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<p>Gujarat's Navsari witnessed a historic first this week as the city’s maiden flower show etched its name into the Guinness World Records, turning a celebration of nature into a moment of global recognition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What began as a local initiative to promote greenery and public engagement ended with Navsari earning an international spotlight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The centrepiece of the flower show was a stunning floral installation spelling “NAVSARI”, stretching nearly 49 feet in length and standing eight feet tall. Crafted using over 95,000 fresh flowers, the vibrant structure set a Guinness World Record for the largest word made entirely of flowers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Officials from Guinness World Records were present to verify the feat, drawing loud applause from visitors and organisers alike as the record was officially confirmed.</p><p>Held at a sprawling open venue in the city, the flower show showcased more than one million plants, including 25 varieties of flowering species in over 40 different colours.</p><p>From carefully manicured flower beds to intricate vertical gardens, every corner of the exhibition reflected meticulous planning and months of preparation by horticulture teams and civic officials.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Beyond the record-breaking display, the show captivated visitors with its larger-than-life floral sculptures. Replicas of national icons and landmarks—including an ISRO rocket model, a majestic tiger, the Statue of Unity, and Navsari’s historic structures—were recreated entirely using flowers and plants, becoming instant photo attractions for families and tourists.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-trump-s-security-and-tariff-threats-canadian-pm-carney-to-visit-india-to-revitalise-partnership-on-trade-and-critical-minerals-1769438164826"><strong>Amid Trump’s security and tariff threats, Canadian PM Carney to visit India to revitalise partnership on trade and critical minerals</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Union Jal Shakti Minister and Navsari MP C.R. Paatil, who inaugurated the event, said the flower show symbolised sustainable development and civic pride. He noted that the achievement was not just about setting a record, but about encouraging environmental awareness and community participation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Residents thronged the venue over multiple days, many calling it the biggest and most visually striking public exhibition the city has ever hosted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Navsari, the flower show was more than a colourful spectacle—it was a statement of ambition, creativity and collective effort that has now bloomed into history.</p>

The centrepiece of the flower show was a stunning floral installation spelling “NAVSARI”, stretching nearly 49 feet in length and standing eight feet tall. Crafted using over 95,000 fresh flowers.

Gujarat's Navsari witnessed a historic first this week as the city’s maiden flower show etched its name into the Guinness World Records, turning a celebration of nature into a moment of global recognition. What began as a local initiative to promote greenery and public engagement ended with Navsari earning an international spotlight. The centrepiece of the flower show was a stunning floral installation spelling “NAVSARI”, stretching nearly 49 feet in length and standing eight feet tall. Crafted using over 95,000 fresh flowers, the vibrant structure set a Guinness World Record for the largest word made entirely of flowers. Officials from Guinness World Records were present to verify the feat, drawing loud applause from visitors and organisers alike as the record was officially confirmed. Held at a sprawling open venue in the city, the flower show showcased more than one million plants, including 25 varieties of flowering species in over 40 different colours. From carefully manicured flower beds to intricate vertical gardens, every corner of the exhibition reflected meticulous planning and months of preparation by horticulture teams and civic officials. Beyond the record-breaking display, the show captivated visitors with its larger-than-life floral sculptures. Replicas of national icons and landmarks—including an ISRO rocket model, a majestic tiger, the Statue of Unity, and Navsari’s historic structures—were recreated entirely using flowers and plants, becoming instant photo attractions for families and tourists. Also Read: Amid Trump’s security and tariff threats, Canadian PM Carney to visit India to revitalise partnership on trade and critical minerals Union Jal Shakti Minister and Navsari MP C.R. Paatil, who inaugurated the event, said the flower show symbolised sustainable development and civic pride. He noted that the achievement was not just about setting a record, but about encouraging environmental awareness and community participation. Residents thronged the venue over multiple days, many calling it the biggest and most visually striking public exhibition the city has ever hosted. For Navsari, the flower show was more than a colourful spectacle—it was a statement of ambition, creativity and collective effort that has now bloomed into history.

