Species Plantarum, Sections IV-V by Carl von Linné

"Species Plantarum, Sections IV-V" by Carl von Linné is a scientific publication written in the 18th century. This work serves as a comprehensive catalog of plant species, featuring detailed descriptions and classifications based on Linnaeus's taxonomic system. The book focuses on plants' characteristics, habitats, and classifications, aiming to provide a systematic approach to botany that has profoundly influenced botanical studies. The opening of the text introduces the classification of various plant families and species, annotated with Latin names and descriptions of their physical features. It presents distinct entries for plants grouped under categories such as Tetrandria and Monogynia, detailing each plant's habitat and botanical morphology. Through its meticulous cataloging, the work offers insights into the diversity of plant life, laying the groundwork for modern taxonomy and reflecting Linnaeus's dedication to the scientific classification of flora. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Linné, Carl von, 1707-1778
Title Species Plantarum, Sections IV-V
Note Wikipedia page about this book: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Species_plantarum
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Latin
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Plants -- Classification -- Early works to 1800
Subject Plants -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
eBook-No. 27049
Release Date
Last Update Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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