To navigate the world of gardening, a basic understanding of Latin is essential. Latin forms the foundation of plant names and classifications, providing consistency across languages and regions. Yet, as a dead language, it often feels obscure and intimidating.
The Pocket Latin for Gardeners is here to help. This handy guide breaks down common plant genera, species, varieties, and cultivars, and includes a glossary of useful Latin roots and prefixes. It also introduces Carl Linnaeus, the pioneer of modern plant naming.
Learn to tell your Allium sativum from your Allium schoenoprasum with The Pocket Latin for Gardeners.
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