Compendium Florae Germaniae, Vol. 1: Sectio I (Classic Reprint)

Matthias Joseph Bluff, Carl Anton Fingerhuth

ISBN 10: 0243525672 / ISBN 13: 9780243525676

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the botanical world at the end of the Enlightenment period circa 1833. It compiles the knowledge acquired throughout history of hundreds of plant species across Europe. Organized according to the system of that time, this book details the characteristics of each species, their geographical distribution, and their relative value for both practical and aesthetic purposes. A notable aspect of the book, and the work of the author, is the identification and establishment of an agreed-upon taxonomy for plant species. Over the centuries of botanical practice, different names had been applied to the same species which made communication difficult among scholars. The author of this book helped to stabilize the names and definitions of species taxonomy, which allowed for easier comparison of data among scholars. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9780243525676_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Compendium Florae Germaniae, Vol. 1: Sectio I (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: Latin
• ISBN 10: 0243525672
• ISBN 13: 9780243525676
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Latin

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Synopsis

Explore an essential reference to medieval and early modern botany that presents detailed Latin descriptions of plants, their parts, and classifications, drawn from Bluff’s Compendium Florae Germaniae. This edition offers a window into historical plant knowledge, with meticulous notes on genera, species, and varieties.

This volume surveys a wide range of plants, from trees like chestnut and olive relatives to alpine species, organized by classic taxonomic groups. The text emphasizes morphology, fruit structure, and perianth parts, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of plant history and taxonomy. It pairs formal, scholarly description with period engraving references and cross‑links to related taxa, helping readers trace plant relationships across a broad spectrum of examples.

• Latin species accounts detailing perianth form, fruit type, and seed structure


• Sequential plant groupings that reflect early classification methods (such as Octandria and Monogynia)


• Historical notes and bibliographic references tied to classic herbarium illustrations

Ideal for readers who love historical botany, taxonomy history, or scientific illustration archives, and for anyone curious about how early scholars organized and described plant diversity.