Latin for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Plant names Explained and Explored (edició 2012)

An informative and entertaining look at over 3000 Latin names showing how botanical Latin can reveal a lot of information which acts as a prompt for how to remember the meaning behind an otherwise obscure Latin term. for instance - leucoxylon -- leuco being white and xylon being wood -- a species of eucalyptus; melanoxylon -- being black wood as in Acacia melanoxylon.

This is a clearly set out book taking you through the meaning of latin names for plants. I surprised myself by knowing more than I thought and learnt quite a few new things too. Recommended for gardeners. ( )