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List of descriptive plant species epithets (I–Z)

For the first half of this list, see List of descriptive plant species epithets (A–H).

Since the first printing of Carl Linnaeus's Species Plantarum in 1753, plants have been assigned one epithet or name for their species and one name for their genus, a grouping of related species.[1] These scientific names have been catalogued in a variety of works, including Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. William Stearn (1911–2001) was one of the pre-eminent British botanists of the 20th century: a Librarian of the Royal Horticultural Society, a president of the Linnean Society and the original drafter of the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants.[2][3]

a bunch of grapes on the vine
Vitis vinifera ("wine-bearing")

The first column below lists seed-bearing species epithets from Stearn's Dictionary, Latin for Gardeners[4] by Lorraine Harrison, The A to Z of Plant Names by Allen Coombes, The Gardener's Botanical[5] by Ross Bayton, and the glossary of Stearn's Botanical Latin.[6] Epithets from proper nouns, proper adjectives, and two or more nouns are excluded, along with epithets used only in species names that are no longer widely accepted. Classical and modern meanings are provided in the third column, along with citations to Charlton T. Lewis's An Elementary Latin Dictionary.[7][a]

Key

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LG = language: (L)atin or (G)reek
L = derived from Latin, or both Classical Latin and Greek (unless otherwise noted)
G = derived from Greek
H = listed by Harrison, and (except as noted) by Bayton
D = listed in Stearn's Dictionary
S = listed in Stearn's Botanical Latin
DS = listed in Stearn's Dictionary, with the word or root word listed in Botanical Latin
C = listed by Coombes

Epithets

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Cuphea ignea←[b]
 
Cylindropuntia imbricata←
 
Fritillaria imperialis←
 
Illustration of Epacris impressa←
 
Matthiola incana←
 
Corybas incurvus←
 
Nepenthes inermis←
 
Eriogonum inflatum←
 
Euphorbia ingens←
 
Illustration of Salvia interrupta←
 
Davidia involucrata←
 
Portea kermesina←
 
Leptospermum lanigerum←
 
Astragalus lentiginosus←
 
Andesanthus lepidotus←
 
Banksia leptophylla←
 
Illustration of Persoonia linearis←
 
Helleborus lividus←
 
Quercus lobata←
 
Dasylirion longissimum←
 
Potamogeton lucens←
 
Gentiana lutea←
 
Iris lutescens←
 
Ficus macrophylla←
 
Flindersia maculosa←
 
Eremophila malacoides←
 
Anaphalis margaritacea←
 
Pancratium maritimum←
 
Salvinia minima←
 
Vinca minor←
 
Asplenium montanum←
 
Cymbalaria muralis←
 
Hibiscus mutabilis←
 
Boronia nana←
 
Trapa natans←
 
Anemonoides nemorosa←
 
An illustration of Liparis nervosa←
 
Dried peppercorns of black pepper (Piper nigrum←)
 
Pyrorchis nigricans←
 
Calochortus nitidus←
 
Galanthus nivalis←
 
Cestrum nocturnum←
 
Ficinia nodosa←
 
Coconut (Cocos nucifera←)
 
Quince (Cydonia oblonga←)
 
Tabebuia ochracea←
 
Dryas octopetala←
 
Verticordia oculata←
 
Ginger root (Zingiber officinale←)
 
