Originally published in 1832, this groundbreaking work by Henry Piddington was the first comprehensive guide to the plants of India. Designed to be used by botanists and naturalists, the book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of species, along with information on their habitats and uses. An invaluable resource for anyone interested in Indian flora and the history of botany. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.