Croton hirtus L’ Her., an aggressive invasive weed, native to W. Indies and Central and South America is reported as an addition to the Flora of Andhra Pradesh from Chittoor District. Detailed description and photo plate are provided for easy identification.
Addition, Chittoor District, Euphorbiaceae, Weed
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Manuscript Received on 01 May 2022
Manuscript Revised on 15 May 2022
Manuscript Accepted on 25 May 2022
Manuscript Published on 31 May 2022
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