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Flora of the Southern Western Ghats and Palnis
by Pippa Mukherjee
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AuthorPippa Mukherjee
PublisherNiyogi Books Illustrated
SynopsisA comprehensive field guide, this book records about 200 species of trees, herbs, shrubs and climbers, found in the southern Western Ghats as well and the upper Palni plateau. It lists the name of the genus, the species, the short name of the botanist who classified the plant, and the family name of the plant. The common English names as well as the local names of the species in various regional languages of India are also given. Not only is the distribution of the species in various parts of the world explained, but also a physical description of the species, including its leaves, flowers, and fruits are mentioned. Medicinal as well as general uses of any part or parts of the plant are also explained in most cases. The author, however, warns the reader that use of any species for medicinal purposes must be preceded by doctoral advice. This is an extremely useful field guide not only for the general readers and nature lovers, but also for students, teachers, and researchers in botany.
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Binding: Flexiback
About the author
An environment enthusiast and a nature lover, Pippa Mukherjee has worked in various capacities as an instructor on natural history, environmental consultant and a nature education officer. She taught at the Kodaikanal International School for 17 years and has been supervising biology students from the US on ‘semester abroad’ environmental projects since 1996.
Pippa has been on the committee of the Bombay Natural History Society for four years, from 1980 to 1984 and written extensively on gardening, health and environment. A founder member of the Palni Hills Conservation Council, she invests a lot of time in its nursery and has two books to her credit: Common Trees of India and Trees of India.
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