Withering's British Plants: The Lowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain and Ireland is a comprehensive guide to the flora of Great Britain and Ireland, originally published in 1863. The book is authored by William MacGillivray, a Scottish naturalist and ornithologist who was also the curator of the University of Aberdeen's museum. The book begins with a brief introduction to the study of botany and the classification of plants, followed by a detailed description of the various families of flowering plants found in Great Britain and Ireland. MacGillivray provides information on the morphology, distribution, and habitat of each species, as well as their medicinal and economic uses.The second part of the book is devoted to ferns, which MacGillivray describes as ""among the most interesting and beautiful of the vegetable productions of our country."" He provides a detailed account of the morphology and life cycle of ferns, as well as their distribution and habitat. The book also includes a glossary of botanical terms and an index of plant names.Withering's British Plants: The Lowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain and Ireland is an important work in the history of British botany, and remains a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the flora of Great Britain and Ireland.Arranged According To The Linnaean System.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.