Myoporum oppositifolium←
 
Melaleuca oxyphylla←
 
Lycium pallidum←
 
Diplocyclos palmatus←
 
Toxicoscordion paniculatum←
 
Narcissus papyraceus←
 
Lilium pardalinum←
 
Camissonia parvula←
 
Stephanomeria pauciflora←
 
Echinocereus pectinatus←
 
Sidalcea pedata←
 
Tetraphis pellucida←
 
Illustration of Pelargonium peltatum←
 
Betula pendula←
 
Banksia penicillata←
 
Stipa pennata←
 
Eupatorium perfoliatum←
 
Diplacus pictus←
 
Eucalyptus pileata←
 
Xanthosia pilosa←
 
Eucalyptus pilularis←
 
Thuja plicata←
 
Sannantha pluriflora←
 
Corymbia polycarpa←
 
Maclura pomifera←
 
Pinus ponderosa←
 
Trifolium pratense←
 
Abies procera←
 
Juniperus procumbens←
 
Ceanothus prostratus←
 
Eucalyptus pulverulenta←
 
Anacamptis pyramidalis←
 
Paris quadrifolia←
 
Akebia quinata←
 
Sambucus racemosa←
 
Lycoris radiata←
 
Boronia repanda←
 
Hippeastrum reticulatum←
 
Ficus rubiginosa←
 
Acer rubrum←
 
Pterostylis rufa←
 
Rosa rugosa←
 
Banksia serrata←
 
Banksia sessilis←
 
Banksia speciosa←
 
Acacia strongylophylla←
 
Aeonium tabuliforme←
 
Persoonia terminalis←
 
Eucalyptus tetraptera←
 
Indigofera tinctoria←
 
Amorphophallus titanum←
 
Alectryon tomentosus←
 
Aristolochia tricaudata←
 
Allium tricoccum←
 
Reutealis trisperma←
 
Da Vinci sketch of Ornithogalum umbellatum←
 
Pogonatum urnigerum←
 
Neotinea ustulata←
 
Yucca valida←
 
Codiaeum variegatum←
 
Myoporum velutinum←
 
Painting of Ensete ventricosum←
 
Calochortus venustus←
 
Iris versicolor←
 
Aloe vera←
 
Fragaria vesca←
 
Aldrovanda vesiculosa←
 
Vitis vinifera←
 
Banksia violacea←
 
Panicum virgatum←
 
Comesperma volubile←
 
Tradescantia zebrina←
 
Cryptanthus zonatus←
Epithets
Epithets[8][9][c] LG [10] Meanings and derivations Example species[d] H DS C
ianthinus G bluish-purple Justicia ianthina D
icosandrus G twenty-stamened Phytolacca icosandra H DS
idoneus L worthy[7] Lupinus idoneus* DS
igneus L fiery red[7] Cuphea ignea, Heliconia ignescens* H DS C[11]
ignescens H DS
ignotus L (formerly) unknown[7] Tricalysia ignota* DS
illecebrosus L enticing, from illecebra[7] Tigridia illecebrosa* H DS
illinitus L smeared, from lino, to smear[7] Escallonia illinita* H DS
illustris L lustrous, from lustro, to illuminate[7] Ilex illustris H D C[12]
imbecillus L feeble Agrostis imbecilla* DS
imbecillis DS
imberbis L unbearded[7] Combretum imberbe H DS
imbricatus L overlapping, from imbrex, gutter tile;[7] imbricate. (Also imbricans,[4] imbricarius.)[13] Cylindropuntia imbricata H DS C[14]
immaculatus L immaculate, from macula, stain[7] Dicerandra immaculata H DS
immersus L immersed[7] Navia immersa H DS
impeditus L impeded[7] Tragia impedita* DS C[15]
imperator L war leader; emperor[7] Fritillaria imperialis, Epidendrum imperator* D
imperialis H D C[16]
implexus L interwoven[7] Acacia implexa H DS
impressus L engraved;[7] creased Epacris impressa H DS C[17]
impudicus L impudent[7] Heliconia impudica DS
inaequalis L unequal[7] Dryopteris inaequalis H DS
inapertus L closed, from apertus[7] Agapanthus inapertus DS C[18]
incanus L grey-haired[7] Matthiola incana H DS C[19]
incarnatus L peach-coloured, from caro, flesh[7] Asclepias incarnata H DS C[20]
incertus L uncertain[7] Penstemon incertus H DS
incisus L cut deeply;[7] incised Urtica incisa H DS C[21]
inclaudens L not closing Esterhuysenia inclaudens* H
