Research Paper

Cyperus arenarius Retz. var. nairii (Cyperaceae), a new variety from South India

Kondru Yarrayya, Garimella Venkata Suryanarayana Murthy and P.K. Ratna Kumar

Published on: 15 August 2016

Page: 221 - 223

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2016.61.221

Abstract

Cyperus arenarius var. nairii is described here as a new variety from India. The differences between this and the typical C. arenarius are explained and a detailed description of the new variety is provided along with information on its habitat, distribution and illustration.

Keyword: Cyperaceae, Cyperus, India, New variety, Tamil Nadu.

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