<p>The centrepiece of the flower show was a stunning floral installation spelling “NAVSARI”, stretching nearly 49 feet in length and standing eight feet tall. Crafted using over 95,000 fresh flowers.</p>

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<p>India's temple city of Ayodhya is all decked up for the grand consecration ceremony of the much-awaited Ram Mandir and 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla idol, which has been carved by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj and will be placed inside sanctum sanctorum of the temple in Ayodhya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the grand ceremony, army helicopters will shower flowers on the temple city and different Indian musical instruments will be played by 30 artists inside the temple premises during the Aarti (ritual offerings), as per the Temple Authorities. The authorities said that bells will be handed over to the guests during the Aarti (ritual offerings), which they will ring during the ritual.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the ceremony, 30 musicians will perform in unison while playing different musical instruments. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Lalla in the newly built Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.</p>

<h2><strong>Representation of all&nbsp;major religious, spiritual&nbsp;sects</strong></h2>

<p>The representatives of all major religious and spiritual sects of the country will be attending the historic Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony. People from different sections of society, including representatives of different tribal communities, will also take part in the ceremony. After the idol's consecration ceremony, the prime minister will address the distinguished gathering.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In accordance with the Shastriya protocols, the consecration ceremony will be held in the Abhijeet Muhurta on Monday afternoon (Jan 22). A consecration ceremony is generally attended by Seven Adhivasas and a minimum of three Adhivasas remain in practice. The rituals will be conducted by 12 Acharyas. All the proceedings of the Anushthan will be overseen, coordinated and directed by Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid and Lakshmikant Dixit of Kashi will act as the principal Acharya.</p>

<p>Along with PM Modi, the consecration ceremony will be attended by Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Mohan Bhagwat, Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Temple set to become the largest in India, stands at a height of 161</strong></p>

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<p>Acharyas from various schools of Bharatiya spiritualism, system of worship, religious sects and traditions and saints of more than 150 traditions - Mahamandaleshwars, Mandaleshwars, Shrimahants, Mahants, Nagas - along with major figures of more than 50 tribal traditions will participate in the Prana Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony in the premises of the Ram Mandir.</p>

<p>This is the first time in recent history that there is a representation of tribal people from hills, forests, coastal belts, and islands in such a ceremony.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's temple city of Ayodhya is all decked up for the grand consecration ceremony of the much-awaited Ram Mandir and 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla idol, which has been carved by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj and will be placed inside sanctum sanctorum of the temple in Ayodhya.

India's temple city of Ayodhya is all decked up for the grand consecration ceremony of the much-awaited Ram Mandir and 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla idol, which has been carved by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj and will be placed inside sanctum sanctorum of the temple in Ayodhya. In the grand ceremony, army helicopters will shower flowers on the temple city and different Indian musical instruments will be played by 30 artists inside the temple premises during the Aarti (ritual offerings), as per the Temple Authorities. The authorities said that bells will be handed over to the guests during the Aarti (ritual offerings), which they will ring during the ritual. Also read: Ram Mandir | 30 years, 300 columns, 3D structural analysis: Architect narrates journey of temple designing During the ceremony, 30 musicians will perform in unison while playing different musical instruments. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Lalla in the newly built Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Representation of all major religious, spiritual sects The representatives of all major religious and spiritual sects of the country will be attending the historic Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony. People from different sections of society, including representatives of different tribal communities, will also take part in the ceremony. After the idol's consecration ceremony, the prime minister will address the distinguished gathering. In accordance with the Shastriya protocols, the consecration ceremony will be held in the Abhijeet Muhurta on Monday afternoon (Jan 22). A consecration ceremony is generally attended by Seven Adhivasas and a minimum of three Adhivasas remain in practice. The rituals will be conducted by 12 Acharyas. All the proceedings of the Anushthan will be overseen, coordinated and directed by Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid and Lakshmikant Dixit of Kashi will act as the principal Acharya. Along with PM Modi, the consecration ceremony will be attended by Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Mohan Bhagwat, Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries. Watch: Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Temple set to become the largest in India, stands at a height of 161 Acharyas from various schools of Bharatiya spiritualism, system of worship, religious sects and traditions and saints of more than 150 traditions - Mahamandaleshwars, Mandaleshwars, Shrimahants, Mahants, Nagas - along with major figures of more than 50 tribal traditions will participate in the Prana Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony in the premises of the Ram Mandir. This is the first time in recent history that there is a representation of tribal people from hills, forests, coastal belts, and islands in such a ceremony. (With inputs from agencies)

