| Author |
Cook, O. F. (Orator Fuller), 1867-1949 |
| Title |
A synopsis of the palms of Puerto Rico
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| Original Publication |
United States: Torrey Botanical Club,1901.
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| Note |
Reprinted from the Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club, 28, Oct., 1901.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Synopsis of the Palms of Puerto Rico" by O. F. Cook is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work compiles systematic notes on the palms of Puerto Rico, including descriptions of species, their classifications, and ecological significance. Cook addresses the complexities of identifying palms and presents provisional names for reference, aiming to improve existing knowledge about these unique plants. The opening of this work discusses the challenges faced in systematically studying palms, particularly in Puerto Rico, where the flora is underrepresented in botanical literature. Cook emphasizes the importance of geographical distribution in identifying palm species on the island and offers insights into both native and introduced species. He notes that many species have an intricate relationship with their environments, and provides preliminary taxonomic classifications while acknowledging the necessity for further research to uncover more about Puerto Rico’s palm diversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QK: Science: Botany
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| Subject |
Palms -- Puerto Rico
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69783 |
| Release Date |
Jan 13, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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