Binomial Nomenclature is Fun!

Published on: 27th May, 2021

What is bionomial nomenclature? Why is it important? What is a taxonomic hierarchy? This episode offers a brief yet practical introduction to the scientific classification system of living organisms. Did you know that there is a spider named after Johnny Cash? We'll touch on that too.

If you have any favorite scientific names or stories, sent them my way at https://carmenporter.com/

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About the Podcast

Song and Plants

Botanical musings and music

Learning the binomial nomenclature (scientific names) of biota is a fascinating way to glean insight into the natural world. Though daunting at first, they can become familiar and accessible with the help of melody and context. This podcast will present tunes where the scientific names of species comprise the lyrical content. Episodes will describe habitats, growing conditions, nutritional information, and locate species within their taxonomic hierarchy. Historical significance, interviews and anecdotal stories will also be presented. Each musical release will inspire eight weekly episodes. Come grow with me!

About your host

Carmen Porter

Growing up, my playground was the forest and orchard behind my house which were teeming with fascinating flora and fauna. I was the little girl singing to her extensive plant collection and pet caterpillars. After leaving home for too many years to pursue higher education and wander around the world, I returned to plant a garden. There are currently more than 500 cultivars of fruits and vegetables growing around my house.

'Song and Plants' came about when I started writing music to help me learn the binomial nomenclature (scientific names) of local biota. The podcast accompanies the tunes by providing information that extends beyond the lyrical content.