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Structure and distribution patterns of the trichomes occurring on the standard petals in 8 species ofIndigofera L. have been investigated. In all, 4 trichome types exhibiting 7 distribution patterns have been recognised. Their taxonomic significance has been shown by providing a key for the identification of the species studied.
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Prabhakar, M., Vijay Kumar, B.K., Ramayya, N. et al. Structure, distribution and taxonomic significance of trichomes in someIndigofera L. (Fabaceae). Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 95, 309–314 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03053241
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