Garden of Malabar, Vol. 1

Cocos nucifera L. Fig. 1.

A detailed botanical engraving of coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) in various stages of growth. On the left, a young palm and a sapling are shown. In the center, a tall, mature palm stands upright, laden with clusters of coconuts and flowering spadices. To the right, two palms are depicted: one leaning significantly and another that has fallen or is growing horizontally from the base. The ground is rendered with light tufts of grass and soil. The engraving is signed at the bottom right by the artist and engraver.

Tenga. Latin.
Coconut Malayalam.
Nargil Arabic.
Madu Ancient Brahmanic language.