New plant species named after Palakkad
The Hindu
Polycarpaea palakkadensis is 7.5 cm tall with whorl-like pattern leaves and seeds creamy white and ovoid
A team of researchers from three government colleges in the State have reported a new plant species which is a close relative of the herb popularly called Acharamkolli.
Classified under the genus Polycarpaea of the family caryophyllaceae, the species has been named Polycarpaea palakkadensis as floristic surveys in Palakkad district have led to its discovery.
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