“Binomial” means two names and “nomenclature” means naming system. Scientists italicize the two terms in a scientific name. The first is the genus and is always capitalized. The second is the species.

Plantasia, Kew’s summer festival celebrating the positive effects of plants, is underway. Researcher Olwen Grace highlights investigations in the Jodrell Laboratory on Aloe vera, one of the most ...

For any home gardeners who spend their weekends toiling in the backyard to keep their annuals alive and shrubbery in good form, the appeal of a botanical garden is obvious. But even for those ...

Home to over 95,000 unique species, the country’s botanical and zoological gardens play a critical role in conservation, education, and providing serene spaces for all to enjoy. Nature’s ...

The Botanical Garden in Berlin-Steglitz is one of the largest and most species-rich botanical gardens in the world. The Botanical Garden was laid out between 1897 and 1910 according to the plans of ...