Scientists name newly discovered plant species after Messi

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Peru

ScienceEnvironment & Climate

Scientists name newly discovered plant species after Messi

Scientists named a newly identified plant species Salvia messii in honour of Argentine football star Lionel Messi. Found in the Andes of central and southern Peru, the endangered mint-family plant is threatened by climate change and forest fires. Its light blue and white flowers resemble the colours of Argentina’s national team jersey. Research led by Paúl Gonzáles with Rolando Uría and Jean Capcha Ramos was published in the October 2026 issue of Phytotaxa.

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