Endangered plant species named after Lionel Messi

A plant species classified as endangered has been named Salvia messii after Lionel Messi, the Argentine footballer and eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.

The naming of the species after Messi represents an unusual honour in the scientific community, linking the global sports icon to botanical conservation efforts.

The endangered status of the plant highlights ongoing concerns about biodiversity loss and the importance of species preservation worldwide.