The Grasses of Burdwan District, West Bengal

Abstract

The object of the present investigation is to provide an account of the grasses of Burdwan. 75 grasses, out of which 45 belong to sub-family Panicoideae and 30 to the sub-family Pooideae, are reported from Burdwan District (22°56'& 25°53' N and 86°48' & 88°25' E). The habit, habitat, ecological notes and economic uses have been given. Some grasses recorded from Burdwan District appear to be very recent additions to the grass flora of West Bengal.