Re: +AFs-SG+AF0- fern help
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] +AFs-SG+AF0- fern help
- From: B* P*
- Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 11:30:36 -0500
- References: +ADw-003701bf846a+ACQ-dc83fae0+ACQ-84aa60cf+AEA-default+AD4-
Another reason for using Latin binomials.
John Mickel in his book lists:
P(olystichum) setigerum (syn. P+AD4- alaskense) Alaska holly fern (not
to be confused with P. setiferum, which is sometimes mistakenly
labeled Alaska fern. Hardiness zones: 6 to 8.
P. setiferum, common name +ACI-Soft shield fern+ACI- is hardy from aones 5
to 8.
Bill Plummer
Painted Post, New York
Zone 5