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24-02-2007, 10:29 PM
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Bob Hobden wrote:
"BoyPete" wrote ... snip Well there are two views about Latin names, yours is one and I realise it can put a lot of people off, but the main advantage of them is everyone in the world then knows exactly what plant you are talking about because the Latin name is universal. For example, a Geranium sp, however if you talk in common names and say Geranium we wouldn't know if you meant a true hardy (mostly) Geranium or those tender Zonal Pelargonium often sold as Geraniums and used for summer bedding. A similar situation pertains with Datura and Brugmansia and it goes on. Perhaps those of us with a bit of knowledge about Latin names should try to use both. I'll try and remember. Promise. :-) Thanks Bob  -- ßôyþëtë |
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