inclinatus L inclined[7] Bulbophyllum inclinatum H DS
incomparabilis L incomparable, from comparabilis[7] Stapelia incomparabilis* H DS
incomptus L unkempt[7] Blakea incompta H D
inconspicuus L inconspicuous, from conspicuus[7] Trithuria inconspicua H DS
incrassatus L stout, from crassus, thick[7] Eucalyptus incrassata H DS
incurvus L bowed;[7] incurved Corybas incurvus, Dacryodes incurvata H DS C[22]
incurvatus H DS
indivisus L undivided, from divido[7] Cordyline indivisa H DS
induratus L hardened[7] Eucalyptus indurata H DS
inebrians L intoxicating, from inebrio[7] Lagochilus inebrians H D
inermis L unarmed[7] Nepenthes inermis H DS C[23]
infaustus L unfortunate[7] Vangueria infausta H D
infectorius L tinted, from infector, dyer[7] Quercus infectoria H D
infestus L troublesome[7] Adolphia infesta* H DS
inflatus L swollen;[7] inflated Eriogonum inflatum, Utricularia inflata H DS C[24]
inflexus L bowed;[7] inflexed Utricularia inflexa DS
infortunatus L unfortunate[7] Clerodendrum infortunatum H D
infractus L bent, from frango, to fracture[7] Hypolobus infractus H DS
infundibuli­formis L funnel-shaped. (Also infundibulus.)[4][e] Crossandra infundibuliformis H DS
ingens L huge[7] Euphorbia ingens H DS
innominatus L uncelebrated, from nominatus;[7] nameless Iris innominata DS
innoxius L harmless.[7] (Also inoxius.)[26] Datura innoxia DS
inodorus L unscented, from odorus[7] Tripleurospermum inodorum H DS
inopinus L unexpected[7] Encephalartos inopinus D
inornatus L plain[7] Boronia inornata H D
inquinans L stained, from inquino[7] Pelargonium inquinans H D
inscriptus L inscribed[7] Calathea inscripta* D
insignis L significant[7] Nepenthes insignis H DS C[27]
insipidus L insipid, from sapio[7] Ficus insipida DS
insititius L grafted, from insitio, a grafting[7] Prunus insititia H DS
insulanus L island[7] Alsophila insulana, Digitaria insularis H D
insularis H DS
intactus L intact[7] Anthurium intactum* DS
intaminatus L uncontaminated[7] Cyclamen intaminatum D
integer L undivided;[7] entire. Feminine integra, neuter integrum. Artocarpus integer, Ochna integerrima H DS C[28]
integerrimus DS C[17]
intermedius L intermediate, from medium, middle[7] Thinopyrum intermedium H DS C[29]
interruptus L gapped[7] Salvia interrupta H DS
intertextus L interwoven[7] Eucalyptus intertexta H D
intortus L contorted, from intorqueo[7] Acacia intorta H DS
intricatus L entangled Dipterocarpus intricatus H DS
introrsus L turned inwards;[7] introrse Endiandra introrsa DS
intumescens L tumescent, from intumesco[7] Acrocomia intumescens H DS
inundatus L inundated, from inundo[7] Lycopodiella inundata DS
inutilis L useless[7] Allium inutile D
inversus L inverted[7] Astragalus inversus H DS
invisus L unseen[7] Silene invisa D
involucratus L enveloped, from involucrum, wrapper;[7] involucred Davidia involucrata H DS C[30]
involutus L rolled up, from involvo;[7] involute Bulbophyllum involutum H DS
involvens L wrapping-around[7] Utricularia involvens DS
ionanthus G violet-coloured flowers Streptocarpus ionanthus H DS
iridescens L iridescent, from iris, rainbow[7][10] Caladenia iridescens H D
irrasus L unshaven, from rasus[7] Grevillea irrasa D
irregularis L not symmetric, from regula, rule;[7] irregular Polygala irregularis H DS
irriguus L irrigated; wet[7] Stellaria irrigua H DS
irritans L irritating, from irrito[7] Triodia irritans D
