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One Morning with Herbs of Devlapar Forest.

One Morning with Herbs of Devlapar Forest. Pankaj Oudhia Extended Summary (For complete research document please visit pankajoudhia.com or write at pankajoudhia@gmail.com ) © Pankaj Oudhia When I visit to natural forest I expect the discovery of rare species of insects and herbs. Also some new observation about nature's selection and arrangement of herbs. Few days' back I was in Devlapur forest in Vidarbha region of India and walked through the forest one morning. I have found many exotic invasive species in forests rich in native flora. I also observed some rare plants with useful insects. During my morning walk a vet from Rajasthan was with me.  As the month was March, the forest was having Flame tree i.e. Parsa (Butea monosperma) in full bloom stage. I have seen many variations in wild population of Parsa. The climber species of Parsa (Butea superba) was also growing well in this forest. The natives of this region informed that the forest is ha