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A contribution to the flora of Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim, India

Abstract

Twenty two species reported here as addition to the Flora of Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim. Besides Rubus lasiostylus Focke reported here for the first time from Sikkim Himalaya. A comprehensive description, information on phenology and ecology of each of the species has been provided here for easy identification.

Keywords

Floristic Diversity, KBR, New Additions, Sikkim.

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