Brachythecium erythrorrhizon Schimp. (Brachytheciaceae: Bryopthyta) – New to India
Abstract
The moss Brachythecium erythrorrhizon was collected while exploring the Palani Hills in the Western Ghats for bryophytes. This is a new record for India and hence, a description with a photographic plate is provided.
Keywords
Bryophyta, Palani Hills, Western Ghats.
Author Biography
D. T. T. Daniels
Research Scholar
C. P. Ben
Assistant Professor
A. E. D. Daniels
Associate Professor and Head
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