The present study explores the traditional uses of plants by the people living in and around Khandbari Municipality of Sankhuwasabha District in Nepal. Of the 117 species reported to be used, 50 are edible, 47 are fodder plants, 29 are medicinal herbs, 28 are for timber purposes and 11 species are suitable for other uses. Peoples' attitude towards growing Elaeocarpus sphaericus [ E. angustifolius ] for income was found increasing.