Liparis nervosa (Thunb.) Lindl. and Peristylus richardianus Wight (Orchidaceae) are reported here as additions to the flora of Thiruvananthapuram District, Southern Western Ghats of Kerala. Detailed descriptions along with photographs are provided to ease accurate identification of these species.
Liparis nervosa, Peristylus richardianus, Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, Southern Western Ghats, Kerala
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Manuscript Published on 20 September 2019
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