Selaginella proniflora (Lamk.)Bak.is first time reported from Kerala. Detailed description and photograph are provided for its easy identification.
New Distributional Record, Selaginella proniflora, Selaginellaceae, Kerala
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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2015
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