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Well, Xylosoma congestum. Why does one need a common name when one has the precise Latin name? As common names vary from place to place (my blue beech is your American Hornbeam is ironwood in some spots is Carpinus carolinina to all). Stick the latin name in when there is any doubt. It is good for you, helps to expand your understanding of a dead language and keeps everyone on target.

John
(Homo sapiens arkansasaensis)~ aka hillbilly, arkie, redneck, get the picture?

20-Sep-2005	#6
Vonsgardens Needle Puller Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Arkansas Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: Hot Posts: 2,786	Well, Xylosoma congestum. Why does one need a common name when one has the precise Latin name? As common names vary from place to place (my blue beech is your American Hornbeam is ironwood in some spots is Carpinus carolinina to all). Stick the latin name in when there is any doubt. It is good for you, helps to expand your understanding of a dead language and keeps everyone on target. John (Homo sapiens arkansasaensis)~ aka hillbilly, arkie, redneck, get the picture?