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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
A study on some archaeological sites in the perspective of plant invasion in India
Authors
Patil D A
Abstract
Different elements of nature, inclusive of plants, have been worshipped by our ancients since pre-historic times. In doing so, his sense of gratitude has gone to the extent of bestowing godhood of such plants. Gradually, temples, cave-temples and even monuments like religious stupas, etc. ware elaborately raised to appease deities. He also carved or painted plants interwoven with his faith, beliefs and customs on these edifices. India, being rich culturally, has a large number of temples, caves, etc., Plants are depicted on them. The present author assessed only their exotic status to reveal plant invasion in India in ancient past. This paper included information of such species. As many as 28 exotic species belonging to 28 genera and 244 families are gleaned from them. Their nativity is deciphered consulting relevant taxonomic literature. Maximum species are shared by the distant American continent. Belief or customs associated with them are focussed for some of them. These ancient monuments or edifices are proved informative for bio invasion in India during long past. It also appeared worth to extend investigation on rest other such important temples, caves, etc. to shed more light on bio invasion in Indian territory.
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Pages:483-488
How to cite this article:
Patil D A "A study on some archaeological sites in the perspective of plant invasion in India ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 483-488
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