A Generic and Specific Description of British Plants (1775)

By Carl Linnaeus

Book Overview

A Generic And Specific Description Of British Plants is a book written by the renowned Swedish botanist, Carl Von Linnaeus, in 1775. The book is a comprehensive guide to the identification and classification of British plants. It contains detailed descriptions of over 2,000 species of plants found in Britain, including their physical characteristics, habitat, and medicinal uses.The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains a generic description of plants, while the second part contains a specific description of each plant species. The generic description includes information on the different types of plants, such as trees, shrubs, herbs, and grasses, as well as their reproductive structures and other distinguishing features.The specific description section provides detailed information on each plant species, including its scientific name, common name, physical appearance, geographical distribution, and ecological significance. The book also includes illustrations of each plant species, which helps readers to identify them more easily.Overall, A Generic And Specific Description Of British Plants is a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the flora of Britain. It is a testament to Linnaeus' expertise in the field of botany and his dedication to the study of plant life.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165923661
• ISBN13: 9781165923663
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"