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Botanists Vote to Remove Plant Names Containing Racial Slurs

Botanists Vote to Remove Plant Names Containing Racial Slurs

What they found

The International Botanical Congress voted to remove over 200 plant names containing racial slurs by 2026.

The International Botanical Congress voted to remove over 200 plant names containing racial slurs by 2026.

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over 200 plant names

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Nature

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ECOLOGY & CULTIVATION

ECOLOGY & CULTIVATION

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Finally! New Naming Standards

Finally! New Naming Standards

Botanists voted to remove over 200 plant names containing racial slurs by 2026. This decision, made at the International Botanical Congress in Madrid, ensures scientific names respect all cultures. The vote also led to creating a committee to prevent future offensive names, highlighting the ongoing effort for inclusivity in botanical sciences.

Botanists voted to remove over 200 plant names containing racial slurs by 2026. This decision, made at the International Botanical Congress in Madrid, ensures scientific names respect all cultures. The vote also led to creating a committee to prevent future offensive names, highlighting the ongoing effort for inclusivity in botanical sciences.

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