Epipogium Borkh. (Orchidaceae): a new generic record for Andhra Pradesh, India
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Epipogium roseum (D.Don) Lindl., an ephemeral, achlorophyllous, mycoheterotrophic, terrestrial orchid is reported as a new state record after its first collection from the Paderu hills of Andhra Pradesh, India. Detailed descriptions, information on the type, ecology, photographs, and details of voucher specimens are provided.
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