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

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