Floristic composition of four meadows in Dinder national park, 2018-2019

Background: Dinder National Park (DNP) is characterized by three ecological systems and these are meadows, riverine and dahara. These variations in habitat have resulted in wide distribution and high diversity of fauna and flora (1). Objective: The objective of the present study is to document the diversity of flora of the Dinder National Park in 2018 and 2019 in 4 meadows. Method: Standard collection and identification methods were used for plants. Results: During the study period, a total of 29 plant species, representing from 15 families, in 11 orders were recorded. The dominant families were Fabaceae and Poaceae. The phenology of flora revealed 71% of herbs, perennial herb and shrub forming 7% each. The annual weeds, grass, perennial grass, sub-shrub and trees represented 3% for each. Conclusion: There was a great diversity in species composition and families. It showed variations in species and families within the same medow among the years. Also, there were variations in species and families between the meadows.