Species Plantarum Sections VI-X By: Carolus Linnaeus (1707-1778) |
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Species Plantarum Sections VI-X by Carolus Linnaeus is truly a comprehensive and informative botanical guide. Linnaeus has organized the plant species in a systematic manner, making it easy for readers to navigate and understand the vast world of plants. The detailed descriptions of each plant, along with their classification and characteristics, provide readers with a wealth of knowledge. Additionally, the inclusion of beautiful illustrations enhances the reader's understanding and appreciation of each plant species.
One of the standout features of this book is the inclusion of Linnaeus' own observations and findings, adding a personal touch to the scientific information presented. This not only adds credibility to the content but also helps readers connect with the author and his passion for botanical study.
Overall, Species Plantarum Sections VI-X is a valuable resource for botanists, plant enthusiasts, and anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating world of plants. Linnaeus' meticulous approach to classification and his keen eye for detail make this book a must-have for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of plant life. This text is intended for readers who cannot use the "real" (unicode, UTF 8) version. The author used four common astronomical symbols, here replaced by names in brackets and accompanied by their meaning as given in the author's introduction: [Saturn] Fruiting [Jupiter] Perennial [Mars] Biannual [Sun] Annual The symbol [Venus] was used in a few species names; it has been replaced by the word "Veneris" (always in that form). [] ("dagger") plants known only from imperfect specimens [oe] "oe" ligature (generally not used in names) [alpha], [beta], [gamma] ... single Greek letters In the original text, species and subspecies names were printed as sidenotes next to the first line of body text. In this e text they are shown in brackets on a separate line: [ Species. ] (italicized) [Subspecies.] (not italicized) The body text begins with a numeral (for species) or Greek letter (for subspecies). All asterisks and question marks are in the original text. A number of typographical errors were corrected. Details are listed at the end of the text.] Classis VI. HEXANDRIA MONOGYNIA. BROMELIA... Continue reading book >>
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