South Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forests

Magnificent angel's trumpet found at Mount Carmel College

October 16, 2026

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was observed at Mount Carmel College on 2026-10-12 in Bengaluru, a species listed as Extinct in the Wild by the IUCN.^1, 2 This South American species with large, fragrant flowers survives only in cultivation, and all parts are poisonous.²

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