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# Latin for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Plant Names Explained and Explored

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Review: Good resource, but one small piece is missing - I give this book a 4.5/5. This book is a great resource, with a ton of interesting info and a beautiful layout. However, instead of just defining just the name (specific epithet) for Latin names that describe morphological characteristics, I wish they would have included the vocabulary term for the morphological trait, which is usually rooted in the same latin word. Some examples: fenestralis - with openings like a window It would have been helpful to include the botanical vocabulary term for window-like openings is "fenestra," in parentheses, to further solidify the concept and connection. Another example is "acaulis - short-stemmed: without a stem." The corresponding vocabulary term would be acaulescent, which is used to describe plants that don't have a stem. I teach plant ID classes, and a lot of the students are learning vocabulary terms at the same time they're learning latin names, so I feel like not including the corresponding vocabulary terms was a missed opportunity.
Review: Excellent book! - I have been an avid hobby gardener for a few years now but can never remember the names of plants. I decided that it might be fun to learn the latin names but felt intimidated because I have a terrible memory for names. This book is excellent. I love it. It not only tells you the latin names but explains the origin of the genus or species name. This makes it easier for me to remember because often the names are related to a characteristic, color or country of origin of the plant. The drawings are beautiful as well and the overall look and feel of the book makes me feel like I'm referencing an old text. Great addition to my gardening book library.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #262,035 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #169 in Gardening & Horticulture Reference (Books) #212 in Gardening Encyclopedias #321 in Outdoors & Nature Reference |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (766) |
| Dimensions  | 1 x 6.4 x 9.1 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 022600919X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0226009193 |
| Item Weight  | 1.55 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Rhs |
| Print length  | 224 pages |
| Publication date  | September 21, 2012 |
| Publisher  | University of Chicago Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good resource, but one small piece is missing
*by L***H on November 10, 2022*

I give this book a 4.5/5. This book is a great resource, with a ton of interesting info and a beautiful layout. However, instead of just defining just the name (specific epithet) for Latin names that describe morphological characteristics, I wish they would have included the vocabulary term for the morphological trait, which is usually rooted in the same latin word. Some examples: fenestralis - with openings like a window It would have been helpful to include the botanical vocabulary term for window-like openings is "fenestra," in parentheses, to further solidify the concept and connection. Another example is "acaulis - short-stemmed: without a stem." The corresponding vocabulary term would be acaulescent, which is used to describe plants that don't have a stem. I teach plant ID classes, and a lot of the students are learning vocabulary terms at the same time they're learning latin names, so I feel like not including the corresponding vocabulary terms was a missed opportunity.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book!
*by W***B on February 20, 2014*

I have been an avid hobby gardener for a few years now but can never remember the names of plants. I decided that it might be fun to learn the latin names but felt intimidated because I have a terrible memory for names. This book is excellent. I love it. It not only tells you the latin names but explains the origin of the genus or species name. This makes it easier for me to remember because often the names are related to a characteristic, color or country of origin of the plant. The drawings are beautiful as well and the overall look and feel of the book makes me feel like I'm referencing an old text. Great addition to my gardening book library.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and informative
*by S***Y on December 14, 2019*

This is such a helpful book. I often read Latin names and have no clue on the the pronunciation. This book solves that. It's also beautiful. It makes a lovely addition to a book shelf.

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