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2 - Plant names Print page The Latin name game Learning the Latin names As you learn a bit of Latin, you'll find you can often tell something about a plant from its name. Find out more about Latin naming with our fun game! (External) Requires Flash 5 Colour
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Albus - meaning white Smell
Feotida - meaning smelly Origin
Aquatica - meaning 'of the water' Shape
Gracilis - meaning graceful Sometimes a prefix or suffix is used:
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