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Stellaria Mcclintockiae

Published: 25th Apr, 2024

Context

Researchers have discovered a new species of plant from the Nelliyampathy hills in the Stellaria (Caryophyllaceae species) group.

About
  • Name: Stellaria mcclintockiae (in honour of the renowned geneticist Barbara McClintock)
  • This is the first plant in this species to be found in the southern regions of India. This plant species has several unique characteristics compared to others found in the wild.
  • Group: It belongs to the Stellaria media group.
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