Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences

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28 May 2025 15:56

The head of our Průhonice Botanical Garden and president of the Union of Botanical Gardens Pavel Sekerka explains why taxonomy is important for botanical gardens. @tettris.eu #nameittosaveit

Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences

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28 May 2025 15:56

What is your favourite plant? Whatever it is, you certainly know its name and it's likely that it was named by a taxonomist. What is their favorite plant? If you're heading outdoors this weekend, be sure to share your favorite plant with us. Just share it with #nameitosaveit. @tettris.eu

Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences

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28 May 2025 15:55

Our colleagues are joining the @tettris.eu, which links institutions across the continent in an effort to raise the profile and promote taxonomy not only in science but also in practical conservation. Lichenologist Jiří Malíček explains why taxonomy is needed ⬇️ #nameittosaveit

Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences

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28 May 2025 15:55

Proper taxonomic classification is crucial for many practical fields. It allows, for example, to distinguish between useful and harmful species, but also between edible and poisonous fungi. Don't forget to take photos of your favorite plants and share them with #nameittosaveit! @tettris.eu

Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences

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28 May 2025 15:55

Thousands of species of organisms remain undiscovered. Many of them are disappearing from the wild before we can even get to know them. Taxonomy Recognition Day (23rd May) will remind us, why is taxonomy important. What is taxonomy and why is it important? Follow us @tettris.eu #NameItToSaveIt #avcr