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Plants and animals collected in the Punjab, and fossils from the Siwaliks and the Salt Range.
Indian Gerbil (Tatera indica)28 اپ. 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, New University Of The Panjab, LahorSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Megachile arcuataPanjab and U. Provinces, India, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Entomology Dept. ↗
Short-tailed bandicoot rat (Nesokia indica)23 ستں. 1962 · Lahore District, Lahore, Ravi Bridge Area, Lahore Division, Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Flying-fox (Pteropus giganteus)10 فر. 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore; Lawrence Road; Jinnah Gardens, LahoSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
House mouse (Mus musculus)23 ستں. 1962 · Lahore District, Lahore, Ravi River Bridge Area, Lahore DiviSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Millardia sp.21 اپ. 1965 · Lahore District, Sattoke, 25 Mi S Lahore, Lahore Division, PSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Five-striped palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii)7 جل. 1964 · Lahore District, Lahore, Lahore Division, Punjab, Pakistan, Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Black Rat (Rattus rattus)5 مئی 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, Shah Jamal, Lahore Division, PunjabSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Musk shrew (Suncus murinus)29 دسں. 1964 · Lahore District, Lahore, Gulberg Residential Area, Lahore DiSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Bush-rat (Golunda ellioti)15 جنو. 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, 45 Mi S, Changa Manga Forest ReservSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens)15 جنو. 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, 45 Mi S, Changa Manga Forest ReservSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica)20 فر. 1965 · Lahore District, Lahore, 45 Mi S, Changa Manga Forest ReservSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Javan Mongoose (Herpestes javanicus)4 مئی 1965 · Lahore, Near G. T. Road, Ravi River, Lahore Division, PunjabSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Asiatic Greater Yellow House Bat (Scotophilus heathii)15 نوں. 1962 · Lahore District, Model Town, Lahore Division, Punjab, PakistSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Leschenault's Rousette (Rousettus leschenaultii)22 مارچ 1965 · Lahore District, Ali Mardan Khan Tomb, Lahore Division, PunjSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Wildcat (Felis silvestris)16 جنو. 1964 · Bahawalpur, Fort Abbas, Bahawalpur Division, Punjab, PakistaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Hairy-footed Gerbil (Gerbillus gleadowi)20 جنو. 1964 · Bahawalpur, 3 Mi N, At Railroad Bridge, Sutluge River, BahawSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Bengal Fox (Vulpes bengalensis)16 جنو. 1964 · Fort Assas, 10 Mi W, Bahawalpur Division, Punjab, Pakistan, Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)16 جنو. 1964 · Port Abbas, 10 Mi NW At Qurash Rest House, Bahawalpur DivisiSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Treron phoenicoptera16 دسں. 1963 · Bahawalpur, Rest house Uch Sharif, Punjab, Pakistan, AsiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Birds Division ↗
Dormer's Bat (Scotozous dormeri)4 اکت. 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Mole-rat (Bandicota bengalensis)4 اکت. 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa, Village Area, Gujranwala Division,Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)17 مارچ 1965 · Muzafargar District, Muzaffargarh, 9 Mi S, On Alipur Road AlSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Desert Gerbil (Meriones hurrianae)29 جنو. 1964 · Dera Ghazi Khan District, Dera Ghazi Khan Canal, 2 Mi W, On Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Black Rat (Rattus rattus)3 اکت. 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian Gerbil (Tatera indica)3 اکت. 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Indian grey mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi)22 دسں. 1964 · Lulliani, 8 Mi SW At Khurshid Khan Village, Lahore Division,Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Five-striped palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii)4 اکت. 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
House mouse (Mus musculus)3 اکت. 1962 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)3 اکت. 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Asiatic Greater Yellow House Bat (Scotophilus heathii)4 اکت. 1964 · Sialkot District, Charwa Village, Gujranwala Division, PunjaSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Short-tailed bandicoot rat (Nesokia indica)31 مارچ 1966 · Lahore District, Sanda Village, Along Ravi River, 6 Mi From Smithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Soft-furred Field Rat (Millardia meltada)14 نوں. 1964 · Lahore District, Luliani, 4 Mi W, Bari Doab Canal, Lahore DiSmithsonian, NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Mammals Division ↗
Album Page with Calligraphic Specimen and Animal Border, late 17th century (border); c. 16th century (calligraphy) · لاہورArt Institute of Chicago ↗
Scanned image from "Lahore to Yārkand1873The British Library (via Europeana) ↗
Chaenorhinum johnstonii (Stapf) PennellPakistan, Πακιστάν Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão Пакистан Pakistanas PakiRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗
Chaenorhinum johnstonii (Stapf) PennellPakistan, Πακιστάν Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão Пакистан Pakistanas PakiRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗
Acacia hydaspica J.R.Drumm. ex R.ParkerPakistan, Πακιστάν Punjab, Cottoch, Secra; Attock [Hills] Pakistan Pakistan ПакиRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗
Ocimum canum SimsIndien India Индия Intia Índia Индия Indija Indija Indija Inde India India IndijRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗
The species Alexandrine parakeet or Alexandrian parrotWikimedia Commons · Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany · CC BY-SA ↗
