About the Author

Allen Coombes is an experienced and highly qualified botanist who worked for the Hillier Arboretum in Hampshire, England, and is now curator of scientific collections at the University Botanic Garden in Puebla, Mexico. He is author of the bestselling Dictionary of Plant Names.

Reviews

"Pronunciations, common names, and classifications are included, making this a quick and simple ready reference guide." --Booklist

"Exactly the sort of botanical geekery I love." --Garden Rant