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Introduction |
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There have been several attempts to classify angiosperms, the flowering plants. One of the earliest attempts in this direction was that of Carolus Linnaeus. He attempted a classification of angiosperms based on the characteristics related to flowers. Subsequent taxonomists also have found that floral characteristics provide the main basis for angiosperm classification. |
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Natural Systems of Angiosperm Classification |
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The natural systems of classification of angiosperms have mainly used the floral characteristics as the basis. Some of the earlier attempts in this direction were those of Linnaeus, John Ray, Bentham and Hooker. However, these systems of classification are now termed as non-phylogenetic natural systems. |
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Bentham and Hooker's Classification |
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George Bentham and Joseph Dalton Hooker - Two English taxonomists who were closely associated with the Royal Botanical Garden at Kew, England have given a detailed classification of plant kingdom, particularly the angiosperms. |
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Summary |
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Angiosperms represent the most recent and the most advanced group of plants. Angiosperms have been of immense importance to humans, more than any other group. |
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Angiosperm Classification
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