Bingley's practical introduction to botany. Illustrated by references under each definition to plants of easy access, and by numerous figures, comprising also a glossary of botanic terms : with some account of the history of the science / by John Frost.

  • William Bingley
Date:
1831
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Credit: Bingley's practical introduction to botany. Illustrated by references under each definition to plants of easy access, and by numerous figures, comprising also a glossary of botanic terms : with some account of the history of the science / by John Frost. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Oblong, or considerably longer than broad, and narrowed though rounded at the ends 80 Lanceolate, or spear-shaped, when the shape is oblong, and narrows gradually towards each end, as in many of the willows [37] . 81 Spatulate, of roundish figure, tapering into an oblong base [38] .... 82 Cuneiform, or wedge-shaped, broad and. abrupt at the extremity, and tapering towards the base [39] 83 Linear, or strap-shaped, long and narrow like a strap or fillet, as in daffodil and most of the grasses [40] . .... 84 Subulate, or awl-shaped, slender at the base, and gradually tapering towards the end like an awl, as in prickly salt wort (salsola kali) [41] 85 Needle-shaped (acerosum), linear and ever- green, generally acute and rigid, as in the ./r[42] .86 Reniform, or kidney-shaped, when roundish, and hollowed at the base, without any angles, as in asarabacca (asarum Europaeum) [43] 87 Cordate, or heart-shaped, when oval or egg- shaped, hollowed at the base, and the lower part is without angles or corners, as in black, briony (tamus communis) [44] . . 88