Plant names keep changing – what should we do with taxonomists?
Sophie Leguil
- Region:
- Anywhere
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £80 + travel (contact me to discuss this)
- Category:
- Hobbies
- Updated:
- 12th September 2019
- Tagged:
- Horticulture | Gardening | Plants | Science
As a gardener, are you frustrated with plants changing names? Ever despaired because asters are now called Symphyotrichum? You are not alone! In this talk, I try to explain why plants name are changing, and how this is done. I also hope to show you why name changes can actually be useful to the gardener!
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---ONLINE TALKS mainly---
Trained as a botanist & ecologist, I am fascinated by the natural world in all its forms. I have previously worked in a botanical garden, and in a national charity conserving the wonderful diversity of cultivated plants in the UK, from rare vegetable varieties to 18th century carnations.
I now work freelance as horticultural advisor, ecological surveyor, botanical tour leader (Europe and Asia) and writer.
I have given talks to a wide range of audiences, from gardening clubs, professional landscapers, to MSc students or government staff. I am always happy to adapt the length and the content of my talks to your needs.
As I have moved to France, I mainly give online talks (Zoom, Google, Teams...) though please feel free to contact me if you'd like to discuss about an in-person talk in the UK.
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