Plant names might sound like a chaotic mix of Latin, local legend, and old-school guesswork, but there’s actually a pretty [… ...

The plant is still with us, blooming right now to enliven late summer, but the name is obsolete. Some call it California fuchsia, but it isn't much like a fuchsia, and English names are confusing ...

Because botanical names can be troublesome, many plants have common names. Today’s example plant has the common name, Pink ...

In plants, scientific names unlock a world of detail Unlike common names, they’re also clear and precise — no sharing of names. Here’s more, from Norfolk Botanical Garden.

Be a good "parent" and try these unique, funny and cute plant names that work for succulents, indoor trees and more. Take inspo from celebs and even TV shows.

Some plant names can be racist. Scientists are looking to rename them. July 31, 2024 5:00 AM ET. Ari Daniel Researchers are revising botanical names to address troubling connotations.

Anyone can name a new plant cultivar. There are basic rules to follow, but anyone can name a new cultivar for just about any reason. It is generally expected that a newly named cultivar will be ...

There are 218 plants, 13 algae and 70 fungi whose scientific names have some variation of this word, but it’s part of their official designation (for some, since the late 1700s).

Most plants have fairly pleasant names, such as love-in-a-mist, moonflower, glory-of-the-snow, and sweet william. Then there are those with such disgusting or horrid names – bladder fumitory ...

While existing plant names may or may not be changed after the next botanical congress, a clear supermajority of voters at this year’s gathering agreed that scientific names given to plant ...

There are 218 plants, 13 algae and 70 fungi whose scientific names have some variation of this word, but it’s part of their official designation (for some, since the late 1700s).