New Fiji flower discovered by chance | Pacific Beat

New Fiji flower discovered by chance

New Fiji flower discovered by chance

Posted 24 January 2012, 9:08 AEST

A new plant has been discovered in Fiji.

The flowering plant was found in the highlands of Matasawalevu village, on the island of Kadavu, during a biodiversity assessment of the district.

Field scientist Senilolia Tuiwawa, from the University of the South Pacific's Institute of Applied Science, was part of the team that discovered the plant.

Presenter:Geraldine Coutts

Speaker:Senilolia Tuiwawa, field scientist, Institute of Applied Science, University of the South Pacific

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