Maybe you have ever wondered how the name of the plant came about?Peking University Press's recent publication of The Story of Plant Names can give you the answer.
This is an ingenious and captivating read that tells the science about botany, as well as the lesser-known stories behind botanical names. The book contains dozens of real-life stories about plant names that are little known to the public, some of them are humorous and open-minded, some are faintly complaining, and some are fresh and honest, which is unforgettable.
The language of this book is witty and funny, the story is light and humorous, and it is full of profound humanistic feelings. By following this book, you can not only understand the professional knowledge implicit in the scientific name of the botanical, but also get a glimpse of the people and historical origins associated with the naming of plants.
The author of this book, Liu Shu, graduated from the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ph.D., and is currently a researcher at the Chenshan Botanical Garden in Shanghai. Engaged in plant taxonomy research and the revision of the World Plant List, presided over the "Encyclopedia of Knowledgeable Plants"** and actively participated in science communication work, self-proclaimed "author of popular books", has translated and original (including participating) botanical monographs and science communication works nearly 30, including "The Story of Genes: Interpreting the Code of Life", "Plants Know the Answer to Life", "Yanyuan Plants and Trees", "Rare Earth", "Magic Beans", etc. (Worker ** client reporter Wu Lirong).