Plant Terminology
- Nomenclature
What gives house leeks their botanical name – Sempervivum?
In this article I look at the meaning behind the Latin naming of Sempervivum and the species within this genus; and the common names given to these plants.
Where does the botanical name for a Crassula and the species within this genus come from?
Crassula is a genus of succulent plants, which includes the popular jade plant. In this blog post I examine the meaning of some of the species' Latin names.
An in-depth look at the naming of Echeveria plants and species within the genus
Echeveria is a large genus that comes from the Crassulaceae family. In this blog post I examine the meaning of Latin names of different Echeveria.
A guide to how and why we use Latin for naming plants
An introduction to botanical nomenclature, the binomial system and plant classification; and a look at why we still use Latin.
