This is a groundbreaking work of botany that laid the groundwork for the modern study of plant cells and tissues. Written by Matthias Jakob Schleiden, a German botanist and one of the founders of cell theory, the book presents a comprehensive overview of plant morphology, growth, and reproduction. Published in 1847, The Plant remains an important milestone in the history of plant biology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.