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Ferns were especially sought after in the Victorian era (1837–1901). Albums of pressed ferns were the coffee table books of the day. The Seuffert album at Te Papa is one example of these books.

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    Botany and botanists

    Botany is the scientific study of plants. This field of study encompasses terrestrial, freshwater and ocean plants, as well as algae and some non-plants like fungi. Rights: The University of ...

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