The Hamlyn Dictionary of Plant Names: The Pronunciation, Derivation and Meaning of Botanical Names, and Their Common-name Equivalents

Containing over 3500 entries, this guide provides a wealth of information about the derivation, meaning and pronunciation of plant names, which will not only add to the reader's enjoyment of gardening generally but will also provide a reference when plant hunting and buying. The dictionary covers a vast number of plants in cultivation and likely to be encountered and is cross-referenced throughout.