Salvia misella Kunth is reported here as an addition to the flora of Andhra Pradesh from Alluri Sitharama Raju district. A detailed description and photographs are provided for easy identification.
Eastern Ghats, Invasive species, Lamiaceae, New record
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Manuscript Received on 10 November 2023
Manuscript Revised on 22 February 2024
Manuscript Accepted on 28 March 2024
Manuscript Published on 01 July 2024
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