Etymologisches Wörterbuch der Pflanzennamen

It is easy to see why the strawberry tree received its name due to its strawberry-like fruits. But why is the dotted fern also called angel's sweet? And do the cinquefoils (lat. Potentilla) possibly have potency? With detective-like precision, the author investigates the origins of more than 2300 plant names and their synonyms using carefully selected sources. In doing so, he uncovers interesting, surprising, or even entertaining facts. This is true not only for the German names but also for the Latin, English, and French ones. It is a specialized book for botanists and pharmacists as well as for linguists. Additionally, it is a true treasure trove for the botanically curious layperson, who will finally learn where a plant gets its name from.