Biology:Melanoseris pendryi
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Melanoseris pendryi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Melanoseris |
| Species: | M. pendryi
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| Binomial name | |
| Melanoseris pendryi D. Maity & Khuroo
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Melanoseris pendryi is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It was discovered in the alpine grasslands of the Indian state of Sikkim in the Himalayas at elevations above 4,000 m (13,000 ft) and first described in 2026.[1]
Description
It is recognized by its lavender petals, which have fine white hairs on the underside.[2]
References
- ↑ "Melanoseris pendryi". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. https://www.ipni.org/n/77379453-1.
- ↑ "Rare purple-petaled alpine plant discovered in the Sikkim Himalayas" (in en). 2026-05-12. https://researchmatters.in/news/rare-purple-petaled-alpine-plant-discovered-sikkim-himalayas.
Wikidata ☰ Q139667163 entry
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