A to Z of Plant Names, The: A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden Plants - Hardcover

J.; Allen Coombes

 
9781604691962: A to Z of Plant Names, The: A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden Plants

Synopsis

Botanical names are essential to accurate identification of plants but many gardeners find them unwieldy and intimidating. This handy gardener s reference provides the derivation, meaning and pronunciation of the most popular and interesting garden plants. Common names and synonyms are cross-referenced to the botanical name. Names are organized alphabetically by generic name and these are followed by species, sub-species, varieties, and forms. It is the only up-to-date and comprehensive guide available and is a key text for horticulture students and a useful reference for the keen gardener.

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About the Author

Allen Coombes is an experienced and highly qualified botanist who worked for the Hillier Arboretum in Hampshire, England, and is now curator of scientific collections at the University Botanic Garden in Puebla, Mexico. He is author of the bestselling Dictionary of Plant Names.

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