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Re: Latin and Common Names

> From: jhsl <jhsl@northcoast.com>
> To: seeds-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Latin and Common Names
> Date: Friday, April 18, 1997 11:24 AM
> 
> I know why the group is using the Latin names...but I am new and now I
> have to sit here with a stack of books near-by to figure out what type
> of plant you are talking about.  The common sure would help me too.  Or
> maybe I just need to find a real "beginners" group.
> 
> S. Whitworth


For those who may have an interest, there is a great key/guide to latin
Epithets at:

http://www.winternet.com/~chuckg/dictionary.html

This was a link from the home page of NARGS, a treasure of information and
a great society for anyone interested in serious gardening.

I think we all struggle with a dead language, and I am sure even the old
timers don't know all the latin. But it does remove much confusion when
discussing plants. Hope link helps.

Robert Tonkin
Juneau, Alaska
A Very Wet Zone 6
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