for the necessary lab facilities. The help of Dr. Vimal Bhuva in taking microphotographs is also acknowledged.

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Although a few species of butterflies were recorded by Wynter-Blyth (1957) from Kutch located adjacent to the Sanctuary, there exists no report on the butterflies of Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary. This note is an attempt to fill the gap.

Abstract-Bhopal is known as the City of lakes. It has some hilly tracks covered with luxuriant vegetation along with fertile plateau suitable for cultivation of a number of crops. Apart from this, the forest area is represented by mixed deciduous forest. Taxonomical investigation were undertaken to explore the floristic status of the family Acanthaceae growing throughout the Bhopal district. The family is one of the advanced and specialized families with most of the plants, herbaceous. A number of plant species also have significant medicinal value.