Plant Names Simplified: Their Pronunciation, Derivation and Meaning

For each botanical name it gives the pronunciation, where the Latin or Greek comes from, and what it means, so you can tell from a label that a plant is hairy, creeping, blue or from the Himalayas.

Yes. It is a quick-reference glossary written for gardeners of all abilities, and the same format serves students, designers and horticultural professionals.

The third edition from 5m Books, updated by chartered horticulturist Adrian Stockdale. The book was first published in 1931 and runs to 182 pocket-sized pages.

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