Research Article | Published: 01 September 2008

Additions to the flora of Parasnath Hill, Giridih, Jharkhand

Vinay Ranjan

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 15 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 193-205 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2008-60L42W | Cite this article

Abstract

Parasnath Hill is situated in Giridih District of Jharkhand. The extensive plant collections between 2003-2006 revealed that 568 species under 360 genera belonging to 101 families as floristic composition of Parasnath Hill (Wildlife Sanctuary). Out of these, 138 species under 105 genera of 49 families are reported to be new additions to the flora of Parasnath Hill. The present communication includes the enumeration of 109 species belonging to 81 genera of 38 families. Correct nomenclature with a brief description, phenology of each taxon is given.

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Ranjan, V., 2008. Additions to the flora of Parasnath Hill, Giridih, Jharkhand. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 15(3), pp.193-205. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2008-60L42W

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2008

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