Noteworthy additions to the flora of Uttarakhand, western Himalaya, India

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Ishwari D. Rai
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9936-2367
Gajendra Singh
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7290-0986
Gopal S. Rawat
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5743-5035

Abstract

During recent botanical explorations, we recorded three interesting plant species from the alpine regions (>3500m) of the Uttarakhand State in the western Himalaya.  After a detailed scrutiny of the literature and herbarium specimens, we ascertain their identity and report them as additions to the flora of Uttarakhand.  In this paper descriptions of these species along with their phenology, distribution, photographs, ecology and phytogeographical notes have been presented.

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Ishwari D. Rai, Wildlife Institute of India Post Box # 18, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001

Young Scientist (DST-Fast Track)

Gajendra Singh, Uttarakhand Space Application Center 93/II Vasant Vihar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248006

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Gopal S. Rawat, Wildlife Institute of India Post Box # 18, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001

Dean, Faculty of Wildlife Sciences

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