Skip to main content
Profile picture for user Don Young

By Don Young

Wordplay aids in botany lessons at Tandy Hills

Botanists at Tandy Hills use fun common plant names, like "Hairy Grama," to engage students. Exploration reveals plant names often relate to animals or phenomena, reflecting past human-animal interactions. This naming pattern includes groups like "BODY PARTS," "TERRESTRIAL/CELESTIAL PHENOMENA," and "NATIVE AMERICAN," illustrating captivating linguistic connections.