Pronunciation of scientific names

[Staff]

This is one of those areas where pronunciation is all over the board. As long as we can understand each other, it doesn't seem to matter how we pronounce a scientific name.

For those interested in pronouncing scientific names properly, Taunton Fine Gardening created a pronunciation guide for plants-
http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/pguide/pronunciation-guide-to-botanical-latin.aspx

Keep in mind that pronunciation of words in any language is not always a hard-and-fast matter. As the popular song goes: "You say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to..." So enjoy broadening your Latin vocabulary and remember, if you can't remember the preferred pronunciation of a plant name, just say a chosen interpretation with conviction.

[doccat5]

Good point, because there are so few original speakers of the language to correct you.......