The aim of this study is to determine the botanical composition and to determine nutritive value of pastures in three locations in Van district. Samples were collected from 21 June (of flowering period) 2004. According to the results of the research, the ratio of Gramimineae, Leguminoseae and other plant species was determined as 41.81%-25.32%-32.87%, 34.57%-36.14%-29.29%, 31.19%-31.05-37.7% for Arısu, Edremit and Kurbaş pastures. The DM and CP contents of Arısu, Edremit and Kurubaş pastures were respectively 24.02%, 24.14%, 18.84%; 11.54%, 9.60%, 11.77% (P<0.05). In conclusion the Gramineae were the predominant flora of pasture. According to crude protein value, roughage obtained grasses were determined medium qualified.