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Includes the derivation, meaning and pronunciation of the names of 4000 plants.
Synopsis
Botanical names are essential to accurate identification of plants but many gardeners find them unwieldy and intimidating. This book aims to provide the reader with an understanding of how a plant has acquired its name, and in doing so puts the plant in context and renders its name instantly more memorable.