Eulophia epidendraea (J. Koenig ex Retz.) C.E.C. Fisch. and Thelasis pygmaea (Griff.) Lindl. (Orchidaceae) - new additions to the flora of Karnataka, India
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Eulophia epidendraea (J.Koenig ex Retz.) C.E.C.Fisch. and Thelasis pygmaea (Griff.) Lindl. (Orchidaceae) are reported here as new records to the flora of Karnataka from Savanadurga of Bangalore Rural district and Sringeri of Chikmagalur District, respectively. A detailed description, photograph and relevant notes are provided for easy identification of these two species.
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