Alberta Plant Names: A Guide to Their Pronunciation, Meaning and English Alternatives (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781092942812)

There are hundreds of plant species in Alberta. This book will help you to understand and remember some of their names. It includes a guide to the pronunciation of scientific names, followed by phonetic presentations and notes on the origins of hundreds of names. Wondering where to find the scientific name for a common plant? Search the list of common names to find it. You know the scientific name for a plant, but wonder what the common name is? The alphabetical list of scientific plant names will guide you to some of the most common English names used in Alberta.Whether you are just starting to learn about Alberta plants, or are involved in botanical writing, researching or lecturing, this book will prove to be a valuable guide to the myriad of Alberta plant names.

Author: Linda Kershaw
ISBN-10: 1092942815
ISBN-13: 9781092942812
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2019
Pages: 306
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.64d