Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the impo...

UPSC Prelims 2019 Environment & Ecology

Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of

Explanation

* The Himalayan nettle, also known as Girardinia diversifolia, is a plant species native to the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, and parts of China. It grows at high altitudes and is known for its long fibres that can be extracted from the stem. * These fibres are some of the longest in the plant world and are used in the production of textiles. * Therefore, the Himalayan nettle is found to be a sustainable source of textile fibre.