Publisher's Synopsis
Descriptive Botany: A Practical Guide to the Classification of Plants, with a Popular Flora is a comprehensive guide to the study of plants, written by Eliza Ann Youmans and first published in 1885. The book is designed to help readers understand the classification and identification of plants, including their structure, growth habits, and reproductive processes. The guide is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the study of botany, including an overview of plant anatomy, physiology, and ecology. It also covers the principles of plant classification, including the use of keys and the identification of plant families. The second part of the book is a popular flora, which provides detailed descriptions of over 1,000 plant species found in North America. Each entry includes information on the plant's physical characteristics, habitat, and distribution, as well as its uses and medicinal properties. The flora is organized according to the Linnaean system of classification, making it easy for readers to navigate and identify plants. Descriptive Botany is a valuable resource for students, botanists, and anyone interested in the study of plants. Its clear and concise descriptions, along with its detailed illustrations, make it an accessible and informative guide to the world of botany.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.
