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New of ginger lily species - Hedychium zubeengargianum
July 28 , 2026
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- A new species of ginger lily, Hedychium zubeengargianum, has been named after late Assamese music legend Zubeen Garg.
- The species was discovered by the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Shillong, Meghalaya.
- It was named in recognition of Zubeen Garg's contributions to music and nature conservation.
- The fragrant, creamy-white flowering plant was first discovered in 2018.
- Earlier in 2026, another new plant species, Osbeckia zubeengargiana, discovered in Manas National Park, Assam, was also named in his honour.
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