In The Garden: Plant identification

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by woodeart, Feb 25, 2015.

  1. woodeart

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    Could someone help me identify this fragrant shrub currently in blossom?
     

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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Edgeworthia chrysantha...? or E. papyrifera?
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    Aerulean had it wrong for a bit too. The plant list says
    Edgeworthia chrysantha Lindl. is a synonym of Edgeworthia tomentosa (Thunb.) Nakai
     
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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Thanks Eric. I will look into this as a viable alternative to theplantlist.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    If a body is going to use Flora of China as the last word then they are sometimes going to be adopting classifications that are not standard in the west - they should be sure to read accompanying discussions for various entries in the Flora which point out that naming being used in those instances are not universal or fully demonstrated to be apt. For instance, western and eastern botanists do not agree on Cotoneaster, Flora of China has Magnolia split up into multiple genera and so on.
     
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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The last word around here goes to Douglas (Justice) I guess. I look for consensus. If there is disagreement, we have to make a judgement. We look to Flora of China as an authority for Asian plants, but all decisions are weighed out with the views of other scholars.

    In the case of Edgeworthia USDA GRIN also uses this nomenclature.

    It's good to look at as many resources as one can. The sciences is not all decided yet.

    We use several web resources and books to determine our plant names at the Garden.

    http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=20369
     

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