Research Article | Published: 31 December 2025

Bassia prostrata: An addition to flora of Rajasthan, India

Chandan Singh Purohit, Amit Kumar and Sriman Lal Meena

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 48 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 249-252 | 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2025-T744BN | Cite this article

Abstract

Bassia prostrata (L.) A.J.Scott was recorded for the first time from Indian desert and addition to the flora of Rajasthan. The present paper deals with its taxonomy, photoplate, habitat and distribution for its easy identification.

Keywords

Chenopodiaceae, Conservation, Indian Desert, Kochia

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Purohit, C.S., Kumar, A. and Meena, S.L., 2025. Bassia prostrata: An addition to flora of Rajasthan, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 48(3), pp.249-252. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2025-T744BN

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 18 July 2025

Manuscript Revised on 16 December 2025

Manuscript Accepted on 18 December 2025

Manuscript Published on 31 December 2025

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