Parts 1 - The Compleat Botanica

Compleat Botanica - Variety
Basic specification
Visible name Variety
Typical usage
Visible display type
Data entry view Identification view
Storage details
Using the software Specimen Columns
The variety is the portion of the botanical name used to identify members of the same species that
are distinct enough to warrant their own name.
When the botanical name is assembled for plants of a named variety they are preceded by the
abbreviation "var." This abbreviated is supplied automatically, you should not enter it yourself.
This same text area is used for a named subspecies. To accomplish this, you must explicitly
preface the subspecies name with the abbreviation "spp."
The variety is displayed using a drop-down list.
The botanical name spell-checker is invoked when typing within the text area of this item. When
both a valid genus and a valid species have been entered, pressing the drop-down button will list
all varieties and subspecies for the pair.
Because new varieties are frequently introduced, it is quite common to find plant names that are
not in the database. You can simply ignore the red wavy proofreader's mark for this item if you're
sure you've spelled the variety correctly -- it will disappear the next time this record is displayed.
SQL name Variety
Storage type A text value up to 30 characters in length.
Import / export notes