Many wild plant names originate from early Greek, Latin or Old English and through the ages their original meanings have become misunderstood or unknown. This book aims to bring order to the confusion of botanical classification by tracing the origins of both the popular English names and the scientific names of many of the most common species of wild plants and trees in Great Britain. With detailed line drawings of some of the plants mentioned, John E. Stevens provides a comprehensive glossary of plant names from 'Aaron's rod' to 'Yew', making this a perfect pocket guide for keen gardeners and plant enthusiasts.

A comprehensive glossary of wild plant names including both scientific names and the popular English names of the most common species of wild plant in Great Britain.

About the Author
Born at Boxwell, near Tetbury, in 1932 and educated at Cirencester Grammar School John E. Stevens has worked, apart from a spell in the RAF, as a technician in the Biology Department of the Royal Agricultural College. He he developed a love and understanding of our wild plants, particularly their names, history and place in country lore. He is an active member of the Cirencester branch of the Gloucestershire Naturalists Society, which he served as chairman for a number of years, and a keen supporter of the Gloucestershire Trust for Nature Conservation and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. His other hobbies include photography and a love of fairground organs. He is married with two sons, Christopher and David.


Book Information
ISBN 9780852632130
Author John E. Stevens
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Shire Publications
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC