Who did Markham collect cinchona plants for?
British Horticulture Society
India Office
Royal Botanic Gardens
Peruvian Government
Answer
India Office, the British government department, hired Clement Markham to collect cinchona plants, which were a source of quinine, an effective medicine for treating malaria. Markham's successful mission ensured the British Empire had access to this valuable resource, improving the health of its citizens in various colonies and contributing to its global influence.
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