Nehemiah Grew (1641-1712): The Father of Plant Anatomy Nehemiah Grew, born September 26, 1641, in Mancetter Parish, Warwickshire, England, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of botany and scientific observation. Often hailed as “the father of plant anatomy,” his meticulous investigations into plant structure using the burgeoning microscope revolutionized understanding of the natural world and laid the groundwork for modern bota…