Discovering Wild Plant Names
Discovering Wild Plant Names
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Summary
Many wild plant names originate from early Greek, Latin or Old English and through the ages their original meanings have become misunderstood. This book aims to bring order to the confusion of botanical classification by tracing the origins of both the English names and the scientific names of the common species of plants and trees in Britain.
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Discovering Wild Plant Names by John E Stevens
Many wild plant names originate from early Greek, Latin or Old English and through the ages their original meanings have become misunderstood or unknown. This book aims to bring order to the confusion of botanical classification by tracing the origins of both the popular English names and the scientific names of many of the most common species of wild plants and trees in Great Britain. With detailed line drawings of some of the plants mentioned, John E. Stevens provides a comprehensive glossary of plant names from 'Aaron's rod' to 'Yew', making this a perfect pocket guide for keen gardeners and plant enthusiasts.
Born at Boxwell, near Tetbury, in 1932 and educated at Cirencester Grammar School John E. Stevens has worked, apart from a spell in the RAF, as a technician in the Biology Department of the Royal Agricultural College. He he developed a love and understanding of our wild plants, particularly their names, history and place in country lore. He is an active member of the Cirencester branch of the Gloucestershire Naturalists Society, which he served as chairman for a number of years, and a keen supporter of the Gloucestershire Trust for Nature Conservation and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. His other hobbies include photography and a love of fairground organs. He is married with two sons, Christopher and David.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780852632130 |
| ISBN 10 | 0852632134 |
| Title | Discovering Wild Plant Names |
| Author | John E Stevens |
| Series | Shire Discovering |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2008-11-20 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |