Binocularface
You've all got one...............!
Hi,
I am not being pedantic here, but would it be possible for anyone posting names of plants in a thread to use scientific names alongside the vernacular name. Vernacular names tend to be variable depending on which field guide/taxonomy you use and sometimes what region you are in, whereas scientific names tend to be fairly static. The use of scientific names will also mean that forum members that are not familiar with 'British names' will be able to understand what species are being discussed.
Am I on my own here are does a post to this effect warrant being placed as a 'sticky'?
Regards
B
I am not being pedantic here, but would it be possible for anyone posting names of plants in a thread to use scientific names alongside the vernacular name. Vernacular names tend to be variable depending on which field guide/taxonomy you use and sometimes what region you are in, whereas scientific names tend to be fairly static. The use of scientific names will also mean that forum members that are not familiar with 'British names' will be able to understand what species are being discussed.
Am I on my own here are does a post to this effect warrant being placed as a 'sticky'?
Regards
B