"Lost Tropical Plants Rediscovered, Restoring Biodiversity After a Century"
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. These rediscovered plants belong to the Nasa genus, which had been lost to science for up to 100 years. The findings highlight the importance of modern technology and community science networks in documenting and preserving biodiversity.