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

Shorter names might be used with cultivars based on hybrids because the correct species name should refer to both parent plants, separated with an “x” e.g., species A x species B.

Only one citronella plant produces mosquito-repelling oil, and simply planting it isn’t enough—you’ll need extra steps to get ...

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.

Here's how poinsettias went from their ancient Aztec beginnings to one of the world's most beloved holiday plants. You can’t swing a light-up plastic Santa Claus in December without hitting pots ...

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).

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). Sponsor Message ...

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).