Re: Need help answering this query -

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To put it simply, "Rich. ex Pers." is an abbreviated reference to the botanists who coined the name Pennisetum. For everything except serious botanical works, just leave it out.

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On Apr 30, 2012, at 7:31 PM, Sheri Ann Richerson wrote:

> Hi. I received this query from another writer and could use some help
> answering it. 
> 
> 
> 
> "Sheri, I am running into wall after wall trying to define an epithet that
> is actually part of a genus name. I'm writing an article about fountain
> grass. The genus name isn't simply Pennisetum but Pennisetum Rich. ex Pers.
> I've searched for way too long online, called a library reference desk and
> contacted botanic gardens (everyone is out, it seems). Do you know what
> "Rich. ex Pers." means? Also can you recommend a botanical dictionary for my
> future use? Thanks for any help you can offer."
> 
> 
> 
> Please feel free to contact me offline and I appreciate any help anyone can
> give. Thanks so much!
> 
> 
> 
> Sheri Ann Richerson
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