21. pro 2010.

Latin names of herbs

To know latin name of the herb helps in finding the herb you are looking for. Herbs have many different names so that sometimes can be confusing to find the right herb, buy it or read about it.
         For example you are looking for birdweed and can't find it because in the book you are looking in birdweed isn't mentioned or it is mentioned as one of the names of Common Knotgrass. But if you are looking for birdweed (Polygonum aviculare) this will narrow down your search and help you find just the herb you are looking for.

         It is not necessary to learn this names by heart, just compare them on packages, books or web. That way you can be sure you are reading about or buying the right herb.

         If you are not familiar with latin names they are the ones after the name of the herb in brackets for example:

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