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Rhododendrons of Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalaya: An Illustrated Account

AuthorRajib Gogoi, Norbu Sherpa, Ashiho Asosii Mao, Samuel Rai and Subrata Gupta
PublisherBotanical Survey of India & Directorate of Cinchona and Other Medicinal Plants, West Bengal
Publisher2022
Publishercol plates
ISBN9788195072521

The book Rhododendron of Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalaya: an illustrated account deals with 45 taxa (36 species, 1 subspecies, 1 variety, and 7 natural hybrids) of Rhododendrons found in Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalaya, India. Species are presented with ample photographs of plant habit, habitat, dissected floral parts, identification key, description and notes based on  extensive survey and studies. The book takes a historical approach to the taxonomy of Rhododendrons in the Himalaya.

This book will be beneficial to students, foresters, researchers, horticulturists, policymakers and those working in the tourism industry.

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