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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 022600919X
- EAN
- 9780226009193
- Manufacturer
- University of Chicago Press
- Brand
- University of Chicago Press
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- Book Title
- Latin for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Plant Names Explai
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
022600919X
ISBN-13
9780226009193
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10038266854
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Publication Name
Latin for Gardeners : over 3000 Plant Names Explained and Explored
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Subject
Life Sciences / Botany, Plants / General, Reference, Latin
Type
Language Course
Subject Area
Foreign Language Study, Nature, Science, Gardening
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
26.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-020837
Reviews
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., For those who want a better understanding of plant taxonomy, Latin for Gardeners, by Lorraine Harrison, is a treasure., 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., I have several books dedicated to Latin plant names but none fall into the category of Lorraine Harrison's book which is not only informative but entertaining and beautifully illustrated. This is no dull list of Latin plant names--it is a book which begs to be picked up and looked at., For those who want a better understanding of plant taxonomy, Latin for Gardeners, by Lorraine Harrison, is a treasure., "I have several books dedicated to Latin plant names but none fall into the category of Lorraine Harrison's book which is not only informative but entertaining and beautifully illustrated. This is no dull list of Latin plant names-it is a book which begs to be picked up and looked at."
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
580.1/4
Table Of Content
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 André Michaux and François Michaux Plant Themes Where Plants Come From Plants: Their Shape and Form The Color of Plants The Qualities of Plants Plants: Their Fragrance and Taste Numbers and Plants Plants and Animals Glossary Bibliography Credits
Synopsis
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.
LC Classification Number
PA2387.H37 2012
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