Vegetable Teratology An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of Plants

"Vegetable Teratology" by Maxwell T. Masters is a scientific work that investigates the unusual world of plant abnormalities and deviations. The book journeys through the study of teratology, which focuses on the strange growth and development seen in plants. Masters uses precise descriptions and many illustrations to show the reasons behind these odd formations in plant shapes. Beginning with a look back at the history of the field, the author emphasizes the changing opinions of botanists about plants with weird structures, which they usually ignored. Masters recognizes the work of earlier scientists, especially Augustin Pyramus De Candolle, who was important in the study of plant malformations. By pointing out that there were not enough English resources on this topic, the book promises a full viewing of teratological events, highlighting why it is vital to understand both normal and unusual plant forms for a wider picture of botanical science.