The Structure of the Seed and the Development of the Seedling of Symplocarpus Foetidus (L.) Nutt,

Author

John P. Ranzau, Marquette University

Date of Award

6-1929

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Biological Sciences

First Advisor

William N. Steil

Second Advisor

William J. Grace

Abstract

The first mention of Symplocarpus foetidus (L.) Nutt. is made by John Josselyn in his ''New England rarities discovered in birds, beasts. fishes, serpents and plants of that country" published in 1872, where it is listed with plants such as are "proper to the country and have no name." The subject of his description can readily be discovered from a crudely engraved illustration. "The whole plant scents as strong as a fox" certainly leaves no doubt as to the identity of the plant. The plant has for a long time been of unusual interest to both layman and botanist because of its foetid odor and its early appearance in the season.

Comments

A Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Recommended Citation

Ranzau, John P., "The Structure of the Seed and the Development of the Seedling of Symplocarpus Foetidus (L.) Nutt," (1929). Bachelors’ Theses. 1136.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/1136