How did Olof Swartz develop his plant classifications?
My approach was rooted in empirical observation and systematic comparison. I spent countless hours examining specimens, noting their minute details, and then comparing them with known species. This led to the development of diagnostic characters that defined distinct groups. The goal was always to create a logical and stable system for organizing the plant kingdom, which I applied in works like "Flora Indiae Occidentalis" and "Synopsis Filicum."
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