Researchers rediscover Lagenandra plant- By Dinuli Francisco Source:Sundayobserver In triumph of scientific exploration, a dedicated research team has unearthed a plant species believed to have vanished into the annals of extinction. The Lagenandra plant, locally known as Ketala, once considered extinct in Sri Lanka, has been rediscovered in the lush surroundings of Molkawa in the Palindanuwara Divisional Secretariat Division in the Kalutara District. The remarkable feat was achieved by Peshala Pasan Karunaratne, a student at the University of Vocational Technology and a devoted environmental researcher. His expedition in 2022 at Molkawa bore fruit when he encountered the elusive Lagenandra plant. Groundbreaking discovery Following this groundbreaking discovery, comprehensive research was undertaken by a team of researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Peradeniya. Indrakila Madola, a post-graduate student at Northwestern University and a key member of the team, confirmed the existence of this presumed extinct plant species through meticulous ...
Nov 6, 2023
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