An Indus River dolphin skull cast in the permanent collection of The Children’s Museum…Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA ↗
Dactylis glomerata L.Pakistan, Πακιστάν Murree, Punjab. Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão ПакистанRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗
Dactylis glomerata L.Pakistan, Πακιστάν Murree, Punjab. Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão ПакистанRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗
Berberis L.Pakistan Punjab, Murree.Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Pteris L.Pakistan Punjab, Murree.Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Asplenium L.Pakistan Punjab, Murree.Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Asplenium L.Pakistan Punjab, Murree.Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Vernonia cinerea (L.) LessIndien India Индия Intia Índia Индия Indija Indija Indija Inde India India IndijRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗
Galium subfalcatum Nazim. & Ehrend.پاکستانHerbarium WU, Institute of Botany (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Hypericum dyeri Rehder1939 · Sarahan, Shimla, Himachal PradeshThe Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗
Polystichum setiferum (Forssk.) T. Moore ex Woyn.Pakistan Punjab, Murree.Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Velezia rigida Loefl. ex L.پاکستانNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.پاکستانNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.پاکستانNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.پاکستانNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.پاکستانNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Dianthus cachemiricus Edgew.پاکستانNatural History Museum, Vienna (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Selaginella adunca A. Braun ex Hieron.بھارتBerlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana) · CC BY-SA ↗
Hemaris saundersii - Two views of same specimen Collection of the Mathematician Laurent…Wikimedia Commons · Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA ↗
Tulipa clusiana DC.Pakistan, Πακιστάν Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão Пакистан Pakistanas PakiRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗
Hyoscyamus insanus StocksPakistan, Πακιστάν Pakistan Pakistan Пакистан Paquistão Пакистан Pakistanas PakiRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗
Lindelofia stylosa9 Jul 1933 to 13 Jul 1933 · In Northwestern Punjab. Kinlung. Bara Lacha La, LahuSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Rice (Oryza sativa)Punjab. Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Danthonia schneideriPunjab Himalaya., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Monkeybush (Abutilon indicum)4 ستں. 1935 · Sialkot Punjab., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Orange jasmine (Murraya paniculata)اپ. 1936 · The Punjab. Rawalpindi., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Euphorbia sp.28 جون 1930 · Chandrokain, Kulu, Punjab, Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Desmostachya bipinnata29 جنو. 1948 · Jakhal, East Punjab., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Bergia aestivosaPunjab. Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Goosegrass (Acrachne racemosa)5 جنو. 1917 · The Punjab. British India. Mogli, Mt. Tilla, Salt Range., PuSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Dinebra panicea6 اکت. 1938 · The Punjab. Rawalpindi, field weed., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Eragrostis tenella12 مئی 1963 · Punjab. Botanical Survey of India. Bhutinda., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Mnesithea sp.14 نوں. 1948 · Amritsar, East Punjab., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)مارچ 1920 · North West Himalaya. Rawalpindi, Punjab., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Dactyloctenium scindicum21 اپ. 1939 · Punjab. Sheikhupura near Lahore., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Arundinella nepalensis11 جنو. 1948 · Kotla, Kangras Dt., East Punjab., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Blue panicum (Panicum antidotale)N.W. India. District Punjab., Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Bromus japonicus24 اپ. 1936 · The Punjab & vicinity. Peshawar, N.W.F.P., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Ladder brake (Pteris vittata)ستں. 1872 · Punjab Catalogue, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Helictotrichon asperumاکت. 1944 · Rawal pindi Distr. The Punjab. Pipe Line, Murree Hills., PunSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Tenaxia cumminsii20 اگست 1934 · Northern India. Eastern Punjab Region. Chhit Kul, Bushahr, SSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)27 جل. 1933 · Chenab Valley, Lahul, Kangra, Punjab, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Least snoutbean (Rhynchosia minima)14 مئی 1933 · Bhadwar, Kangra, Punjab, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Koeleria spicata1 ستں. 1934 · Northern India. Eastern Punjab Region. Rupan p, Punjab, IndiSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Sibirotrisetum sp.1 ستں. 1934 · Northern India. Eastern Punjab Region. Rupas Pass, Bushahr, Smithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Southern balsampear (Momordica balsamina)Punjab. Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica)9 مارچ 1917 · Sangla Hill. Canal bank., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Tuberous Bulrush (Bolboschoenus glaucus)8 مارچ 1917 · Sangla Canal Road, Punjab, IndiaSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗
Yellow foxtail (Setaria pumila)16 مارچ 1917 · Canal road between Sangla & Lyallpur., Punjab, PakistanSmithsonian, NMNH - Botany Dept. ↗Pictures from the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana), Bhuri Singh Museum, Chamba, 65 more, found automatically: public domain or openly licensed, except the V&A's, shown for non-commercial use with the museum's credit. Titles and dates are the museums' own; each card names its museum and any licence. Updated 2026-10-26.