How many books has Matthias Jakob Schleiden written?

Matthias Jakob Schleiden published 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Matthias Jakob Schleiden's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Plant, a Biography.

What is Matthias Jakob Schleiden's last book?

Poetry of the Vegetable World (1853).

What is Matthias Jakob Schleiden's most famous book?

The Plant, a Biography (1848) is Matthias Jakob Schleiden's most widely read book.

Matthias Jakob Schleiden books in order

German botanist and philosopher

Lived: 1804–1881
Country: Hamburg
Books: 2

History

Matthias Jakob Schleiden published 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with The Plant, a Biography (1848).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Matthias Jakob Schleiden

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The Plant, a Biography
Matthias Jakob Schleiden's most-read book.

Poetry in order

Poetry of the Vegetable World (1853)
360 pages
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Other books in order

The Plant, a Biography (1848)
394 pages
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About Matthias Jakob Schleiden

Matthias Jakob Schleiden was a German botanist and co-founder of cell theory, along with Theodor Schwann and Rudolf Virchow. He published some poems and non-scientific work under the pseudonym Ernst.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Matthias Jakob Schleiden FAQ

How many books has Matthias Jakob Schleiden written?: Matthias Jakob Schleiden published 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Matthias Jakob Schleiden's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Plant, a Biography.
What is Matthias Jakob Schleiden's last book?: Poetry of the Vegetable World (1853).
What is Matthias Jakob Schleiden's most famous book?: The Plant, a Biography (1848) is Matthias Jakob Schleiden's most widely read book.