Here is the first compact dictionary that combines definitions of botanical names in general usage, with information on their derivation and guides to pronunciation. Department of botany vascular plant family access page. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants only 1 left in stock. The royal horticultural society years 19301952 pdf. How to plant a terrarium learn how to create a colorful indoor garden in this stepbystep guide. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. So now you can see why a plant known to have 15 english, 44 french, 105 german and 81 dutch common names might easily get confused with another plant. Smith, a gardener s book of plant names, published in 1963. A handbok on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants.
First compact dictionary to combine definitions of botanical names in general usage with information on their derivation and guides to pronunciation. This is a revised edition of a gardener s dictionary of plant names, revised and enlarged in 1972 by william t. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants by stearn. Also listed are 3000 vernacular names, crossindexed to their botanical name an invaluable source for all garden writers and historians. Welcome to botanary, the botanical dictionary daves garden. This book explains using simple language the meaning of those long latin names on plant labels at nurseries. A dictionary of botanical terms john stevens henslow 1796 1861 was a botanist and geologist. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants by stearn, william t. Osu department of horticulture landscape plant, images, id information, online stearn, william, stearns dictionary of plant names, for gardeners, timber press, portland oregon, 1996 valder, peter, the garden plants of china, timber press, 2005 wikipedia, on osmanthus, the page last edited on 18th dec, 2017 5. These plants have been fieldgrown and are supplied in a dormant state with the soil removed. More than 6000 botanical names, those most frequently encountered by gardeners and horticulturists, are included here, enlightened by a wealth of detail and information, the result of years of research by the author.
Many gardeners and others too are intimidated by the scientific names of plants. Garden and flower glossary, plant and insect encyclopedia. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants by stearn william t. The genus and species names together comprise the scientific name that every plant and animal, too is given when first described by a scientist. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants by william t. Missouri botanical garden, stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners. This dictionary provides entries on 6,000 botanical names, those most frequently encountered by gardeners and horticulturists, and also also crossreferences 3,000 vernacular names to their botanical names. Stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners a handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants. Plant systematics and evolution seeds of clerodendrum are encased in shiny purple berries which may be dispersed by birds and other animals rueda, clerodendrum clerodendrum trichotomum fruit scientific classification kingdom. Both the dictionary more than 6000 botanical names, those most frequently encountered by gardeners and horticulturists, are included here, enlightened by a wealth of detail and information, the result of. Buy a cheap copy of stearns dictionary of plant names for. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants 3rev ed by stearn, william t.
Thus, there has long been a need for a comprehensive guide to plant nomenclature and the standard classification system in the plant world. Stearn, 030436469x, 9780304364695, books, home and garden. Stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners books. While professor of botany, henslow established the cambridge university botanic. A guide to plant names preface the provision of a simple guide to the giving and correct use of plant names has been one of the aims of hortax for some time. It is limited to plant names of importance to gardeners, but this is not so limiting as might be, since by this is meant gardeners worldwide, including those on the southern. Stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners a handbook on.
Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. This is his definitive work on plant names and meanings for the everyday gardener. Stearn, a gardeners dictionary of plant names 1972. Botanical latin is essentially a written language, but the scientific names of plants often occur. Interesting quotation or other interesting factoid not inserted above. As teacher, mentor and friend to charles darwin, it was his introduction that secured for darwin the post of naturalist on the voyage of the beagle. From abelia, those ornamental shrubs named after dr. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants stearn, william t. Stearn, william, stearns dictionary of plant names, for gardeners, timber press, portland oregon, 1996 valder, peter, the garden plants of china, timber press, 2005 wikipedia, on osmanthus, the page last edited on 18th dec, 2017 5.
The houseplants section of the better homes and gardens plant encyclopedia can help sort out any. Stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners oxfam. This volume updates and expands the 1972 gardener s dictionary of plant names by the same author, which in turn updated a. Stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners oxfam gb. Stearn, 9780304364695, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. As the book explains using the book to look up the latin name will with most plants help you place the plant in the right spot in the garden and also help with its ongoing care. An invaluable resource for new and experienced gardeners alike, our plant finder tool enables you to search for care tips by plant type and other key characteristics. Buy stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners, oxfam, william t. This version is provided online in the hope that those reading it may feel inspired, or perhaps even compelled, to contact hortax with corrections, additions and further examples.
You may want to keep the earlier volumes for their pronunciation guides, but definitely buy the new volume for its inclusion of 6000 botanical names, with definitions and. If you have ever been chastised for garbling a plant s scientific name i certainly have. Theres a houseplant for every living space, from smallscale terrariums to miniature trees. Acacia, ageratum, anthurium, asparagus, aster, bougainvillea, canna, dahlia, fuchsia, gardenia, geranium, hibiscus. Nov 25, 2002 buy stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners. A monumental index provides a crossreference from some 1,800 common plant names to corresponding botanical ones. This systematic approach to naming plants and animals is still the universallyrecognized system used today. Also lists some 3,000 of the most widely accepted vernacular names, crossindexed to the botanical appeliation. William thomas stearn strn cbe fls vmh 16 april 1911 9 may 2001 was a british. This book presents a wealth of information on plant names. William t stearn offers gardeners and horticulturists a listing of the botanical names of nearly six thousand plants.
Stearn hardback, 2002 at the best online prices at ebay. A guide for horticulturists, nurserymen, gardeners and students. A trailing vine whose stems are usually about 3m in length, but which can grow to 12m 18,35. The biodiversity and distribution of exotic vascular plants and animals in the grand canyon region.
