When strolling through a garden center or flipping through a plant catalog, you’ll often notice two distinct names on each tag: a common name and a botanical name. While the common name feels ...

Read the latest coverage. Plant scientists are set to decide on whether to rid their field of offensive names. This week, the group that sets the rules for naming plant species will vote on ...

That was the first time she realized that many of her favorite plants wore animal names. The list goes on. There’s Goat’s Beard, Cranesbill, Spiderwort, Butterfly Bush, Bear’s Breeches and ...

each plant requires a unique touch." READ MORE: ATG January sale slashes prices on thousands of theatre and gig tickets - here's the full list He then provided insider advice on how to handle ...

The International Botanical Congress voted to change a scientific name belonging to hundreds of plant species because it was offensive in southern Africa. By Clarissa Brincat In July, plant ...