Useful plants: Of The Bombay Presidency

Useful plants: Of The Bombay Presidency by J. C. Lisboa is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 298 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

"Useful Plants of the Bombay Presidency" by J.C. Lisboa is a comprehensive ethnobotanical survey documenting plants native to the Bombay Presidency and their practical uses. Published in 1886 as part of the Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency, the book classifies plants based on utility—medicinal, edible, industrial, and famine-use. Lisboa highlights traditional knowledge, local applications, and botanical classifications, making it a valuable reference for botanists, physicians, and colonial administrators. The work reflects a blend of scientific inquiry and cultural insight into plant-based practices.

Book details

• Author: J. C. Lisboa
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 298
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1883

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Useful plants: Of The Bombay Presidency is written by J. C. Lisboa.

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