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Botanists and plant enthusiasts have rediscovered long-lost plant species in the tropical Andes, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist to uncover hidden biodiversity and emphasize the crucial role of botany in conservation efforts. Deep in the tropical Andes are hiding plants that were d

Plants are being rediscovered thanks to community and citizen science

Deep in the tropical Andes are hiding plants that were discovered and then forgotten; plants that we knew almost nothing about. Now, thanks to the com....

Past attempts to recollect these tropical plants near their original localities, where they were found about a century ago, were unsuccessful

Some members of the Nasa genus hadn't been seen in more than a century.

Nasa genus is known for delicate leaves that can pack a mean sting, which makes them difficult for scientists to collect.

A group of botanists from Ecuador, Germany, and the United States have identified two new distinct species of carnivorous plants notable for their striking appearance. These species are a part of the butterworts family (known scientifically as the genus Pinguicula), a group of insectivorous flowerin

Researchers have described two new plant species that live high in the mountains and use an unusual method to trap their unsuspecting prey.

The new carnivorous plant species adds to the 115 known butterworts and are already threatened by habitat loss.

The carnivorous plants are located in a biodiversity hotspot in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. Click to read more.