The Metamorphosis of Plants

this fascinating little work introduces a radically new way of looking at plants as lively manifestations of dynamic formative principles. Contents Origin of the Theory of Metamorphosis by R. Steiner The Metamorphosis of Plants Introduction Of the Seed Leaves The Development of the Stem-Leaves from Node to Node Transition to the Flower Formation of the Calyx Formation of the Corolla The Formation of the Stamens Nectaries More about the Stamens Formation of the Style and Stigma The Fruits The Immediate Covering of the Seed A Glance Backward and Forward Eyes and their Development Formation of Composite Flowers and Fruits A Proliferous Rose A Proliferous Carnation Linnaeus's Theory of Anticipation Summary