FIGURE 1. Oropetium almeidanum. A. Habit. B in Oropetium almeidanum (Poaceae: Chloridoideae): a new species from The Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India

FIGURE 1. Oropetium almeidanum. A. Habit. B. Leaf blade (Adaxial). C. Leaf blade (abaxial). D. Leaf attached with culm. E. Magnified portion of the blade showing marginal hairs. F. Young spike. G. Mature spike. H. Rhachis fracture. I. Spikelet. J, N & O: Lemma. K. Upper glume (inner view). L. Upper glume (outer view). M. Acuminate apex of the glume. P & Q. Palea. R. Stamens. S. Pistil. T. Caryopsis. (Photo plate prepared by R. N. Kulloli)