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RHS Latin for Gardeners - More than 1,500 Essential Plant Names and the Secrets They Contain (Hardcover)
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RHS Latin for Gardeners - More than 1,500 Essential Plant Names and the Secrets They Contain (Hardcover)
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Discovery Miles 4 970
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Aided by this book the gardener can now answer the question "What's
in a name?" and they and their garden will benefit from
understanding the wealth of information that has hitherto lain
hidden within the mysterious world of Latin names.' - Financial
Times Online RHS Latin for Gardeners is an informative,
entertaining and beautifully illustrated unravelling of the
mysteries of botanical Latin. Over 3,000 Latin names are listed
alphabetically, showing how plant names can reveal where a plant
originally comes from (and thus its preferred growing conditions),
along with such properties as its shape, form, colour, taste, and
smell. Each name is clearly defined and accompanied by a
pronunciation guide, and the pages are filled with attractive
botanical illustrations. Fascinating feature spreads retell the
adventures of important plant hunters such as Sir Joseph Banks and
Alexander von Humboldt, and explain how their discoveries affect
the way our gardens look today. Individual plants are also profiled
throughout, showing how their names can illuminate their hidden
histories. Aided by this book, every gardener, and their garden,
will benefit from uncovering the wealth of information that lies
within the remarkable world of Latin binomials. A little Latin can
do a lot of good - apply the lore of Latin to your own garden!
Contents includes... The A-Z Listings of Latin Plant Names Plant
Profiles Plant Hunters Plant Themes ...And Much More!
General
Imprint: |
Mitchell Beazley
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2012 |
First published: |
October 2012 |
Authors: |
Royal Horticultural Society
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As told to: |
Lorraine Harrison
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Dimensions: |
235 x 175 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Paper over boards
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Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84533-731-5 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-84533-731-X |
Barcode: |
9781845337315 |
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