What's In a Name?

Biodiversity
Miscellaneous
Edward Hessler

Vernacular names for plants can sometimes make you think or wrap you in delight, for example, the common dandelion has a name that I find perfect: blowballs.

What is one to make of these? Ramgoat dashalong, yellow alder, West Indian holly and sage rose.

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Enjoy this yellow of yellows.