Enter the fascinating world of botanical science with this landmark work by Karl Sigismund Kunth. This exhaustive catalogue of plant species is arranged according to natural families, with detailed descriptions, illustrations, and synonomies for each entry. Originally published in 1819, this work remains a cornerstone of botanical classification and taxonomy. Whether you are a professional botanist or simply an admirer of the natural world, this book is an indispensable reference. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.