Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Flora Popolare d'Abruzzo Flora Popolare d'Abruzzo Aurelio Manzi Fra le pieghe di questa appassionata ricerca riaffiorano anche le tracce della vita degli uomini e degli animali, a cui le piante offrivano rimedio alla fame e cura alle malattie, riportandoci alle c… OL16610051W
What's in the names of flowers What's in the names of flowers Peter R. Limburg Discusses the origins of the names of more than fifty cultivated flowers and relates stories and superstitions concerning the plants. OL1858490W
Tiger lilies and other beastly plants Tiger lilies and other beastly plants Elizabeth Ring Describes several plants that remind us in some way of animals, including the foxglove, pussy willow, skunk cabbage, and snapdragon. OL1972616W
The names of herbes The names of herbes William Turner It is written in 14th century English which is extremely interesting. The writer is fluent however he does take his time to get to the point. Saying that the book is mesmerizing . Its a book to enjoy… OL2488197W
Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners William T. Stearn "Countless plants have been assigned Latin botanical names since Linnaeus instituted modern botanical nomenclature in 1753, and many have aroused the curiosity of gardners. What do these names signif… OL4013729W