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Botanists identify 33 global ‘dark spots’ with thousands of unknown plants

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More than 100,000 plant species believed to be undiscovered, majority of which are at risk of extinction.

New project led by Kew ’s Royal Botanic Gardens highlights 33 dark spots’ in need of further research.

Areas include Sumatra , the eastern Himalayas, Assam in India , and Vietnam .

Scientists believe unknown species could hold clues to future drug discoveries, fuels or other innovations.

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