A practical botanist will distinguish at the first glance the plant of the different quarters of the globe and yet will be at a loss to tell by what marks he detects them.
Meaning of the quote
A practical botanist, someone who studies plants, can quickly identify plants from different parts of the world just by looking at them. However, they may not be able to explain exactly how they are able to recognize these plants so easily.
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