Plant Names is an invaluable guide to the use of scientific, commercial and common names for plants and the conventions for writing them. Written by horticultural botanists at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, this book covers the naming of wild plants, plants modified by humans, why plant names change, their pronunciation and hints to help remember them, along with updated sections on trademarks and plant breeder's rights. The final section provides a detailed guide to resources useful to people using plant names. This fourth edition is based on the recently updated International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi, and Plants and the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. It makes this technical information readily understandable to a range of readers, including botanists, publishers, professional horticulturists, nursery workers, hobby gardeners and anyone interested in plant names.

FEATURES

• Explains how to use plant names, including how to write, pronounce and remember them
• Provides a recommended format for plant labels that avoids confusion
• Provides an extensive resource list of books and websites to help with plant names

"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) *