During critical study on the flora of Ladakh (2001-2007) few collections made in 2002-2003 from Nubra valley by the author have been identified as Asplenium ruta-muraria L. a rare fern in India, which is a recollection from Ladakh after long time. The collection of this fern species from the area extents its distribution ranges from Kashmir, Uttarakhand to Ladakh in Indian Himalaya.
Fern species, Lanceolate, Glabrous, High mountain rock crevices, Subcoriaceous, Sori indusiate
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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2010
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