Botanists Describe New Ginger Lily Hedychium zubeengargianum from Shillong

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Botanists Describe New Ginger Lily Hedychium zubeengargianum from Shillong

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Botanists Describe New Ginger Lily Hedychium zubeengargianum from Shillong

Botanists formally describe a new ginger lily species, Hedychium zubeengargianum, discovered in Shillong. The species is first identified in 2018 at the Botanical Survey of India’s garden, Shillong, and the formal publication occurs on July 21, 2026.

Hedychium zubeengargianum (New Ginger Lily Species):

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Species Hedychium zubeengargianum is a newly described ginger lily species discovered in Shillong.
Family The species belongs to the family Zingiberaceae.
Genus The species belongs to the genus Hedychium (ginger lilies).
Discovery site The species is first identified in 2018 at the Botanical Survey of India’s garden, Shillong.
Formal publication The discovery has been formally published on July 21, 2026.
Morphological features The species comprises a fragrant, creamy-white wild ginger lily with a highly sweet-scented aroma.
Nomenclature The species is named after Zubeen Garg for his extraordinary contributions to Indian music, cinema, and environmental conservation.
Related eponymous species Osbeckia zubeengargiana is named after Zubeen Garg in 2026 from Manas National Park grasslands.
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With reference to Hedychium zubeengargianum, consider the following statements:

1. It is described as a fragrant, creamy-white wild ginger lily.
2. It is noted for a highly sweet-scented aroma.
3. It is described as a red-flowered cultivated ginger lily.

Which of the statements given above are correct?