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Well done Jill! I am always trying to get gardeners to use the latin name but most are quite reticent to do so. This article will help explain why we want them to use the Latin names.
I was reluctant at first also, until I read some threads that made it clear how confusing it could be to rely on common names... then I figured I'd better get with the program and at least try to learn some of the Latin names!
Be sure to catch tomorrow's article by Elizabeth (shearson) on the History & Origin of Botanical Plant Names!
Thanks. I agree it's hard for a newbie gardener to 'get' why to use latin names and your article gives them some understanding for it. I once had a book about latin for gardeners that made so much of the nomenclature easy to understand. I hope I still have it packed in a box somewhere!
