Botanical Terms and Their Meaning
by Mic Cady

The precise naming of plants is essential in order to identify them accurately, so gardeners need at least some knowledge of botanical Latin. Botanical plant names can be used and understood anywhere in the world. But a plant's full botanical name does much more than give it a unique label. The name can often tell you where the plant originated, who discovered it, what color it is, and much else besides.

Based on William T. Stearn's Botanical Latin, the classic work on the subject, Plant Names Explained is more than a useful reference—it is also an engrossing read on the intriguing world of plants and plantsmen. Published in partnership with Horticulture, America's most respected gardening magazine.