irroratus L besprinkled,from irroro[7] Acacia irrorata D
isophyllus G even-leaved Campanula isophylla H DS C[22]
ixocarpus G sticky-fruited Indigofera ixocarpa* H D
jejunus L meagre; small[7][f] Salix jejuna H
jubatus L crested;[7] awned Hordeum jubatum H DS C[31]
jucundus L joyful; pleasant[7] Conophytum jucundum H D C[32]
jugalis L yoked[7] Melicope jugosa, Psychotria jugalis H D
jugosus H D
julaceus L cylindrical, like some catkins Anomobryum julaceum H S
junceus L made of rushes;[7] rush-like Psathyrostachys juncea H DS C[33]
juvenilis L young[7] Carex juvenilis* H S
kermesinus L crimson, from Arabic and Latin Portea kermesina H DS
labiatus L lipped, from labium, lip[7] Cattleya labiata, Zygosepalum labiosum H DS
labiosus H DS
labilis L labile, from labo, to totter or slip[7] Celtis labilis* H D
lacerus L jagged, from lacer, lacerated.[7] Stearn's spelling is lacer. Spiranthes lacera, Calanthe lacerata* H DS
laceratus DS
laciniatus L roughly segmented Silphium laciniatum, Carya laciniosa H DS C[34]
laciniosus DS C[19]
lacrimans L weeping, from lacrimo[7] Eucalyptus lacrimans H D
lacteus L milky[7] Iris lactea, Hieracium lactescens H DS C[35]
lactescens D
lactifer L milk; with milky sap[g] Gymnema lactiferum H DS
lacunosus L full of hollows[7] Ipomoea lacunosa H DS
lacustris L lake, from lacus[7] Iris lacustris H DS C[36]
laetus L joyful;[7] bright Myoporum laetum H DS
laevis L smooth[7] Hibiscus laevis, Echinacea laevigata H DS C[37]
laevigatus H C[38]
lamellatus L layered, from lamina, a thin sheet;[7] lamellate Leptospermum lamellatum H DS
lanatus L woolly[7] Citrullus lanatus H DS C[39]
lanceus L lance, from lancea[7] Searsia lancea H D
lanceolatus L lanceolate Persoonia lanceolata H DS C[40]
laniger L fleecy[7] Leptospermum lanigerum, Myriopteris lanosa, Fraxinus lanuginosa H DS C[41]
lanosus H DS C[42]
lanuginosus H DS C[43]
lappa L with burrs.[7] (Also lappaceus.) Arctium lappa H DS
lasiocarpus G woolly-fruited Abies lasiocarpa DS C[44]
latebrosus L with lurking-holes;[7] concealing Vexatorella latebrosa D
lateralis L lateral, from latus, side[7] Calothamnus lateralis H DS
lateritius L brick-red, from later, brick[7] Melaleuca lateritia H DS C[45]
latifolius L broad-leaved, from latus, broad[7] Isopogon latifolius H DS C[22]
laudatus L laudible[7] Rhododendron laudandum* H D
laudandus D
laxus L relaxed;[7] lax Freesia laxa H DS C[46]
leiocarpus G smooth-fruited Angophora leiocarpa H DS
lenticularis L lens; lenticular Isolepis lenticularis, Atriplex lentiformis DS
lentiformis DS C[47]
lentiginosus L spotted Astragalus lentiginosus H DS
lentus L pliant[7] Betula lenta H DS C[48]
leonis L lion, from leo.[7] Neuter leonis. Phacelia leonis H D
leopardinus G spotted Bulbophyllum leopardinum H D
lepidotus G scaly Andesanthus lepidotus DS
lepidus L elegant[7] Lupinus lepidus H D
leptophyllus G slender-leaved Banksia leptophylla H DS C[49]
leucanthus G white-flowered Stenomesson leucanthum H DS C[50]
lignosus L woody, from lignum[7] Dipogon lignosus H DS
ligularis L shoe-strap, from ligula;[7] liguled Passiflora ligularis, Schoenus ligulatus H D
ligulatus H DS
limbatus L bordered, from limbus, border[7] Fissidens limbatus H DS
limosus L muddy[7] Schoenus limosus H DS
limnophilus G marsh-loving Myriophyllum limnophilum* DS
