With reference to the newly discovered plant species 'Dicliptera polymorpha', consider the following statements: 1. It is a fire-resilient species endemic to the Eastern Ghats. 2. It exhibits a dual-blooming pattern, with its second bloom triggered by grassland fires. 3. It is the only known Indian plant in its genus to feature a spicate inflorescence structure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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B) 2 and 3 only — Statement 1 is incorrect as the species was discovered in the Northern Western Ghats of Maharashtra, not the Eastern Ghats. Statement 2 is correct; it blooms post-monsoon and again after summer fires. Statement 3 is correct; its unique spicate inflorescence structure links it to African relatives, making it the first of its kind documented in India.

Fire-Resilient Plant Species Discovered in Western Ghats

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