Jasminum angustifolium (L.) Willd. var. angustifolium (Oleaceae): a new distribution record for West Bengal, India

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Keya Modak
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9870-816X
Monoranjan Chowdhury
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7978-1713

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Jasminum angustifolium (L.) Wild. var. angustifolium (Oleaceae), is reported here as an addition to the flora of West Bengal from natural habitats. Detailed morphology with field photographs are provided here to facilitate the correct taxon identification.

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