Did Graham give reasons for elevating these varieties to species? Nhu Tim Chapman wrote: > > In short, yes. Personally, I am still a bit skeptical on some of these changes...but I have not seen the justifications. We do live in very trying times with regard to nomenclature. I know that in other groups I have participated in the "modern" reliance of genetics vs. morphology is stirring a lot of debate and controversy over definitions contrived for human convenience vs. biological/morphological evidence. For now, I think we are all well advised to include the publishing author's name with whatever epithet we place on our plants for clarity. Randy Monterey Bay Area, California