Gods and goddesses in the garden : Greco-Roman mythology and the scientific names of plants /

"In Gods and Goddesses in the Garden, botanist Peter Bernhardt reveals the rich history and mythology that underlie the origins of many scientific plant names. Unlike other books about botanical taxonomy that take the form of heavy and intimidating lexicons, Bernhardt's account comes toget...

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Main Author: Bernhardt, Peter, 1952-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, 2008
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central