Oxford History of Botany: 400 Years of Botanical Stories

Oxford University Botanic Garden, the oldest botanical garden in the UK, has been baptized by wind and rain for more than 400 years and is still shining through the dust of the years. 90 Exquisite illustrations with both historical and artistic value The life introductions of 21 witnesses allow readers to explore and understand a vivid history that continues to this day. As the oldest botanical garden in the UK, the Oxford University Botanical Garden has a history of more than 400 years. Today, this garden, which has been baptized by wind and rain for 400 years, has passed through the dust of time and is still shining brightly. In 1621, the Oxford University Botanic Garden was established. It was only used as a small "medicine garden" for the production of medicinal herbs by the School of Pharmacy, and became an important place for the university's plant scientific research. With its simple style and various garden plants, it attracts tourists from all over the world. At the same time, it also contributes a lot of knowledge in the field of botany and wider plant science... The Oxford History of Plants: 400 Years of Botany introduces the botanists and collections that have helped change our understanding of plant biology over the past four centuries. This book does not attempt to provide a comprehensive review of botanical research and teaching at Oxford, but rather briefly reflects on the contribution of Oxford botanists to global collaborations in modern plant science. Opening this book, you can not only understand the contribution of Oxford University botanists to global cooperation in modern plant science, but also appreciate the charm of plants and marvel at the magic of nature.