Meconopsis merakensis var. merakensis (Papaveraceae), a new record for India

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Published: 31.12.2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2020.30.03.05
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Arunachal Pradesh, Himalaya

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K. S. Kanwal
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), Himachal Regional Centre, Mohal Kullu, Himachal Pradesh – 175 126, India
U. L. Tiwari
Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – 791 111, India.
M. S. Lodhi
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), North East Regional Centre, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – 791 113, India.
R. S. Rawal
G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand – 263 643, India

Abstract

Meconopsis merakensis Tosh. Yoshida, R. Yangzom & D.G. Long var. merakensis is reported for the first time in India, from the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. It has deeply nodding, bowl-shaped, bluish or purplish flowers and the tip of the elongate rachis is often curved. Morphological characteristics of the species were examined and photographic plates are provided in the present communication for easy recognition of this taxon in the field.

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Vol. 30 No. 3 (2020): Rheedea

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Kanwal, K. S., Tiwari, U. L., Lodhi, M. S., & Rawal, R. S. (2020). Meconopsis merakensis var. merakensis (Papaveraceae), a new record for India. Rheedea, 30(3), 391-395. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2020.30.03.05

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