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RE: Using botanical and common names

Well, now I know why I couldn't find any info on 4-o'clocks (mirabilis jalapa,
vernacular name Marvel of Peru) on the Net.
I had no idea they had a Latin name.
My seed pkgs didn't give a Latin name.

Maybe the Latin name would be more meaningful to some of you.
And I know several of the popular varieties.
At least the ones I've learned to pronounce!
Since I am such a Newbie, I delete all the posts that give only the Latin
name.
Why??  Because I have no clue what the item is.  I barely have time to read
the messages that interest me much less go look up a bunch of Latin names.
If I have to look up the names to see what I'm reading about, I might as well
quit the list!!!!!!!!!  When I look the item up, it will also give me most of
the info I need so why do I need the list!!!

Some one told me that speaking another language in front of someone who
doesn't understand you is offensive!!!

Besides, what good is it know the Latin name & how to spell it if you can't
pronouce it?

glenda.george wrote:
> All things have their own jargon and we learn by hearing it and using it.  
> I would like to see people give the commom of a plant, if there is one, 
> after the botanical name.
And Susan Augustyn responded:
May I add that is an excellent way for people to get more comfortable with the
botanical names.  This is a suggestion that I heartily endorse, and hope that
others with embrace.

AND I AGREE ALSO!!  I hope enuf of the rest of you will too so the list will
be more enjoyable to ALL of us!!

My best regards to you all!!
Barb
Zone 5, Rock Island, IL
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BTW - not all of us are good typists or can edit our own writing.
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