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

J.; Allen Coombes

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ISBN 10: 1604691964 ISBN 13: 9781604691962

Casa editrice: Timber Press, 2012

Riassunto

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. The language is non-technical and the aim is to demystify plant names, provide readers with interesting background information to naming, and empower gardeners everywhere to feel confident about naming plants. Features the most commonly grown garden plants Authoritative information from world-class botanist Up-to-date plant names Pronunciation guides

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Informazioni sull'autore

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.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Timber Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1604691964
• ISBN 13: 9781604691962
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 312
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile