So that if one sets these down as 'parts,'the number of parts will be indeterminate and constantly changing if on the other hand these are not to be called 'parts,' the result will be that things which are essential if the plant is to reach its perfection, and which are its conspicuous features, are nevertheless not 'parts' for any plant always appears to be, as indeed it is, more comely and more perfect when it makes new growth, blooms, and bears fruit. Also the new shoot itself must be included with these for trees always make fresh growth every' year alike in the parts above ground and in those which pertain to the roots. However some of the parts of plants are such that their existence is limited to a year, for instance, flower, 'catkin,'leaf, fruit, in fact all those parts which are antecedent to the fruit or else appear along with it. ยง 1.1.2 Now it appears that by a 'part,' seeing that it is something which belongs to the plant's characteristic nature, we mean something which is permanent either absolutely or when once it has appeared (like those parts of animals which remain for a time undeveloped) - permanent, that is, unless it be lost by disease, age or mutilation.
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