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A Botanist's Vocabulary

1300 Terms Explained and Illustrated
By Bobbi Angell and Susan K. Pell
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A Botanist's Vocabulary by Bobbi Angell and Susan K. Pell serves as a detailed reference guide to the terminology used in the study of plants. The book aims to enhance understanding of botanical concepts with clear definitions, complemented by illustrations. Designed for both amateurs and experts in botany, it facilitates greater appreciation and comprehension of plant science.
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If you are passionate about plants or love delving into the intricate language of botany, this book might be perfect for you. It is a rich resource for anyone keen on understanding the scientific terms used to describe plant forms and functions, making it an insightful companion for gardeners, students, and nature enthusiasts alike.

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A Botanist's Vocabulary

A Botanist’s Vocabulary gives gardeners and naturalists a better understanding of what they see and a way to categorize and organize the natural world in which they are so intimately involved. Through concise definitions and detailed black and white illustrations, it defines words commonly used by botanists, naturalists, and gardeners to describe plants.

An up to date, concise, and accurate glossary of botanical terms frequently used by gardeners and nature enthusiasts.

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For anyone looking for a deeper appreciation of the wonderful world of plants!

Gardeners are inherently curious. They make note of a plant label in a botanical garden and then go home to learn more. They pick up fallen blossoms to examine them closer. They spend hours reading plant catalogues. But they are often unable to accurately name or describe their discoveries.

A Botanist's Vocabulary gives gardeners and naturalists a better understanding of what they see and a way to categorise and organise the natural world in which they are so intimately involved. Through concise definitions and detailed black and white illustrations, it defines 1300 words commonly used by botanists, naturalists, and gardeners to describe plants.

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A Botanist's Vocabulary has been well-received for its comprehensive coverage of botanical terms, appealing to a wide audience from novice gardeners to professional botanists. The book is praised for its clear, concise definitions and beautifully detailed illustrations, making complex botanical concepts more accessible. Reviewers appreciate its utility as a handy reference, emphasising its value both in professional and personal collections for enhancing understanding and communication in the botanical field.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781604695632

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Timber Press

Illustration: 726 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 740g

Pages: 228

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Bobbi Angell Education & Reference Home & Garden Non-Fiction Plants Science & Nature Susan K. Pell

About the Author

Susan K. Pell is the science and public programs manager at the United States Botanic Garden, where she gets to show people the awesomeness of plants every day. She was formerly director of science at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, where she studied the evolutionary relationships of the cashew family. She holds a PhD in plant biology and teaches courses in genetics, angiosperm morphology, and systematics. Pell lives in Washington, D.C., with her wife and daughter.Bobbi Angell creates richly detailed pen and ink drawings for botanists at the New York Botanical Garden and other institutions. Ror many years, she illustrated The New York Times Garden Q&A column. A gardener and printmaker as well as an illustrator, she lives in southern Vermont.

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