linearis L linear Persoonia linearis H DS C[51]
lineatus L lined Iris lineata H DS C[34]
lingua L tongue[7] Pterostylis lingua H DS C[52]
linguiformis H DS
lingulatus H DS
lissocarpus G smooth-fruited Synostemon lissocarpus* D
lithophilus G rock-loving Isoetes lithophila* H DS
littoralis L littoral, from litus, shore[7] Griselinia littoralis, Acacia littorea H DS C[53]
littoreus H DS
lividus L lead-coloured[7] Helleborus lividus H DS C[54]
lobatus G lobed Quercus lobata H DS C[55]
lobulatus H D
lochmius G thicket Rhododendron lochmium* D
longus L long[7] Curcuma longa H DS C[56]
longissimus L longest Dasylirion longissimum H DS C[57]
lophanthus G crested-flower Paraserianthes lophantha H DS
lucens L shining; clear. From luceo.[7] Potamogeton lucens H DS
lucidus H D C[35]
lunatus L lunate[7] Phaseolus lunatus H DS C[58]
lunulatus H DS
luridus L greyish-yellow[7] Pelargonium luridum H DS
luteus L yellow[7] Gentiana lutea H DS C[59]
luteolus L light yellow[7] Iris lutescens H DS
lutescens DS C[15]
luxurians L luxuriant, from luxurio[7] Araucaria luxurians H DS C[60]
lyratus L lyre, from lyra;[7] lyrate Arabidopsis lyrata DS C[61]
lysistemon G loose-stamened Erythrina lysistemon D
macilentus L gaunt, from macies[7] Archaeopteris macilenta H DS
macrophyllus G big-leaved Ficus macrophylla H DS C[62]
maculosus L spotted[7] Flindersia maculosa H DS C[63]
maculatus H DS C[64]
maculifer D
magnificus L magnificent[7] Cercidiphyllum magnificum H D C[65]
magnus L big Crateva magna H DS
major L bigger. Stearn also lists majus.[4][37] From maior, neuter maius.[7] Plantago major H DS C[66]
majalis L (flowering in) May, from Maius[7] Convallaria majalis H D C[67]
majesticus L majestic, from maiestas[7] Brillantaisia majestica* D
malacoides G soft Eremophila malacoides H D
mammillaris L nippled, from mamilla[7] Mammillaria mammillaris, Erica mammosa H D
mammiformis DS
mammillatus H DS
mammosus H DS
manicatus L long-sleeved[7] Gunnera manicata H DS C[68]
manipuliflorus L with small bundles of flowers, from manipulus, a handful[7] Erica manipuliflora DS
margaritaceus L pearly, from margarita[7] Anaphalis margaritacea H DS C[43]
margaritus H D
margaritifer H D
marginalis L bordered, from margino[7] Banksia marginata H DS C[69]
marginatus H DS C[70]
marginellus D
maritimus L maritime[7] Pancratium maritimum H DS C[53]
marmoreus L marble[7] Sempervivum marmoreum, Kalanchoe marmorata H DS C[71]
marmoratus H DS
mas L with masculine qualities[7] Cornus mas H DS C[72]
masculus H DS
matronalis L matronly[7] Hesperis matronalis D C[73]
maxillaris L jaw, from maxilla[7] Bulbophyllum maxillare H D
maximus L biggest. (Also max.)[74] Heracleum maximum H DS C[64]
medicus L medicinal[7] Citrus medica H DS C[39]
medius L medium or middle[7] Campanula medium H DS C[33]
medullaris L pithy, from medulla, marrow[7] Sphaeropteris medullaris H D
medullus H D
megacarpus G with big fruit Schoenus megacarpus H DS
megalophyllus G with big leaves Muniria megalophylla H DS C[12]
megeratus G very lovely Rhododendron megeratum* D
meiacanthus G little-spined Mammillaria meiacantha* DS
melancholicus L melancholy[7] Besleria melancholica* DS
melanoxylon G with black wood Acacia melanoxylon H S
mellitus L honey[7] Navarretia mellita H DS
melleus DS
mellifer H D C[75]
melliodorus L honey-scented. Stearn also lists meliodorus. Eucalyptus melliodora H D
