Latin Botanical Terms
Have you ever noticed that the name of the plant Gladiolus has something in common with 'gladiator' What's the connection Over two thirds of all English words have Greek or Latin roots. In the vocabulary of the sciences and technology, the figure rises to nearly all words. Taught by a classicist, this course is a light and informative introduction to elements of Latin exploring the vocabulary of botany. You will learn some Latin words and discover some curiosities about names of plants and their properties.
READ MORE