Smilax odoratissima Blume of the family Smilacaceae is being reported for the first time from Peninsular India. Detailed description, photographs and illustration are provided for easy identification of the species.
Distribution, Kerala, Species, Taxonomy
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Manuscript Received on 18 December 2024
Manuscript Revised on 23 June 2025
Manuscript Accepted on 25 June 2025
Manuscript Published on 31 July 2025
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