meloformis L melon-shaped Euphorbia meloformis H D
membranaceus L membranous, from membrana[7] Scadoxus membranaceus H DS
meniscifolius L crescent-leaved Serpocaulon meniscifolium* H DS
meridianus L (flowering at) midday; southern[7] Caladenia meridionalis H D
meridionalis H DS C[76]
metallicus L metal, from metallum[7] Calochilus metallicus H DS C[77]
micans L sparkling[7] Shorea micans DS
micranthus G small-flowered Eremophila micrantha H DS C[62]
militaris L military[7] Orchis militaris H D
millefolius L thousand-leaved, from mille[7] Potentilla millefolia H DS C[78]
mimetes G mimic Senecio mimetes* D
minax L menacing[7] Bulbophyllum minax D
miniatus L red-tinged[7] Aechmea miniata H DS C[79]
minimus L smallest[7] Salvinia minima H DS C[80]
minor L smaller. Stearn also lists minus.[4][81] From minor, neuter minus.[7] Vinca minor H DS C[82]
minutus L minute[7] Marsilea minuta H DS
minutissimus L minutest Bulbophyllum minutissimum H D
mirabilis L amazing[7] Nepenthes mirabilis H D C[55]
mitis L gentle[7] Caryota mitis H DS
mitratus L turbaned[7] Blepharis mitrata H D
mitriformis H DS
mixtus L hybrid;[7] mixed Passiflora mixta H DS
modestus L modest[7] Carpobrotus modestus H D C[83]
mollis L soft[7] Leymus mollis H DS C[84]
mollissimus L softest Castanea mollissima H D C[85]
monilifer L necklace, from monile[7] Allocasuarina monilifera, Consolea moniliformis H D
moniliformis H DS
monogynus G single-ovaried Crataegus monogyna H DS C[86]
monstrosus L monstrous, from monstruosus[7] Aegiphila monstrosa H DS
montanus L mountain.[7] (Also montensis.)[4] Asplenium montanum, Acacia monticola H DS C[87]
monticola H D
montigenus H D
moschatus G musky Cucurbita moschata H DS C[88]
mucosus L slimy, from mucus, mucus[7] Euryops mucosus H DS
mucronatus L sharp-edged, from mucro, sword-point or edge;[7] mucronate Ziziphus mucronata H DS C[89]
mucronulatus L short-pointed Grevillea mucronulata H D C[90]
multifidus L divided into many parts[7] Leucospora multifida H DS C[91]
mundulus L elegant, from mundus[7] Hackelia mundula H D
muralis L wall[7] Cymbalaria muralis H DS C[92]
musaicus L mosaic. Stearn also lists mosaicus. Guzmania musaica H DS
muscitoxicus L toxic to flies Amianthium muscitoxicum D
muscivorus L fly-eating, from voro[7] Helicodiceros muscivorus H D
muscosus L mossy[7] Crassula muscosa H DS
muscoides H D
mutabilis L mutable[7] Hibiscus mutabilis H DS C[93]
mutatus L changed[7] Apoballis mutata* H DS
mutilatus L mutilated; blunt. From mutilus.[7] Cirsium muticum H DS
muticus H DS
myriophyllus G myriad-leaved Pilea myriophylla H DS
myrmeco­philus G ant-loving Hylaeaicum myrmecophila H DS
nanus L dwarf[7] Boronia nana H DS C[48]
nanellus H D
nasutus L large-nosed; scornful[7] Erythranthe nasuta D
natans L floating, from nato[7] Trapa natans H DS
nauseosus L disgusting, from nauseo[7] Dypsis nauseosa H DS
navicularis L boat-shaped, from navicula, a small boat[7] Micromyrtus navicularis H DS C[30]
nebulosus L cloudy[7] Eucalyptus nebulosa H DS
neglectus L neglected[7] Stellaria neglecta H DS C[94]
nemorosus L forest[7] Anemonoides nemorosa H DS C[91]
nemoralis H DS C[95]
nervosus L veined, originally from nervus[7] Liparis nervosa H DS C[59]
nervatus D
nervis H DS
neurocarpus G veined-fruit Acacia neurocarpa D
