Canscora perfoliata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Genus: | Canscora |
| Species: | C. perfoliata
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| Canscora perfoliata Lam.
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Canscora perfoliata, the pierced leaf canscora, is a herbaceous species of plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats.[1][2]
Description
Canscora perfoliata is a small annual herb, 15–50 cm high. Stem is 4-winged. Oblong, lance shaped, sessile leaves are oppositely arranged. Upper leaves are nearly circular with stem piercing through them. Hence the common name pierced leaf canscora. Pink, four petal flowers appear in cyme. Flowering and fruiting season is November to February.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b "Canscora perfoliata – Pierced Leaf Canscora". www.flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
- ^ a b "Canscora perfoliata | Species". India Biodiversity Portal. Retrieved 2022-11-26.