Knowledge of floristic diversity and uses of flora is essential for understanding ecosystem and its functioning. The present paper deals with the floral diversity and ethano-botanical study of the Bandiyabedi forest of Surendranagar district of Gujarat in western India. Total 70 plant species were recorded comprises of grasses (24.28%), herbs (50%), shrubs (14.28%) and trees (11.42%). Most Dominant communities were herbs, followed by grasses. Plants of Poaceae and Fabaceae families were most dominant

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