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How Plants Get Their Names

Name: How Plants Get Their Names
Author: Liberty H. Bailey
ISBN: 9780486207964

by Liberty H. Bailey, L. H. Bailey

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Overview

Reveals the confusion that results from misleading popular names of plants and points out the advantages of a sound, scientific approach. These few chapters cover virtually every aspect of the subject of how plants get their names and what those names signify. 11 illustrations.

Synopsis

With "knowledge, authority, charm and eloquence," author explains reasons for scientific nomenclature, history of terms, components, other helpful material.