Eleutheranthera ruderalis (Sw.) Sch.-Bip. is newly recorded for the flora of Eastern Ghats. A detailed description, images and other pertinent notes on the species are provided.
Eastern Ghats, Eleutheranthera, Invasive, Sirumalai
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Manuscript Received on 10 December 2021
Manuscript Revised on 24 December 2021
Manuscript Accepted on 29 December 2021
Manuscript Published on 31 January 2022
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