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This paper describes the ethnobotanical importance of nine gymnosperms common in temperate regions of Garhwal Himalaya, India. Folklore claims of these plants were obtained during field studies. For each plant its popular name, local name, and manner of use are described.
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Cette étude décrit l’importance ethnobotanique des neuf gymnospermes ordinaires de la région témperée du Garhwal Himalaya, Indes. Les demandes folklorique de celles-ci plantes s’obtiennent de travaux pratiques. Pour chaque plante le nom populaire, le nom local, et le mode d’usage sont décrits.
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Singh, H., Saklani, A. & Lal, B. Ethnobotanical observations on some gymnosperms of Garhwal Himalaya, Uttar Pradesh, India. Econ Bot 44, 349–354 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03183917
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