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Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien
German textbook on plant systematics, initially published 1887–1915 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1887–1915) by Adolf Engler (1844–1930) and Karl Anton Prantl is a complete revision of plant families down to generic level and often even further.[1] As such it forms part of the Engler system of plant taxonomy.
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Author | Adolf Engler |
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Language | German |
Subject | Botany |
Published | 1887–1915 |
Publisher | W. Engelmann |
Publication place | Germany |
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Engler's starting point was that of Eichler who had been the first to use phylogenetic principles, and reflected the new post-Darwinian perspective, although Engler himself did not think that his was.[2] His modified Eichler schema first appeared in 1886 in his Guide to Breslau Botanic Garden[3] (of which he was the director).
Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien appeared in 23 volumes.[4] An incomplete second edition was issued in 28 parts (1924-1980), although Engler had died in 1930.[5] It is still considered one of the few true World Floras.[1][6]