Flora and Fauna of Karnataka

The flora of Karnataka includes the white Mallika, the golden Champaka, the red rose, and the purple Padari. Mysore has always been famous for its mangoes. The native varieties of mangoes are both juicy and delicious. Alphonso variety were perhaps introduced by the Portuguese. Teak and sandalwood trees are to be found on the eastern slopes.

Forests of Karnataka are the habitat of the elephant and the lion. Nature evolved a number of carnivores like the tiger, the panther, and the leopard. It also used to abound in a variety of small game- sambar, deer, wild pig, bears and hare. Peacocks were abundant in the forests. Within the state, Mulliana Giri, Baba Budan Hill and Kudre Mukha are prominent peaks and this region is the habitat of elephants, tigers, and bison.