The A-Z of Plant Names
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The A-Z of Plant Names by Allen J Coombes
Botanical names can be baffling to even the most experienced gardener. But a plant's botanical name is more than just a handy label--it can tell a plant's country of origin, the shape of its leaves, the color of its petals, and much more.
The A to Z of Plant Names clears the confusion and allows every gardener to name plants with confidence. This comprehensive yet handy guide features the botanic names of the plants that gardeners really grow. Additional information includes suggested pronunciation, the common name, the derivation of the scientific name, the number of species currently accepted, the type of plant and the distribution.
The A to Z of Plant Names helps demystify names, provides readers with the intriguing background information to naming conventions, and empowers gardeners everywhere to feel confident about naming plants.
Allen J.Coombes is a botanist at the Universidad Botanic Garden in Puebla, Mexico, where he is curator of scientific collections. He was a member of the Horticultural Taxonomy Group and worked for the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire, England, and wrote extensively on trees and plants.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781604691962 |
| ISBN 10 | 1604691964 |
| Title | The A-Z of Plant Names |
| Author | Allen J Coombes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Timber Press |
| Year published | 2012-05-29 |
| Number of pages | 311 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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