Two new additions to the orchid flora of Assam, India

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Sanswrang Basumatary
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0703-7629
Sanjib Baruah
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7035-984X
Lal Ji Singh
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3138-6148

Abstract

Bulbophyllum tenuifolium (Blume) Lindl. and Bulbophyllum parviflorum C.S.P. Parish & Rchb.f. of the family Orchidaceae are reported here as additions to the flora of Assam. Brief descriptions, images and geographical notes are provided.

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