Gentiana aperta (Gentianaceae) - a new record to India from Ladakh Himalaya
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Abstract
Gentiana aperta belonging to the section Chondrophyllae under the genus Gentiana (Gentianaceae) forms a new record to India from the Ladakh Himalaya. A detailed morphological account, photo plate and other relevant information are provided to facilitate easy identification.
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