Robiquetia gracilis (Lindl.) Garay—a new record to the flora of Anamalai Hills, Tamil Nadu, India

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B. Subbaiyan
V. Ganesan
P.R. Nimal Kumar
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8500-4040
Thangaraj S. Panneerselvam

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Robiquetia gracilis (Lindl.) Garay a rare orchid species was collected from Anamalai hills, Tamil Nadu, a new report to the flora of the hills. A detailed description with colour photos and relevant notes are provided.

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