Ethnobotany and Occurrence of Two Orchid Species in Pabbar Valley, Distt Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Dr. P. P. Chauhan

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The western Himalaya is known for its rich floral and faunal diversity. The topography of the Himalayas consists of valleys and mountains which provide a suitable habitat for orchids. The site is located in the eastern part of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh endowed with rich habitat and life forms.  The survey was conducted in the valley to investigate the knowledge and use of two rare species of orchids and to list their ethnobotanical importance.  The orchids are one of the most valuable plants on the earth. India posses a large number of Orchid species and 11 species are endemic to the western Himalayas. The present communication deals with the Ethnobotany & occurrence of two rare species of orchids; Dactylorhiza hatagirea and Gastrodia falconeri

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Ethnobotany, orchids, occurrence, Pabbar Valley, Himachal Pradesh

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