Publisher's Synopsis
""A Contribution to the Life History of Silphium"" is a book written by William Dayton Merrell in 1900. The book is a scientific study of the plant genus Silphium, which includes species of tall, herbaceous plants that were once widely distributed across North America. Merrell's research focuses on the reproductive biology and ecology of Silphium, including its pollination mechanisms, seed dispersal, and interactions with other species in its environment. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the different species of Silphium, as well as maps showing their distribution across the continent. Merrell's work is considered an important contribution to the field of botany and has been cited in numerous subsequent studies of plant ecology and evolution.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
