1Botanical Survey of India, Arid Zone Regional Centre, Jodhpur — 342014, India

*Botanical Survey of India, Northern Regional Centre, Dehradun — 248194, India

3Botanical Survey of India, A & N Regional Centre, Port Blair — 744101, India

*Email : rkpaliwalbsi@yahoo.com

 

Abstract

114 species of angiosperms belonging to 90 genera and 34 families, out of which 33 species in 26 genera and 5 families belong to Monocots, and 81 species in 64 genera and 29 families belong to Dicots, recorded for the first time from Aliya-bet, Bharuch, Gujarat. This includes the correct name, salient features and phenology of each species is provided. Among the recorded 114 species of angiosperms, 11 species are trees, 09 species are shrubs, 78 species are herbs, 15 species are climber/lianas and one parasite.

Key Words: Floristic diversity, Aliya-bet, Gujarat, India.

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