Abstract

Grasses being the members of the family Poaceae deserves special attention as it has an integral role in the lives of both human beings and animals. From ecological point of view their role is immense but at the same time grasses are neglected since time immemorial due to difficulties to work out scientifically. Realizing the very fact, the present study aimed at listing out the grasses growing in the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden (AJCBIBG), an old and historic garden as well as, an excellent centre for ex-situ conservation of plant wealth from across the globe. This communication deals with enumeration of the grasses (32 species) dwelled in the garden premises along with correct nomenclature and synonyms available if any. Concurrently, flowering and fruiting time, and notes are also provided wherever essential including utilitarian values.