The Genus Myriactis L. (Asteraceae) is recorded for the first time for the state of Chhattisgarh in India, from Kabir Chabutra of Bilaspur district. Detailed description, distribution, phenology, ecology and uses of the species M. nepalensis Less., along with relevant notes are also provided.
New Generic Record, Thuke Phool, Myriactis nepalensis
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Manuscript Received on 17 November 2021
Manuscript Revised on 24 December 2021
Manuscript Accepted on 28 December 2021
Manuscript Published on 31 January 2022
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