An introduction to botany : containing an explanation of the theory of that science; extracted from the works of Dr. Linnæus; with twelve copper plates, two explanatory tables, an appendix, and glossary.

Lee, James, 1715-1795.

Date:: 1794

Credit: An introduction to botany : containing an explanation of the theory of that science; extracted from the works of Dr. Linnæus; with twelve copper plates, two explanatory tables, an appendix, and glossary. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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$Nucamentaceas, an Order of Plants in the Fragmenta methodi naturalis of Linnaus. Nucleus, a Kernel. Nudus caulis, a naked Stalk. Nutans caulis, a nodding Stalk. s Nux, a Nut. O I Obcordatum petalum, a heart-fhaped Petal, with its Apex downwards. Obliquum folium, when the Apex of the Leaf points obliquely towards the Horizon. Oblongum folium, an oblong Leaf. Obfolete lobatum folium. Leaves having Lobes fcarce difcernible. Obtnium folium, Leaves blunt or rounded at the Apex. Obvolutum folium, rolled again!!: eachother, when their re- fpe&ive Margins alternately embrace the ftraight Margin of the oppofite Leaf. Oftandria, eight Males, the eighth Clafs in the fexual Syftem. Officinalis, Plants ufedin Medicine, and kept in the Apotheca- ries Shops. Operculum,' a Cover, as in the Modes. Oppofiti rami folia. Branches and Leave# that grow by Pairs oppofite each other. Orbiculatum folium, round Leaves. Orchideas orchis, an Order of Plants in the Fragmenta methodi naturalis of Linnaus. Ordo, Order. Orgya, a Fathom, or fix Parifian Feet. Ovale folium, an oval Leaf. Ovalium, the Germen. Ovatum folium, an oval, or egg-lhaped Leaf. P Pagina folii, the Surface of a Leaf. Palea, Chaff, a thin Membrane rifmg from a common Recep- tacle, which feparates the Flofculi. Paleaceus pappus, chaffy Down. Palmas, Palms, one of the feven Families of the Vegetable Kingdom. Palmata radix, a handed Root, as in Orchis. 9 &.\maXxsm folium, a Leaf fhaped like an open Hand. Palultris, marlhy or fenny. Panduriform$