Flora
Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary contains tropical evergreen forests typical of the northern Western Ghats. 425 species of plants have been recorded in the sanctuary. The main species found over here are Anjani, Jambul, Hirda, Awala, Pisa, Ain, Kinjal, Amba, Kumbha, Bhoma, Chandala, Katak, Nana, Umbar, Jambha, Gela, Bibba and banana. Karvi is found over almost the entire area.
Climbing plants such as Shikekai and Garambi are common. Shrub species and medicinal plants such as Karvand, Vagati (Candy Corn Plant ), Ranmiri (orange climber), Tamalpati, Dhayati (fire-flame bush), Kadipatta (curry tree), Many sacred groves or devrais have been protected as a result of the efforts of the local communities.
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