Rare Flowering Plant Rungia mastersii Rediscovered in Assam After 180 Years
Researchers from Assam University have rediscovered Rungia mastersii, a rare flowering plant not seen for nearly 180 years, in Assam's Dima Hasao district. First collected in 1845 by botanist J.W. Masters, the plant grows in moist, shaded rock crevices at elevations of 900 to 1,250 meters. Its rediscovery highlights the region's rich biodiversity but raises concerns due to its isolated distribution and fragile habitat, prompting calls for further surveys and conservation efforts.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: news18, theassamtribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theassamtribune broke this story on 27 Jul, 02:18 pm. Other outlets followed.
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