POCKET LATIN FOR GARDENERS (HB)

Latin has an indelible and undeniable place in gardening. It forms the foundation of plant names and classifications, and provides consistency across languages and regions. Yet, as a dead language, it often feels obscure and intimidating. This handy guide breaks down common plant genera, species, varieties, and cultivars, and includes a glossary of useful Latin roots and prefixes – so you’ll be well equipped to tell your Allium sativum from your Allium schoenoprasum.