Three new additions to the flora of Himachal Pradesh, India from Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary, Kullu District
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Chamabainia cuspidata Wight (Urticaceae), Debregeasia orientalis C.J.Chen (Urticaceae), and Hydrocotyle himalaica P.K.Mukh. (Araliaceae) are being reported here as new additions to the flora of Himachal Pradesh, India. All three species were collected from Khokhan Wildlife Sanctuary in Kullu district. Of these, H. himalaica also forms an addition to the flora of western Himalayan region. Detailed description, distribution, information on habitat and colour photographs of all three species are provided for easy identification in the field.
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