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

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,