Latin for Gardeners

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Latin for Gardeners

Author: Lorraine Harrison

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

ISBN: 9780226009193

Category: Gardening

Page: 225

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Since Latin became the standard language for plant naming in the eighteenth century, it has been intrinsically linked with botany. And while mastery of the classical language may not be a prerequisite for tending perennials, all gardeners stand to benefit from learning a bit of Latin and its conventions in the field. Without it, they might buy a Hellebores foetidus and be unprepared for its fetid smell, or a Potentilla reptans with the expectation that it will stand straight as a sentinel rather than creep along the ground. An essential addition to the gardener’s library, this colorful, fully illustrated book details the history of naming plants, provides an overview of Latin naming conventions, and offers guidelines for pronunciation. Readers will learn to identify Latin terms that indicate the provenance of a given plant and provide clues to its color, shape, fragrance, taste, behavior, functions, and more. Full of expert instruction and practical guidance, Latin for Gardeners will allow novices and green thumbs alike to better appreciate the seemingly esoteric names behind the plants they work with, and to expertly converse with fellow enthusiasts. Soon they will realize that having a basic understanding of Latin before trips to the nursery or botanic garden is like possessing some knowledge of French before traveling to Paris; it enriches the whole experience.
Latin for Gardeners
Language: en
Pages: 225

Latin for Gardeners

Authors: Lorraine Harrison
Categories: Gardening
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-10-12 - Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Since Latin became the standard language for plant naming in the eighteenth century, it has been intrinsically linked with botany. And while mastery of the classical language may not be a prerequisite for tending perennials, all gardeners stand to benefit from learning a bit of Latin and its conventions in
RHS Latin for Gardeners
Language: en
Pages: 224

RHS Latin for Gardeners

Authors: Lorraine Harrison, Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain)
Categories: Botanists
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012 - Publisher:

Aided by this book the gardener can now answer the question "What's in a name?" and they and their garden will benefirt from understanding the wealth of information that has hitherto lain hidden within the myserious world of Latin names.' - Financial Times Online RHS Latin for Gardeners is an
A Little Book of Latin for Gardeners
Language: en
Pages: 336

A Little Book of Latin for Gardeners

Authors: Peter Parker
Categories: Gardening
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-11-01 - Publisher: Hachette UK

How did the delphinium get its name? Which parts of the body lend their names to auriculas and orchids? Who are the gentian, lobelia and heuchera named after? Why are nasturtiums and antirrhinums connected? What does an everlasting pea have to do with Indian miniature paintings? These are some of
A Portable Latin for Gardeners
Language: en
Pages: 161

A Portable Latin for Gardeners

Authors: James Armitage
Categories: Gardening
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-02-22 - Publisher: University of Chicago Press

This book is the perfect quick reference for working in the garden, shopping for plants, or conducting botanical research. The 1,500 terms are grouped by categories, making it easy to quickly find words related to color, size, form, habitat, scent, taste, and time.
RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners
Language: en
Pages: 513

RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners

Authors: The Royal Horticultural Society
Categories: Gardening
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-02-15 - Publisher: Mitchell Beazley

RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners is a unique guide to plant binomials based on the bestselling RHS Latin for Gardeners. It contains 1,500 of the most useful and most widespread Latin names, organized into thematic chapters including Colour, Size, Form and Habitat. Each chapter is further subdivided into smaller groups,

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