The Positive Sciences of the Ancient Hindus c7.6

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c7.6

*Praśastapâda* :—Praśastapâda, the Vaiśeṣika doctor, classifies plants as follows :—(1) *Trinas*, grasses ; (2) *Auṣadhis*, herbs that wither after fructification ; (3) *Latâs*, spreading and creeping herbs ; (4) *Avatânas*, arboraceous plants and shrubs ; (5) *Brikṣas*, trees bearing flowers and fruits ; and (6) *Vanaspatis*, trees bearing fruits without flowers.

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