In the world of horticulture, most plants have two types of names.
Botanical names are by far the most accurate, but the common names can be fun and entertaining.
Unfortunately, many common names are used for more than one plant. To get exactly what you want, you may need to find out the plant's official botanical name. That doesn't mean you can't still use all those great names you learned from your Grandpa. Common Names Don't let anyone tell you common names are worthless. Some are romantic, lyrical and enticing.