JUSSIEUAN SYSTEM
\d͡ʒʌsˈɪjuːən sˈɪstəm], \dʒʌsˈɪjuːən sˈɪstəm], \dʒ_ʌ_s_ˈɪ_j_uː_ə_n s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_m]\
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The natural system of botanical classification, as distinguished from the artificial or Linnean system. According to this all plants are grouped under three main divisions: Acotyledones (Cryptogamia of Linne), Monocotyledones, and Dicotyledones, the latter being further divided into apetalous, monopetalous, and polypetalous.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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