Is it philosophical, is it quite allowable, to assume without evidence from fossil plants that the family or any of the genera was once larger and wide spread? and occupied a continuous area?
-- Asa Gray
   
Asa Gray   Name:
Asa Gray
Type:
Scientist
Nationality:
American
Birth:
November 18, 1810
Death:
January 30, 1888
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