Description
The Palms of British India and Ceylon is a seminal botanical reference work by Ethelbert Blatter that provides an exhaustive examination of palm species indigenous to and cultivated throughout the Indian subcontinent and Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka).
This scholarly publication serves as both a scientific documentation and practical guide to understanding the diverse palm flora of the region. The work details the botanical characteristics, geographic distribution, local uses, and ecological significance of numerous palm species. Blatter’s meticulous research encompasses both common and rare varieties, offering detailed descriptions and classifications that have made this text invaluable to botanists, naturalists, and horticulturists.
The book represents an important contribution to Indian botanical literature and remains a significant historical resource for understanding the natural history of South Asia during the colonial period.
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