The Palms Of British India And Ceylon

The Palms of British India and Ceylon by Ethelbert Blatter is a comprehensive botanical work focused on the palm species found in India and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). The book provides detailed descriptions of indigenous and introduced palm species, their characteristics, habitats, and uses. Blatter’s research, based on extensive fieldwork, also explores the ecological and economic importance of palms in the region. This significant contribution to botany was later published in book form by Oxford University Press, highlighting his expertise in the field.