Lionel Messi Has Endangered Plant Species Named After Him
- Scientists named the newly described plant species Salvia messii after Lionel Messi.
- The endangered plant is native to the Andes of central and southern Peru, where it has a restricted distribution.
- Its white and light blue flowers resemble Argentina’s national-team colors, which influenced the choice of name.
- The discovery highlights the need to document and protect the plant’s limited natural habitat.
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yenicaggazetesi.comThe name of Argentine star Lionel Messi has been given to a newly discovered plant in Peru. This species, called "Salvia messii," is said to be endangered, and its light blue color and white flowers resemble the Argentine national team's jersey.
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