Hepaticae And Anthocerotes Of California (1899)

The Hepaticae And Anthocerotes Of California is a comprehensive botanical book written by Marshall Avery Howe in 1899. The book is dedicated to the study of liverworts and hornworts, two types of non-vascular plants found in California. The author provides a detailed description of the morphology, taxonomy, and ecology of these plants, along with illustrations and photographs to aid in their identification.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Hepaticae or liverworts and the second part on the Anthocerotes or hornworts. Each part is further divided into chapters that cover specific topics such as the classification of the plants, their distribution, and their reproductive structures.The author also includes a glossary of botanical terms and a comprehensive index to help readers navigate the book. The Hepaticae And Anthocerotes Of California is considered an important reference for botanists and researchers interested in the flora of California and the study of liverworts and hornworts.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.