Ram Mandir | Ayodhya's much-awaited welcome for Ram Lalla: Flower shower, musical offering by 30 artists

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<p>Humans, on their future long-range trips to space like one on Mars, would be required to cultivate some of the crops, which makes it essential to understand how plants grow in space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the wake of this growing need, NASA has been planting flower crops in space since 2015 when the Veggie system and its rooting "pillows", which contained zinnia seeds, were activated by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren.</p>

<h2><strong>NASA shares photo of bloom&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Now, NASA posted a photo of the flower that bloomed in the zinnia plant which was sowed and grown in the International Space Station.</p>

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<p>Posting the image of the flower on social media platforms, the space agency NASA wrote, "This zinnia was grown in orbit as part of the veggie facility aboard the International Space Station. Scientists have been studying plants in space since the 1970s, but this particular experiment was started on the ISS in 2015 by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren."</p>

<h2><strong>NASA's space garden</strong></h2>

<p>Emphasising the space garden's importance, NASA stated,&nbsp;"Our space garden isn't just for show: learning how plants develop in orbit will help us understand how to grow crops off the Earth, providing a valuable source of fresh food on long-term missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. @NASAAstronauts have also grown lettuce, tomatoes, and chile peppers on the ISS, among other vegetables—with plenty more plants to come."</p>

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<p>A spectacular space garden has been developed by the ISS, which demonstrates the possibility of growing foods outside of the limits of Earth.</p>

<p>Lettuce, tomatoes, and chile peppers have earlier been grown by the NASA astronauts on the ISS, along with other vegetables as plenty more plants are set to come.</p>

<h2><strong>Growing plants in microgravity</strong></h2>

<p>As per NASA, the challenging procedure of blooming the zinnias gave an exceptional opportunity for scientists back on Earth to get a better understanding of how people can grow plants in microgravity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;NASA scientist admits that the Moon 'might already have life on it'</strong></p>

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<p>It also helped astronauts to practise doing what these people will be asked to do on their deep space mission - autonomous gardening.</p>

<p>The photograph left many science aficionados excited and they responded in huge numbers in the comment section.</p>

<p>"Two special things that come together are flowers and space. Thank you, NASA," stated a user.</p>

<p>"Unbelievable and beautiful," commented another user.</p>

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Humans, on their future long-range trips to space like one on Mars, would be required to cultivate some of the crops, which makes it essential to understand how plants grow in space.

Humans, on their future long-range trips to space like one on Mars, would be required to cultivate some of the crops, which makes it essential to understand how plants grow in space. In the wake of this growing need, NASA has been planting flower crops in space since 2015 when the Veggie system and its rooting "pillows", which contained zinnia seeds, were activated by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren. NASA shares photo of bloom Now, NASA posted a photo of the flower that bloomed in the zinnia plant which was sowed and grown in the International Space Station. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASA (@nasa) × Posting the image of the flower on social media platforms, the space agency NASA wrote, "This zinnia was grown in orbit as part of the veggie facility aboard the International Space Station. Scientists have been studying plants in space since the 1970s, but this particular experiment was started on the ISS in 2015 by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren." NASA's space garden Emphasising the space garden's importance, NASA stated, "Our space garden isn't just for show: learning how plants develop in orbit will help us understand how to grow crops off the Earth, providing a valuable source of fresh food on long-term missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. @NASAAstronauts have also grown lettuce, tomatoes, and chile peppers on the ISS, among other vegetables—with plenty more plants to come." ALSO READ | NASA detects brightest gamma-ray burst of all time, it's 70 times brighter than previous record holder A spectacular space garden has been developed by the ISS, which demonstrates the possibility of growing foods outside of the limits of Earth. Lettuce, tomatoes, and chile peppers have earlier been grown by the NASA astronauts on the ISS, along with other vegetables as plenty more plants are set to come. Growing plants in microgravity As per NASA, the challenging procedure of blooming the zinnias gave an exceptional opportunity for scientists back on Earth to get a better understanding of how people can grow plants in microgravity. WATCH | NASA scientist admits that the Moon 'might already have life on it' It also helped astronauts to practise doing what these people will be asked to do on their deep space mission - autonomous gardening. The photograph left many science aficionados excited and they responded in huge numbers in the comment section. "Two special things that come together are flowers and space. Thank you, NASA," stated a user. "Unbelievable and beautiful," commented another user. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

NASA grows flower in space, shares image of bloom on social media

Biodegradable waste should be converted into compost which can be used to replenish the earth with the topsoil, observes Founder Trustee of Angelique Foundation Jaishree Goyal.

