Flora on the banks of River Ganga, Neel dhara, Haridwar Photo journal
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Neel dhara Ganga in March 2010
Pintail ducks are enjoying the solitary area at the base of Chandi Devi hill. They are sunning on rocks in the river, floating downstream in search of food and flying upstream to replay the downstream float…
Boulders and pebbles in all earthy shades are a great camouflage for them. Fish gather in shallow pools formed by boulders.
A few snapshots of the wild and familiar flora on the banks of Neel dhara here, capture a feel of the place…
Bhaang
Bhaang is easily found in many parts of India. Its seeds are used for making chutney in Kumaon hills. The bhaang leaves are a long known intoxicant. Sometimes, they are added to Thandai and laddoos for the festival of Holi.
Name?
Cactus
Wild beauty
Common but name unknown
A variety of grass with tiny pink flowers
Wild beauty
Common but name unknown
White flowers
Mustard blooming in March
Mustard, wheat, gram, soya and marigold plants are also growing here on their own.
Wheat
Gram
Soya / Dil plant
Marigold
Grass: Sparrows, munias and other small birds love its seeds
This plant I have seen before on the banks of River Kosi at Ramnagar in Jim Corbett National Park’s buffer zone. It has pink and white flowers that look like .
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Photo credits: Anisha Sharma