Flora Indica or Descriptions of Indian Plants

By Nathaniel Wallich, William Roxburgh, William Carey

Book Overview

Flora Indica is a comprehensive botanical work that provides detailed descriptions of Indian plants. It was authored by William Roxburgh, a Scottish botanist who spent many years in India studying the flora of the region. The book is divided into several volumes and covers a wide range of plant species, from common herbs and shrubs to rare and exotic trees. The descriptions include information on the plant's appearance, habitat, distribution, and uses, both medicinal and otherwise. The work is considered a landmark in the study of Indian plants and has been widely used by botanists and naturalists for over two centuries. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the flora of India and its rich botanical heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419182048
• ISBN13: 9781419182044
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 768 Pages
• Weight: 2.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"