Which of the following is the correct date of publication of the book entitled Species Plantarum authored by Carolus Linnaeus ? This date is starting point date for modern plant nomenclature.

Options

A. `1^(st)` May 1753
B. `1^(st)` January 1935
C. `1^(st)` January 1856
D. `1^(st)` May 1953

Answer

A

Explanation

`1^(st)` May 1753 is the correct date of publication of the book entitled Species Plantarum authored by Carolus Linnaeus. This date is starting point date for modern plant nomenclature.