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On the Botany of Manas Wild Life Sanctuary in Assam


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The Manas Wild Life Sanctuary (26°30'-27°N and 91°-92°E) falls under the 'Tiger Project' area of Assam. The area is covered chiefly by dry or moist deciduous forests ; tall grasses grow on vast areas and provide cover for rich wild life.

Tne paper enumerates 383 species of phanerogams, collected during three botanical excursions. There are about 90 tree species in the area, and same number of shrubs and undershrubs. The composition of the flora and dominant vegetation types are briefly discussed.


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S. K. Jain
Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, India
P. K. Hajra
Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, India

Abstract


The Manas Wild Life Sanctuary (26°30'-27°N and 91°-92°E) falls under the 'Tiger Project' area of Assam. The area is covered chiefly by dry or moist deciduous forests ; tall grasses grow on vast areas and provide cover for rich wild life.

Tne paper enumerates 383 species of phanerogams, collected during three botanical excursions. There are about 90 tree species in the area, and same number of shrubs and undershrubs. The composition of the flora and dominant vegetation types are briefly discussed.