Video Analysis: Converting biodegradable waste into compost can help boost the green cover

<p>Miley Cyrus' new single 'Flowers'&nbsp;is a smash hit! Breaking a&nbsp;Spotify record on Friday, her song&nbsp;became the most streamed song in a single week in Spotify&nbsp;history.<br />
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On Friday, the speaker announced that Cyrus'&nbsp;new song, allegedly about her ex Liam Hemsworth, had become the most-streamed song in Spotify history in a seven-day period.<br />
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The song, which was released on January 12, has 101,838,799 streams as of Friday, January 19th, Variety reports. And it has also taken the No. 1 spot globally on the digital platform ever since its release. Miley has taken the top spot by dethroning BTS’ 'Butter,'&nbsp;which made a record of 99.37 million Spotify streams in its first seven days on the digital platform.</p>

<p>Is Miley Cyrus' new song 'Flowers' about ex Liam Hemsworth?</p>

<p>Flowers is a single from Cyrus' upcoming album, 'Endless Summer Vacation'.<br />
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"It’s been incredible watching ‘Flowers’ break the record for most streams in a single week," said Jana Coffey, Spotify’s artist and label partnerships lead, in a statement to Variety.<br />
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"The song was already off to an amazing start after its first day, and it’s only grown from there." Rather than seeing massive streams on day one that gradually decline over the course of the week, each day since the release has been bigger than the one before. Miley is back, and with her album Endless Summer Vacation coming out in a few months, this is just the beginning.</p>

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<p>The song, which was released on January 12, was quick to become the talk among the netizens due to the lyrics, which talk about relationships, breakups, and other famous events from the couple's lives,&nbsp;and that is what led everyone to think that the single is somewhere dedicated to&nbsp;her ex-husband, Hemsworth.</p>

<p>The song's lyrics are as follows: "We were good, we were gold / Kind of a dream that can't be sold / We were right until we weren't / We were right until we weren't /built a home and watched it burn&nbsp;and then I can buy myself flowers. I can write my name in the sand. I can talk to myself for hours. I can say things you don't understand."<br />
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Liam and Cyrus first met on the set of the film 'The Last Song' (2010). They dated on and off for nearly a decade.</p>

<p>Following their publicised relationship, Cyrus and Hemsworth married in December 2018 and divorced in August 2019.&nbsp;</p>


Miley Cyrus' new single 'Flowers' is a smash hit! Breaking a Spotify record on Friday, her song became the most streamed song in a single week in Spotify history.

Miley Cyrus' new single 'Flowers' is a smash hit! Breaking a Spotify record on Friday, her song became the most streamed song in a single week in Spotify history. On Friday, the speaker announced that Cyrus' new song, allegedly about her ex Liam Hemsworth, had become the most-streamed song in Spotify history in a seven-day period. The song, which was released on January 12, has 101,838,799 streams as of Friday, January 19th, Variety reports. And it has also taken the No. 1 spot globally on the digital platform ever since its release. Miley has taken the top spot by dethroning BTS’ 'Butter,' which made a record of 99.37 million Spotify streams in its first seven days on the digital platform. Is Miley Cyrus' new song 'Flowers' about ex Liam Hemsworth? Flowers is a single from Cyrus' upcoming album, 'Endless Summer Vacation'. "It’s been incredible watching ‘Flowers’ break the record for most streams in a single week," said Jana Coffey, Spotify’s artist and label partnerships lead, in a statement to Variety. "The song was already off to an amazing start after its first day, and it’s only grown from there." Rather than seeing massive streams on day one that gradually decline over the course of the week, each day since the release has been bigger than the one before. Miley is back, and with her album Endless Summer Vacation coming out in a few months, this is just the beginning. Thank you so much @Spotify and my amazing fans. ❤️ https://t.co/Zbcr5arWP3 — Miley Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) January 20, 2023 × The song, which was released on January 12, was quick to become the talk among the netizens due to the lyrics, which talk about relationships, breakups, and other famous events from the couple's lives, and that is what led everyone to think that the single is somewhere dedicated to her ex-husband, Hemsworth. The song's lyrics are as follows: "We were good, we were gold / Kind of a dream that can't be sold / We were right until we weren't / We were right until we weren't /built a home and watched it burn and then I can buy myself flowers. I can write my name in the sand. I can talk to myself for hours. I can say things you don't understand." Liam and Cyrus first met on the set of the film 'The Last Song' (2010). They dated on and off for nearly a decade. Following their publicised relationship, Cyrus and Hemsworth married in December 2018 and divorced in August 2019.

Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' beats BTS' 'Butter', makes Spotify history

Colombian “silletero” florists on Monday took out a parade carrying heavy-weighted flower arrangements at the year-long awaited Medellin festival.

Colombia’s Medellin holds annual flower festival

Belgium's famous flower carpet festival has opened up in Brussels. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the festival. Watch this special report.

Flower carpet festival opens in Brussels: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the festival

<p>After a video of three women plucking a carnivorous plant resembling a male genital went viral, the Cambodian government warned the public not to engage in such activities over fears that it might become extinct.</p>

<p>Nepenthis holdenii, which has been dubbed as ‘penis plant’, is commonly found in the mountainous region of western Cambodia.</p>

<p>The plants survive in low-nutrient soil by supplementing their diet with live insects, using their nectar and a sweet scent to attract prey.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a Facebook post, the country's Ministry of Environment said issued a stern saying, “What they are doing is wrong and do not do it again in the future! Thank you for loving natural resources, but do not pick, (or) they will be ruined!”</p>

<p>The video that went viral showed three women plucking the endangered flowers in Bokor Mountain in Kampot province of Cambodia.</p>

<p>In recent years, locals and tourists have been pulling the frisky-looking flora from the ground at an increased rate and snapping selfies for social media.</p>

<p>The natural habitats of carnivorous pitcher plants have declined in Cambodia due to agricultural expansion on private lands and the growth of the tourism industry into protected areas, the Science Daily reported citing a 2021 study in the Cambodian Journal of Natural History.</p>

<p>Environmentalists noted that while the phallic appearance of the plants is "fun", picking them could jeopardize their survival.</p>

<p>Notably, a six-and-a-half-foot-tall plant known as the amorphophallus decus-silvae “penis plant” bloomed in Europe last October for the first time in almost 25 years, according to the New York Post.</p>

<p>The plant — which looks like an erect penis — flowered at the Hortus Botanicus in the Netherlands, with excited crowds flocking there to take in the phallic phenomenon.</p>

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After a video of three women plucking a carnivorous plant resembling a male genital went viral, the Cambodian government warned the public not to engage in such activities over fears that it might become extinct.

After a video of three women plucking a carnivorous plant resembling a male genital went viral, the Cambodian government warned the public not to engage in such activities over fears that it might become extinct. Nepenthis holdenii, which has been dubbed as ‘penis plant’, is commonly found in the mountainous region of western Cambodia. The plants survive in low-nutrient soil by supplementing their diet with live insects, using their nectar and a sweet scent to attract prey. Also Read | Novelist writes 'How to murder your husband' and actually kills her spouse In a Facebook post, the country's Ministry of Environment said issued a stern saying, “What they are doing is wrong and do not do it again in the future! Thank you for loving natural resources, but do not pick, (or) they will be ruined!” The video that went viral showed three women plucking the endangered flowers in Bokor Mountain in Kampot province of Cambodia. In recent years, locals and tourists have been pulling the frisky-looking flora from the ground at an increased rate and snapping selfies for social media. The natural habitats of carnivorous pitcher plants have declined in Cambodia due to agricultural expansion on private lands and the growth of the tourism industry into protected areas, the Science Daily reported citing a 2021 study in the Cambodian Journal of Natural History. Environmentalists noted that while the phallic appearance of the plants is "fun", picking them could jeopardize their survival. Notably, a six-and-a-half-foot-tall plant known as the amorphophallus decus-silvae “penis plant” bloomed in Europe last October for the first time in almost 25 years, according to the New York Post. The plant — which looks like an erect penis — flowered at the Hortus Botanicus in the Netherlands, with excited crowds flocking there to take in the phallic phenomenon. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Stop plucking ‘penis plant’, says Cambodian govt after video of women posing with flower goes viral

