Research Article | Published: 01 December 2013

Studies on the Flora of Tarai Region of Kumaun

Anjali Mathur and Hema Joshi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 36 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 529-542 | 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-CW04IY | Cite this article

Abstract

The tarai region of Kumaun which represents sub tropical vegetation was explored for the floristic diversity in year 2008-2011. A total of 429 species under 317 genera of vascular plants i.e., Angiosperm belonging to 95 families were recorded. These are listed in present communication.

Keywords

Indigenous, Sedges, Vascular, Tropical vegetation, Floristic diversity, Alluvial

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Mathur, A. and Joshi, H., 2013. Studies on the Flora of Tarai Region of Kumaun. Indian Journal of Forestry, 36(4), pp.529-542. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-CW04IY

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