Family: RutaceaeSynonym:  Camunium exoticum, Chalcas exotica, Chalcas paniculata L.Murraya exotica, Murraya omphalocarpa.Common names: Kamini, Orange Jasmine, Mock Orange, China BoxLocal names: Bleechee (ब्लीच्छे), Kamini, Madhu Kamini Bleechee  is an evergreen ornamental shrub or small tree of Western Himalayas. It is widely recognized for its fragrant white flowers, glossy dark green foliage, and medicinal importance in traditional healing systems.  Native to  Asia, the species is commonly cultivated in home…

Family: SapotaceaeSynonym: Mimusops kauki, Mimusops indica, Mimusops littoralis, Mimusops parviflora, Bumelia elengi. Common Name: Bakul, Bullet Wood, Spanish Cherry, Indian Medlar.Local Name:  Molshree (मौलश्री) Molshree is a medium-sized, long-lived evergreen tree reaching 10–15 meters in height, with attractive yellow to orange-red edible fruits. It is a culturally revered evergreen tree of the family Sapotaceae, deeply embedded…

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 green-leaved herb often grows naturally…

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 climates. It usually prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained…

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 grow unnoticed underfoot—often dismissed as…

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 well as grasslands with rich organic soil, and…

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 stems Jangli Saunf, holds a humble yet…

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 slopes in dry deciduous forests, scrublands,…

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 in scrub forests, field margins, grasslands,…