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Indian sandalwood, Santalum album. Vulnerable
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Indian sandalwood, Santalum album. Vulnerable
Indian sandalwood, Santalum album. Vulnerable. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887
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Adolph Gustav Herbal Hermann Koehlers Kohler Medicinal Medizinal Pflanzen Pabst Sandalwood Vulnerable Santalum
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Indian Sandalwood, Santalum album: A Rare and Vulnerable Treasure This stunning chromolithograph depicts the Indian Sandalwood tree, Santalum album, a precious and vulnerable botanical treasure. Native to the Indian subcontinent, this tree is renowned for its prized heartwood, which has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, perfumery, and religious practices. The intricately detailed illustration showcases the tree's distinctive features, from its smooth, gray bark to its glossy, oval leaves and small, white flowers. The tree's most valuable asset, however, is its heartwood, which is characterized by its rich, golden-brown color and distinctive scent. Unfortunately, the Indian Sandalwood tree is now considered vulnerable due to overexploitation for commercial purposes. The high demand for its valuable heartwood has led to widespread deforestation, threatening the survival of this magnificent tree. This chromolithograph, taken from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, serves as a reminder of the beauty and significance of the Indian Sandalwood tree. It also highlights the importance of preserving natural resources for future generations to enjoy and benefit from. The botanical illustration captures the essence of the Indian Sandalwood tree, immortalizing its beauty and showcasing the intricacies of its structure. It is a testament to the power of art and science to document and celebrate the natural world, while also raising awareness of the need to protect it.
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