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Possibly the Pandanus ; which plant, it should be observed, is con- 

 fined to the coast. 



A pinnate-leaved palm ; apparently, intended for the Date palm. 



Nymphcea stellata ; a plant, to all appearance, indigenous to India. 



And the Nelumbiiim ; which plant is likewise apparently indigenous 

 to India. — The Nelurabium, is besides, commonly figured in the 

 Braminical caves. 



Representations of the following additional animals and plants, 



make their appearance in the Braminical Caves : 



The bullock ; agreeing altogether with the breed used in India at the 

 present day. — The bullock, is mentioned, according to Stevenson, in 

 the Sama Veda ; and according to the modern Bramins, in the In- 

 stitutes of Menu. 



The pig; in the figures of boar-headed personages. — According to 



the published Versions, the pig is mentioned, both in the Sama 



Veda and in the Institutes of Menu. 

 The peacock ; perhaps represented on the Budhist monuments. — The 



bird, according to Stevenson, is mentioned in the Sama Veda. 

 The mango ; possibly represented on the Budhist monuments. The 



tree, is apparently indigenous in India ; though at the same time, 



it is abundantly planted. 

 And a species of Sacred Fig ; the same apparently, which I saw 



planted around the temple of Krishna. 



Leaving now monumental evidence; The following additional ani- 

 mals and plants, are mentioned by ancient writers as existing in 

 India. I have had, however, but little opportunity of consulting 

 the works of these writers; and the subjoined list, is far from being 

 complete. 



The ho7iey hee, according to the published Versions, is mentioned in 

 the Sama Veda, in the Institutes of Menu, and in the Mahavansi 

 of the Ceylon Budhists. 



The domestic pigeon, according to Stevenson, is mentioned in the 

 Sama Veda. 



The domestic fowl, according to Deslongchamps, is mentioned in the 



Institutes of Menu. 

 The goat is mentioned, according to Stevenson, in the Sama Veda; 



and according to the modern Bramins, in the Institutes of Menu. 



