NewzA newly discovered plant species native to the Peruvian Andes has been named *Salvia messii* in honor of Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi. The flowering plant, distinguished by its light blue blossoms, grows along rocky slopes in the central region of Peru.
Researchers selected the name to pay tribute to the athlete, linking the geographical origin and distinct coloration of the botanical find to the international sports figure. The discovery adds a new entry to the catalog of flora native to the high-altitude Andean ecosystem.
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