Rare "Whip-Tailed Cobra Lily" Discovered in Mizoram: A Botanical Marvel

• Scientists uncover a rare "Whip-Tailed Cobra Lily" (Arisaema siahaense) in Mizoram's lush forests, mimicking a cobra ready to strike.
• The plant, found in Siaha District, features a hooded, patterned flower with a 21cm whip-like tail and unique three-part leaves.
• It uses its snake-like appearance to deter herbivores and attract pollinators, showcasing a clever evolutionary strategy.
• This discovery highlights Mizoram's rich botanical diversity and the importance of preserving unexplored biodiversity hotspots.
• Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India identified the species, which is extremely rare with few recorded sightings in India.