Having a senior moment regarding how the plant came to be called Cym rectum but it was and interesting story. Two early plant explorers and toxonomists were the best of friends and promised each other that they would name their next discovery after the other. The first kept his promise (I dont remember the Name) but after that the two men had a falling out and disagreement. The second explorer and toxonomist kept his promise by naming the plant as he promised rectum as it was the what the thought of the first. Even toxonomists have a sense of humor - I know I need to fill in some blanks regarding this story as I said I am having a senior moment.
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