Flora identification is widely regarded as necessity around the world, as it plays an important role in the preservation of a country's national reserves. The present investigation was carried out on floristic diversity of proximity around Pathazhakundu dam, which is separated as Poomala region in Thrissur district, Kerala. A total of 96 species of plants belongs to 41 families were collected and identified, in which 93 species were Angiosperms belongs to 39 families and 3 species were Pteridophytes belongs to 2 families. The most leading family was Asteraceae in both study sites with members belongs to 11 genera. The concentration of dominance was recorded highest for herbs in both areas followed by shrubs, climbers, twinners and trees. Two endemic species encountered during the study include Moullava spicata and Rotala macrandra. Native species dominates in the area, however presence of invasive exotics is a matter of concern.
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