Peristylus fallax Lindl. (Orchidaceae) – A New Record for the Flora of Himachal Pradesh, India
Abstract
Peristylus fallax Lindl. (Orchidaceae) is reported as new distributional record for Himachal Pradesh, hence extending its distribution in North Western Himalayas beyond Garhwal region. This communication highlights description, distribution map, citation, and photographs of diagnostic features of the species for easy identification.Keywords
Himachal Pradesh, India, Orchid, Peristylus fallax.
Author Biography
Pratibha Jaryal
Research Scholar, Orchid Laboratory, Department of Botany
Promila Pathak
Professor & Chairperson, Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Secretary, The Orchid Society of India
Chief Editor, J. Orchid Soc. India
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