Chamaespartium is now Genista

Discussion in 'Plants: Nomenclature and Taxonomy' started by Linda Jennings, Jun 29, 2005.

  1. Linda Jennings

    Linda Jennings Active Member 10 Years

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    The 'Royal Horticultural Society Plant Finder' (2004) states that Chamaespartium has been moved to Genista. This is also supported by D. J. Mabberley in 'The Plant Book' (1997). Consequently, Chamaespartium sagittale is now named Genista sagittalis.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    For an older reference, it's also Genista saggitalis in the New RHS Dictionary of Gardening (1992)
     

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