Synopsis The book entitled ‘ Plant Diversity of the Himalaya ‘is the outcome of the contributions of experts/friends and Students of Prof. Y.P.S./Pangtey working all across the Himalayan region. The book includes 35 research papers from various experts and contains wealth of information on the inventory of Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms and Angiosperms, ethnobotany including medicinal and edible plants, ecology, and conservation of rare endangered plants. The editors hope that this book would be of immense help to students, teachers, planners, conservationists and researchers actively engaged in this field.