This handy gardener's reference provides the derivation, meaning and pronunciation of the most popular and interesting garden plants.
Common names and synonyms are cross-referenced to the botanical name.
Names are organized alphabetically by generic name and these are followed
by species, sub-species, varieties, and forms.
The language is non-technical and the aim is to demystify plant names, provide readers with interesting background information to naming, and empower gardeners everywhere to feel confident about naming plants. Features the most commonly grown garden plants Authoritative information from world-class botanist Up-to-date plant names Pronunciation guides