Bothriochloa kuntzeana (Hack.) Henrard is reported here as an addition to the flora of West Bengal. A detailed description with photographs and a note on the variation of its inflorescence is provided to facilitate easy identification.
Bluestem grass, Howrah, New distributional record, Note, Poaceae, Variation
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Manuscript Received on 10 May 2023
Manuscript Revised on 06 December 2023
Manuscript Accepted on 08 December 2023
Manuscript Published on 15 December 2023
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