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.
A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names : Their Meanings and Origins General
| ISBN | 9780486297156 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Dover Pubns |
| Pages | 407 |
| List Price | $17.95 |
| Author | Smith, Archibald William |
| Publication Date | 05/16/1997 |
| Release Status | In Print |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Measurements | Height: 9 Inches (US)Width: 5.25 Inches (US)Thickness: 1 Inches (US)Unit Weight: 1 Pounds (US) |
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