A Botanist's Vocabulary

By: Susan K. Pell, Bobbi Angell

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Hardcover | 1 November 2016 | Edition Number 1

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224 Pages

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18.9 x 26.5 x 2.4

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

Perfect for advanced gardeners; for students; for horticulturists and nursery professionals

'A Botanist’s Vocabulary' gives gardeners and naturalists a better understanding of what they see in the natural world in which they are so intimately involved. Through concise definitions and detailed black and white illustrations, it defines 1,300 words commonly used by botanists, naturalists, and gardeners to describe plants. The simple and accessible language and highly detailed black and white illustrations make this the perfect guide for anyone looking for a deeper appreciation of the wonderful world of plants.

About the Authors

Susan K. Pell, Ph.D., former director of science at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, is the Science and Public Programs Manager at the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C.

Bobbi Angell is a scientific illustrator for the New York Botanical Garden and other academic institutions; her richly detailed pen and ink illustrations appear in a wide variety of scholarly and commercial publications, including the New York Times garden column.

Industry Reviews

“The library staff at The New York Botanical Garden has been eagerly awaiting A Botanist’s Vocabulary arrival on the market and in our collection. . . . For lovers of plants and for lovers of language, A Botanist’s Vocabulary is an essential addition to the home and botanical library alike.” -- NYBG’s Plant Talk

“Students, gardeners, and even professional botanists will find much to like in this expanded glossary, with its concise definitions and elegant drawings. . . . Botany reference collections will find this a welcome addition for users of all levels.” -- Booklist

“Bobbi Angell’s incisive illustrations not only show the botanical structures clearly, but the plant subjects are carefully chosen to be recognizable to many.” -- Gardens Illustrated

“Sayings like ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ may be considered cliché, but typically they also hit the nail on the head. That’s never been more true than for this book. While understanding a term like ‘lanceolate’ purely based on words (‘lance- or sword-shaped with the widest point toward the base’) may require you to read its definition multiple times, seeing an illustration once is usually enough to get it. . . . Having A Botanist’s Vocabulary on your book shelf is a bit like having a box of assorted Band-Aids in your bathroom. It gives you peace of mind knowing you’re covered if and when you need it.” -- Succulents and More

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