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Longest legume inflorescence in Sri Lanka
Author:
AH Magdon Jayasuriya
EML Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd., 68 Davidson Road, Colombo 4, LK
Abstract
The recent record of an unusually long inflorescence of Cassia fistula ('Ehela') from Sri Lanka, reaching up to 238 cm can be considered as the longest recorded legume inflorescence. In the world of legumes, records surpassing such lengths are very rare and are not well authenticated. Therefore, the present record can be considered as a strong contender for the longest inflorescence in the legume family.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/cjsbs.v41i1.4540
Ceylon Journal of Science (Bio. Sci.) 41 (1): 79-82, 2012
Published on 01 Aug 2012.
Peer Reviewed
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