Begonia hirtella Link (Family Begoniaceae; Section Doratometra), an exotic weed native of Central and South America has been recorded for the first time from Tamil Nadu. A taxonomic description, phenology and photographs are provided for easy identification.
Begonia hirtella, Exotic, New addition, Tamil Nadu
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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2015
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