Genera Filicum
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Genera Filicum was one of the important systematic works on the fern
s, fully published in London in 1842. This was a collaborative work between Sir William Jackson Hooker
, who wrote the text, and Franz Bauer
, illustrator. The later Species Filicum by Hooker expanded and updated this work.
Fern
A fern is any one of a group of about 12,000 species of plants belonging to the botanical group known as Pteridophyta. Unlike mosses, they have xylem and phloem . They have stems, leaves, and roots like other vascular plants...
s, fully published in London in 1842. This was a collaborative work between Sir William Jackson Hooker
William Jackson Hooker
Sir William Jackson Hooker, FRS was an English systematic botanist and organiser. He held the post of Regius Professor of Botany at Glasgow University, and was the first Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He enjoyed the friendship and support of Sir Joseph Banks for his exploring,...
, who wrote the text, and Franz Bauer
Franz Bauer
Franz Andreas Bauer was an Austrian microscopist and botanical artist.Born in Feldsberg, Moravia , he was the son of Lucas Bauer , court painter to the Prince of Liechtenstein, and brother of the painters Josef Anton and Ferdinand Bauer...
, illustrator. The later Species Filicum by Hooker expanded and updated this work.