Flowering plant named after Konyak Naga tribe

Q.  BSI scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic flowering plant named Gleadovia konyakianorum called so in honour of Konyak tribe of which community?
- Published on 21 Nov 17

a. Ghari
b. Khasi
c. Nagas
d. Jarawa

ANSWER: Nagas
 
Flowering plant named after Konyak Naga tribeScientists from Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered a new species of parasitic flowering plant named Gleadovia konyakianorum. The species was named in honour of Konyak tribe of Nagas.

The plant was discovered in the semi-evergreen forest at an altitude of 1,500-1,600 metres during an exploration near Tobu town of Mon district in eastern Nagaland.

Parasitic plants are often referred to as curious plants, as they steal their nutritional needs from the host.

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