What was Rowley's central idea about succulent classification?
My central idea revolved around the pragmatic classification of succulents, bridging the gap between strict botanical taxonomy and horticultural utility. I believed that understanding a plant's morphology, reproductive biology, and growth habits in cultivation was essential for a functional classification. This comparative method allowed for the recognition of relationships between groups and the identification of distinct lineages, even across genera, leading to more stable and useful naming conventions for growers.
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