Typically, when we are asked questions about plants, the person asking may only know its common name, not the Latin or scientific name of the plant in question. Many have no desire to learn it. Here ...

This native tree is known by several common names — among them, ‘black gum,’ ‘black tupelo,’ ‘sour gum’ and ‘tupelo’ — that vary by geographic region and association, illustrating the need for its ...

Plant names might sound like a chaotic mix of Latin, local legend, and old-school guesswork, but there’s actually a pretty logical system behind most of them. From scientific labels that tell you ...

Are you waiting for your snowdrops to bloom? Or do you prefer to call them Galanthus nivalis? “Nearly every kind of plant has more than one name,” said Julie Janoski, Plant Clinic manager at The ...

For almost 300 years, researchers have classified life on Earth with scientific names — two-word monikers like Homo sapiens that become a kind of permanent label. But there are those who argue that ...

Scientific name of Tulsi: Walk into any traditional Indian home, and chances are you’ll spot a lovely, aromatic herb thriving in the courtyard or on a balcony. We're talking about Tulsi, or Holy Basil ...

Thousands of American homes have added splashes of color and luster to indoor spaces with just a handful of easy-to-care-for house plants. As well as looking great, most common house plants are also ...

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