The article documents ethnobotanical information of the Tamangs of Kathmandu valley area with special reference to the wild plants useful in meeting their various daily needs. The surveys were carried out from an anthropological field technique involving direct interview and discussion with key informants including the local 'Bonpo' healers. The article lists around 100 wild plant species said to be useful in meeting various basic needs by the Tamangs of Kathmandu valley. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-11)