What was Welwitsch's approach to studying plants?
My approach was fundamentally empirical. I believed in the power of direct observation and thorough collection. I spent countless hours in the field, examining plants in their natural habitats, noting their characteristics, and collecting specimens with great care. This was followed by precise description and comparison, allowing me to identify new species and understand relationships within the plant kingdom. It was a process of building knowledge from the ground up, through diligent fieldwork.
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