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The botanist's repository for new and rare plants; vol. 03 & 04 [of 10]

By Henry Cranke Andrews

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

: Explore a world of rare and newly discovered flora through detailed illustrations and descriptions, and uncover the secrets of their unique characteristics and cultural significance.

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2024-02-09
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: "The Botanist's Repository for New and Rare Plants; Vol. 03 & 04 [of 10]" by Henry Cranke Andrews is an early 19th-century scientific record that brings together detailed images and information on unusual plant types. It uses a system developed by Linnaeus and is organized in such a way as to make understanding plants simple. With botanical diagrams alongside clear botanical classifications, both experts and everyday garden lovers get a detailed view using descriptions written in Latin and English. Species like "Hillia Longiflora" and "Psoralea Aculeata" are deeply examined, discussing everything from the shape of their flowers to how they can grow. It makes note of their arrival to the English gardens, and celebrates the influence of top botanists and gardeners, giving readers both an appreciation and a deep knowledge of these natural wonders

About the Author

Henry Cranke Andrews, was an English botanist, botanical artist and engraver. As he always published as Henry C. Andrews, and due to difficulty finding records, the C. was often referred to as Charles, until a record of his marriage registration was found in 2017.

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