| Researchers have recorded the plant species Ophiopogon japonicus in India for the first time from the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in the Eastern Himalayas.
Key Highlights:
- Ophiopogon japonicus belongs to the Asparagaceae family.
- It is an evergreen perennial herb.
- It is commonly known as dwarf lilyturf or mondo grass.
- The species is mainly found in East Asian countries such as China, Japan, and Korea.
- It generally grows at elevations between 200 and 2,800 metres.
- Its roots are traditionally used in East Asian medicine.
- The discovery adds to India’s documented plant biodiversity.
- The finding is particularly important for biodiversity research in the Eastern Himalayas.
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