Cardamine fragariifolia O.E.Schulz (Brassicaceae): a new addition to the flora of Sikkim, India

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https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9985.17.12.28140-28143

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Bittercress, Brassicaceae, Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary, new record

Abstract

Cardamine fragariifolia O.E.Schulz (Brassicaceae) is reported here as addition of new plant species for the state of Sikkim, India. The diagnostic traits of the species along with field photographs and habitat information is provided to facilitate easy identification.

Author Biographies

Srijana Mangar, Department of Botany, Sikkim University, 6th Mile Tadong, Gangtok District, Sikkim 737102, India.

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Rohit Dutta, Department of Botany, Sikkim University, 6th Mile Tadong, Gangtok District, Sikkim 737102, India.

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Phurba Lhamu Sherpa, Department of Botany, Sikkim University, 6th Mile Tadong, Gangtok District, Sikkim 737102, India.

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Arun Kumar Rai, Department of Botany

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Arun Chettri, Department of Botany, Sikkim University, 6th Mile Tadong, Gangtok District, Sikkim 737102, India.

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