Latin for gardeners, over 3,000 plant names explained and explored, Lorraine Harrison
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Latin for gardeners, over 3,000 plant names explained and explored, Lorraine Harrison
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references
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no index present
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non fiction
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Latin for gardeners
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bibliography
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Lorraine Harrison
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over 3,000 plant names explained and explored
Summary
PLANT LIFE: GENERAL. Latin for Gardeners is an informative, entertaining and beautifully illustrated unraveling of the mysteries of botanical Latin. Over 3000 Latin names are listed alphabetically, showing how botanical Latin 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 Jospeh 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
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adult
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