The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Illustrated by Select Specimens of Foreign and Indigenous Plants: ... and Indigenous Plants (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the essentials of the Linnaean system with illustrated plant scenes and clear, practical descriptions. This volume presents the Genera and Orders of botany through abundant notes on structure, classification, and British flora, using plain language that helps readers identify and compare plants.

This edition gathers concise character sketches for many genera, explains the logic behind order placement, and includes notes on where plants grow and when they bloom. It blends observation with historical context, offering readers a practical, framework-based approach to plant study.

• Succinct genus descriptions rooted in the seven parts of fructification, aligned with Linnaean principles.


• Illustrated specimens and references to traditional botany resources like Sowerby’s English Botany.


• Discussions of common British species and their habitats, with emphasis on flowering periods and key traits.


• Historical notes on botanists and the evolution of plant classification methods.

Ideal for readers of classic botany, taxonomy enthusiasts, and students seeking a clear, structured overview of plant classification and its practical applications.

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