Goodyera biflora (Lindl.) Hook.f. (Orchidaceae) - a beautiful and rare orchid belonging to the 'Jewel Orchid' group is collected from Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. Its distributional significance is discussed with a brief description and illustration with information on its phenology, habitat and conservation status.
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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2009
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