Eleocharis acutangula ssp. neotropica D.J.Rosen (Cyperaceae): a new record for southern Western Ghats, India

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Kavya K. Nair
A.R. Viji

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Eleocharis acutangula ssp. neotropica D.J.Rosen, is collected from Kollam district, reported here for the first time from Southern Western Ghats, India. A detailed description of plant along with relevant notes is provided here for easy identification

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