Datura discolor Bernh. (Solanaceae), A New Record for Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract
Datura discolor Bernh. has been recorded first time for the flora of Tamil Nadu from Pudukkottai district. Previous collections of this species were made from Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka state of India. A brief description, distribution, ecology and phenology of the species are provided here along with a photo-plate for the future reference and easy identification of the taxon in the field.Keywords
Addition, Pudukkottai, Thorn Apple, Weed.
Author Biography
R. Kottaimuthu
Plant Taxonomy
Nomenclature
Ethnobotany
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