Publisher's Synopsis
Botany V1: Polypetalae, Gamopetalae (1880) is a book written by William Henry Brewer. The book is focused on the study of two major groups of flowering plants, Polypetalae and Gamopetalae. These groups are characterized by their petal structures, with Polypetalae having separate petals and Gamopetalae having fused petals. The book includes detailed descriptions of the morphology, anatomy, and physiology of these plants, as well as their classification and distribution. It also includes illustrations and diagrams to aid in the understanding of the subject matter. The author, William Henry Brewer, was an American botanist and educator who made significant contributions to the study of California flora. He was a professor of agriculture and botany at Yale University and later served as the first professor of agriculture at the University of California, Berkeley. Overall, Botany V1: Polypetalae, Gamopetalae (1880) is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the study of these two groups of flowering plants, written by a respected and knowledgeable botanist.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.
