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Subject: Re: [OGD] albas and albinos
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You are very correct that even the most learned of botanist, taxonomist,
amateurs (myself included) etc....have not adherd to these definitions for
whatever reasons. In my opinion however, that is no justification to
continue to do so. I would suggest that anyone interested obtain a copy of
William T. Stearn's "Botabical Latin" Fourth Edition, as it is the most
recognized and accepted authority on the subject.
Dear Kenneth,
look there on page 383 and you will find "albus = white"
"Albino" is not even listed by Stearn and it is not listed in the two
Latin dictionaries I have either.
regards
Guido
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Prof. Dr. Guido J. Braem
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35633 Lahnau
Deutschland/Germany
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