Abstract
The present investigation was carried out in different mixed broadleaf and coniferous forests of Garhwal Himalaya. Major associates trees are Quercus, Rhododendron, Betula, Pinus, Cedrus and Cupressus in the explored forest. The specimens were collected from these forests between July 2000 to September 2004, in the elevation range of 1600–3000 m above sea level from districts Chamoli, Pauri, Rudraprayag and Tehri. As a result of an extensive field survey and microscopic study in laboratory, 7 genera spread over into 35 taxa belonging to 3 families (Boletaceae, Gyroporaceae and Suillaceae) were identified. Of these, 7 taxa were known to be edible and consumed in various parts of Garhwal region.
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