The botanical principles, methods, or philosophy of classification developed by Robert Brown and his followers.
From Robert Brown's name plus '-ism', indicating a system of thought or practice. It emerged as botanists adopted and advocated for Brown's innovative approaches to plant taxonomy.
Brunonism represents a shift toward scientific rigor in botany—Brown insisted on careful observation and precise description before naming, revolutionizing how scientists collected and classified plants from around the world.
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