Research Article | Published: 01 June 2014

Some Ornamental Plant species of Tarai region of Kumaun, Uttarakhand

Anjali Mathur and Hema Joshi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 37 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 207-212 | 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-A8O2VM | Cite this article

Abstract

The present study was conducted in the central tarai region of Kumaun, Uttarakhand in the year 2008-2011.The study area located in Lalkuan, Kichha and Pantnagar. Sixty three ornamental plant species were found during study period which is also used as utilitarian. The number of plant species which was introduced from the other native places was 47. Ornamental plants play important roles in society, religion and science.

Keywords

Central tarai region, Utilization, Important roles, Society, Religion, Science

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Mathur, A. and Joshi, H., 2014. Some Ornamental Plant species of Tarai region of Kumaun, Uttarakhand. Indian Journal of Forestry, 37(2), pp.207-212. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-A8O2VM

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2014

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