Abstract
A taxonomic study of the selected family in Dir Kohistan, Pakistan with elevation ranges from 1200-4000 meters. A total of 9 species are recognized belonging to 8 genera. The study conducted on the basis of morphological characters of each species, nomenclature, taxonomic relationships between the species and medicinal survey of the selected family. A key to all the species and genera is given in the results. The morphological characters have a significant role in the identification of species of the selected family. Furthermore, all the species of the selected family were also screen for ethnobotanical/medicinal purposes through questioners from local people of the area. The local people consist of Hakeem's, elder and young researcher of the area. The finding of questionaries' about the uses of plants are Analgesic, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, anodyne, antispasmodic, hypnotic, narcotic, protect heart attacks and the difficulties in urination etc.