To ask other readers questions about the ginger tree, please sign up. Ginger zingiber officinale is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. Carl linnaeus, a swedish botanist, manufactured the name zingiber officinale. Plantae kingdom name domain name, not widely accepted terminology yet. In addition to the fields described above, the database contains botanical descriptions, details about ayurvedic usage and images of the plants. What we call ginger is actually the underground stem of a reed like plant, officially called zingiber officinalis. The second part, or the specific name, identify the exact species to which the organism falls under, within the genus. Best books about trees trees are awesome, and there are a lot of great books about trees and tree enthusiasts.
Some scenes of ava panics new york city, mostly from ebola day and feral king, but the last picture is st. This allows searches for the genus name of a tree example. The apple tree belong to the family rosaceae and is grown for its fruits, the apple. Binomial nomenclature twoterm naming system, also called binominal nomenclature twoname naming system or binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use latin grammatical forms, although they can.
He is the author of many novels including the blazing air and death the red flower. Scientific names of the most common animals and plants. Turmeric is widely grown both as a kitchen spice and for its medicinal uses. This aromatic herb goes by many names but first and foremost it goes by its scientific species name zingiber officinale. Scottish marys marvelously resonant, unhurried odyssey 19031942begins and ends aboard ships, ships that, in a. Abies fir and for species search within the genus example abies alba silver fir. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
He attended the university of edinburgh and joined the scots guards in 1939. The name of the genus, curcuma, is derived from the sanskrit ku. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this the ginger tree study guide and get instant access to the following analysis. Subspecies tree names can be identified by the ssp. Scientific names to learn about the common trees found in the pacific northwest, click a name. Each genus page also includes descriptions of the species that occur, within each genus, that are native to this region. A tree derived vegetatively from one parent, thereby being genetically identical to the parent tree grafting and budding are also reproductive techniques used to develop clones, but complete genetic uniformity is not possible unless root stock is part of the parent material. It may be of latin origin, terra merita meritorious earth. I often use this book to explain tree biology simply but precisely and comprehensively. The common name of a tree can sometimes be helpful or confusing when trying to find out specific information about a tree for example. Valued as a spice and medicinal plant from ancient times both in india and china, ginger is. Cycas is a palmlike, usually unbranched tree that reaches a height of 35 m with a thick trunk. Common name scientific name bloom period color size notes. Tree species in the tilia genus are commonly named linden, lime, or basswood in english.
The ginger tree and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Has rather pointy leaves and when in flower has clumps of very small white blossoms. Turmeric description turmeric is a member of the curcuma botanical group, which is part of the ginger family of herbs, the zingiberaceae. The much more conspicuous floral bracts are red, pink, or white.
African violet family plant information, facts and uses, photos, growing tips, where to buy, and more. Each genus page also includes descriptions of the species that occur, within each genus, that are native to. Here are ten excellent tree and forest reference books, most still in print, that can make the job of managing trees easier and enhance the pleasure of forest and tree education. The pinnate leaves or fronds are crowded at the crown and arranged in spirals. According to olson 2017 there are likely to be more species that have not yet been described, particularly in africa. Ginger is widely used as a spice, with its three main products being fresh green ginger, dried whole or powdered ginger, and preserved ginger. I imagine that i will read this book time and time again, making sure it is in my bag every time i head off to japan. The aroma of ginger essential oil can vary widely, depending on the distillation and quality of the root being distilled. Overall this is a powerfully moving book and contains ideas and images which will haunt the reader long after the book has been returned to the shelf. He wrote a number of novels, including the 1949 fantasy when ape is. Apr 25, 2003 buy the ginger tree by wynd, oswald from amazons fiction books store. The name possibly derives from middle english or early modern english as turmeryte or tarmaret. The plant gets its name happy alien because of the way it looks. Only one species left in the phylum ginkgophyta, it is a kind of tree.
Common name scientific name bloom period color size notes trees. If you want a general scientific sounding name for a tree, try just using a greek or latin term for tree. Ginger is a tropical plant that was spread around the tropical world during the colonial days. The pencil pins is normally no more than one meter wide, but this evergreen forms tall, dark green column of 10 to 12 meter in height. Buy a cheap copy of the ginger tree book by oswald wynd.
Alpinia purpurata red ginger hawaiian plants and tropical. Casting her out of the european community, her compatriots tear her away from her small daughter. The ginger tree is a 1977 novel by scottish novelist oswald wynd. Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the plants classification report. Courtesy national library of medicine, photo by kauila clark. This scientific name can be used to define a tropic asiatic and polynesian perennial plants.
Under the pseudonym gavin black, wynd wrote many wellreceived. From far it looks like a yellow petal, but when one takes a closer look, the flower looks like an alien with a smiling face. See more ideas about book christmas tree, book tree and christmas. The generic name or the initial part of the name highlights the genus to which an organism belongs to. The horizontal subterranean stem or rhizome this is often called the root by mistake is what is used as the spice known as ginger. Torch ginger, etlingera elatior, plant facts eden project. Considered an ugly, alien plant that will not give up, the ginger tree comes to symbolize the life and ambitions of mary mackenzie. Two of the common tree names for acer negundo are boxelder and black ash.
