Hypecoum pendulum L. (Papaveraceae: Ranunculales): a new record for the flora of Haryana, India

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Naina Palria
Nidhan Singh
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1155-1807
Bhoo Dev Vashistha
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1170-6618

Abstract

Hypecoum pendulum L., a rare, herbaceous angiosperm plant is being reported here as a new record for the flora of Haryana State.  In the present communication, a detailed account of the plant along with coloured photographic plates has been provided to facilitate its easy identification.


 


Keywords: New record,  wild herb

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Nidhan Singh, Department of Botany, I.B. (PG) College, Panipat, Haryana 132103, India.

 

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