Publisher's Synopsis
The Characeae Of America is a two-part book written by Timothy Field Allen in 1888. The book focuses on the Characeae family of plants, which are commonly known as stoneworts. The first part of the book provides a detailed description of the morphology, anatomy, and reproductive structures of the Characeae family. The second part of the book includes a taxonomic treatment of the Characeae of North America, including descriptions of the various species, their distribution, and habitat. The book is an important reference for botanists and plant enthusiasts interested in the Characeae family and its role in North American ecosystems. The author, Timothy Field Allen, was a prominent American botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties.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.
