The Anatomy of Vegetables Begun With a General Account of Vegetation founded thereon

"The Anatomy of Vegetables Begun" by Nehemiah Grew is a scientific exploration from the 1600s that unveils the inner workings of plants. It focuses on how plants grow, from the moment a seed sprouts to the development of a full-grown organism. Grew shares his careful studies and dissections of different plant parts, highlighting the important ideas behind plant growth. He starts by explaining his methods and why studying plant anatomy is important, noting how it has been overlooked compared to the study of animal anatomy. The garden bean is introduced as a main example, and Grew goes into detail about its layers and inside parts. The opening chapters explain the structure of the seed, including its coverings, main components, and how the radicle and plume help the plant grow. Grew advocates for a careful study approach to plant anatomy to give a better understanding of the natural processes that control plant life.