The present study reports Poa stapfiana Bor, a grass species known earlier only from the Himalayas, from Nilgiri mountains of Tamil Nadu. A detailed taxonomic account of the species along with an illustration containing habit and analytical sketches of floral and other relevant parts is given.
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Kabeer, K.A. and Nair, V.J., 2007. Poa stapfiana Bor (Poaceae) - A Himalayan Orophyte discovered from Nilgiri mountains of Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(4), pp.451-453. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-VDYSVZ
Manuscript Published on 01 December 2007
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