That is all very interesting. It is good to have an opinion. Please know that I personally have nothing to do with the proposed taxonomic changes over at Kew.
I only started this thread to ask the question: 'Perilla or Coleus' because I did not want people to eat Perilla Magilla. It is my opinion that ...well, never mind - I don't happen to think microwaving food is a good thing but I don't expect the world to agree.
I see two possible new threads in your words: One would be 'why I don't like genetic/molecular testing AND THE RESULTING RENAMING OF PLANTS' and Two would be 'Our Native Americans had all the answers'.
Regarding the Native Americans and their names and uses for every plant; each tribe had their own names and their own uses and they did not always agree which was correct.
Anyway, I asked the question and got an answer, so I guess I would like to close this thread and mark it 'done'.
everyone for your input.
