Lisa of BLACKPINK now has a rare plant species to her name. The unique plant, which has been seen for the first time, was discovered by student researchers in Thailand.
Lisa, who was born Lalisa Manoban in Thailand, is one of the four members of the acclaimed all-girl K-pop group which has countless records to its name.
The naming of the plant after her adds another dimension to the already massive influence the Thai celebrity has on music and culture around the world.
Everything about the new Lisa plant
Where was the plant discovered?
The plant species was found in Narathiwat province of Thailand. Narathiwat is one of the southern provinces of the country and shares a border with Malaysia.
Researchers from the Faculty of Science at Chiang Mai University discovered the plant. The team was led by Thanawat Chaowasku.
They gave it the scientific name Friesodielsia Lalisae Damth, Baka…
