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Plantae Lindheimerianae is a detailed enumeration of Ferdinand Lindheimer's collection of Texan plants. Authored by George Engelmann and Asa Gray, this work provides remarks and descriptions of new species identified from Lindheimer's extensive botanical expeditions. This historical record offers valuable insights into the flora of Texas during the 19th century and the meticulous work of early American botanists. The text provides detailed botanical descriptions and taxonomic classifications of numerous plant species, making it an essential resource for botanists, historians of science, and anyone interested in the natural history of the American Southwest. Engelmann and Gray's meticulous scholarship preserves Lindheimer's significant contributions to our understanding of Texan flora, capturing a critical period in the botanical exploration of the region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant