Plant IdentificationAre you stumped with plant identification? Don't you enjoy the rhododendron periclymenoides in early spring? A nice ligustrum lucidum for a hedge? Or a cutting garden with oligoneuron houghtonii? You don't have to know Latin to know most of what grows in your area, but it can help to distinguish subtle differences. According to the site http://botany.suite101.com/article.cfm/latin_plant_names "You don't have to know Latin names to enjoy plants, but when trying to identify a species, an understanding of the Latin binomial (two-name) system can be useful." A good source like the USDA can help you pin down flowers, shrubs or trees you may see while gathering ideas for your own backyard. If you just know a little bit about a plant, you can probably find complete information here. The links below will help you with choosing the appropriate greenery for your backyard retreat. By the way, the common names of these plants are azalea, privet, and goldenrod!
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