FLORA OF THE KASHMIR VALLEY- PART 1

KASHMIR VALLEYS are abundant in flora. The rich vegetation is dominated by Evergreen Conifers. I captured plants which are abundant, which I could easily identify. 

There are many species which I captured but couldn't name them. I hope readers would help me in updating my knowledge about plants.

Himalayas with Coniferous Evergreen forests

Pinus wallichiana or Himalayan Pine- A Coniferous evergreen which is locally called as Nishtar in Pashto. It is a nonflowering tree and reproduction is by cones. 

A Pinus cone 

Cedrus deodara or Devadaru- A coniferous evergreen which is considered as a divine tree according to Hindu mythology. Darukavana is the forest of deodars. It is the state tree of Pakistan.

The mighy tall Deodars

Platanus orientalis or Chinar tree- This State tree of J&K is endemic to the valley and is the Living Heritage of Kashmir. It is locally known as Boonyi (goddess Bhavani). It is the source of lacewood. 

Chenar Leaves are presented in various enchanting colors through the cycle of seasons 

Aesculus indica or Indian Horse chestnut- It is used as cattle and horse fodder

WILD FLOWERS

Taraxacum or Dandelion

Seedhead- asexual reproduction by Dandelion

Leucanthemum Vulagare or Ox-Eye Daisy or Dog Daisy

Agents of Pollination

A Wild Bee on a Daisy

A field of Daisies

Primula species

In various colors

Lawn Daisy or Common Daisy or English Daisy

Ranunculus or Butter Cups

Blue flowered Lobelia

Trifolium pretense or Red Clover

Trefoil or Wild Clover

Evergreen Rose

WEEDS
Chickweed- Rhizomatous Perennial Plant

Milkweed- contains toxic cardiac glycosides

MISCELLANEOUS

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