Of Naked Ladies and Forget-Me-Nots: The stories behind the common names of some of our favorite plants

Award-winning author and plantsman Allan Armitage tells the stories behind the common names of some of our favorite and lesser-known plants. From Hookers Lips to Hairy Balls Voodoo lilies and Gas Plant this books of laugh-out-loud yarns is required reading for every plant enthusiast.Kerry Ann Mendez designer lecturer and author of The Right Size Flower Garden says about the book The minute I read the title of Allans new book I was hooked. What gardener wouldnt love well-told fanciful stories that unveil the mystery behind some of the wackiest common names for plants? Allans delightful sense of humor mixed with painstaking historical research and his own brilliant knowledge as a renowned plantsman provides the foundation for a delightful book that engages readers of all ages and gardening backgrounds. A must-read!