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.-
Discovering The Folklore of Plants
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Discovering Timber-framed Buildings
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Discovering Hallmarks on English Silver
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Discovering Church Architecture
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Discovering Cameras 1945-1965
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Discovering Dowsing and Divining
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Discovering Heraldry
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Discovering London Street Names
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Discovering Old Buttons
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Discovering Londons Guilds and Liveries
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Discovering Traditional Farm Buildings
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Discovering Medieval Houses
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Discovering Old Cameras 1839-1939
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Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons
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Discovering English Customs and Traditions
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Discovering Saints in Britain
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English Folk Dance
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Discovering Old Board Games
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Discovering Off-Beat Walks in London
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Discovering Oil Lamps
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Discovering Horse Brasses
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Discovering London Railway Stations
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Discovering Cottage Architecture
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Discovering Book Collecting
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Discovering Parish Boundaries
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Discovering Londons Docklands
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Discovering Abbeys and Priories
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Discovering Hill Figures
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Discovering Epitaphs
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Discovering Subterranean London
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Discovering London Curiosities
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Discovering Highwaymen
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Discovering English Dialects
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Discovering Period Gardens
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Discovering Horse-Drawn Farm Machinery
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Discovering Artillery
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Discovering British Regimental Traditions
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Discovering Surnames
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Discovering Place-Names
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Discovering Harness and Saddlery
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Discovering Ghosts
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Edged Weapons
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Discovering Words in the Kitchen
John E. Stevens was a technician in the Biology Department of the Royal Agricultural College. He developed a love and understanding of 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.
| 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 |