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Botanical Latin is fascinating. (Apparently I'm easily amused.)
Without even seeing a picture of a plant you can tell so much about it
if you master just a few words.
Latin is most helpful when it comes to species. For example, Lavendula
angustifolia. The genus is Lavendula (lavender) and the species is
angustifolia. Now if you know that angustifolia means notable or
majestic, at least the person naming the plant had a pretty high
opinion of that species of lavender. The species is usually not
capitalized and it is written in italics.
Frequently Used Latin in the Herb World
Sometimes the Latin is used to describe the place the plant originated
One part of the word leads to another
Colors sound so much more exptic in Latin
Telling about the flowers (florus)
Then there is talk of the leaves (folia)
How the plant behaves
Special Characteristics
Don't forget, Latin can be easily be worked into general conversation
I could go on but I'll spare you. If you find this as intriguing as I do,
check out the book Gardener's Latin or go to the library and peruse a Latin dictionary.
The next time you are at the library, rent David Attenboroughs video series,
"The Private Life Of Plants".
is available to answer plant or gift questions.
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