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International Botanical Congress

Have you ever heard of plants? They are living things that grow in our gardens, in the forest, and even in the desert. Some people are really interested in learning about plants, like what they look like, where they come from, and how they are related to each other.

The International Botanical Congress is a meeting that happens once every six years where plant experts from all over the world gather to talk about plants. At this meeting, the experts share their knowledge and discoveries about plants. They talk about new plant species that were found, how plants evolve and change over time, and how they are affected by climate change.

The experts also come together to make decisions about how plants should be classified and how we should name them. You know how we have names like "daisy" and "rose" for different kinds of plants? Scientists have their own special naming system called "botanical nomenclature," which helps them identify and name different plants. At the meeting, they might talk about whether a certain plant should be given a new name or if it belongs in a different plant family.

Overall, the International Botanical Congress is a way for plant experts to share their knowledge and make decisions about how to understand and protect our Earth's plant life.