hortus siccus (Meaning)
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hortus siccus ()
A collection of specimens of plants, dried and preserved, and arranged systematically; an herbarium.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hortus siccus
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hortus siccus Sentence Examples
- The botanist meticulously assembled a hortus siccus, a collection of dried plant specimens.
- The herbarium library housed an extensive hortus siccus spanning centuries of botanical exploration.
- The hortus siccus provided valuable insights into the plant life of a particular region at a specific time.
- The history of botany can be traced through the study of hortus siccus specimens.
- The hortus siccus was used by taxonomists to identify and classify plants.
- The old hortus siccus contained fascinating samples of long-extinct species.
- Researchers used DNA from hortus siccus specimens to reconstruct the genetic history of plants.
- The hortus siccus was a testament to the diversity and beauty of the plant kingdom.
- The botanist's hortus siccus served as a teaching tool for aspiring students.
- The hortus siccus was carefully preserved, providing a valuable resource for future generations of scientists.
FAQs About the word hortus siccus
A collection of specimens of plants, dried and preserved, and arranged systematically; an herbarium.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The botanist meticulously assembled a hortus siccus, a collection of dried plant specimens.
The herbarium library housed an extensive hortus siccus spanning centuries of botanical exploration.
The hortus siccus provided valuable insights into the plant life of a particular region at a specific time.
The history of botany can be traced through the study of hortus siccus specimens.
