{"product_id":"a-dictionary-of-common-wildflowers-of-texas-and-the-southern-great-plains-9780875653099","title":"A Dictionary of Common Wildflowers of Texas and the Southern Great Plains","description":"\u003ci\u003eCastilleja coccinea\u003c\/i\u003e Indian Paintbrush \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME: \u003ci\u003eCastilleja\u003c\/i\u003e, for Domingo Castillejo (fl. 1781), a Spanish botanist + \u003ci\u003ecoccinea\u003c\/i\u003e, Latin for scarlet. Reference is to the color of the flowers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCOMMON NAME: Indian Paintbrush, from the appearance of the flowers that resemble a brush dipped in paint. American Indians obtained dye from this plant. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis typical entry from \u003ci\u003eA \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDictionary of Common \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eWildflowers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e of Texas and the Southern Great Plains\u003c\/i\u003e illustrates the synthesis the book provides between scientific and common names of the plants. Intended as a companion to field guides of common flowers in the region, this dictionary offers an opportunity to reference both names. The scientific or binomial name, the genus and species, is translated from its Latin form and its original language--Latin, Greek, European, Oriental, American Indian, even a personal name--identified. The common names for flowers in this region are usually of English or Mexican Spanish origin, although many come from several American Indian languages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe common names of some plants, like Indian paintbrush, are familiar to most residents of Texas and the Southern Plains. Others such as Tall Joe Pie-Weed, Clammyweed, or Sensitive Pea may come as a surprise. Dr. Holloway explains the reason for the common name in many cases. Sensitive pea, for instance, is named sensitive because the leaves curl when touched and pea because it produces a pod. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThoroughly researched and current with contemporary botanical terms, this is a book that professionals will keep in their personal libraries as a reference tool and native plant enthusiasts will keep in their car for identifying flora along the road.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Texas Christian University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780875653099\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.96h x 7.42w x 0.57d","brand":"Joel E. Holloway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51894760243381,"sku":"9780875653099","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_a29423a8-3384-4966-a1ee-91f90cb07cd0.jpg?v=1760491125","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-dictionary-of-common-wildflowers-of-texas-and-the-southern-great-plains-9780875653099","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}