Colombo (News 1st); The Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation has called on the general public to provide information on any other tree of the Sri Lankan Legume or Crudia Zeylanica, from any part of the island.

Crudia Zeylanica is a critically endangered endemic species in Sri Lanka, said the department, adding thought it was believed to have been extinct, several plants were discovered from Gampaha in recent times.

Therefore, the general public is requested to contact 011 3 671 490 and email relevant information accompanied by images to [email protected]

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