A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names
| Author | : A. W. Smith |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 450 |
| Release | : 2013-06-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780486320052 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0486320057 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (057 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names by : A. W. Smith
Download or read book A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names written by A. W. Smith and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-06-10 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First compact dictionary to combine definitions of botanical names in general usage with information on their derivation and guides to pronunciation. A monumental index provides a cross-reference from some 1,800 common plant names to corresponding botanical ones. Combines thoroughness, botanical rigor, and interesting facts and lore — all leavened with touches of humor.
