Botanical Names, Meanings, and their History

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Salvia (sahl-vee-uh)
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Carnation (kar-NEY-shun)
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Teale (TEE-uhl)
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Herb (urb)
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Herbie (HER-bee)
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Hassel (hah-sell)
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Clematis (kleh-MAH-tis)
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Jonquil (juhn-kwil or jahn-kwil)
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Malva (MAHL-vah)
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Bracken (BRACK-en)
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Marigold (mair-ee-gohld)
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Cassia (kuh-SEE-uh)
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