Plant Terminology

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Sempervivum
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Hannah Weeks · April 10, 2021

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.

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What gives house leeks their botanical name – Sempervivum?

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What gives house leeks their botanical name – Sempervivum?

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