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Forum: Article: What’s in a Name? The Importance of Knowing and Using Latin Names for PlantsReplies: 3, Views: 19
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Pamgarden
Central, VA
(Zone 7b)

March 04, 2008
02:01 PM

Post #4621832

Love your article, Critter, sometimes when DH and I go out walking, we play a game to identify the Latin names of the trees we see. The beautiful mountain trails and walkways at Monticello have hundreds of labeled trees, as do many arboretums, that help identify a tree even in the dead of winter when no leaves are available. Once you learn a few of their names and become able to identify the tree wherver and whenever it's seen, it gets addictive. Same in the garden with plants and flowers.
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)

March 04, 2008
03:25 PM

Post #4622093

Thanks! My grandfather could identify most of the trees in his area by their bark... I always was impressed by that!

There's been some talk in the MidAtlantic forum of a group trip to Monticello this spring. I haven't been down there in much too long! :-)

Be sure to catch tomorrow's article by Elizabeth (shearson) on the History & Origin of Botanical Plant Names!
darius
So.Appalachian Mtns, VA
(Zone 5b)

March 09, 2008
01:38 PM

Post #4642375

Book worth a look:
Botany Coloring Book (Not Childrens)
http://www.amazon.com/Botany-Coloring-HarperCollins-Books-Ch...

Book Description
An exciting new approach to learning about botany. Teaches the structure and function of plants and surveys the entire plant kingdom.

This is an incredibly detailed and thorough examination of the anatomy and physiology of plants. A great way to for visual learners to supplement their learning experience.
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)

March 09, 2008
01:39 PM

Post #4642385

Cool! Thanks for sharing that.


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