Book Review

Christine De Vinne

doi:10.5195/names.2026.2929

May 26, 2026NamesOpen Access

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Key Points

This review analyzes Sandra Knapp's exploration of how plant names are created and understood.
Critical analysis of the book's content
Highlighting key figures mentioned by the author
Discussion of the book's contribution to botanical literature.
The book emphasizes the connection between culture and plant names.
It identifies important figures in the field of botany.
The review highlights the impact of naming on species identification and conservation.

Implication

Book review explores the origins and significance of plant names, highlighting key contributors in botany.

Abstract

In the Name of Plants: From Attenborough to Washington, the People behind Plant Names. By Sandra Knapp. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2022. Pp. 192 (Hardback). $25.00. ISBN13-978-0-226-82430-7.

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