Flora in Ranthambore: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is too wealthy in flora. There is an ample of water available to support a nice range of flora and fauna. According to estimates there are approximately 320 tree and plant species in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Due to its closeness to the Thar Desert the area receives very little rain falls and so the plants in the tiger reserve mostly comprise of the waterless deciduous form. The Ranthambore Reserve is comprised of small size lakes, steep beautiful valleys, calm slopes, plateau, narrow hills etc.
And as such a selection of tree and plant communities or links is found. The majority visible tree in the Ranthambore is the 'Dhaka. It is main species and constitutes about 70% of the plant cover and originates on valleys slopes and hills and maintains lavish enlargement due to better top soil configuration and water holding capability. The foliage of the Dhok plants forms a preferred diet for the Nilgai, all types of Deer and Antelope. Its tallness has been just about 10-15 meter. The development of Dhaka is generally stunted on the plateaus where the remaining top soil is not good and low.
Other most well-known trees in the reserve are the Banyan tree and Pipal. It is worshipped and as well has medical uses. The leading Banyan tree of India stands just at the back of the Jogi Mahal, the hunting lodge in Ranthambore. The Neem tree, which is universally known for its therapeutic properties, grows in large quantities in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
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