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The dictionary contains about 30,000 vernacular and literary English names of plants (plus a few American), both wild and cultivated, with their botanical name and a brief account of the names' meaning if known. It was conceived as part of the author's wider interest in plant and tree lore, and ethnobotanical studies.Knowledge of plant names can give insight into largely forgotten beliefs. Why for example is, or was, the common red poppy known as 'Blind Man'? An old superstition has it that if the poppy were put to the eyes it would cause blindness. Such names were probably the result of some taboo against picking the plant. Similarly, other names were likely to have been applied as a result of a country mother's warning to her children against eating poisonous berries. For the warning carries more weight when the name given to the berry reinforces the warning. Many such plants or fruits may be ascribed to the devil, Devil's Berries for Deadly Nightshade is an example.Names may also be purely descriptive, and can also serve to explain the meaning of the botanical name. BeautyBerry is an example: it is the name given to the American shrub that belongs to the genus Callicarpa, which is made up of two Greek words that mean beauty and berry.Literary, or 'book' names, have also been included in this dictionary, as being a very important part of the whole. Many of them provide links in the transmission of words through the ages. Thor's Beard, for example, is a book name for 'houseleek', and has never been used in the dialect. But it highlights the legend that houseleek is a lightning plant, and by reverse logic is a preserver from fire.
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- Q: What is 'The Essentials of CAGD' about? A: 'The Essentials of CAGD' is a comprehensive dictionary that contains approximately 30,000 vernacular and literary English names of plants, both wild and cultivated, along with their botanical names and meanings if known.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Essentials of CAGD' is Gerald Farin.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Essentials of CAGD' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Essentials of CAGD' have? A: This book contains a total of 242 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Essentials of CAGD' published? A: 'The Essentials of CAGD' was published on October 25, 2000.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: 'The Essentials of CAGD' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Essentials of CAGD' is categorized under Engineering.
- Q: What are some features of the book? A: The book features extensive information on plant names, their meanings, and ethnobotanical insights.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in botany? A: Yes, 'The Essentials of CAGD' is ideal for anyone interested in botany, plant lore, and ethnobotanical studies.
- Q: Does the book include literary names for plants? A: Yes, the dictionary includes literary or 'book' names that provide historical context and connections to plant lore.