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Vegetation of Delhi

The Vegetation of Delhi varies with its varied topography and comprises small and medium sized plants and shrubs. One important aspect about the vegetation of Delhi is that it is widely scattered and do not form any shade as such over any part in the city.

Nature of Vegetation in Delhi

To study the nature of vegetation that grows in the different parts of the city, it is first important to know about the topographical variations of Delhi. The entire topography of Delhi is divided into a ridge, the Yamuna Flood Plain, the Plain. It is interesting to note here that each of these regions is marked by distinct type of vegetation. The ridge area of the city offers the right factors that favor the growth of acacias and other cacti. However, during the monsoon, herbaceous plants grow in abundance in the ridge. As far as the plain region of Delhi is concerned, it is characterized by shisham trees. And finally, riverine type of vegetation grows along the plain of Yamuna.

Popular Plants of Delhi

Besides the above mentioned type of vegetation that also grows in Delhi. Some of the common trees of this city that makes up a significant part of its vegetation are neem, mango, papal, jaman, and sisso. Delhites love keeping their city green and much greenery has been used to decorate the city while planning it.

This kind of varied Vegetation of Delhi is the result of the varying geographical conditions in the different parts of the city.

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