Paro, a well-known city in Bhutan, has many distinctive local characteristics, yet not an abundance of native plants. Keep your eyes open when you walk through the streets, gardens, and parks of Paro for a closer look of just what’s growing there.
There are over 830 fruit plants in Paro, including Asian Rice, Maize, and Barley. Although not all fruit varieties are available for human consumption, even ornamental varieties can vastly improve a city’s quality of life and provide a vital source of food for wildlife.