Latin is one of two acceptable languages for describing new plants, and taxonomists must be able to translate earlier texts in Latin. Providing a simple explanation of Latin grammar along with an in-depth vocabulary, this is an indispensable guide for systematic botanists worldwide. All relevant parts of speech are discussed, with accompanying examples as well as worked exercises for translating diagnoses and descriptions to and from Latin. Guidelines for forming specific epithets are also included. The authors cross-reference their grammar to Stearn's Botanical Latin and to articles in the In... View More...
Detailed work on native, naturalised and some garden plants known to be capable of poisoning livestock or man. Targeted to graziers and farmers. Book Condition: Edges lightly soiled with slight foxing. Slight rubbing to top and bottom of spine. Ex-Library with associated covers and stickers. Slight damage to titlepage but otherwise good. View More...