Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition: Their Pronunciation, Derivation and Meaning
Download or Read eBook Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition: Their Pronunciation, Derivation and Meaning PDF written by Adrian Stockdale and published by 5m Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Adrian Stockdale |
| Publisher | : 5m Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 299 |
| Release | : 2019-03-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781912178810 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1912178818 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition: Their Pronunciation, Derivation and Meaning by : Adrian Stockdale
Book excerpt: 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
