Paspalum vaginatum Sw. (Poaceae), a good fodder grass and soil binder is reported as an addition to the Flora of Andhra Pradesh. A detailed description and photo plate is provided for easy identification.
Coastal area, Gramineae, New distributional record, Srikakulam
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Manuscript Received on 10 June 2021
Manuscript Revised on 12 December 2021
Manuscript Accepted on 14 December 2021
Manuscript Published on 15 January 2022
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