Crotalaria trichotoma Bojer (Fabaceae: Crotalarieae), is reported here for the first time from Peninsular India. Detailed description and images are provided.
Appressed puborulous, Glabrescent, Remiform, Ovary stipitate
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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2013
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