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Two new Ginger species
January 1 , 2018
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- Scientists have discovered two new species of Ginger in easternmost districts, Ukhrul in Manipur and Tuensang in Nagaland.
- They were found in easternmost districts bordering Myanmar.
- Both the plants are from the family of Zingiberaceae, to which the commonly found Ginger (Zingiber officinale) belongs.
- The species discovered in Nagaland, is an epiphytic plant and grows on tall trees.
- The species from Manipur was found growing in rock crevices, boulders and humus rich soil in the Shirui Hills.
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