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Inquiry into Plants

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Theophrastus's "Inquiry into Plants," also known as "Historia Plantarum," is a foundational work in botany.

It provides detailed descriptions of various plant species, their structures, growth habits, and uses.

Theophrastus's observations and classifications laid the groundwork for future botanical studies.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including plant reproduction, cultivation techniques, and medicinal applications.

Its influence on botanical and medical knowledge lasted for centuries.

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Mentioned by Mark Plotkin as the author of the first extensive treatise on plants.
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