Dictionary of Plant Names: The Pronunciation, Derivation and Meaning of Botanical Names, and Their Common-Name Equilvalents

by Allen J. Coombes

With over 3500 entries, this dictionary contains information about the derivation, meaning and pronunciation of plant names. The book is cross-referenced and includes a glossary of technical terms.

Genres: Reference, Plants

210 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1985

About the author

Allen Coombes is Botanist at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, UK, where his special interest is Quercus (oaks).
His publications include DK Eyewitness Handbook Trees and RHS Practical Guide Trees for Small Gardens.

He frequently writes articles for periodicals such as The Plantsman, The Garden and Kew Magazine. Allen resides in Hampshire.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve looked at and bought several different plant name dictionaries. This one by far is the best I’ve encountered.