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Flora In Jim Corbett

Beautiful Flora at Jim Corbett National Park

The Jim Corbett National Park is nourished with a natural reward in the form of distinct flora, including freshwater and alpine flora. The Corbett has a diverse and astonishing floral count of over an area of more than 521 square kilometers. The various habitat types of Corbett are occupied by Sal forests, Mountains, Chaur, rivers, and Khair-Sisso forests that owe their distinct assemblage of plants. According to a botanical survey of India, Corbett has 600 species of plants - trees, shrubs, ferns, grass, climbers, herbs, and bamboo. These many distinct varieties of plant kingdoms make the national park a sought-after wildlife destination for those who wish to relax from a hectic work schedule throughout the year.

Being the richest home of wild animals, the Jim Corbett National Park is also filled with a vast diversity of flora. More than 75 percent of the total area of the Corbett is loomed by Sal forests.


Trees

Trees

Sissoo, Sal, and Khair are the most visible trees found in Corbett. However, several other species contributing to Jim Corbett's sound diversity are scattered throughout the park. Chir Pine is the only conifer tree found in the national park. Bamboo forests surround some significant parts of Corbett. Male Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) is the main species, with thick stems and shining papery stem sheaths. Bamboos follow a strange flowering process—all bamboo in a forest flower together at the same time once in several decades. After flowering, fruiting, and distribution of seeds, all die together.


Flowering Trees

Green is the fundamental color of nature, and the variety of flowering trees in Corbett lend that beautiful color to the forests. Numerous flowering plants dominate the forests of the Corbett. Some of them can be named Kachnar (Bauhinia Variegata) with white tom pink flowers, Semal (Bombax ceiba) with giant red blooms, Dhak popularly called the flame of the forest with bright and eye-pleasing orange flowers, Madaar or Indian Coral (Erythrina Indica) with red flowers and Amaltas (Cassia fistula) with bright yellow chandelier like blooms.
However, some species of trees that do not occur naturally in the park have been artificially planted in and around the habitation of the park. These include Teak (Tectona grandis), Silver Oak (Grevillea robusta), Eucalyptus, Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia), and Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis), and can be seen around the entire forest rest houses found inside the Corbett Tiger Reserve area.

Flowering Trees

Shrubs

Shrubs

The bottom of the Corbett forest is also surrounded by several species of Ber (Zizyphus) found in open areas. It is a boon for many birds and animals because it provides them with food and habitat. Maror Phali, or Helicteres isora, is an easily noticeable shrub. The fruits of this amazing shrub are in the form of twisted spiraling pods. Jhau is a shrub species. It thrives along the Ramganga basin on sandy or rocky soil.


Bamboo

It is quite impressive to explore the vegetation type of Jim Corbett National Park. We find some of the Corbett vegetation covered with a bamboo forest. The primary species living in the area is named Male bamboo, which has clustered stout stems and shining papery stem sheaths. Jim Corbett's floral diversity is one of the best things that make you fall in love with the national park. With the association of Bhabar, around 110 species of trees, 51 species of shrubs, 27 species of climbers, and 33 species of bamboo and grass are found.
The evergreen Sal (Shorea robusta) tree and its associated tress form the dominant part and are witnessed in 75 % of the total area. Pure stands of sal are found in some areas. Trees like Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo), the Kanju (Holoptelea Integrifolia)-trees which can be seen all around its ridges liberally, the ber (Zizyphus Mauritians), dhak (Butea monosperma), and bael (Aegle Marmelos). Besides these, there are other flora species present in Corbett, which sporadically appear- simal, Bombax ceiba, Jhingan, Lannea Coromandelica, and Khair, Acacia catechu- they flowering looks beautiful when springtime arrives right at the banks of the Ramganga river.

Bamboo