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Bistorta emodi and Koenigia islandica (Polygonaceae): Two new additions to the Flora of Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Abstract

Bistorta emodi (Meisn.) H. Hara and Koenigia islandica L. are herewith reported for the first time from Arunachal Pradesh, India. The detailed description along with information on the pollen morphology, flowering and fruiting, distribution, relevant notes and illustrations are provided for easy identification.

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Arunachal Pradesh, New addition, Pollen morphology, Tawang.

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