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

By: FPJ Web Desk | April 10, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. PRATIKSHA