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Overview
Botanical Latin is accepted by horticulturists and botanists everywhere as the medium for naming new plants, and botanical research is almost impossible without reference to the vast number of first descriptions in Latin — much information is available in no other language. For gardeners, too, a working knowledge of botanical Latin is essential for the accurate identification of plants in the garden. Now available in paperback, the fourth edition of this internationally renowned handbook summarizes the grammar and syntax of botanical Latin, and covers the origins of Latin and latinized geographical names, color terms, symbols and abbreviations, diagnoses and descriptions, the formation of names and epithets, and much more.
Synopsis
A classic primer for learning grammar, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary, as well as fascinating information on Latinate geographical names and color terms.
Patti Hagan - Wall Street Journal
"Mr. Stearn delivers the History, Grammar, Syntax, Terminology and Vocabulary of botanical Latin with such lively erudition I often find myself foraging through this linguistic hortus botanicus for the pure word-empowering romance of it."—Patti Hagan, Wall Street Journal, September 1, 1999
Editorials
Wall Street Journal
"Mr. Stearn delivers the History, Grammar, Syntax, Terminology and Vocabulary of botanical Latin with such lively erudition I often find myself foraging through this linguistic hortus botanicus for the pure word-empowering romance of it."—Patti Hagan, Wall Street Journal, September 1, 1999— Patti Hagan
SpringerWienNewYork
"The interesting array of words ... will pique the curiosity of even the most casual of readers leafing through the book to slow down, pause, and browse awhile."—Carole T. Gee, SpringerWienNewYork, 2006— Carole T. Gee
Kalmiopsis
"This internationally renowned masterpiece is indispensible."—Cindy Roché, Kalmiopsis, August 2005— Cindy Roch
Wall Street Journal -
"Mr. Stearn delivers the History, Grammar, Syntax, Terminology and Vocabulary of botanical Latin with such lively erudition I often find myself foraging through this linguistic hortus botanicus for the pure word-empowering romance of it."—Patti Hagan, Wall Street Journal, September 1, 1999SpringerWienNewYork -
"The interesting array of words ... will pique the curiosity of even the most casual of readers leafing through the book to slow down, pause, and browse awhile."—Carole T. Gee, SpringerWienNewYork, 2006Kalmiopsis -
"This internationally renowned masterpiece is indispensible."—Cindy Roché, Kalmiopsis, August 2005Book Details
Published
April 1, 2004
Publisher
Timber Press, Incorporated
Pages
560
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780881926279