Dictionary of Botanical Names

Front cover of Dictionary of Botanical Names illustrated by Don Perrin

This attractively illustrated reference book provides meaning, derivation and application of Australian plant names. Many seemingly complex botanical names are derived from other languages especially Greek and Latin. It’s easier to recall these tongue-twisters when you know their derivation, or who they are named after.

Learn about scientific names and what they reveal about the plants themselves, as you immerse yourself in the world of Australian botany.

Compiled from decades of research and passionate firsthand experience of Australian native plants, this dictionary is a must for every plant enthusiast.

How to order 
$32.95 RRP + Postage

Background

Don Perrin was a founder of Redcliffe Botanic Gardens, just north of Brisbane. He was an early member of the Society for Growing Native Plants in the Blue Mountains and played a key role in establishing Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve and Nursery, in NSW. The Don Perrin Environmental bursary was established by the Moreton Bay Regional Council in 2010.