For nearly 300 years, scientists have been trying to classify life on our planet. two word nouns He chooses. For example, our scientific name as a human being is homo sapiens It is mentioned as. On the other hand, some scientific nomenclatures are accused of being problematic and even downright racist.

That’s why a community of plant, algae and fungus researchers tried to change this situation. The team decided to change more than 200 plant names that contained racist slurs. in Madrid International Botanical Congress Scientists gathered ahead of the meeting to remove racist slurs from the names of more than 200 plants. Botanist Peter Moonlight from Trinity College Dublin said the change sent a powerful message to the botanical community.

Names will be changed

Under changed names it grows in eastern South Africa. Erythrina caffra (African coral tree) is also found. The word caffra in the name of this tree means infidel in Arabic and was also used as a racial slur against black people in South Africa.

The scientists gathered 433 proposals discussed and finally decided to use derogatory words by removing or changing the initials. The proposal was accepted by a majority after a secret ballot. On the other hand, some scientists expressed concern that the names of other species might change after these changes. A special committee was also set up to discuss ethical debates on the future naming of species.