{"product_id":"plant-names-explained-book-botanical-terms-and-their-meaning","title":"Plant Names Explained Book - Botanical Terms and Their Meaning","description":"\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eIf you’ve ever paused over a plant label and thought, \u003cem\u003e“I’d love to know what that name really means,”\u003c\/em\u003e but never fancied wading through dense botanical theory, the \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Names Explained Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the kind of companion you’ll enjoy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eThis book takes the mystery out of botanical names and turns them into something genuinely useful – and surprisingly entertaining. Rather than treating plant nomenclature as a dry academic subject, it shows how names are built, what the different parts are doing, and how a little understanding can help you garden with more confidence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eAccurate naming isn’t just about being “correct”. A full botanical name is often packed with clues. It can hint at a plant’s origins, describe its shape or colour, point to the habitat it naturally thrives in, or even preserve the name of the person who introduced it to cultivation. And unlike common names – which can vary wildly from place to place – botanical names are a shared language gardeners can rely on anywhere in the world.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eAt the heart of \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Names Explained\u003c\/strong\u003e is a carefully chosen A–Z of botanical names, each one unpacked in plain English so you can quickly see what’s behind it. Alongside the main entries are extra features that broaden the subject in practical ways: guidance on cultivar names, translations of foreign terms you’ll often see in plant descriptions, and themed lists that connect plants with celebrations, special occasions, and even personal names.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eIt also shines a light on the human stories and real-world references hidden in plant names – gardens and nurseries, countries and cities, plant hunters and influential gardeners – plus the descriptive words that crop up again and again for colour, form, and habitat. The result is a book that doesn’t just explain plant names: it helps you \u003cem\u003eread\u003c\/em\u003e them, enjoy them, and use them as a tool every time you choose, identify, or talk about plants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve ever lingered over a plant label – intrigued by the Latin, curious about the meaning, but not keen on a full-on lesson in botanical rules – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Names Explained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is made for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePublished by: David \u0026amp; Charles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eISBN: 978-1446313510\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eFormat: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHardback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eNumber of pages: 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 146.1 x 222.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"slate-p slate-selectable slate-p m-0 leading-relaxed text-inherit\" data-block-id=\"3O7OitpqyN\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David \u0026 Charles Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56556464177538,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8967\/0399\/files\/plant-names-explained-norman-and-vera-6.png?v=1776182141","url":"https:\/\/www.normanandvera.co.uk\/products\/plant-names-explained-book-botanical-terms-and-their-meaning","provider":"Norman \u0026 Vera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}