Kasvikon oppisanoja

An exhaustive guide to plant morphology, this work catalogues the six principal parts of a plant—root, stem, leaf, bud, flower, and fruit—through a precise vocabulary of surface qualities. Each entry breaks down the subtle variations in texture, from glass‑smooth bark to knobby, ridged surfaces, and defines the myriad hair types that may cover a leaf or stem. The author draws on Latin, Finnish and Swedish terms, offering concise equivalents that illuminate how botanists of the era described what they observed.

Readers will discover a rich palette of descriptors such as “silken,” “velvety,” “fluffy” and the more specialized “spider‑web” or “stinging” hairs, each illustrated with clear, practical examples. The systematic layout makes it a handy reference for students, field naturalists and anyone curious about the language behind plant identification. Though rooted in 19th‑century scholarship, the detailed nomenclature remains valuable for modern study of flora.