As Botanists Drop a Racist Plant Name, Some Fear Scientific ConfusionPlant scientists have changed a scientific name to correct an offensive term historically used in plant nomenclature.
Many plant names are offensive: botanists will vote on whether to change themPlant scientists are considering renaming organisms with offensive names, recognizing the need to address historical injustices.
As Botanists Drop a Racist Plant Name, Some Fear Scientific ConfusionPlant scientists have changed a scientific name to correct an offensive term historically used in plant nomenclature.
Many plant names are offensive: botanists will vote on whether to change themPlant scientists are considering renaming organisms with offensive names, recognizing the need to address historical injustices.
What links Lady Gaga, Obama and Hitler? How famous people can give new species a bad nameCelebrities and fictional characters have organisms named after them, raising debates on the impact of celebrity names on species conservation.