Amaranthus deflexus L. (Amaranthaceae), a new addition to Indian Flora

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plant systematics

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Few populations of Amaranthus deflexus L. were observed in Kerala region (SE-India), contributing the first record of this species to the national Flora. A morphological (macro and micro) description of the species, as well as ecological data are given. A note on the phenotypic plasticity exhibited by the taxon is also provided.

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Arya S, Anil kumar VNS. Amaranthus deflexus L. (Amaranthaceae), a new addition to Indian Flora. Plant Sci. Today [Internet]. 2022 Jul. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];9(3):618-22. Available from: https://horizonepublishing.com/journals/index.php/PST/article/view/1360

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