Latin Converter
Do the botanical names for plants mystify you, or would you like to find a common name for a plant? Use the GardenWorld Plant Name Converter to discover the more accurate nomenclature for a huge variety of plants, shrubs and trees.
Simple to use:
- Enter either the latin or common name into the appropriate box below. You can either enter a complete name, eg. Lonicera for a specific search or part of a name, eg. Lon for a broader search.
- Click ‘Convert’ to start the search.
- The plant name converter will then list all matches to your request.
Recent Articles:
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Gardening Basics – Part 1
August 17th, 2010
It can be galling to spend large sums on basic tools when there are so many other, more immediately exciting temptations on sale in the garden centre, but sturdy, comfortable and effective tools really will turn basic gardening functions into much more pleasurable tasks.
Spades & ForksYou will be using spades and forks regularly so it [...]
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Bedding Plant Basics Part 3
July 12th, 2010
Maintenance though the summer
Deadheading The term deadheading simply means the removal of flowers that have faded. Old flower-heads can look unsightly in a display, so cutting them off will ensure your plants look fresh and tidy. Also, by preventing the flowers wasting energy by producing seeds, extra resources can be put towards producing even [...] -
Bedding Plant Basics – Part 2
July 9th, 2010
Essential Watering Advice
Always ensure that your plants are kept well watered otherwise they’ll begin to wilt and may possibly die. Also, plants lacking sufficient water will tend to flower less and may stop blooming altogether.During really hot weather, plants will need to be watered every day. If planting density is high or when they are [...]
