Abstract
Impatiens johnii Barnes was rediscovered from Eravikulam National Park, Idukki District, Kerala after a lapse of 67 years. A detailed description, illustrations and relevant notes are provided.
Keywords
Impatiens johnii Barnes was rediscovered from Eravikulam National Park, Idukki District, Kerala after a lapse of 67 years. A detailed description, illustrations and relevant notes are provided.
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Manuscript Published on 01 June 1999
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