[MPWG] more on Latin nomenclature

[MoonBranch Botanicals]

Thanks for all the insight into the world of taxonomy. I believe this discussion serves to further validate the point that modern and more specifically Western science is indeed an inexact science.

All the best!
Robin

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>From: Amanda Koch <AKoch at blockmedical.com>
>Sent: Sep 14, 2006 2:26 PM
>To: mpwg at lists.plantconservation.org
>Subject: Re: [MPWG] more on Latin nomenclature
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>In addition to Mobot's Tropicos website, I have also always
>double-checked using www.ipni.org <http://www.ipni.org/>  (international
>plant name index) to compare results. Sometimes there are discrepancies,
>so it's nice to check both...
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>Amanda Koch
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>Another comment about nomenclature and trade names...
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>----- Forwarded by Patricia De Angelis/ARL/R9/FWS/DOI on 09/14/2006
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>Patricia,
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>Oh dear, sorry! I forgot. Not being an industry person. Am biologist
>type.
>Yes, Herbs of Commerce is the standard for American manufacturers. I
>think
>the latest volume is the 2nd edition (anyone know different?) Cost is
>$95.00 (ouch).
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>http://www.herbalgram.org/bookcatalog/product.asp?p=136
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>Robyn
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