Zeuxine goodyeroides and Z. nervosa are two closely related but distinct species of terrestrial orchid. Despite having significant distinguishing characters, these have been misidentified and wrongly reported in some recent works. The present paper deals with the correct identity of these species.
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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2011
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