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... Mark Elvin, the quotation, which was slightly abridged by Camerarius, is derived from a Latin translation of four of the essays from Boyle's Certain Physiological Essays (Herringman, 1661). 51. Cannabis cultivation in Germany can be ...Synopsis
This book focuses on how the the scientific discovery of "plant sex" unfolded due to cultural biases, beliefs, and perceptions about plant reproduction. "Flora Unveiled" is a deep history of perceptions about plant gender and sexuality, from the Paleolithic to the nineteenth century. The evidence suggests that a plants-as-female gender bias both prevented the discovery of two sexes in plants until the late 17th century, and delayed its acceptance for another 150 years.Book Details
Published
June 5, 2026
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
545
ISBN
9780190490263