In my mind it stands to reason that if we are beginning to use new methods there will be quite a bit of reshuffling and even some mistakes. Growing pains. But I do think we should keep growing.
I fully agree that hobbiests and horticulturalists can continue to call plants old names or have their own nomenclature outside of strict taxonomy. People don't need to get whiplash. I think it's fair to wait some years or even decades to see if things change. I just don't jive with the "they don't know anything" sentiment.
Last edited by Louis_W; 09-02-2023 at 12:47 PM..
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