Ocimum filamentosum Forssk. (Lamiaceae) collected from Bassi Wild Life Sanctuary, Chittorgarh District of Rajasthan, is reported as a new addition to the Flora of Rajasthan. Detailed description and photo plate is provided for easy identification.
Lamiaceae, New distributional record, Ocimum filamentosum, Rajasthan
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Manuscript Published on 20 December 2019
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