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Synopsis "The first comprehensive book on the family Eriocaulaceae, popularly known as Pipeworts complete with descriptions and illustrations was the result of efforts of the authors for several years. The book was originally published in 1994 as a taxonomical monograph of 65 Indian species of the genus Eriocaulon Linn. with eight new species and five new names attributing specific status to the infraspecific taxa of earlier workers. The present edition includes 16 new taxa described by various workers from time to time ever since the publication of the book. One of those new species viz. E. Konkanense Punekar et al., has been reduced to synonym.

In this revised edition, the newly added species have been incorporated in the twelve sections treated in the original book by circumscribing the section characters wherever necessary. However, the general pattern of the original book is maintained and the character - parameters used in preparing the identification key have been retained. The geographical distribution of each taxon within the county is discussed and depicted in the maps. All species are illustrated and a unique method is adopted for showing the enlargement scale.

This revised edition will be helpful to the researchers and students involved in the floristic studies, especially of the wetlands which receive greater scientific and conservative importance in these days."