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Geodorum laxiflorum Griff. (Orchidaceae), a new distribution record for Maharashtra state of India

Authors

  • Ashish Ravindra Bhoyar Post Graduate Department of Botany, Government Science College, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra 442605, India.
  • Swapnil Nandgawe Post Graduate Department of Botany, Government Science College, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra 442605, India.
  • Syed Abrar Ahmed Post Graduate Department of Botany, Government Science College, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra 442605, India; and Department of Botany, Government College of Arts and Science, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431004, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6690-0824
  • Saduram Madavi Biodiversity Management Committee, Tukum, Dhanora Dist. Gadchiroli, Maharashtra 442606, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7643.14.2.20689-20691

Keywords:

Endemic, Geodorum, Orchid, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra state, India

Abstract

Geodorum laxiflorum Griff., an endemic orchid of India is collected for the first time in Maharashtra state. Gadchiroli district is a much known district of the state for its rich biodiversity.

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