Explaining the science of gardening without being overly scientific, this botanical primer provides the kind of botanical schooling that every grower should possess.Although the subtitle suggests a dictionary, the book is much more a textbook with articles introducing the plant kingdom and its classification; explaining plant growth and reproduction; describing the inner workings of plant cells.
Others chapters cover soils, pests, pruning, and disorders. The text also includes brief biographies of prominent botanists.
Over 3,000 Botanical Terms Explained and Explored
by Geoff Hodge
Oregon State University Press, 2013
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