Common (vernacular) names applied to California vascular plants
compiled by Elizabeth Painter
up to date as of May 1, 2016
Common names (also referred to as vernacular names) are applied differently at different times and places by different users. This list is compiled from many sources and is intended to be as comprehensive as possible. It is not intended to indicate which common name is correct or preferred. Please send comments about this page to Elizabeth Painter (beth.painter.48@gmail.com).
Taxon | Gypsophila scorzonerifolia |
group | Eudicots |
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Family common name(s) | pink; pinks; chickweed |
Genus common name(s) | gypsophila; gypsophil; gypsophill; gypsophyl; gypsophyll; gypsum pink; baby's-breath; baby's-breath; baby'sbreath; babysbreath; babies' breath; babies breath; babiesbreath |
Species common name(s) | glandular baby's-breath; glandular baby's breath; glandular babysbreath; garden baby's-breath; garden baby's breath; garden babysbreath; scarred gypsophyll; scorzon-leaved baby‚Äüs-breath |
| | Common name(s) generally applied to other taxa or multiple taxa | chalk plant, chalk-plant, infant's-breath, infant's breath are applied to taxa in multiple families |
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