Asteraceae of West Bengal. Taxonomy, Diversity and Potentiality. 2025 illus. X, 256 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

This volume is a landmark contribution to the botanical documentation of one of the most diverse and ecologically significant plant families in West Bengal. It fills a long-standing gap in the floristic literature, moving far beyond simple species lists to provide an in-depth analysis of taxonomy, diversity, phytogeographical patterns, and economic value.
The study records 276 species, 1 subspecies, and 8 varieties of Asteraceae belonging to 124 genera under 19 tribes, representing a substantial expansion over earlier works such as Bengal Plants (Prain, 1903) and Flora of West Bengal Vol. III (Garg, 2016). This achievement is the result of meticulous literature review, extensive herbarium consultations, and systematic field explorations across varied habitats of the state.