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Common/Scientific Name Lookup Tool
The FCCS requires many inputs by plant species.  Because common names can vary by region and apply to multiple species, the FCCS uses scientific names.  If you are not familiar with scientific names, you can look up a common name using the Common/scientific name lookup tool. 
  1. Click on the Common/Scientific name lookup button at the bottom of any editor screen to access this tool (scroll down to view example).  
     
  2. To switch between common name and scientific name searches, click on the appropriate radio button.  
     
  3. Scroll down and select a name from the left panel. If you select a scientific name, common name and out-moded scientific name matches are listed on the right panel. If you select a common name, scientific name and outmoded scientific names are listed.

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