Ecological Studies of Saurashtra Coast and Neighbouring Islands. V. Jafarabad to Bhavnagar Coastal Area

This paper is an ecological account of the plant communities and habitats observed in the coastal areas of Saurashtra from Jafarabad to Bhavnagar between 20°52': 21°45' and 71°25': 72°12'; ecological aspects are presented on an ecosystem basis. Plant communities grouped under ecosystems and analyses of soils are described to study soil features in relation to vegetation. A list of the coastal plants is prepared to record their distribution.