Crazyraceguy
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Yeah, even though we (US, UK, OZ) all speak the same language (somewhat) the word for common things can be quite different.
What we call Poplar, the UK calls Tulip.
Oak is all over the place, with the names not making the best sense.
There are dozens of species that are called "Red" and just as many called "White"
The "Whites" are called white because of the silvery/white bark.
The "Reds are called red because the leaves turn red, in the autumn.
How about some consistency?
Here, long ago, Sassafras was used in tea and herbal remedies. The roots and bark were used as flavorings.
"Root Beer" came from it. It's all artificial now.
What we call Poplar, the UK calls Tulip.
Oak is all over the place, with the names not making the best sense.
There are dozens of species that are called "Red" and just as many called "White"
The "Whites" are called white because of the silvery/white bark.
The "Reds are called red because the leaves turn red, in the autumn.
How about some consistency?
Here, long ago, Sassafras was used in tea and herbal remedies. The roots and bark were used as flavorings.
"Root Beer" came from it. It's all artificial now.
