Cotyledon
Conga
Greek/Latin prefixes and suffixes provide the clues to the categorization of
leaves by shape. Authentic Latin American rhythms provide an irresistible dance
beat.
by Rich Maisel
Lyric Excerpt From the Singing Encyclopedia CD: The Natural World: Biology
So many different types of leaves,
all across the landscape, and
You can classify them
just by contemplating their shape.
Botanists are clever folk,
they make names sound complex.
Translation's really easy,
there's no need to be perplexed.