Plants of Tribal Importance from Rajasthan

Abstract

Rajasthan is one of the largest states of the Indian Union having 'lin area of 3,42,274 sq kms. Many tribes are scattered in different parts of the state. The main tribes ofthe state are Bhil, Garasia, Damor, Kathodi and Meena. Living close to nature, these tribals have acquired knowledge about the use of wild flora most of which are not known to the outside world. This rich knowledge system if subjected to scientific scrutiny could benefit thehumankind inmanyways