Species Plantarum

Species Plantarum, published by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, is a foundational work in botany that systematically classified and named thousands of plant species. It introduced a standardized binomial naming system—using two Latin names for each species, such as *Quercus robur* for the English oak—which is still used today. This work helped organize plant diversity, making it easier for scientists to identify, study, and communicate about different plants. Overall, Species Plantarum marked the beginning of modern botanical taxonomy and remains a key reference in plant classification.