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Plant Names Explained
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Author : Sue Gordon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Plant Names Explained written by Sue Gordon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Plant names categories.
Precise naming of plants is essential to be able to identify them accurately and most gardeners have at least some knowledge of 'botanical Latin'. But a plant's full botanical name does much more than give it a unique label. The name can often tell you where the plant originated, who discovered it, what colour it is, and much else besides. What's more, the name is universally recognizable, and can be used and understood anywhere in the world. So wherever you are you can identify specific plants. Plant Names Explained is an essential and fascinating guide to the subject. What may seem at first a dry but necessary convention is revealed to be a way of opening up the intriguing world of plants and plantsmen. Based on William T Stearn's Botanical Latin, the classic work on the subject, Plant Names Explained is much more than an indispensable practical guide and superb reference book - it is an engrossing read. Published in partnership with Hillier, Britain's most respected nurserymen.
Plant Names Explained Botanical Names And Their Meanings
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Author : Jane Sterndale-Bennett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Plant Names Explained Botanical Names And Their Meanings written by Jane Sterndale-Bennett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Plants categories.
Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition Their Pronunciation Derivation And Meaning
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Author : Adrian Stockdale
language : en
Publisher: 5m Books Ltd
Release Date : 2019-03-04
Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition Their Pronunciation Derivation And Meaning written by Adrian Stockdale and has been published by 5m Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-04 with Gardening categories.
First published in 1931 by renowned horticulturalist Arthur Johnson, Plant Names Simplified has become an established classic. Presented in a glossary format, this pocket-sized reference book gives the name, pronunciation and classification of common plants and the meaning behind the Latin origins of the name. This enables the reader to learn how the terms should be spelled and pronounced correctly and provides an explanation of why plants like Helianthus hirsutus is so called - because it is hairy! Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition is a reliable resource for gardeners of all abilities, park managers, botanists, ecologists, garden designers and horticultural practitioners and students. 5m Books
Latin For Gardeners
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Author : Lorraine Harrison
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2012-10-12
Latin For Gardeners written by Lorraine Harrison and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-12 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Since Latin became the standard language for plant naming in the eighteenth century, it has been intrinsically linked with botany. And while mastery of the classical language may not be a prerequisite for tending perennials, all gardeners stand to benefit from learning a bit of Latin and its conventions in the field. Without it, they might buy a Hellebores foetidus and be unprepared for its fetid smell, or a Potentilla reptans with the expectation that it will stand straight as a sentinel rather than creep along the ground. An essential addition to the gardener’s library, this colorful, fully illustrated book details the history of naming plants, provides an overview of Latin naming conventions, and offers guidelines for pronunciation. Readers will learn to identify Latin terms that indicate the provenance of a given plant and provide clues to its color, shape, fragrance, taste, behavior, functions, and more. Full of expert instruction and practical guidance, Latin for Gardeners will allow novices and green thumbs alike to better appreciate the seemingly esoteric names behind the plants they work with, and to expertly converse with fellow enthusiasts. Soon they will realize that having a basic understanding of Latin before trips to the nursery or botanic garden is like possessing some knowledge of French before traveling to Paris; it enriches the whole experience.
Stearn S Dictionary Of Plant Names For Gardeners
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Author : William Thomas Stearn
language : en
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Release Date : 1992
Stearn S Dictionary Of Plant Names For Gardeners written by William Thomas Stearn and has been published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Botany categories.
Stearn's classic dictionary of the meaning and origin of some 6,000 botanical names
Plant Names Explained
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Author : Editors of David & Charles
language : en
Publisher: David & Charles
Release Date : 2024-03-05
Plant Names Explained written by Editors of David & Charles and has been published by David & Charles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-05 with Gardening categories.
A plant's botanical name does more than give it a unique label. The name can often reveal where it originated, who discovered it, what shape it is, and more besides. This book is an indispensible guide, making the subject accessible and enjoyable, showing not only how plant names work, but also how you can make use of them in practical ways.
Rhs Latin For Gardeners
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Author : Royal Horticultural Society
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-02-28
Rhs Latin For Gardeners written by Royal Horticultural Society and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-28 with Gardening categories.
Aided by this book the gardener can now answer the question "What's in a name?" and they and their garden will benefit from understanding the wealth of information that has hitherto lain hidden within the mysterious world of Latin names.' - Financial Times Online RHS Latin for Gardeners is an informative, entertaining and beautifully illustrated unravelling of the mysteries of botanical Latin. Over 3,000 Latin names are listed alphabetically, showing how plant names can reveal where a plant originally comes from (and thus its preferred growing conditions), along with such properties as its shape, form, colour, taste, and smell. Each name is clearly defined and accompanied by a pronunciation guide, and the pages are filled with attractive botanical illustrations. Fascinating feature spreads retell the adventures of important plant hunters such as Sir Joseph Banks and Alexander von Humboldt, and explain how their discoveries affect the way our gardens look today. Individual plants are also profiled throughout, showing how their names can illuminate their hidden histories. Aided by this book, every gardener, and their garden, will benefit from uncovering the wealth of information that lies within the remarkable world of Latin binomials. A little Latin can do a lot of good - apply the lore of Latin to your own garden! Contents includes... The A-Z Listings of Latin Plant Names Plant Profiles Plant Hunters Plant Themes ...And Much More!
A Gardener S Dictionary Of Plant Names
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Author : Archibald William Smith
language : en
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Release Date : 1972
A Gardener S Dictionary Of Plant Names written by Archibald William Smith and has been published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Botany categories.
A Gardener S Handbook Of Plant Names
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Author : A. W. Smith
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2013-06-10
A Gardener S Handbook Of Plant Names written by A. W. Smith and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-10 with Gardening categories.
First compact dictionary to combine definitions of botanical names in general usage with information on their derivation and guides to pronunciation. A monumental index provides a cross-reference from some 1,800 common plant names to corresponding botanical ones. Combines thoroughness, botanical rigor, and interesting facts and lore — all leavened with touches of humor.
Plant Names Simplified
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Author : Arthur Tysilio Johnson
language : en
Publisher: 5m Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Plant Names Simplified written by Arthur Tysilio Johnson and has been published by 5m Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Plant names, Popular categories.
"Dahlia, dah-le-a; is named after Andreas Dahl, a Swedish botanist and pupil of Linnaeus ... This glossary contains well over a thousand entries similar like this one, the aim of the authors being to remove the 'awkward obstacle' that these names can present. It is suitable for the gardener and plant lover"--Publisher's description.