Plant Names Simplified by A.T. Johnson, H.A. Smith, and A.P. Stockdale

Plant Names Simplified by Arthur Johnson

This book is considered a botanical classic.

In it, Johnson demystifies the world of plant nomenclature.

If you've ever stumbled over the pronunciation of Helianthus hirsutus or wondered why a Hydrangea is so named, Plant Names Simplified is the book for you.

This timeless resource, initially published in 1931 and updated in 2019, offers a clear and concise guide to the names, pronunciations, classifications, and Latin origins of common plants.

Plant Names Simplified is a pocket-sized botanical dictionary that is a must-have for gardeners, botanists, and anyone interested in the natural world. The book's easy-to-use glossary format breaks down complex botanical terms into understandable language.

Whether you're a seasoned horticulturalist or simply curious about the plants in your backyard, this book will help you appreciate the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom. So, the next time you encounter an unfamiliar plant name, reach for Plant Names Simplified and unlock the secrets of its botanical identity.

As Johnson wrote in his preface,

"My job in preparing this glossary has been to offer the reader a simple translation and pronunciation of the names of plants, trees, and shrubs, that are commonly growing in the average garden.

As they stand in such names are to most of us, something more than an awkward obstacle, barring way to any real intimacy with elements of botany. [...]

If, in this work, I've succeeded in reducing, even by a little, the menace presented to us by that pile of heterogeneous names that stand as a barrier between our people and the fairest gates of knowledge, I sure feel that I have done my bit in a good cause."

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