What is the Kitāb an-Nabāt?
A book on soul phenomenology
A book on botany
A book on astronomy
A book on physics
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The Kitāb an-Nabāt, translated as "The Book of Plants" or "The Book on Botany", is a comprehensive and influential work on botany written in Arabic during the 9th century. Considered one of the earliest and most significant botanical treatises, it encompasses extensive descriptions and illustrations of numerous plant species, discussing their medicinal properties, habitats, and agricultural significance.
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