Yadav, S.R. & M.M. Sardesai. 2002. ‘Flora of Kolhapur District’. Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Pp. xiv +680, pl. 50, figs.100.
A comprehensive account of 2227 species, 5 subspecies and 30 varieties belonging to 1023 genera and 182 families of flowering plants (including cultivated species) with workable field keys for identification is the highlight of book. The wild species constitute over 1600 species (of which 340 are endemic to Western Ghats). There are 200 quality photographs and 100 line drawings. The book forms an important contribution to flora of Western Ghats.