis:
A team of researchers recently discovered a new species of wildflower named Lepidagathis konkanensis, tucked away on the sun-drenched, rocky plateaus of Maharashtra’s Konkan region.
- It is a new species of flowering plant.
- It was discovered in the Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra’s Konkan region.
- It was first encountered during a floristic survey of the region’s lateritic plateaus, harsh, iron-rich environments that often host specialised life forms.
- It is unique with its striking appearance and compact size.
- The plant’s name, konkanensis, serves as a tribute to the Konkan region of Maharashtra where it was found.
- It has been classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN.
