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An invaluable guide to the use of scientific, commercial and common names for plants and the conventions for writing them. The book covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation, along with updated sections on trademarks and plant breeder's rights.

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"This book is extremely aesthetically pleasing, as the authors harness their knowledge of the wonderful flora of Australia to highlight plant names and features stunning photographs of some of these iconic plants." -- Nora Mitchell * Plant Science Bulletin 66(3) *
"I found it engaging and informative; and I've actually learned quite a few things from it, which is a good thing!" -- Glenn Leiper * Native Plants Queensland 59(1) *

Plant Names

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    A Paperback / softback by Roger Spencer, Rob Cross

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      Publisher CSIRO Publishing
      Published 1 March 2020
      ISBN-13 9781486311446
      978-1486311446
      ISBN-10 148631144X
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      Scientific nomenclature and classification

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An invaluable guide to the use of scientific, commercial and common names for plants and the conventions for writing them. The book covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation, along with updated sections on trademarks and plant breeder's rights.

      Trade Review
      "This book is extremely aesthetically pleasing, as the authors harness their knowledge of the wonderful flora of Australia to highlight plant names and features stunning photographs of some of these iconic plants." -- Nora Mitchell * Plant Science Bulletin 66(3) *
      "I found it engaging and informative; and I've actually learned quite a few things from it, which is a good thing!" -- Glenn Leiper * Native Plants Queensland 59(1) *

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