About the Book The Genus Capparis L. in India · A detailed account of 35 taxa belonging to genus Capparis L. in India. · Taxonomic descriptions, photo-plates, herbarium images of the species. · Comprehensive distribution maps with overall distribution and point locations. · Etymology unravelled, phenology explained, and species distributions elaborated. · Details of specimens examined given. · Information on type specimens included. · Local names in major Indian languages collated. · The taxonomic key presented. · Economic and medicinal usage compiled. · Useful for taxonomists, nature enthusiasts, conservationists, forest officials and managers, pharmacy companies, teachers, and students. Authors: Satish Maurya, M.N. Datar, R.K. Choudhary Page: 1-96 The ebook is free of cost for everyone. For more details please write to us at: [email protected]; [email protected]

Caper: The Genus Capparis presents a pharmacognostic and ethnopharmacological exploration of the genus Capparis, emphasizing its medicinal potential. There is a long history of safe usage of Capparis parts both in diet and as plant drugs throughout the world, and the details of this usage are summarized in 39 tables covering numerous Capparis speci

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