SCOTTISH PLANT NAMES: AN A TO Z (BIRLINN) (PB)

Some plant names are purely descriptive; others speak of ancient uses and remedies, have religious origins or roots in folklore; others still are very recent inventions. This book introduces almost 300 plant names which demonstrate the enormous variety of Scotland’s native species. It includes English, Gaelic and Scots (including dialect) names, revealing the country’s diverse linguistic inheritance. Short descriptions, together with historical and cultural information in each entry, make this book an ideal companion for all those with an interest in Scotland’s rich botanical heritage.