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A Hand-Book to the Flora of Ceylon, Vol. 2: Containing Descriptions of All the Species of Flowering Plants, Indigenous to the Island, and Notes on Their History, Distribution, and Uses (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Racemes solitary seeds numerous. Stems prostrate or ascending, diffuse, herbaceous.
Stip. 0. Fl. 1-4 in raceme. Pod globular 1. C. Biflora. Pod oblong 2. C. Prostrata. Pi. 4 - 20 in raceme. L. Linear-spathulate 9. C. Albida. L. Oval-oblong; raceme capitate. C. Nana.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 133068799X
- ISBN 13 9781330687994
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages405
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the rich diversity of flowering plants known as legumes, which are found throughout the world's tropical regions. It organizes 207 species found in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka), including 12 endemic species, into genera based on their diverse characteristics such as flower and seed structure. Legumes are not only essential for feeding humans and animals, but they are also significant in traditional medicine, and even used in producing dyes and timber. The author, an expert in botany, provides a comprehensive guide to these fascinating plants, describing their morphology, habitat, and distribution. Through detailed observations and meticulous classification, the author uncovers the intricate relationships between different legume species. Moreover, the book explores the historical and literary significance of legumes, shedding light on their cultural and economic importance. The author's insights are particularly valuable in understanding the role of legumes in the broader plant kingdom, providing a foundation for future research and conservation efforts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330687994_0
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