Elements of Botany: Structural, Physiological, Systematical, and Medical (Classic Reprint)

Lindley, John

ISBN 10: 1330067037 / ISBN 13: 9781330067031

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2017

302 pages. 8.43x5.85x0.73 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers __1330067037

Inhaltsangabe:

Discover how plants are built, classified, and used, in a classic, all‑in‑one reference. This volume treats plant structure, physiology, systematics, and medical botany, offering clear explanations, historical context, and practical examples that illuminate the living world of plants.

From the inner workings of cells and tissues to vast classification schemes that organized the plant kingdom, this book presents a comprehensive view of how plants grow, function, and relate to other life. It also guides readers through the practical side of botany, including the identification of major plant groups and the medicinal plants known in Europe at the time.

• Plain explanations of plant anatomy, from tissues to organs, with terms defined in accessible language.


• Stepwise descriptions of major groupings like Exogens, Endogens, Gymnogens, and Dictyogens, with representative examples.


• Historical context for the natural system of classification and its practical uses in study and medicine.


• A detailed medical botany section listing important medicinal plants and their traditional uses.

Ideal for students, teachers, and readers who want a solid, historical overview of botany and its practical applications.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Elements of Botany: Structural, ...
Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Brand New