Common name

A common name is an informal used to identify a plant in casual conversations and writings. Common names vary based on region and language, and some plants share the same common name. Scientific names are in contrast to common names and do not vary based on region or language.

For example, the eastern purple coneflower, hedgehog coneflower, purple coneflower, purpur-sonnenhut, and třapatka nachová are all common names for Echinacea purpurea.

To avoid confusion, plants are listed on Permawiki by their scientific names, with common names redirecting to the scientific name or a disambiguation page that lists multiple scientific names.