Psammogeton shivalikense sp. nov. (Apiaceae: Pimpinelleae), restricted to the Shivalik hills of Jammu and Kashmir (North‐West India)

Abstract

The new species Psammogeton shivalikense (Apiaceae) is described and illustrated. It is similar to Psammogeton biternatum and P. canescens, but differs from these allied species in having smaller height, 1–3 bracts, 2–4 rays per umbel, 2–5 flowers per umbellet, densely hairy mericarps and hairs fringed with glands. A key to the species of Psammogeton in India their occurrence in adjoining countries distribution maps and photographs are provided.