"Nick Maclaren" wrote
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Vinca minor 'Dartington star" is actually a variant of Vinca major
(oxyloba).

The first name for it is just plain wrong. No ifs or buts. Not
even using an ad hoc species name for a cross with another name.

Anna Pavord has a recent book out on the history of plant classification.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...832130,00.html

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Sue