Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners

Synopsis of Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners

This comprehensive guide explores the origin and meaning of botanical names of cultivated plants, ideal for gardeners and horticulturists. William T. Stearn delves into the etymology of approximately 6000 botanical names, selecting the most relevant and useful ones. Additionally, it includes 3000 widely accepted vernacular names, cross-referenced to their correct scientific names. The book also offers an informative introduction to plant classification and binomial nomenclature, along with notes on the structure and pronunciation of botanical Latin.