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Plant Science Today (PST)

SPECIAL ISSUE: Plant systematics

Vol. 9 No. sp1 (2022)

Cuscuta campestris (Convolvulaceae): new addition to the alien flora of Assam, India

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.1580
Submitted
1 November 2021
Published
21-02-2022

Abstract

Cuscuta campestris is a well known holoparasitic angiosperm of the family Convolvulaceae. Here, this species is reported as a new addition to the alien Flora of the Assam state. Detailed taxonomic description has been given along with relevant information and colour photographs for its correct identification.

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