If you think you are hearing Greek when you hear the words “pseudotsuga menziesii”… then you’re right. Binomial nomenclature is often referred to as the Latin name, but often Greek is involved too.
In the word “pseudotsuga menziesii,” the Greek word pseudo meaning false and the Japanese word “tsuga” meaning Hemlock translates to false hemlock and refers to the fact that people often confuse Douglas Fir with Hemlocks.
The reason we sometimes use Latin or botanical names at nurseries is to determine if we are on the right track finding you the perfect plant. Common names like daisy are much easier to say, but daisy can refer to over 10 different plants.
In any language fall is for planting. Come visit My Garden Nursery and check out fall colors and see the experts who use both Latin and common names to help you have the garden of your dreams!
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