Plant Taxonomy – The Systematic Evaluation of Comparative Data by Tod F. Stuessy is a respected academic work exploring the principles and methodology behind modern plant classification. Published in 1990 by Columbia University Press, this hardcover volume provides an in-depth examination of systematic botany, evolutionary relationships, and the analytical approaches used to evaluate comparative botanical data. Widely used by students, researchers, and professionals in botany, ecology, and biological sciences, the book bridges classical taxonomy with emerging scientific perspectives of its time.
Clear, scholarly, and comprehensive, this edition remains a valuable reference for collectors of scientific literature and anyone interested in plant systematics, taxonomy, botanical research, and evolutionary biology. A solid addition to any academic library, university reading list, or specialist natural history collection, this hardcover exemplifies Columbia University Press’s reputation for authoritative scientific publishing. Ideal for readers seeking a foundational text on systematic botany and the comparative study of plant diversity.
