This book is a concise reference source (210 pages) for the origin and meaning
of the scientific (botanical) names of more than 1000 plant species. It
includes guides to pronunciation of the names and brief summaries of the
geographic distributions of the plants. Common names are cross-referenced
to the botanical name entries. This little book will help anyone appreciate
the Latinized plant names that are such a necessity to serious horticulturists.
