Desmodium dolabriforme Benth. (Fabaceae), so far known to occur only in Tamil Nadu has been newly located from Kerala at Arienkavu in Kollam District. Information about its distribution and possible reasons of rarity are discussed. Detailed description and illustration are also provided based on fresh specimens, as supplement to the protologue.
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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2007
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