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Synopsis The present publication of Flora of Maharashtra State: Dicotyledones is in continuation of the Volume I published in January 2000. In the first volume, 70 families have been treated besides exhaustive introductory chapters. This second and final volume deals with the systematic treatment of 91 families (Combretaceae-Ceratophyllaceae) comprising 1319 species, 13 subspecies, 67 varieties and 4 formae belonging to 527 genera occurring in wild and also 437 cultivated taxa. Line drawings of 143 plants and 32 colour photographs have been rendered. At the end of this volume, additions which were noted later, to those already treated are given. A total of 46 species, 2 subspecies, 17 varieties and 3 formae belonging to 21 families (of which one family viz., Grossulariaceae) are new additions to the Flora. In cultivated category, 91 species, I subspecies and 7 varieties have been added. With the publication of this second volume, the entire Angiosperm Flora of the State is made available to all those interested in knowing the rich floristic wealth of the state.