Abstract:The Western Ghats is a mountain range western coast of the Indian peninsula that covers an area of 160,000 km 2 . It is one of the eight biodiversity hotspots in the world. It contains a very large proportion of the country's flora and fauna, many of which are endemic to this region. According to a survey, the Western Ghats are older than the Himalayas and home to many wild edible fruits that are rarely eaten and are traditionally being used as medicine for several ailments. These wild edible fruits provide a … Show more
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