Flora of Nepal

The flora of Nepal is one of the richest in the world due to the diverse climate, topology and geography of the country.

[2] Notable plants include the garden angelica, Luculia gratissima, Meconopsis villosa, and Persicaria affinis.

The most popular endemic plant of Nepal is rhododendron (arboreum) which in Nepali language is called lali guras.

[28] There are between 1600 and 1900 plant species present in Nepal, and a large variety of them are frequently used in traditional medical practices.

The Ayurveda (the foundation of science of life and the art of healing of Hindu culture) explain the therapeutic properties of 1200 plants.