Botany of the Southern States: Structural and Physiological Botany and Vegetable Products and Descriptions of Southern Plants (1860)

Botany of the Southern States is a comprehensive book on the plant life of the southern United States, written by John Darby and originally published in 1860. The book covers a wide range of topics related to botany, including structural and physiological botany, as well as descriptions of various southern plant species and their uses.The first section of the book focuses on the structural and physiological aspects of plants, covering topics such as the anatomy of roots, stems, and leaves, as well as the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. The second section of the book provides detailed descriptions of various southern plant species, including their physical characteristics, distribution, and uses.Throughout the book, Darby emphasizes the importance of understanding the plant life of the southern states, both for scientific study and for practical applications such as agriculture and medicine. He also highlights the unique characteristics of southern plant life, such as the prevalence of evergreen trees and the abundance of medicinal herbs.Overall, Botany of the Southern States is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the plant life of the southern United States, providing both scientific and practical insights into this rich and diverse ecosystem.Arranged On The Natural System. Preceded By A Linnaean And A Dichotomous Analysis.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.

John Darby is scholar in residence at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame. He was formerly professor of ethnic studies at the University of Ulster and founding director of INCORE. He was a senior fellow at the United States Institute of Peace in 1998.

Darby is the author or editor of nine books, most recently "The Management of Peace" (coedited with Roger MacGinty).