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The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 10 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed

By William Curtis

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Explore the beauty and complexity of exotic plants through detailed illustrations and scientific descriptions.

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2020-05-18
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Summary

"The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 10" by William Curtis is a compilation of botanical studies created in the 1700s that presents readers with meticulously crafted illustrations and comprehensive descriptions of exotic plants grown in gardens and greenhouses. Intended for plant lovers, gardeners, and those interested in the science of botany, the magazine delivers a great deal of botanical information. Curtis starts the volume by introducing "Justicia nasuta", which stands out due to its white flowers and unique physical characteristics. Each plant profile consists of botanical names, detailed plant descriptions, native environments, flowering seasons, and effective growing techniques, which provides foundational content for the rest of the volume and shows the diversity of plant life and the complexity of their care.

About the Author

William Curtis was an English botanist and entomologist, who was born at Alton, Hampshire, site of the Curtis Museum.

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