Etymology of Plant Names - Patil, D. A.
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This book sheds more light on genesis and development of plant names. Plant names both scientific (Latin) and common (vernacular) are covered. The latter ones belong to English, Sanskrit, various Indian languages and dialects. Literary sources of plant names are either recent or ancient. Plants whether wild or cultivated, indigenous or exotic encompassing folklore, medicolore and bioculture are investigated. Plant names also revealed sometimes plant ecology and geography. Role of etymology in ethnotaxonomy is also brought forth for the first time. Thus, all-pervasive examination of plant names is presented conclusively.…mehr

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This book sheds more light on genesis and development of plant names. Plant names both scientific (Latin) and common (vernacular) are covered. The latter ones belong to English, Sanskrit, various Indian languages and dialects. Literary sources of plant names are either recent or ancient. Plants whether wild or cultivated, indigenous or exotic encompassing folklore, medicolore and bioculture are investigated. Plant names also revealed sometimes plant ecology and geography. Role of etymology in ethnotaxonomy is also brought forth for the first time. Thus, all-pervasive examination of plant names is presented conclusively.
Autorenporträt
Dr.D.A.Patil is an accomplished botanist and prolific writer. He published 22 books 390 research papers in different realms of plant science. His vast experience and expertise are much sought in the development of academic curricula at tertiary level of education.