<p>Can a species of plant reemerge after going extinct or at least thought to be? Well, the answer to this tough question is really easy, and it is, yes. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As a true gift of nature, a flower-bearing plant has come to life after almost 40 years. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The flower-bearing plant, which is named 'Gasteranthus extinctus', has been found by a team of scientists in Ecuador in November 2021, said a new study. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The orange-petaled flower-bearing plant was discovered when the team visited the Centinela Ridge, the research published on Friday said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Rediscovering this flower shows that it's not too late to turn around even the worst-case biodiversity scenarios, and it shows that there's value in conserving even the smallest, most degraded areas," said Dawson White, postdoctoral researcher, Chicago's Field Museum and co-author of the paper on G extinctus. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It's an important piece of evidence that it's not too late to be exploring and inventorying plants and animals in the heavily degraded forests of western Ecuador," White added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>To confirm the reemergence, the pictures of the flowers were shared with a taxonomic expert. He informed the flowers were of G extinctus, a press release of the Field Museum said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The flower-bearing plant is still highly endangered. &nbsp;</p>

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Can a species of plant reemerge after going extinct or at least thought to be? Well, the answer to this tough question is really easy, and it is, yes. As a true gift of nature, a flower-bearing plant has come to life after almost 40 years.

Can a species of plant reemerge after going extinct or at least thought to be? Well, the answer to this tough question is really easy, and it is, yes. As a true gift of nature, a flower-bearing plant has come to life after almost 40 years. The flower-bearing plant, which is named 'Gasteranthus extinctus', has been found by a team of scientists in Ecuador in November 2021, said a new study. Also Read: Letting economic inequality flourish in a nation can turn its citizens unhappy, says study The orange-petaled flower-bearing plant was discovered when the team visited the Centinela Ridge, the research published on Friday said. "Rediscovering this flower shows that it's not too late to turn around even the worst-case biodiversity scenarios, and it shows that there's value in conserving even the smallest, most degraded areas," said Dawson White, postdoctoral researcher, Chicago's Field Museum and co-author of the paper on G extinctus. Watch: Is it too early to go back to pre-COVID life? "It's an important piece of evidence that it's not too late to be exploring and inventorying plants and animals in the heavily degraded forests of western Ecuador," White added. To confirm the reemergence, the pictures of the flowers were shared with a taxonomic expert. He informed the flowers were of G extinctus, a press release of the Field Museum said. The flower-bearing plant is still highly endangered. (With inputs from agencies)

Miracle of nature? ‘Gasteranthus extinctus’, plant once thought extinct, reemerges

Colombia is one of the largest producers of flowers in the world, with roses carnations and orchids being the most popular flower producers.

Farmers in Colombia expect flower exports to surge this year

This year let's celebrate an 'Eco-friendly Diwali'

<p>When nature gives you a peek at an atrocious-smelling flower, you line up for hours to smell it.</p>

<p>The corpse flower, technically known as amorphophallus titanium, is a rare plant that takes seven to ten years to bloom and dies within a few days.</p>

<p>Considering it is a rare flower now, with less than 1,000 remaining worldwide, the buzz around the blooming days of this flower is always welcomed by people interested in flowers.</p>

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<p>However&nbsp;this time, Solomon Leyva, a nursery owner in Alameda city in California, started posting about the possible blooming of this flower on his social media accounts. As he saw people taking interest in the rare flower, he decided to let them get a peek at the foul-smelling bloom too.</p>
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<p>Leyva decided to wheel out the flower from his nursery to an abandoned building in Alameda, earlier this week, and as people got to know about it, they started lining up to get a peek of it.</p>

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<p>"I grabbed my wagon, went down to my greenhouse, put it in with the help of a friend of mine, dragged it down here to this abandoned building and people just started showing up," Levya said.</p>

