When strolling through a garden center or flipping through a plant catalog, you’ll often notice two distinct names on each tag: a common name and a botanical name. While the common name feels friendly ...

Q. I notice you sometimes include scientific names of animals in your columns. One time you identified a timber rattlesnake; another time, two turtles (an Alabama redbelly turtle and a stinkpot).

Scientific name for banana: Many of us see bananas as a simple, everyday snack, but only a few know about their history and precise scientific classification. However, knowing their botanical name can ...

Scientific name of Potato: Have you ever thought about who the humble potato on your plate really is? We all know potatoes as a staple food, but their official scientific name is much more specific.