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Balanophora involucrata

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Field Notes

Description:

A Rare and Endangered Root Parasite.

Habitat:

Cool montane coniferous forests, 1500 - 4500 m on Himalayas from Kashmir to NE. India and Peninsular India.

Notes:

http://efloraindia.nic.in/efloraindia/taxonList.action?id=23&type=4

Reference Links:

A Rare and Endangered Root Parasite: Balanophora Involucrata Hook. F.& Thom…

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Comments (2)
SukanyaDatta
Wow, Chief...what a find! 2017 has begun well for you and us (we got to see.) Thanks.

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PublishedJanuary 2, 2017

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