Research Article | Published: 31 May 2022

Diversity, distribution and conservation status of raw edible plant resources of the Madgram Watershed, Lahaul Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India

Shiv Paul

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 28 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 150-156 | 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2022-0W0DQ1 | Cite this article

Abstract

The paper records the occurrence of 34 raw edible plants collected from the Madgram Watershed in the Lahaul Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. Of the total 34 raw edible plants recorded, 12 species were native to the Himalayan Region and 7 species were native to the Himalayan and other biogeographical regions together. Ephedra gerardiana, Rheum australe and Sinopodophyllum hexandrum are endangered. Bunium persicum, Hippophae rhamnoides ssp. turkestanica and Rheum webbianum are vulnerable. Leaves and fruits were utilized in majority cases. Due to habitat degradation, overexploitation and changing environmental conditions, the populations of these wild edibles are facing high pressure. Therefore, frequent monitoring of habitats, populations, mass multiplication, education and awareness for the local inhabitants and people’s participation in conservation of wild edibles have been suggested.

Keywords

Diversity, Nativity, Threat Status, Trans-Himalaya and Wild Edibles

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Paul, S., 2021. Diversity, distribution and conservation status of raw edible plant resources of the Madgram Watershed, Lahaul Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 28(4), pp.150-156. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2022-0W0DQ1

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 17 April 2022

Manuscript Revised on 21 May 2022

Manuscript Accepted on 24 May 2022

Manuscript Published on 31 May 2022

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