Cyrtosia falconeri (Hook.f.) Aver. (Orchidaceae): an addition to the flora of Jammu & Kashmir, India
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In the present study Cyrtosia falconeri (Hook.f.) Aver. is presented as a new record for the flora of state Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is a terrestrial mycoheterotrophic orchid found in evergreen oak forests. During the field survey, authors found this interesting specimen in humus-rich soil in the forests of Koteranka, Rajouri at an elevation of 1,765 m. Detailed citation, information on type, description, information on habitat, phenology, and distribution is provided.
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