Using proper names
Diane Whitehead (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:07:52 PST)

I usually use proper names for plants. Occasionally when I Google a
plant name I will get a website of little sea creatures, or some
flying insects. I think some of these names were fritillaria and
reticulata.

When I look at bird lists, there are wonderful common names: Golden
Spangled Whatevers, Northern Beardless-Tyrannulets.

Do bird watchers ever use scientific names, or is it just us plant
folks?

Diane Whitehead