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New species identified after expert spotted a picture of it on Instagram

The Independent UK News · 9 October 2026 at 09:33

New species identified after expert spotted a picture of it on Instagram

Conservationists warn the species is already critically endangered, with an estimated 30 to 50 plants left in the wild

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New species identified after expert spotted a picture of it on Instagram

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