Moist Deciduous Belt
Dominated by teak, rosewood, Terminalia and bamboo clusters. These stretches support herbivores due to rich undergrowth and seasonal water.
Green Wealth of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
Nagarahole is one of the richest forest ecosystems in southern India, with layered vegetation from tall deciduous trees to shrubs, climbers, grasses and aquatic growth near backwaters.
The reserve records around 1,337 angiosperm species, spread across 754 genera and 152 families, making it a key botanical landscape of the Western Ghats region.
1,337
Angiosperm species documented
152
Plant families represented
5+
Major rivers and streams feeding forest growth
4
Major forest types inside the reserve
Signature Plant Zones
Riverine & Backwater Vegetation
Kabini and associated streams nourish grasses, reeds and riparian tree lines, creating highly productive wildlife feeding corridors.
Semi-Evergreen Patches
Shadier and more humid pockets hold denser foliage, climbers and epiphytes, especially around drainage lines and undisturbed slopes.
Forest Composition Overview
Dry Deciduous
Open-canopy stretches with seasonal leaf-fall, excellent for visibility during safari months.
Moist Deciduous
Core habitat with richer canopy and denser biomass supporting year-round grazing populations.
Semi-Evergreen
Localized humid pockets with multi-layered vegetation structure and high botanical diversity.
Thorn/Scrub Zones
Drier transition pockets that add habitat variation and support distinct browse species.
Explore this flora landscape on safari
Book a morning + evening safari to experience different light, habitats and vegetation dynamics in Nagarahole.