This article throws light upon the three main formations of vegetation of cold arid zone. The formations are: 1. Sub-Tropical Semi Desert 2. Alpine Steppe 3. Steppe of Artemisia. Formation # 1. Sub-Tropical Semi Desert: (i) On steep rocky slopes Olea cuspidata, Rosa webbiana, Pistacia sp., Halophyllurn griffithianum and Matthiola odoratissima are the chief species, (ii) On screen fans Artemisia [...]
This article throws light upon the seven types of plant species of natural vegetation. The types are: 1. Roots and Tubers 2. Rhizomes 3. Foliage 4. Flowers and Buds 5. Fruits 6. Seeds 7. Fresh Fruits. Type # 1. Roots and Tubers: The roots of Asparagus sp. (Satavar), Butea sp. (Dhak palas) and Bombax sp. (Semul) and generally boiled or [...]
To Establish the Sand Drift: Most dunes are born of small accumulation of sand or debris. Blocked by this insignificant obstruction, the ocean winds that cross the beach lose much of their force and drop any sand they have picked up. A little mound forms, enlarges into a hillock and eventually into a dune. Some dunes grow to a height [...]