Scottish Plant Names An A to Z

About this book

Names are incredibly powerful things and are a crucial part of the way we see and classify the world around us. Plant names are especially fascinating in this respect. Some are simply descriptive or speak of ancient uses and remedies, whilst others have religious origins or roots in wider folklore, and some are very recent inventions.

This book introduces almost 300 plant names to showcase the enormous variety of Scotland's native species. It includes English, Gaelic and Scots (Including dialect) names, revealing the country's diverse linguistic history. Short descriptions, together with historical and cultural information in each entry, make this book an ideal companion for all those with an interest in Scotland's rich botanical tradition.

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Biography

Gregory Kenicer is also the author of Scottish Plant Lore and Plant Magic. A botanist and tutor at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, he has inspired learners of all ages for 20 years. He has published numerous scientific papers on the evolution and diversity of peas and beans but his heart also lies with the fantastic relationships between plants and people.

Illustrated by Hazel France, artist and horticulturist at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.