» Betel Palms are typical to the tropical rain forests along the southern slopes of Khasi and Jaintia Hills.

» Betel Palms are a major cash crop here. Consumption of betel nuts with betel leaf and lime is widely prevalent here.

» Natural forests and Betel Palm plantations dominate the valley scenery.

» A view of the forests in the southern slopes of Khasi Hills.

» The forests also have artistic shapes.

» A giant walking through the forest? Photo by Dr.Naing, Yangoon, Myanmar.

» A Bamboo cluster.

» Creeper appealing to the eye. Photo by Seth Stevens, Vienna.

» Ferns that grow wild in the jungle. Photo by Arun Roy, Kolkata.

» Plant in the jungle. Photo by Artem, St.Petersburg, Russia.

» Broom grass and ferns. Photo by Arun Roy, Kolkata.

» Plant with spikes on its stem. Photo by Artem, Russia.

» A plant after rain.

» 'Tynriew' is a palm used widely here for making thatch for roofing by our villagers. Photo by Mrs.Barbara Bergman, USA.

» Thick forests on a hill slope en route Living Root Bridge. Photo by Mrs.Barbara Bergman, USA.

» Jack fruit trees grow well in these hills.

» Betel Plantation in the slopes of Laitkynsew hill.

» A palm plant in Mawsmai sacred grove. Photo by Artem, Russia.

» Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort, Village Laitkynsew, Cherrapunjee. Photo by Mr.Soomya Ray, GM, BSNL, Guwahati.

» Our forests are home to many species of plants. Some have great decorative value as indoor or garden plants. Photo by Arun Roy, Kolkata.

» Wild Mushrooms found in the forests around here.

» The large dried mushrooms with the dead tree stump are great articles for indoor decoration.