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Plant Science Today (PST)

Research communications

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2019)

Taxonomy and Distribution of Scleria foliosa (Cyperaceae) in Kerala, India

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.2019.6.1.450
Submitted
10 November 2018
Published
20-01-2019

Abstract

Scleria foliosa (Cyperaceae) an interesting sedge species is reported here as a new record for Kerala. Detailed description with photographs and relevant notes on distribution are provided for easy identification.

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