Passiflora suberosa L. (Passifloraceae) has been documented from the lower region of the Gangetic plain in eastern India’s West Bengal. This account offers an intricate portrayal encompassing comprehensive description, nomenclature, vivid colour photographs, illustrative depictions, insight into phenology, and an extensive overview of its distribution.
Distribution, Eastern India,Lower Gangetic Plain, Passiflora suberosa, West Bengal
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Manuscript Received on 21 January 2023
Manuscript Revised on 20 September 2023
Manuscript Accepted on 25 September 2023
Manuscript Published on 30 September 2023
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