Puneet Kumar1, Poulami Ghosh*1, P.K. Deroliya2 & S.K. Singh1

1Botanical Survey of India, Northern Regional Centre, Dehradun, Uttarakhand-248195

2Botanical Survey of India, Arid Zone Regional Centre, Jodhpur, Rajasthan-342008

E-mail: poughosh1989@gmail.com

Abstract

Current study report 73 species from 48 genera of Asteraceae family from Rajaji National Park. Out of these, 10 species are documented for the first time in this national park.

Key words: Rajaji National Park, Asteraceae, New records.

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