Parthenium argentatum A. Gray, an introduced species is reported on the basis of herbarium specimens prepared from cultivated plant. A brief description alongwith distribution, ecological observation, illustration, photographs, etc. are provided herewith to facilitate easy identification of the species.
Cultivated plant, Ecological observation, Distribution, Flora of India, Tropical America
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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2014
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