2020 Vol.26 No.1 PP 93-95
https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v26i1pp93-95
Herbaceous flora from Daund Tehsil of Pune District (M.S.), India
J.G. Bagal
Department of Botany,
E. S. Divekar College, VARVAND,
Tal. DAUND, Dist. PUNE -412215. (M.S.), INDIA
*Corresponding Author :
Email : bagaljg@gmail.com m
ABSTRACT
The regional floristic studies are very important and it can be achieved by exploration of smaller areas. This is useful in
the revision of existing flora. In present paper an account of herbaceous flora from Daund Tahsil of Pune District of
Maharashtra state excluding trees and aquatics are highlighted. This region experiences semi-arid climate. Plant exploration
was conducted to determine herbaceous plant species in Daund Tahsil. Herbaceous flora includes 348 species of Angiosperms.
Out of 348 species, 241 species are belonging to Dicotyledons while 107 species are of Monocotyledons. The status of species,
population and ecological diversity form the baseline information. The family Poaceae (48 Species), Asteraceae (43 Species)
and Fabaceae (37 Species) are dominant families of herbaceous flora in Daund Tahsil.
Key words : Daund, Herbaceous flora, Pune.