Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)Synonyms: Padus cornuta, Cerasus cornutaCommon Name: Himalayan Bird Cherry, Himalayan Cherry or Wild Himalayan Cherry.Local Name: Jammu (जामु) Jammu, is a deciduous tree typically growing to a height of 10–15 meters. It has a spreading crown. Plant is native to the temperate regions of the Western Himalayas, found at altitudes ranging from 1,800 to

Family: Ebenaceae (Ebony family)Synonyms: Diospyros calycina, Diospyros umlovok, Diospyros mediterraneaCommon Name: Date Plum, Caucasian persimmon, Lilac persimmon.Local Name: Amlok (एमलोक) Amlok is a  medium-sized deciduous tree  commonly found in mixed mountain forests up to altitudes of 2,500 meters in Western Himalayas.  It can reach heights of 15 to 30 meters. Its straight trunk is covered in smooth, dark-grayish bark,

Binomial name:  Rhus chinensisFamily: Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)Synonyms:  Rhus semialata, Rhus javanica var. chinensis, Rhus amelaCommon Name: Chinese Sumac, Chinese gall, Nutgall tree Local Name:  Tittar (तित्तर) Tittar is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 5–8 meters. It thrives in warm-temperate and subtropical regions, often found on forest edges, hillsides,

Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)Synonyms:  Potentilla bicolor, Potentilla coccinea, Potentilla bifurcate, Potentilla nepalensis willmottiae, Potentilla willmottiae, Potentilla ‘Miss Wilmott’Common Name: Nepal cinquefoil.Local Name: Dori Ghas (डोरी घास)   Dori Ghas is a perennial herbaceous plant well Known for its striking pink to reddish flowers and adaptability to diverse climates.  It is a native of the Himalayan region found predominantly in

Family: Cornaceae (Dogwood family)Synonyms:  Benthamia fragifera, Benthamidia capitata, Dendrobenthamia capitata, Benthamia capitata, Cynoxylon capitatumCommon Name: Bentham’s cornel, evergreen dogwood, Himalayan flowering dogwood, and Himalayan strawberry tree.Local Name: Dharyambal (धर्यामब्ल) ,Thalma. Thamia, Bhamora, Guldhara, Gulna.   Dharyambal, a deciduous or evergreen small tree native to the Himalayan region and parts of

Family:  Sparassidaceae. Synonym: Clavaria crispa, Manina crispa, Masseeola crispa, Sparassis radicata.Common name: Cauliflower fungus, wood cauliflower mushroomLocal Name: Bakra (बकरा), Ban bakri Bakra is a wild edible mushroom of Western Himalayas widely distributed all over the temperate zone ranging from 1800 to 2800m. It is commonly seen growing from the roots or bases of trees primarily under hardwoods–especially oaks–but occasionally reported under

Family: Agaricaceae Synonym: Agaricus annulatus var. annulatus; A. annulatus var. excoriates; A. antiquatus; A. colubrinus; A. procerus; A. squamosus; Amanita procera; Mastocephalus procerus; Leucocoprinus procerus; Macrolepiota olivascens.Common name: Parasol MushroomLocal Name: Fri (फरि) Fri is a large, edible fungus widely distributed across hill of Western Himalayas above an altitude of 1500m. Renowned for its impressive size, delicate flavour and distinctive appearance, it is

Family: LyophyllaceaeCommon Name: Termite FungusLocal Name: Tatmor (टटमोर) Tatmor is a wild edible mushroom found in the Western Himalayas, emerging during the rainy season in forests, grasslands, and cultivated fields. This mushroom has a unique symbiotic relationship with termites, particularly those from the subfamily Macrotermitinae. These termites cultivate the fungus in specialized structures

Family: Viburnaceae Synonyms: Viburnum foetens, Solenotinus nervosus, Viburnum foetens Decne.,Viburnum grandiflorum f. foetens.Common Name: Grand Viburnum, Himalayan Viburnum, cranberry bush, flowering viburnum, grand viburnum.Local Name: Klaene (कल्लैने), Tilhanj (In Chamba HP) Klaene, commonly known as the Himalayan Viburnum, is a perennial deciduous shrub or small tree native to the temperate regions of the Western Himalayas. It is widely distributed across

Family: Cucurbitaceae (Pumpkin family)Common name: Creeping cucumberSynonyms: Bryonia amplexicaulisz, Bryonia heterophylla, Bryonia solena, Cucurbita sagittate, Harlandia bryonioides, Juchia hastata, Karivia amplexicaulis, Karivia sinuosa, Melothria amplexicaulis, Momordica heterophylla, Momordica tubulosa, Zehneria filiformis.Local Name: Ban Kakri (बन काकड़ी), Koudi kakri (कौड़ी काकड़ी), तरली Tarali. Ban Kakri is a perennial  herbaceous vine commonly seen growing in scrub forests, roadsides and borders of crop fields