Eriocaulon madayiparense;
 

This is to inform you about a new plant species discovered from the Laterite hills of Madayipara of Kannur District, Kerala. 
Named as Eriocaulon madayiparense, was found growing in the temporary pools or wet areas formed during the rainy season. 
It is the fifth new plant species discovered from this unique, but highly threatened habitat.
Kindly have a look at the Phytokeys journal http://www.pensoft.net/journals/phytokeys/article/2297/abstract/eriocaulon-madayiparense-eriocaulaceae-

 

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