Topically, ginger essential oil can be useful in blends and formulations intended to help improve circulation. In this story, which is told through letters, first person prose and diary entries, we see more than forty. It is found in fossils dating back 270 million years. This alphabetical list of latin botanical tree names is organized by genus, then species, subspecies, and variety. There is only one botanical scientific name for each species and it aids us significantly in accurately communicating with others about a tree. Called by this name because that is just what it does given half the chance. Zingiber officinalis the root is brewed as a tea for lung problems and ground up for seasoning, the flower bud is squeezed for a shampoo or soap. Pencil pines growth form pencil pines or mediterranean cypress is an evergreen conifer. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems false stems made of the rolled bases of leaves about one meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades. Jan 15, 2010 if you want a general scientific sounding name for a tree, try just using a greek or latin term for tree. Variegated ginger is a moderate grower that can reach heights of 3 to 6 feet, and grows 5 to 8 feet wide.
During world war ii, wynd spent three years as a japanese prisoner of war. In africa, asia, or south america, and many hot spots between those continents, locals have taken to using ginger widely in medicine and food. Binomial nomenclature twoterm naming system, also called binominal nomenclature two name naming system or binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use latin grammatical forms, although they can be based on words from other languages. I couldnt stop reading this book and loved every word.
The distillation of fresh ginger root can lead to an aromatically superior oil, one that i absolutely adore. Tilia trees can be easily identified by their leaves obliquecordate leaves 6 20 centimetres 2 8 in across and tilia species are large deciduous trees, typically reaching 20 40 metres 66 ft in height. It is the most interesting book i have read on the treatment of the individual tree to an educated but nontechnical reader. The apple tree is a deciduous tree, generally standing to two meter height. Medicinal plants of the fijian sea shore fiji shores and.
May 20, 2016 some scenes of ava panics new york city, mostly from ebola day and feral king, but the last picture is st. If you are a tree lover and would enjoy a great read dealing with tree ecology and physiology, this is your book. Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo or gingko both pronounced. Modified leaves or megasporophylls grow out in a rosette from the crown of the female tree bearing ovules in their margins. Fresh ginger is prepared from immature or mature rhizomes, the more pungent and aromatic dried ginger from mature rhizomes, and. Buy the ginger tree by wynd, oswald from amazons fiction books store. In the final section of the book, mary sees herself as akin to the ginger tree, the alien plant which has taken root and flourished in the japanese garden, but which the gardener dislikes, calling it a foreign thing which can never be a suitable plant for an authentic japanese garden.
May 28, 2002 the ginger tree is a very good read full of information about japan moving slowly into the modern world. A web page providing general knowledge on scientific names of common plants, fruits, vegetables and some common trees including scientific name of mehndi, pudina, ginger, turmeric, grains and cereals. Common name scientific name bloom period color size notes trees tuliptree. List of latin botanical tree names, genus and species. Eight years after a federation was floated to boost ginger production in karbi anglong, the spice has finally made its way to the european market, much to the delight of over 6,000 farmers from the central assam district. Moringa oleifera is one of species in the genus moringa, which is the only genus in the family moringaceae prota, 2017. Fresh ginger is prepared from immature or mature rhizomes, the more pungent and aromatic dried ginger from mature rhizomes, and preserved ginger from immature rhizomes. List of plant pictures by scientific name scientific.
Torch ginger we remain temporarily closed but you can continue to explore our free online resources on gardening, green living, play and more, or find support near you. This plant is mostly found near the southern tip of south america. This naturalized ornamental garden plant is native to parts of melanesia. A tale of an extraodinary woman who has an affair with a japanese lord and the contrast between her culture and the rules and culture of japan and how women are treated. Further suggestions might be found on the articles. The ginger tree by oswald wynd, 9780060959678, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Written entirely as either journal entries or letters to her mother andor a friend called marie, the ginger tree tells the story of a young, sheltered, naive yet strong. See list of tilia vernacular names for more common names in other languages. But soon after her arrival, mary falls into an adulterous affair with a young japanese nobleman, scandalizing the british community. Ginger, as in the active ingredient in ginger snaps, is a fabulous plant for nausea, lack of appetite, and all sorts of stomach disturbances. The ginger tree is a very good read full of information about japan moving slowly into the modern world. Acacia koa koa 47 acacia koaia koaia 47 acacia mangium mangium 47 acalypha wilkensiana beefsteak 47 ajuga reptans carpet bugle 47 aleurites moluccana kukui, lama, lumbang, sakan, raguar, candlenut tree 47 alpinia zerumbet shell ginger 47 arachis glabrata forage peanut 48 arachis pintoi cv. A bestseller in england, this bittersweet story of love and betrayal in the far east is the source of. List of plant pictures by scientific name scientific name.
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