The Verse of Floras: A Linguistic Journey Through Botanical Nomenclature

Abstract

Botanical nomenclature, the classification of specifying plants, is profoundly entwined with etymological aspects. There is a complex rapport between language and botanical nomenclature especially in Karnataka, India. It discovers the evolution of plant names showing the importance of Sanskrit, Kannada and other regional languages exposing an amusing history of cultural and historical influences. This paper unravels into the etymology of precise plant names to unearth its cavernous meaning tracing the heritages and exposing the traditional data entrenched within them. The paper also observes the influence of colonization and globalization on the nomenclature landscape, stressing the encounters confronted by dialects while reconnoitring the advent of innovative terms and the amalgamation of systematic and traditional acquaintance structures. This research underscores the significant role of sustaining and fostering the abundant history of linguistic and cultural heritage interweaved into Karnataka’s vibrant floral tapestry.