- Ophiopogon japonicus, an evergreen perennial herb, was recorded for the first time in India from West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- It belongs to the Asparagaceae family and is commonly known as dwarf lilyturf or mondo grass.
- The species is mainly found in China, Japan and Korea, generally at elevations of 200–2,800 metres.
- Its roots, known as Ophiopogonis Radix (Maidong), are used in traditional East Asian medicine.