<i>Piptatherum songaricum</i> (Stipeae, Poaceae): New Record to the Grass Flora of India

ABSTRACT During floristic investigations of Poaceae in the Western Himalaya, specimens representing the tribe Stipeae were collected. Critical examination of morphological characters, together with a thorough review of protologues and relevant taxonomic literature, confirmed their identity as Piptatherum songaricum , a species originally described from Europe. This species is here reported as a new record for India. A detailed morphological description, diagnostic characters, Photo Plates, illustrations, and comparisons with allied taxa are provided to facilitate accurate identification.