Research Article | Published: 01 June 2011

Study of Medicinal Phytodiversity of Janjehli, Rohanda and adjoining areas, Himachal Pradesh, North Western Himalayas

Pankaj Sharma, Shalini Vidyarthi and Surinder Nath

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 18 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 141-148 | 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2011-EA5TD6 | Cite this article

Abstract

The Indian Himalayan Region one of the mega biodiversity hotspots is recognized among the best habitat for various medicinal plants. Himachal Pradesh, situated in North-West Himalaya has a suitable habitat which is rich in medicinal plant diversity. Present survey on medicinal flora was done in Janjehli, Rohanda and adjoining areas of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

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Sharma, P., Vidyarthi, S. and Nath, S., 2011. Study of Medicinal Phytodiversity of Janjehli, Rohanda and adjoining areas, Himachal Pradesh, North Western Himalayas. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 18(2), pp.141-148. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2011-EA5TD6

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