Don’t Miss These Stunning Pics Of Nashik’s Vibrant Wildflowers

Angel Orchid Flower Nashik, nestled between the Western Ghats and the Deccan Plateau, is a rich biodiversity hotspot

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Ceropegia hirsuta Flower Nashik’s landscapes host diverse wildflowers, especially after the monsoon

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Karvi Flower Balsams, ground orchids, Sonki, and Karvi add vibrant colors

Cobra Lily or Nagfani Flower These flowers support bees, butterflies, and birds

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Sonaki Flower The use of harmful pesticides and drugs like diclofenac further endangers these species

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Forest Barleria Flower Many species are rare or endemic, reflecting ecosystem health

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Foxtail Orchid Flower Habitats face threats from land-use changes, invasive species, and overgrazing

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Wild turmeric or Ganesh Kamal Flower Unregulated tourism also harms these areas

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Pink-striped Lily Flower Protecting wildflowers is key to Nashik’s ecological health

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Comb Rungia Flower They’re not just beautiful—they sustain life

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Photos are clicked by Pratiksha Kothule, a Nashik-based conservationist with over a decade of experience. She works with the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) and focuses on Miyawaki-style plantations, eco-tourism, avian diversity, and community-based conservation in Nashik.

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