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[Dan Sorensen <dan.phantom@westpa.net>]

Yes, Tanis, I would be interested in the web
sites.  I'm thinking of doing a Master Gardener talk about
scientific names and am looking for information and a good angle that
will make it interesting.

By the way, Philohela minor is the scientific name for the
American Woodcock, a bird.  The woodchuck is indeed Marmota
monax and has been for a long time.

Dan Sorensen


At 17:55 9/5/2002 +0000, you wrote:

> Ee Gad, YES the botanical
> scientific names are changing !  I tested seeds for a few years, and
> I had to upgrade the lab's seed herbarium because there were so many
> recent changes in crops, weeds, and range/reclamation species.
>
> If anyone is interested, I could post some websites.
>
> Tanis Cuff