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Beschreibung
When is a marigold not a marigold? Where in Great Britain is a harebell a bluebell? What does a Burdock have to do with velcrose? And what does a dandelion have to do with teeth? In this delightful little book, historian Gerald Ponting reveals the fascinating stories at the heart of many wild flower names. From names made up by Shakespeare to names based on appearance or medicinal properties, prepare to be amused, informed and amazed.
When is a marigold not a marigold? Where in Great Britain is a harebell a bluebell? What does a Burdock have to do with velcrose? And what does a dandelion have to do with teeth? In this delightful little book, historian Gerald Ponting reveals the fascinating stories at the heart of many wild flower names. From names made up by Shakespeare to names based on appearance or medicinal properties, prepare to be amused, informed and amazed.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Garten & Natur
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Wooden Books U.K. Series
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781907155420
ISBN-10: 1907155422
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Ponting, Gerald
Hersteller: Wooden Books
Wooden Books U.K. Series
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 126 x 155 x 9 mm
Von/Mit: Gerald Ponting
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.11.2022
Gewicht: 0,08 kg
Artikel-ID: 122067382