There are several varieties of cane, a good deal of bamboo of different varieties, and thatching grass or chhan although their plantations are gradually but steadliy decreasing. Use of bamboo is widespread for posts and fencing for houses, basket making and producing trays of various kinds. Bet is used for making baskets, binding and thatching. In the marshes are found sola ("Aeschynomene aspera") and murta or mostak ("Schumannianthus dichotomus ") which is extensively used for making various types of mats famously known as "shital pati" and baskets.