<p>This flower is infamous for its hideous smell which is often described as 'filthy', 'equivalent to thousand pukes', 'similar to rotten corpse', and worse.</p>

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<p>The last time, in the recent past, people got to see this blooming flower was when it was displayed in San Francisco but people were disappointed as it was protected by a barrier and onlookers could not get close to it, he was told by many visitors.</p>

<p>"Everyone is commenting to me that the last time they've seen this was in San Francisco, and there was a barrier, and they had to wait for hours, and they weren’t allowed to get near it,"&nbsp;Leyva said. "I think everyone’s tripping out that they can walk up and wiggle it and smell it."</p>

<p>This rare flower is known to grow up to 12 ft tall and release a foul smell to attract pollinators during its blooming days. However, the plant dies within a few days of its blooming.</p>


When nature gives you a peek at an atrocious-smelling flower, you line up for hours to smell it. The corpse flower, technically known as amorphophallus titanium, is a rare plant that takes seven to ten years to bloom and dies within a few days.

When nature gives you a peek at an atrocious-smelling flower, you line up for hours to smell it. The corpse flower, technically known as amorphophallus titanium, is a rare plant that takes seven to ten years to bloom and dies within a few days. Considering it is a rare flower now, with less than 1,000 remaining worldwide, the buzz around the blooming days of this flower is always welcomed by people interested in flowers. Also read | What if space junk and climate change become the same problem? However this time, Solomon Leyva, a nursery owner in Alameda city in California, started posting about the possible blooming of this flower on his social media accounts. As he saw people taking interest in the rare flower, he decided to let them get a peek at the foul-smelling bloom too. Leyva decided to wheel out the flower from his nursery to an abandoned building in Alameda, earlier this week, and as people got to know about it, they started lining up to get a peek of it. Also read | Meet climate change's latest offering to Earth - 'Zombie wildfires' "I grabbed my wagon, went down to my greenhouse, put it in with the help of a friend of mine, dragged it down here to this abandoned building and people just started showing up," Levya said. This flower is infamous for its hideous smell which is often described as 'filthy', 'equivalent to thousand pukes', 'similar to rotten corpse', and worse. It is super cool on Day 2 as well! https://t.co/2VtIYI6Qrv pic.twitter.com/TypN9yyLMZ — Brian McGuire (@brianrmcguire) May 18, 2021 × The last time, in the recent past, people got to see this blooming flower was when it was displayed in San Francisco but people were disappointed as it was protected by a barrier and onlookers could not get close to it, he was told by many visitors. "Everyone is commenting to me that the last time they've seen this was in San Francisco, and there was a barrier, and they had to wait for hours, and they weren’t allowed to get near it," Leyva said. "I think everyone’s tripping out that they can walk up and wiggle it and smell it." This rare flower is known to grow up to 12 ft tall and release a foul smell to attract pollinators during its blooming days. However, the plant dies within a few days of its blooming.

'Equal to thousand pukes': Rare corpse flower attracts thousands in California

Colombia's flower-growing fame came into full bloom on Sunday (November 08) as scores of florists put on a spectacular and colourful flower festival near the city of Medellin.

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Flowers are Colombia's second leading agricultural export. Over 150,000 people in the country are employed in the flower industry. One-tenth of world's flower exports are from Colombia. This flower industry too suffered a lot during Coronavirus pandemic which results on struggling of local vendors to bounce back.

Colombia flower industry wilts amid the Coronavirus pandemic

Los Angeles' downtown flower market saw a brisk trade on Thursday morning (May 7) after California Governor Gavin Newsom gave the green light to retail florist stores to begin opening on Friday (May 8), ahead of Mother's Day in the U.S.

Los Angeles wholesale flower market busy ahead of florists re-opening for Mother's Day

Colombia will seek to double its flower exports to $3 billion per year in the next decade by growing new species and expanding to markets in Asia and Latin America, President Ivan Duque said on Tuesday (February 11).

Colombia will seek to double flower exports to $3 bln by 2030

Mexico's at-risk bees have found a new oasis in the southern state of Oaxaca. Threatened by pesticides, intensive agriculture and the effects of climate change, a sanctuary of sunflowers set up by local farmers could be a literal lifesaver for the black and gold insects.

Sunflower sanctuary, hope for bees in southern Mexico

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