Occurrence of Ranunculus sceleratus L. (Ranunculaceae) from the Nilgiri District, Tamil Nadu, India

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J. Shashikanth
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9986-5925
S. Mugendhiran
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9986-5925
Digvijay Verma
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1903-1125

Abstract

Ranunculus sceleratus L. which was earlier reported from northern India, is recorded from Tamil Nadu State for the first time. The present study documents an extended distribution record for the species, and also forms additional record to the flora of Tamil Nadu State. Detailed descriptions with photographs of the species are provided.

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