Bromus husainii (Poaceae:Bromeae), a new species from Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand, India

Researchers have identified Bromus husainii, a new species of brome grass within the Poaceae family, discovered in Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand, India. This species is distinguished by its rhizomatous habit, purple-tinged spikelets, and unique heteromorphic inflorescence structure with a band of hairs on its collar—a characteristic not found in related species like B. confinis. The discovery highlights the park's rich biodiversity and contributes to the understanding of bromes in this UNESCO-listed region. The study employed morphological analysis to differentiate B. husainii from other bromes, emphasizing its robust spikelets as a key distinguishing feature.

YADAV, R., PRASAD, D., TRIPATHI, S., JAISWAL, S., & AGNIHOTRI, P. (2021). Bromus husainii (Poaceae:Bromeae), a new species from Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand, India. Phytotaxa, 516(1), 73–82. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.516.1.5