Flora Scotica is a comprehensive guide to the plants of Scotland, written by William Jackson Hooker and published in 1821. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing the plants according to the artificial method of classification, which is based on the number and arrangement of the parts of the flower. The second part describes the plants according to the natural method of classification, which is based on their relationships to each other and their environment.The book includes detailed descriptions ...
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Flora Scotica is a comprehensive guide to the plants of Scotland, written by William Jackson Hooker and published in 1821. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing the plants according to the artificial method of classification, which is based on the number and arrangement of the parts of the flower. The second part describes the plants according to the natural method of classification, which is based on their relationships to each other and their environment.The book includes detailed descriptions of over 1,000 species of plants found in Scotland, with information on their habitats, distribution, and uses. It also features illustrations of many of the plants, drawn by the author himself.Flora Scotica is an important work in the history of Scottish botany, and remains a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the plant life of Scotland.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.
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