Lindernia rotundifolia (Linderniaceae) is recorded for the first time in Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) from the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The present communication provides a detailed description and colored photographs for its easy identification in the field.
Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya, Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), Northeast India
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Manuscript Received on 04 March 2025
Manuscript Revised on 25 March 2025
Manuscript Accepted on 28 March 2025
Manuscript Published on 30 April 2025
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