The species Balanophora fungosa J.R. Forst. & G. Forst. (Balanophoraceae) collected for the first time from Nagaland state is an addition to the flora of Nagaland. Detailed descriptions and distribution of the species along with colour photograph has been provided for its easy identification.
Balanophora fungosa, Tuensang district, New Record, Nagaland
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Manuscript Received on 16 March 2021
Manuscript Revised on 29 July 2021
Manuscript Accepted on 03 August 2021
Manuscript Published on 20 September 2021
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