A Compendium of General Botany (Classic Reprint)

A clear, compact guide to how plants are built and how they work. This translation presents a thorough, logically organized survey of general botany, balancing form and function to explain plant life. It emphasizes a concise, textbook‑style treatment that ties classic concepts to practical understanding.

This edition covers the essential topics readers expect from a modern botany reference: the cell, tissues and organs; the anatomy and physiology of plant systems; reproduction; and the chemistry and physics underlying growth and metabolism. It highlights how structure and function relate to plant success, with careful attention to clear definitions and accessible explanations.

• Core ideas of morphology and physiology, and how they relate to plant life


• Descriptions of cells, tissues, and organs, with examples across major plant groups


• Overviews of growth, secretion, nutrition, and reproduction


• A framework for understanding plant diversity through form, function, and development

Ideal for students and general readers seeking a solid, reliable introduction to plant science and its practical applications.