The flora of the presidency of Bombay

The Flora of the Presidency of Bombay by Theodore Cooke is a comprehensive botanical work documenting the plant species found in the Bombay Presidency (present-day Maharashtra, Gujarat, and parts of Karnataka). Published in multiple volumes, the book details the classification, description, habitat, and uses of native and introduced plants. It served as a critical reference for botanists, naturalists, and colonial administrators. Cooke’s meticulous research contributed significantly to the study of Indian flora and the advancement of botanical science in colonial India