Family:PhyllanthaceaeSynonyms:  Diasperus niruri, Niruris annua , Nymphanthus niruri, Niruris indica , Phyllanthus carolinianus , Phyllanthus ellipticus , Phyllanthus filiformis, Phyllanthus humilis, Phyllanthus kirganelia, Phyllanthus moeroris, Urinaria erecta.Common name:  Bhumi amla , Bhoomyaamalaki , Bhui Amla ,Bhonyaabali, Peeper; Farpiper, Hazardana, Nela usiri, arkhand.Local Name: Bhumi amla (भुइं आँवला) During the rainy season, a small

Family: CampanulaceaeSynonyms: Campanula macrantha, Campanula  uralensis, Campanula  grandiflora, Drymocodon latifolium, Trachelioides latifolia, Campanula  eriocarpa,Common name:  Giant Bellflower, Large Mean , Large-leaved Bellflower, Wide-leaved Bellflower.Local name: Mean (मीन ) Meen is an erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial plant found growing in high hills of Western Himalayas. Being a striking, foliage-rich plant, Mean carries stately spikes of large, pendulous, bell-shaped blossoms in a rich blue-purple shade. It is a hardy perennial that thrives in cool temperate

Family:   PoaceaeSynonyms: Cynodon indicus, Eleusine gonantha, Eleusine indica var. africana, Eleusine indica var. monostachya, Eleusine japonica,Eleusine linnaei, Poa eleusine , Cynosurus indicus , Eleusine japonica .Common name: Indian goose grass, Yard grass, Wiregrass, Crowfoot grass, Goose grass, Annual goosegrass Mouse millet, Wire Grass., silver crabgrass, Paragis.  jangali maru, Kodai mandla.Local Name: Makra Ghaas (मकरा घास) In the rich ecological tapestry of the Western Himalayas, many wild grasses

Family: Orchidaceae Synonyms: Corymborkis acuminata , Dienia acuminate, Crepidium acuminatum , Malaxis pierrei , Malaxis siamensis ,Malaxis wallichii, Microstylis pierrei ,Microstylis siamensis , Microstylis trigonocardia, Microstylis wallichii Common name: Jeevaka, Jeevak, Jīvya, Jeevakamu, Dronapushpi, Crested Malaxis , Kurinji, Chathura.Local Name: Jeevak (जीवक), Jīvya, Jeevakamu, Jeevaka,  Jeevak  is a small terrestrial orchid of immense medicinal significance. Native and endemic to the Himalayan region . It is typically found growing in moist, shady forests, on rocks with moss especially in pine and oak forest floors, as

Family:  Apiaceae (Carrot family)Synonyms: Chaerophyllum pecten-veneris ,Myrrhis pecten-veneris ,Selinum pecten-veneris ,Wylia pecten-veneris,Common name:  Shepherd’s needle, Venus’ comb, Storks needle, Cheedhi kanga , Lady’s comb. Local Name:   Jangli Saunf, Ban Saunf (जंगली सौंफ). Jangli Saunf, is a delicate, erect annual herb, typically 15–45 cm in height. Belonging to the carrot family and exhibits finely divided, feathery leaves with slender

Family:  RhamnaceaeSynonyms:Rhamnus filiformis ,Sageretia blumei, Berchemia oppositifolia, Berchemia parviflora  , Rhamnus parviflora  , Rhamnus terminalis , Rhamnus trigyna  , Sageretia oppositifolia , Sageretia parviflora  , Sageretia trigyna  , Ziziphus oppositifolia , Rhus filiformis, Sageretia elegans .Common Name: Siru silaa, Khatpa ,Kherpa ,Khetpapda ,Kharpat ,Nirvisha ,Thread-leaf BuckthornLocal Name:   Khat-mithu (खट-मिट्ठू). Khat-mithu, is a resilient shrub or small tree of Western Himalayas, that can reach a height of 3–4 meters. It is commonly seen growing on

Family: FabaceaeSynonyms: Mucuna prurita, Dolichos pruriensCommon Name: Velvet bean, Cowitch, Cowhage, Kapikachu, Nescafe, Sea bean, Cowitch.Local Name: Draga (द्रागल), Khaj-khujali, Gajal bael. Dragal is an intriguing plant of Western Himalayas, known for its annual to short-lived perennial habit. It is with slender, wide-spreading vines.  Vine exhibits climbing, semi-woody stems found intertwining with other plants for support. Flourishing at altitudes up to 2100m, Dragal is a common sight

Family: ViburnaceaeSynonyms: Viburnum cuttingianum, Viburnum mullaha var. glabrescens, Viburnum mullaha var. involucratum, Viburnum stellulatum, Viburnum stellulatum var. glabrescens , Viburnum stellulatum var. involucratum, Viburnum thaiyongense.Common name: Starry viburnum, Molo, Mahelo, Kaandaa Maalu, Vawngser, Indian cranberry, and Red coral berried viburnum, kaandaa maalu.Local Name: Laal maalu (लाल मालु) Laal Maalu is a versatile deciduous shrub or small