Crotalaria trichotoma Bojer is reported from Tamil Nadu for the first time. Detailed description, nomenclature and photographs are provided for easy identification and better understanding of the taxon.
New Record, Crotalaria trichotoma, Tamil Nadu
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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2015
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