Question
What was the drawback of artificial system of classification?

Answer

The artificial system of classification was mainly based on vegetative characters or on the androecium structure (system given by Linnaeus). Such system separated the closely related species since they were based on a few characteristics. The artificial system gives equal weightage to vegetative and sexual characteristics. This is not convincing because the vegetative characters are more easily affected by the environment.

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