(January 23, 2014 at 8:33 am)Kayenneh Wrote:(January 23, 2014 at 8:18 am)KichigaiNeko Wrote: So sorry Kayenneh, I spent 5 years doing Horticulture and it was drummed into us that common names were taboo! "You want to name something...then use the botanical name and that way no one will get confused"
Actually, when one thinks a bit about it all, not unlike yourself with your pharmacological knowledge?
Oh, it's quite alright, today I learned something new!
And yeah, I guess it's exactly the same as pharmacological terminology.
That is my understanding. Using a "common name" can get you into all sorts of trouble especially in pharmacology.
Funny, I told the Developers that I wanted to plant a Birch in the front "Yard" they thought I was talking about a Beech (Fagus sp) or Alder (Alnus sp) ...both of which are no-nos for Australia close to architecture.
Hopefully this little one will become my Macro-Bonsai and provide some much needed shade for our bedroom
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