Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners by William T Stearn

Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners by William T Stearn

Professor Stearn gives the meaning and origin of some 6,000 botanical names, selecting those most likely to be encountered by gardeners and horticulturists. No other single source provides so much etymological information for the gardener, much of it out of the way, all of it enlightened by a wealth of detail, the result of years of scholarship and original research. Also listed are 3,000 of the most widely accepted vernacular names, cross-indexed to their correct botanical names. Both the dictionary sections are prefaced by introductions: plant classification and binomial nomenclature are explained, and there are notes on the structure and pronunction of botanical Latin. There are also extensive bibliographies.

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Title	Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners
Author	William T Stearn
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