nictitans L blinking; moving Chamaecrista nictitans H D
nidus L nest[7] Asplenium nidus H DS
niger L black.[7] Feminine nigra, neuter nigrum. Piper nigrum H DS C[96]
nigrescens L blackish, from nigresco[7] Pyrorchis nigricans H DS
nigricans H DS C[97]
nigratus H D
nitidus L shining[7] Calochortus nitidus H DS C[83]
nitens H DS
nivalis L snow[7] Galanthus nivalis H DS C[98]
niveus H DS C[99]
nivosus H DS
nobilis L celebrated[7] Laurus nobilis H D C[78]
nocturnus L night[7] Cestrum nocturnum H DS C[100]
nodosus L knobby[7] Ficinia nodosa H DS
nodulosus H DS
non-scriptus L unmarked, from scriptus[7] Hyacinthoides non-scripta H D C[101]
notatus L marked[7] Paspalum notatum H DS
nothus G false Iris notha DS
nubigenus L high-altitude, from nubigena, cloud-born[7] Podocarpus nubigenus H D C[27]
nubicola H D
nucifer L nut-bearing, from nux[7] Cocos nucifera H DS
nudus L naked[7] Genoplesium nudum H DS C[102]
nudatus H D
nummularius L coin, from nummulus[7] Atriplex nummularia H D C[103]
nutans L nodding[7] Silene nutans H DS C[104]
nyctagineus G night-born (night-blooming) Mirabilis nyctaginea H D
obconicus L inverted cone, from conus[7] Eucalyptus obconica H DS
obesus L fat[7] Adenium obesum H DS
oblatus L oblate (round and slightly flattened). From latus, wide.[7] Syringa oblata H DS
obliquus L slanting;[7] oblique Ficus obliqua H DS C[42]
obliteratus L erased, from oblitero;[7] imperceptible Nephrolepis obliterata DS
oblongus L oblong[7] Cydonia oblonga H DS C[55]
oblongatus H D
obovatus L obovate (reversed ovate). From ovum, egg.[7] Adenanthos obovatus H DS C[105]
obscurus L obscure;[7] dark Dendrolycopodium obscurum H DS C[106]
obsoletus L shabby[7] Narcissus obsoletus DS
obtectus L covered; protected[7] Acacia obtecta H S
obtusus L obtuse[7] Galium obtusum H DS C[100]
obtusatus H DS
obvallatus L fortified;[7] walled Geophila obvallata* H DS
obvallaris D C[107]
occidentalis L western, from occidens[7] Platanus occidentalis H DS C[48]
occultus L hidden[7] Dalbergia occulta H S
ocellatus L eyespot, from ocellus, little eye[7] Viola ocellata H DS
ochraceus G ochre Tabebuia ochracea H DS C[108]
octopetalus L eight-petalled, from octo[7] Dryas octopetala H DS C[109]
oculatus L eyespot, from oculus, eye[7] Verticordia oculata H D
odoratus L fragrant[7] Lathyrus odoratus H DS C[94]
odorifer H DS
odorus H DS C[26]
odoratissimus L most fragrant Artocarpus odoratissimus H D C[110]
officinalis L medicinal[h] Zingiber officinale H DS C[92]
officinarum H D
oleifer L oil-bearing, from oleum, oil[7] Moringa oleifera H D C[111]
oleraceus L kitchen-garden, from olus[7] Sonchus oleraceus H DS C[78]
olitorius H DS
oligocarpus G with few fruits Annona oligocarpa H DS
olivaceus L green-brown, from oliva, olive[7] Lithops olivacea H DS
opacus L darkened; in the shade[7] Ilex opaca H S
operculatus L lidded, from operculum, a covering[7] Luffa operculata H S
oporinus G autumn Diuris oporina D
oppositifolius L opposite-leaved, from oppositus[7] Myoporum oppositifolium H DS C[112]
orbiculatus L circular, from orbis, ring;[7] orbicular Celastrus orbiculatus H DS C[38]
orbicularis H DS
oreophilus G mountain Sarracenia oreophila H DS C[96]
oresbius H DS
orgyalis G fathom-long Kalanchoe orgyalis DS
orientalis L eastern, from oriens[7] Platanus orientalis H DS C[12]
ornatus L ornamented.[7] (Also ornans.)[4] Musa ornata H DS C[66]
