The Botany of British India

*The Botany of British India* is a comprehensive 19th-century work that catalogs and describes the diverse plant life across India during British rule. It details various species, their habitats, and uses, serving as both a scientific resource and a record of India’s botanical richness. The publication reflects a period of intense botanical exploration, combining discovery with colonial interests in natural resources and economics. Its thorough illustrations and classifications laid important groundwork for future botanical research, highlighting India’s vast and varied flora to both scientists and administrators.