Extensive Studies and New Records to the Grass Flora of Mizoram, North East India 

Abstract

The present floristic inventory revealed 8 (eight) new distributional records of grasses (family Poaceae) in Mizoram state from north eastern India. The state forms a significant part of both the Himalayan and the Inda-Burma biodiversity hotspots. The present investigation is based on fresh survey and collection to generate a documentation of grasses in Mizoram. A list of species, names arranged in alphabetical order, with updated nomenclature, relevant citation, description, voucher nos., vivid illustrations, phenology, distribution, materials examined, notes and colour photographs are provided to alleviate identification.