Creating redirects to higher taxonomic categories

Hello, I just came across a redirect you created for Eriogonum shockleyi that targets the genus. This is bad practice as it creates a misleading blue link that will give less information than even a stub article. I PRODed the redirect, but if you wish to work on creating a good start for the species that would be an equally good outcome. 🌿MtBotany (talk) 22:44, 8 August 2026 (UTC)

@MtBotany: Thanks for the heads up. I think I made that redirect while I was preparing a draft version of a full article (which I prepared off-project and seem to have since lost). I don't know why I didn't go back and mark it for speedy deletion when I wrapped up my other Shockley species articles, but I'm glad you caught it. The PROD was removed by another editor on procedural grounds (I feel like SNOW discourages such bureaucratic wrangling, but no matter). It's now at RfD, where I sponsored your deletion proposal. Best, ~ Pbritti (talk) 01:08, 11 August 2026 (UTC)

Mistakes happen. If I had been in the mood to make a buckwheat article I might have just quietly made it into an article. 🌿MtBotany (talk) 15:03, 11 August 2026 (UTC)

"Eriogonum shockleyi" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect Eriogonum shockleyi has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Anyone, including you, is welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 August 10 § Eriogonum shockleyi until a consensus is reached. Casablanca 🪨^(T) 23:25, 10 August 2026 (UTC)

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