Potentially Problematic Common Plant Names

Botany, as a field, is deeply intertwined with the histories of colonialism, racism, and imperialism. Both vernacular and botanical nomenclatures have been used over time with little consideration as to how they might perpetuate past harms and amplify present biases. Join Jaime Frye, Associate Curator of Living Collections, for a thought-provoking talk about common plant names, their origins, and the potential problems lurking behind their flowery exteriors.