Research Article | Published: 31 October 2024

Bidens cernua: a lesser-known species from Ladakh, Trans-Himalaya

Monika Mishra, Sushil Kumar Singh and Brijesh  Kumar

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 47 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 183-185 | 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-5CJ83Z | Cite this article

Abstract

A poorly known species of family Asteraceae, B. cernua is discussed here in detail. The species was earlier known from Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, in India. A brief taxonomical description along with the photograph of specimen is provided here.

Keywords

Asteraceae, Bidens cernua, Ladakh, Trans-Himalaya

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Mishra, M., Singh, S.K. and Kumar, B., 2024. Bidens cernua: a lesser-known species from Ladakh, Trans-Himalaya. Indian Journal of Forestry, 47(3), pp.183-185. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-5CJ83Z

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 01 October 2024

Manuscript Revised on 17 October 2024

Manuscript Accepted on 25 October 2024

Manuscript Published on 31 October 2024

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