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
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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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    Panduriforme folium, ftiaped like a Guitar, a mufical Inftrument fo called, Panicula, a Panicle, or loofe Spike of Grafs. . . Papilionaceus, butterfly-lhaped Flower, as in the dais Diadei- phia of Lir.nccus. Papilionacea:, an Order of Plants in the Fragmenta methodi na- turalis of Linn tens.. . . Papilofum folium, a Nipple, a Leaf covered with Doia or °ints like Nipples. Pappus, Down. . . Papulofum/o//«/«, aLeaf whofe Surface is covered withibmpies. Parabolicumyb/’«»;, a LeafinForm ot a Parabola. Parallelum dijfepimentum, when the Diftepiments are parallel lO the Sides of the Pericarpium. Parafitica planta, Plants that giow only out of other Plants, as the Vifcum. Partialis umbella, a partial Umbel. Partiale imvolucrum, when at the Bafe of the partial Umbel. Partitum foliutn, a divided Leaf. Parvum perianthium, a little Flower-cup, or comparatively fmall, oppofed to Magnum. Patens caulis, ramus, &c. fpreading Stalks and Branches. Patulus calyx, a fpreading Cup. Paucifloris, having few Flowers. Pedalis caulis, a Stalk a Foot in Height. Pedatum/c//'».w, a Species of compound Leaf, whofe Divifions refembles the Toes of a Foot, as in Helleborus Fcetida. Pedicellus, a little -Foot-ftalk. Peduncularisdrrbus, a Tendril proceeding from the Foot-ftalk of a Flower. Peduneulatifores, Flowers growing on Foot-ftalks. Pedunculus, the Foot-ftalk of a Flower. Peltatumyo//»OT, wheh the Foot-ftalk is inferted into the Dilk of the Leaf, and not into its Bafe. Penicillifonniay?iV/Hrtj7i, a Stigma in form of a Painter’s Pencil. Pentagonus caulis, a five-angled Stalk. Pentagynia, five Females, the fifth Order of a Clafs. Pentandria, five Males, the fifth Clafs in the fexual Syftem of Linnaus. Pentapetala corolla, a Flower confifting of five Petals. Pentaphyllus calyx, a Calyx conftftiiig of five Leaves. Perennis radix, a perennial Root, continuing for many Years. Perfe&us fos, Flowers having Petals, the perfect Flowers of Ray, Tournefcrt, and other Botanifts.' Perfoliatumyc//«//;, when the Bafe of the Leaf entirely furrounds E e 4 the