02443cam a22003253u 4500 70082 UtSlPG 20260610134624.0 m cr n 260607r20231845utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Andrews, Henry Cranke, active 1799-1828 The heathery; or, A monograph of the genus Erica. vol. 3 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-02-20 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biodiversity Heritage Library.) "The Heathery; or, A Monograph of the Genus Erica, Vol. 3" by H. C. Andrews is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. This volume is part of a comprehensive six-volume work dedicated to the extensive genus Erica, commonly known as heaths and heathers. The book primarily focuses on the detailed descriptions and illustrations of various species within this genus, specifically the ones found in the Cape of Good Hope, which is recognized as a rich source of biodiversity for these plants. In this third volume, Andrews provides a systematic exploration of numerous Erica species, presenting them alongside exquisite colored engravings and thorough Latin and English descriptions. Each entry encompasses detailed dissection and characteristics of the plants, such as their morphology, flowering periods, and native habitats. The work emphasizes the ecological challenges faced by these plants and the complexities involved in their preservation, particularly influenced by environmental factors like elevation and moisture. Overall, this monograph serves as both a reference for botanists and an appreciation of the beauty and diversity of the Erica genus. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Henry G. Bohn, 1845 Ericas Ericas -- Pictorial works https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/265966#page/25/mode/1up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70082 110827 110827