Himalayan Plant Species Named After Mountaineer Nirmal Purja
A newly identified Himalayan flowering plant species, Impatiens nimspurjae, has been named in honor of mountaineer Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja. Discovered in Nepal's Myagdi district in 2011, the plant grows at elevations of 2,800 to 2,900 metres in temperate forests. Researchers named the species after Purja to recognize his mountaineering achievements and his efforts in promoting mountain conservation and environmental awareness. Purja was renowned for climbing all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks in just over six months.
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indiatoday broke this story on 19 Aug, 10:26 am. Other outlets followed.