In general terms, this short review is to acquaint Botanists with the
developmental phases of plant taxonomy & floristics along the last 80 years.
The founders of this discipline in Egypt are mentioned by names, being the
roots of the 1st Phase. Their direct students are named as well and represent a
welcome outgrowth to the 2nd Phase. Other workers, not mentioned but not
denied, spread at present in different institutions and represent a welcome
outflow that shapes the 3rd Phase. Meanwhile, it is not intended to enumerate
the whole publications and/or the scientific activities of any of the scholars,
but rather to highlight the cornerstone accomplishments in the three phases.