Latin for Gardeners Card Deck: Discover the Meaning of Plant Names with 60 Illustrated Botanical Cards

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Latin for Gardeners Card Deck: Discover the Meaning of Plant Names with 60 Illustrated Botanical Cards Author: Format: Cards First Published: Published By: The University of Chicago Press
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Pages: 60 Language: English ISBN: 9780226854687 Categories: , , , , , , ,

An essential gift for any gardener, this gorgeous, illustrated card deck decodes Latin terms that provide clues to a plant’s color, shape, habits, origin, and other curious traits.  If you’re picking plants for your garden, it pays to know the meaning of albus (white), repens (creeping), and sempervirens (evergreen). And if you want to share your love for Begonia with friends in Berlin or talk Tillandsia with fans in Tokyo, then you’ll need to learn a plant’s universal international name. This beautiful botanical card deck will help you. Each of the sixty cards introduces a key Latin word or epithet. On the front, you’ll find the word in bold with its grammatical forms and a plant illustration; on the back, there are clear explanations, related terms, and example plants with concise descriptions. The accompanying booklet explains how Latin names work and how to use the deck—whether as a quick reference, a learning tool, or a fun quiz for gardeners. Authoritative, attractive, and accessible, the Latin for Gardeners Card Deck is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to talk plants.

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“For those who want a better understanding of plant taxonomy, Latin for Gardeners . . . is a treasure.” * The New York Times, on the book "Latin for Gardeners" * “Comprehensive and beautifully illustrated.” * Martha Stewart Living, on the book "Latin for Gardeners" * One of “10 Crucial Home and Garden Design Books for Beginners” * The Wall Street Journal, on the book "Latin for Gardeners" *

Author Biography

Ross Bayton has a doctorate in palm taxonomy and is the director of Heronswood Garden at the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe in Kingston, WA. Among his books are Plant Families: A Guide for Gardeners and Botanists, also published by the University of Chicago Press, and The Gardener's Botanical: An Encyclopedia of Latin Plant Names—with More than 5,000 Entries.