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Plants of Ladakh: Ecological Survival and Botanical Diversity in the Cold Desert

"Ladakh’s high-altitude cold desert supports a specialized botanical ecosystem adapted to extreme ultraviolet radiation, sub-zero winters, minimal precipitation, and alkaline soils. Despite these harsh conditions, hundreds of native plant species thrive through unique morphological and physiological adaptations, sustaining both the local wildlife and traditional human settlements. The Ecological Context of Ladakh's Flora Ladakh is situated in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, encompassing high-altitude plateaus, deep gorges, and rugged mountain ranges that typically sit between 3,000 and 6,000 meters above sea level. This unique geographical p..."

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