The Gardener's Botanical - by Ross Bayton (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>The definitive guide to botanical Latin</b> <p/>Unlock the secrets of botanical Latin with this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia. <i>The Gardener's Botanical</i> contains definitions of more than 5,000 plant names--from <i>abbreviatus</i> (shortened) to <i>zonatus</i> (with bands)--along with more than 350 color illustrations. <p/>Scientific plant names are an invaluable tool for those who understand them. Formed from Greek and, more commonly, from Latin root words, not only do they make it possible for gardeners and botanists to communicate, they also contain a wealth of hidden information. <i>The Gardener's Botanical</i> is the key to unlocking these secrets. This guide contains a breathtaking array of botanical names in alphabetical order. Each word is listed with a pronunciation guide, definition, example plant, and, where appropriate, etymology. Also included in this illuminating guide are special features on important plant genera, fact boxes, essays focusing on the history and importance of Latin names and botanical illustrations, and an index of common names with more than 2,000 popular plants, cross-referenced with their binomial name in Latin.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>[A] bracing memory-fitness test, and a bit of a treasure hunt. Give in to the arcane, and be empowered: Get to know your plants, and the sometimes-nerdy snippets of the history of our human relationship with them, too.<b>---Margaret Roach, <i>New York Times</i></b><br><br>I'm really having fun with this big, beautiful book.<b>---Margaret Roach, <i>A Way to Garden</i></b><br><br>[A] botanist's dream resource.<b>---Sally Peterson, <i>The Oregonian</i></b><br><br>[A] veritable treasure trove of information from the very first page to the final exquisite illustration.<b>---David Gascoigne, <i>Travels With Birds</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Ross Bayton</b> is a horticulturalist and freelance editor. His books include <i>RHS Genealogy for Gardeners: Plant Families Explained and Explored</i>, <i>RHS Gardening School: Everything You Need to Know to Garden Like a Professional</i>, and <i>RHS Colour Companion: A Visual Dictionary of Colour for Gardeners</i>.
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