The paper deals with 156 species (including 3 species of fern and 1 species of gymnosperm) of wild plants of Sonitpur district of Assam used for food by local inhabitants both tribals and non tribals of the area. Part(s) of plants used as food has been categorised and enumerated accordingly. The generic and specific names of the plants in each category have been arranged in alphabetic order. The enumerated plant species are assigned with family names followed by vernacular names (as far as possible) and also provide with exact spot of collection, collector’s name and field number of collection. 

Garcinia indica (Thouars) Choisy (Clusiaceae) is collected from the Eastern part of Karbi Anglong district of Assam and is reported as a new record for Assam as well as the North- eastern part of India. The nomenclature, detailed description and photographs are provided to facilitate its easy identification in the paper

The paper describes the results of an ethno-medico botanical study of plants of Barman and Manipuri Communities of Cachar District. Total 47 vascular plants have been observed for their uses and curing of several diseases such as skin diseases, wounds, sores, toothache, diarrhoea, dysentery, jaundice, fever, sexual diseases of women & cancer etc.

The weeds are particularly unwanted plant species of an area where they are not desired, but some of them play an important role in therapeutic uses. Most of the area of Paschim Medinipur district contains lateritic soil and have about 18.54% forest cover. About 30 medicinal weed plant species are reported from the district, including their local name, family, used parts and their therapeutic values for human beings.

The present paper deals with an account of 40 species, 1 variety and 1 forma belonging to 10 genera of bamboos occurring in Assam. Genera and species are enumerated in alphabetical order followed by citations and distribution.

Mural flora of Kamrup district (Metro) in Assam has been studied and intensive survey and exploration of the district was undertaken for the past four years (2002-2006). One hundred one (101) species of angiosperms of which 78 species belong to Dicots and 14 species to Monocots were collected throughout the different seasons.

The  paper  deals  with  34  plants  of  medicinal   importance   along  with  their vernacular names, process of medication and their doses.

The paper deals with ethno-medicinal use of 22 plant species occurring in Assam and used by local peoples as traditional medicine for dental disorders. The method of preparation and doses of administration of crude drugs as suggested by traditional practitioners are mentioned.

This study was investigated on the treatment of diabetic patients by using common medicinal plants available in the north bank of the river Brahmaputra, Kamrup, Assam. A total of 32 medicinal plant species under 23 families have been recorded during the present three years survey (2012-2014)

The biodiversity of mushrooms in the hilly parts of India is rich. Mushrooms are consumed by the tribal and rural population during the monsoon season. Many beliefs and myths are associated with mushrooms. Cases of mushroom poisoning are reported in the regional newspapers. A database of poisonous mushrooms and mushroom poisoning is not available in India. A list of 20 toxic and 7 psychoactive mushroom species occurring in India has been compiled, along with the information on medicinal values and beliefs. The consumption of psychoactive mushrooms was non-existent. The consumption of toxic mushrooms was found to be accidental.

A field observation was conducted in clay soil of Rewa division (M.P.) during rainy season of 1999-2000. The weeds are a serious problem in agriculture. The weed crop competition has been a limiting factor in the growth and yield of soybean and the amount of potential loss occurring on account of weed is virtually unknown. In this paper the author presents the 22 medicinally important weed species of soybean with details of family, vernacular name and medicinal utility.

Present investigation reports 51 species of climbers, of which 45 dicot and 6 monocot species fall under 18 dicot and 5 monocot families respectively. Medicinal importance of these species in addition to common uses, if any, have been discussed in this paper.

A brief study on the occurrence of certain Asteraceous plants, utilised in different aspects by the inhabitants both tribals and non-tribals of Assam and its neighbouring areas has been made. 43 species included in 40 genera belong to the family Asteraceae have been recorded in the present work. Most of the plants enumerated here are medicinally useful besides the food, fodder, insecticidal,ornamental and other purposes.

The genus Curcuma Linn. is ethnomedicinally more important. Mainly, the rhizome part of the plant is used largely as medicines and nutrients. The present paper deals with the ethnomedicinal significance of six species of Curcuma growing in Assam.

The present communication deals with the observation on medicinal plants of Chandrapur area of Kamrup district of Assam. In this preliminary survey altogether 74 species of 67 genera from 42 families are recorded medicinal. The medicinal importance of the plants with their part used are enumerated in this paper.