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

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

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Summary

A revised reference work which describes the origins and meanings of over 6000 botanical names, along with notes on the system of nomenclature and guidance on the correct Latin pronunciation. An index provides the correct names of the majority of plants found in the UK, Europe and the USA.

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

More than 6000 botanical names, those most frequently encountered by gardeners and horticulturists, are included here, enlightened by a wealth of detail and information, the result of years of research by the author. Also listed are 3000 vernacular names, cross-indexed to their botanical name - an invaluable source for all garden writers and historians. Both the dictionary sections are prefaced by introductions.

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ISBN 13 9780304341498
ISBN 10 0304341495
Title Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners
Author William T Stearn
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 1992-11-01
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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