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Icones Plantarum Indiae Orientalis is a landmark botanical publication that presents a systematic collection of plates and descriptions documenting the diverse plant life of southern India and Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. Compiled by Lt. Col. R. H. Beddome, a renowned botanist and naturalist of the colonial period, this work showcases previously undocumented and rare plant species through detailed, hand-colored botanical illustrations.
Each plate is accompanied by comprehensive scientific descriptions including botanical nomenclature, habitat information, and distinguishing characteristics. The work represents a significant contribution to botanical science and the study of Indo-Oriental flora. The meticulous artwork and detailed observations make this volume an invaluable resource for botanists, horticulturists, naturalists, and collectors interested in the botanical heritage of the Indian subcontinent. This hardcover edition preserves the original scholarly work for modern readers and researchers.
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