In article ,
Phred wrote:
In article ,
"P van Rijckevorsel" wrote:
"P van Rijckevorsel" wrote:
Matching botanical names to vernacular names is a hazardous undertaking.
Phred schreef

[ Snipped stuff on _Eucalyptus_ mountain ashes. ]

Here in Canada, "mountain ash" means Sorbus spp, which are called rowans
in Britain.