Latin for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Plant Names Explained and Explored by Lorraine H

Description: Latin for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Plant Names Explained and Explored by Lorraine Harrison Since Latin became the standard language for plant naming in the eighteenth century, it has been intrinsically linked with botany. And while mastery of the classical language may not be a prerequisite for tending perennials, all gardeners stand to benefit from learning a bit of Latin and its conventions in the field. Without it, they might buy a "Hellebores foetidus "and be unprepared for its fetid smell, or a "Potentilla reptans "with the expectation that it will stand straight as a sentinel rather than creep along the ground.An essential addition to the gardener's library, this colorful, fully illustrated book details the history of naming plants, provides an overview of Latin naming conventions, and offers guidelines for pronunciation. Readers will learn to identify Latin terms that indicate the provenance of a given plant and provide clues to its color, shape, fragrance, taste, behavior, functions, and more. Full of expert instruction and practical guidance, "Latin for Gardeners" will allow novices and green thumbs alike to better appreciate the seemingly esoteric names behind the plants they work with, and to expertly converse with fellow enthusiasts. Soon they will realize that having a basic understanding of Latin before trips to the nursery or botanic garden is like possessing some knowledge of French before traveling to Paris; it enriches the whole experience. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lorraine Harrison is the author of several books, including "Inspiring Sussex Gardeners", "The Shaker Book of the Garden", "How to Read Gardens", and "A Potted History of Vegetables: A Kitchen Cornucopia". Table of Contents Preface How to Use This Book A Short History of Botanical Latin Botanical Latin for Beginners An Introduction to the A-Z Listings The A-Z Listings of Latin Plant Names A from a - to azureus B from babylonicus to byzantinus C from cacaliifolius to cytisoides D from dactyliferus to dyerianum E from e - to eyriesii F from fabaceus to futilis G from gaditanus to gymnocarpus H from haastii to hystrix I from ibericus to ixocarpus J from jacobaeus to juvenilis K from kamtschaticus to kurdicus L from labiatus to l ysimachioides M from macedonicus to myrtifolius N from nanellus to nymphoides O from obconicus to oxyphyllus P from pachy - to pyriformis Q from quadr - to quinquevulnerus R from racemiflorus to rutilans S from sabatius to szechuanicus T from tabularis to typhinus U from ulicinus to uvaria V from vacciniifolius to vulgatus W from wagnerii to wulfenii X from xanth - to xantholeucus Y from yakushimanus to yunnanensis Z from zabeliana to zonatus Plant Profiles Acanthus Achillea Alyssum Digitalis Eryngium Eucalyptus Foeniculum Geranium Helianthus Jasminum Lycopersicon Parthenocissus Passiflora Plumbago Pulmonaria Quercus Sempervivum Streptocarpus Tropaeolum Vaccinium Plant Hunters Baron Alexander von Humboldt Sir Joseph Banks Meriwether Lewis and William Clark Francis Masson and Carl Peter Thunberg John Bartram and William Bartram David Douglas Carl Linnaeus Jane Colden and Marianne North Sir Joseph Hooker Andr Review "For those who want a better understanding of plant taxonomy, "Latin for Gardeners, " by Lorraine Harrison, is a treasure."--Dominique Browning "New York Times " Review Quote " Latin for Gardeners is useful, surprising, and beautiful-an accessible dictionary for everyone who puzzles over botanical identifications, an opportunity to get better acquainted with the extraordinary discoverers and namers of so many of our favorite plants, and a treat for all who enjoy the art and lore of the garden." Details ISBN022600919X Author Lorraine Harrison Short Title LATIN FOR GARDENERS Pages 224 Publisher University of Chicago Press Language English ISBN-10 022600919X ISBN-13 9780226009193 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 580.14 Residence ENK Birth 1957 Illustrations Yes Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-10-01 Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle Over 3,000 Plant Names Explained and Explored Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2012-09-21 NZ Release Date 2012-09-21 US Release Date 2012-09-21 UK Release Date 2012-09-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:45095467;

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