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Dewey Decimal Number: 581.014 EAN: 9780715300527 Edition: 4 Sub ISBN: 0715300520 Label: David & Charles Publishers Manufacturer: David & Charles Publishers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 546 Publication Date: 1993-03 Publisher: David & Charles Publishers Studio: David & Charles Publishers Editorial Review: Product Description: This reference work explains the grammar and syntax of botanical Latin, and covers the roots and origins of Latin and latinised geographical names, colour terms, symbols and abbreviations, diagnoses and descriptions, and the formation of names and epithets. Book Description: Stearn's classic covers grammar, syntax, punctuation, and vocabulary. Fascinating information on Latinate geographical names and color terms, and a listing of commonly used symbols and abbreviations, will help any serious plant lover make sense of complex botanical names. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - botanical latin. not for the novice.This is a great book, but much understanding of the subject is needed before hand for a person to really get much out of it. It is a great purchase for serious horticulturists, but if you are just a weekend gardener this is not the book for you. If you specialize in a certain Genera and more knowledge of specie name basis is what you want this is a good buy. Rating: - Outstanding. A classic in its field and scientific Latin generallyThis is the best book readily available on scientific Latin, not just botanical Latin. Great lists, glossary, etc. Rating: - Botanical Latin - even the title sounds scaryI was given this book by a 'fellow plant person' as a helpful hand through grad 'skool'. I truly wish I'd had known about this book years ago when I starting to ID plants, lichens and mosses!! It would have made the process of learning a new language less intimidating! Knowing the definition of a root word is so important and applicable in areas outside of botany. - Knowing the meaning of a root word has been helpful to my English as a second langauge students. Don't let the word 'Latin' scare ... Read More Rating: - A must-have for serious students of botanyEver wonder what those Latin botanical names actually mean? Well, this book will reveal it all. It's thick and heavy, but that's to be expected of such a thorough and exhaustive treatment of the subject. Not only are there dictionaries, but also chapters on grammar, syntax, and history, and even a section on Greek words in botanical Latin. Whether you're a professional botanist, a student, or a serious amateur, this learned tome will be a valuable reference book for your library. Rating: - Botanical LatinAs the quote says: "This book aims to provide a working guide to the special kind of Latin internationally used by botanists for the description and naming of plants." As such it has little or no competition and by itself sets the standard in the field. Obviously it is not a dictionary, nor is it about plant names. For those wanting to look up current plants and their taxonomic status there is the invaluable "The plant-book" by D.J.Mabberley. For the derivation of botanical names there ... Read More |
