Legumes (Fabaceae) from Satmala hills, Maharashtra, India
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A floristic survey was carried out in Satmala hill range of Nasik district. The study area is dry throughout the year except monsoon period. During this survey, the authors recorded 74 taxa of the family Fabaceae or Leguminosae, belonging to three subfamilies and 38 genera. The majority of the legumes are herbs & shrubs, while few are climbers & trees. Updated nomenclature, habit, habitat, life forms, GPS coordinates, phenology, voucher specimens & images of legumes found in the study area are provided.
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