It also helps with the pronunciation of the word as well. Access more than 15,000 entries, including an extensive selection of plants and varieties, fruits, herbs, vegetables, botanical terms, pests, diseases, pesticides. Colloquial plant names bbc gardeners world magazine. But let me show you that you probably know more than you think you do. And its the species that most accurately identifies each plant. Stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners is a substantial revision of the authors earlier work, a gardener s dictionary of plant names, published in 1972 and itself an enlarged and extensively revised edition of the very much smaller work by a. Sep 9, 2018 a dictionary of gardening terms to keep handy on my journey through the garden. Use our plant encyclopedia to find inspiration for new landscape designs, planters and containers, raised garden beds, and more. Sepals usually connateoften colored, usually accrescent.
The purpose botanical names of plants is to provide some information about a particular plant that distinguishes it from other plants. Enchanters nightshade, bastard balm, eggs and bacon, old mans beard, grannys bonnet, queen annes lace, love in the mist, ladys bedstraw, dutchmans pipe. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants hardcover october. Stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners 4th edition. If you have ever been chastised for garbling a plants scientific name i certainly have.
A reader intending to describe a plant in latin should turn to chapter xiii for. Garden and flower glossary, plant and insect encyclopedia, gardening terms just like the appendix in the back of a book, our final tab is a place to find additional information and definitions. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants by stearn, william. A plant that completes its entire life cycle in two years, growing in the first year and reproducing and dying in the second. Read stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners. Leaves in whorls ofx cm, linearlanceolate or ellipticlanceolate, base attenuate to acute, margin entire or more or less toothed, apex acute or acuminate, sessile or subsessile. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants on. And, this book provides an extensive dictionary of latin botanical names and their meanings that is more than adequate for the average gardener. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants purdue master gardener program helping others grow purdue university, west lafayette, indiana.
A common name can also reveal clues about a plant s origin, such as ozark sundrops, or it can paint a picture of a flower, such as rose turtlehead. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants book online at best prices in india on. Most gardeners plant people are comfortable with the following plant names. Learn how gardeners can help keep invasive plants from spreading and damaging our wetlands and forests.
Stearn, 9780304347827, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His best known books are his dictionary of plant names for gardeners, a popular guide to the scientific names of plants, and his botanical latin for. A plant that completes its entire life cycle growth, reproduction, death in one season. There is a good book called rhs latin for gardeners. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants at. The best book in english for origins of plant names. But unlike a book, these references change and grow daily, and you can help them grow by sharing what you know. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants 2nd revised edition by stearn, william t. Names such as blackberry lily, bleeding heart, goatsbeard, and fountaingrass offer a glimpse into a plant s personality or appearance. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants 9780304364695 by stearn, william t. Pronouncing botanical latin the arboretum foundation. While many gardeners struggle with latin names of plants, knowing a plant s botanical name allows you to. Every type of houseplant has particular growing requirements as well as preferences for sun and moisture.
There are certainly many books on the subject, and i highly recommend william stearns botanical latin 4th ed. This book seems to recommend a weird combination of the academic and traditional pronunciations of names. Stearns dictionary of plant names is based on his a gardener s dictionary of plant names 1972, which is a revision of a gardener s book of plant names 1963, by a. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants new ed of 2 revised ed by william t. Reviews of stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners. In this book stearn gives the meaning and origin of some 6000 botanical names, selecting those most likely to be encountered by gardeners and horticulturists. Growing houseplants is a wonderful way to add attractive foliage and flowers to indoor spaces. Archibald william smith this book gives and meaning and origin of some 6,000 largely latin botanical names, selecting them for their likelihood of being used by gardeners and horticulturalists. A vital reference work, he covers the meaning and origins of the most common everyday cultivated plant names, crossreferenced with some 3000 vernacular names to solve what is often a conundrum amongst gardeners. Starting with the species or type of plant then an adjective applied to the plant, the specific epithet, which is often helpful in describing the plant.
For the vast number of horticulturalists, gardeners, and plant lovers interested in the origin and derivation of plant names, this book will be an invaluable reference. A full and most authoritative work on the subject is contained in stearns book. Of this huge number very few have english names, and these have become established more by use than by anything else. This revision and enlargement of stearns a gardeners dictionary of plant names 1972 offers discussions of plant classification, binomial nomenclature, and the structure and pronunciation of botanical latin. Buy stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners by william thomas stearn online at alibris. Smiths a gardener s book of plant names, 1963title page verso. Oct 10, 2002 stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners by william t. Its only a small book and i found it in a second hand shop, but it gives the meanings of the latin names and also their pronunciation. Stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners by william t.
Oct 01, 1992 stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners book. Stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners by. In addition, inappropriate use wrong plant parts, dose, frequency, route of administration, preparation, etc. A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants reprint by stearn, william t.
A handbook on the origin and meaning of the botanical names of some cultivated plants. Cucurbita foetidissima is a farmers nightmare as the pollen can successfully pollinate cucurbita pepo, a domesticated squash. Together, the two names form the species plural is species, just like the singular. Understanding botanical or latin names wisconsin master gardener. Get details on classic favorite plants like hydrangeas, orchids, and ornamental grasses, as well as. Clarke abel 17801826, to the zygopetalum of the orchid family, this thick reference provides the etymology of 6,000 botanical names. See more ideas about garden, plants and gardening tips. Reprinted in paperback, with some emendations, 1996. Nov 01, 2002 stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners. Stearns dictionary of plant names for gardeners by william t stean. Literally hundreds of thousand of plants have been given botanical names. Missouri botanical garden, two additions to the flora of louisiana. Cucurbita maxima, cucurbita pepo, cucumis melo, cucumis.
498 820 811 825 1529 196 1477 1237 1463 312 439 780 403 687 1499 943 683 1215 722 1374 777 616 793 1314 1393 1273 649 145 910 367 187 58 205 1339 83 577 123 1370