The heathery; or, A monograph of the genus Erica. vol. 6 by Andrews
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"The Heathery; or, A Monograph of the Genus Erica, Vol. 6" by H. C. Andrews is a scientific publication likely written during the mid-19th century. This volume serves as a detailed study and catalog of the genus Erica, commonly known as heaths, encompassing various species of this notable group of flowering plants. The book combines both illustrations and descriptive text to provide comprehensive insights into the characteristics, habitats, and blooming periods of
these plants. In this volume, readers will find an extensive array of species descriptions, including details on their physical features such as flower shape, leaf arrangement, and stem types. Each species is illustrated with colored engravings that help visualize the botanical intricacies of heaths, many of which are native to the Cape of Good Hope. The descriptions are meticulous, covering aspects like the color and structure of flowers, leaf patterns, and specific blooming seasons. This meticulous approach showcases Andrews's dedication to documenting the diversity within the genus, which serves as an invaluable resource for botanists, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts interested in the Erica species. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Andrews, Henry Cranke, active 1799-1828 |
|---|---|
| Title | The heathery; or, A monograph of the genus Erica. vol. 6 |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Henry G. Bohn, 1845. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biodiversity Heritage Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Ericas |
| Subject | Ericas -- Pictorial works |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70096 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 317 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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