A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names: Their Meanings and OriginsCourier Corporation, 10 июн. 2013 г. - Всего страниц: 432 First compact dictionary to combine definitions of botanical names in general usage with information on their derivation and guides to pronunciation. A monumental index provides a cross-reference from some 1,800 common plant names to corresponding botanical ones. Combines thoroughness, botanical rigor, and interesting facts and lore — all leavened with touches of humor. |
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A Gardener's Handbook of Plant Names: Their Meanings and Origins Archibald William Smith Ограниченный просмотр - 1997 |
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