The A To Z Of Plant Names

Author : Allen J. Coombes
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-29
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604691962

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The A to Z of Plant Names by Allen J. Coombes Pdf

Botanical names can be baffling to even the most experienced gardener. But a plant's botanical name is more than just a handy label—it can tell a plant's country of origin, the shape of its leaves, the color of its petals, and much more. The A to Z of Plant Names clears the confusion and allows every gardener to name plants with confidence. This comprehensive yet handy guide features the botanic names of the plants that gardeners really grow. Additional information includes suggested pronunciation, the common name, the derivation of the scientific name, the number of species currently accepted, the type of plant and the distribution. The A to Z of Plant Names helps demystify names, provides readers with the intriguing background information to naming conventions, and empowers gardeners everywhere to feel confident about naming plants.

Author : H. L. Gerth van Wijk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Botany
ISBN : LCCN:75032339

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A Dictionary of Plant-names by H. L. Gerth van Wijk Pdf

Author : Umberto Quattrocchi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 647 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780849326783

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CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names by Umberto Quattrocchi Pdf

This volume provides the origins and meanings of the names of genera and species of extant vascular plants, with the genera arranged alphabetically from R to Z.

Author : James Britten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Plant names, Popular
ISBN : STANFORD:36105003117509

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A Dictionary of English Plant-names by James Britten Pdf

Author : D. Gledhill
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002-10-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521523400

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The Names of Plants by D. Gledhill Pdf

The Names of Plants is a handy two-part reference for the botanist and amateur gardener. The book begins by documenting the historical problems associated with an ever-increasing number of common names of plants and the resolution of these problems through the introduction of International Codes for both botanical and horticultural nomenclature. It also outlines the rules to be followed when plant breeders name a new species or cultivar of plant. The second part of the book comprises an alphabetical glossary of generic and specific plant names, and components of these, from which the reader may interpret the existing names of plants and construct new names. For the third edition, the book has been updated to include explanations of the International Codes for both Botanical Nomenclature (2000) and Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (1995). The glossary has similarly been expanded to incorporate many more commemorative names.

Author : Arthur Tysilio Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Plants
ISBN : OCLC:59994395

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Plant Names Simplified by Arthur Tysilio Johnson Pdf

Author : Arthur Tysilio Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1931
Category : Plant names, Popular
ISBN : UVA:X004007963

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Plant Names Simplified by Arthur Tysilio Johnson Pdf

Offers a simple translation and pronunciation of the names of commonly grown plants and trees.

Author : Allen J. Coombes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Botany
ISBN : OCLC:43731030

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Dictionary of Plant Names by Allen J. Coombes Pdf

Author : D.C. Watts
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080546021

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Dictionary of Plant Lore by D.C. Watts Pdf

Knowledge of plant names can give insight into largely forgotten beliefs. For example, the common red poppy is known as "Blind Man" due to an old superstitious belief that if the poppy were put to the eyes it would cause blindness. Many plant names derived from superstition, folk lore, or primal beliefs. Other names are purely descriptive and can serve to explain the meaning of the botanical name. For example, Beauty-Berry is the name given to the American shrub that belongs to the genus Callicarpa. Callicarpa is Greek for beautiful fruit. Still other names come from literary sources providing rich detail of the transmission of words through the ages. Conceived as part of the author's wider interest in plant and tree lore and ethnobotanical studies, this fully revised edition of Elsevier's Dictionary of Plant Names and Their Origins contains over 30,000 vernacular and literary English names of plants. Wild and cultivated plants alike are identified by the botanical name. Further detail provides a brief account of the meaning of the name and detailed commentary on common usage. * Includes color images * Inclusive of all Latin terms with vernacular derivatives * The most comprehensive guide for plant scientists, linguists, botanists, and historians

Author : Garden Club of America
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0342782703

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Pronunciation of Plant Names by Garden Club of America Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : H. L. Gerth van Wijk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1740 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Botany
ISBN : STANFORD:36105003119489

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A Dictionary of Plant-names by H. L. Gerth van Wijk Pdf

Author : American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomenclature
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Botany
ISBN : WISC:89047757612

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Standardized Plant Names by American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomenclature Pdf

A revised and enlarged listing of approved scientific and common names of plants and plant products in American commerce or use.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781486311453

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Plant Names by Anonim Pdf

"Plant Names" is a plain English guide to the use of plant names and the conventions for writing them as governed by the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants and the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. It covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them. The final section provides a detailed guide to web sites and published resources useful to people using plant names.

Author : Sue Gordon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Plant names
ISBN : 0715321889

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Plant Names Explained by Sue Gordon Pdf

Precise naming of plants is essential to be able to identify them accurately and most gardeners have at least some knowledge of 'botanical Latin'. But a plant's full botanical name does much more than give it a unique label. The name can often tell you where the plant originated, who discovered it, what colour it is, and much else besides. What's more, the name is universally recognizable, and can be used and understood anywhere in the world. So wherever you are you can identify specific plants. Plant Names Explained is an essential and fascinating guide to the subject. What may seem at first a dry but necessary convention is revealed to be a way of opening up the intriguing world of plants and plantsmen. Based on William T Stearn's Botanical Latin, the classic work on the subject, Plant Names Explained is much more than an indispensable practical guide and superb reference book - it is an engrossing read. Published in partnership with Hillier, Britain's most respected nurserymen.

Author : Umberto Quattrocchi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1999-11-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 084932677X

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CRC World Dictionary of Plant Nmaes by Umberto Quattrocchi Pdf

This volume provides the origins and meanings of the names of genera and species of extant vascular plants, with the genera arranged alphabetically from M to Q.