Re: Hydrilla verticillata/Elodea Nuttallii and Carex Otrubae/Vulpina
We have had some problems with a record for Elodea Nuttallii coming out in reports as Estwaites Waterweed (Hydrilla verticillata) and likewise for Carex otrubae as Carex vulpina. The records for elodea nuttallii were entered on the BSBI List Of British & Vascular Plants & Stoneworts as Elodea nuttalli [Auct], Non [Planch] H.St John [Spp] Hydrilla verticillata[L.F] Royle and likewise Carex otrubae was entered as Carex otrubae [Auct] Non Podp [Spp] [Carex vulpina L] - [Caotr]. Is it just a case of knowing this and being aware when entering data or is it part of a bigger problem with old and new checklists being merged due to changes in taxonomy.