100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names

Name: 100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (119 reviews)
Author: Diana Wells

by Diana Wells

Nonfiction

4.5 (119)

4.5 stars from 119 reviews

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Perfect for you if...

You love gardening but find yourself curious about the history and etymology behind the plants you grow.
You enjoy beautifully illustrated reference books that you can dip into whenever something piques your interest.
You appreciate the stories woven into everyday things and like learning the unexpected origins of familiar words.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a practical gardening guide with planting instructions and growing tips.
You prefer narrative-driven books that you read cover to cover rather than one you browse.

About this book

This illustrated book explores the origins and meanings of one hundred flower names. Diana Wells, a gardening writer, traces how people have named plants since ancient times, reflecting humanity's long relationship with flowers as food, medicine, magic, adornment, and decoration. The book covers flowers ranging from Baby Blue Eyes to Silver Bell, from Abelia to Zinnia, each with its own historical and etymological background. Wells presents well-known garden varieties alongside the lesser-known stories behind their names. The book appeals to anyone curious about flower nomenclature and plant history, not just gardeners. Features illustrations by Ippy Patterson.

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$1.99 – $14.99

Currently on sale at $3.99 — 73% off peak. Price has dropped 27 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 68 days. Typically stays discounted for 12 days.

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Currently around #216K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.5★ from 119 reviews

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