ornatissimus L most ornamented Downingia ornatissima H D
orthocarpus G straight-fruited Acacia orthocarpa H DS
osmanthus G fragrant-flowered Attalea osmantha H DS
ovatus L ovate, from ovum, egg[7] Trillium ovatum H DS C[113]
ovalis H DS
ovifer L egg-bearing, from ovum[7] Pachyphytum oviferum, Pandanus oviger* D
oviger D
ovinus L sheep, from ovis[7] Festuca ovina H DS C[61]
oxyphyllus G sharp-leaved Melaleuca oxyphylla H DS C[114]
pabularis L fodder, from pabulum[7] Barleria pabularis* DS
pachycarpus G thick-fruited Corymbia pachycarpa H DS C[115]
paganus L of villages[7] Rubus paganus H
pallidus L pale[7] Lycium pallidum H DS C[116]
pallens H DS
pallescens H DS
palmaris L palm's-width Chromolaena palmaris* H DS
palmatus L hand-shaped, from palma;[7] palmate Diplocyclos palmatus H DS C[62]
palustris L marsh, from palus[7] Banksia paludosa H DS C[30]
paludosus H DS
panduratus L fiddle-shaped; pandurate Ipomoea pandurata H DS
paniculatus L panicled Toxicoscordion paniculatum H DS C[117]
pannosus L tattered[7] Cotoneaster pannosus H DS
papilio L butterfly Bulbophyllum papilio H
papillosus L papillose, from papilla, nipple[7] Sphagnum papillosum DS
papilliger D
papyraceus L paper. (Also papyrus.)[4] Narcissus papyraceus H DS C[107]
papyrifer H D C[48]
paradisiacus G paradise; garden Cipura paradisiaca* H D
paradisi H D
paradoxus G unusual Dissocarpus paradoxus H D C[118]
parasiticus L parasitic, from parasitus[7] Macrosolen parasiticus H DS
pardalinus L leopard, from pardus.[7] (Also pardinus.)[4] Lilium pardalinum H D C[119]
parmulatus L shield, from parmula[7] Rhododendron parmulatum* D
partitus L divided[7] Klattia partita* H DS
parvus L small Camissonia parvula H DS
parvulus D C[120]
pastoralis L of shepherds Meryta pastoralis* DS
patellaris L dish, from patella[7] Eucalyptus patellaris D
patelliformis DS
patens L spreading out[7] Physcomitrella patens H DS C[117]
patulus H DS C[121]
pauciflorus L sparse-flowered, from paucus[7] Stephanomeria pauciflora H DS C[23]
pauperculus L poor[7] Astragalus pauperculus H D
pavoninus L peacock blue, from pavo;[7] eye-spotted Anemone pavonina* H DS C[91]
pectinatus L comb, from pecten;[7] pectinate Echinocereus pectinatus H DS C[122]
pectinifer D
pectoralis L chest, from pectus[7] Justicia pectoralis H D
peculiaris L peculiar[7] Trachyandra peculiaris H S
pedalis L foot-long[7] Indocalamus pedalis* DS
pedatifidus L bird's-foot; pedate. From pes, foot.[7] Viola pedatifida, Sidalcea pedata H D C[123]
pedatus H DS C[124]
pedunculosus L peduncled Lotus pedunculatus H D C[125]
peduncularis H DS
pedunculatus H DS
pellucidus L transparent, from perlucidus;[7] pellucid Tetraphis pellucida H DS
peltatus L shield-bearing;[7] peltate Pelargonium peltatum H DS C[26]
pelviformis L shallow, from pelvis, basin[7] Campanula pelviformis* H DS
pendulus L hanging[7] Betula pendula H DS C[48]
pendulinus H DS C[28]
penicillatus L paint-brush, from penicillus;[7] penicillate. (Also penicillius.)[4] Banksia penicillata H DS
peninsularis L peninsula, from peninsula[7] Argyrochosma peninsularis H DS
pennatus L feathered; pinnate. From pinnatus.[7] Stipa pennata H DS
penniger L feathered, from penna[7] Verticordia pennigera H D
pensilis L hanging[7] Glyptostrobus pensilis H D
pentaphyllus G five-leaved Gynostemma pentaphyllum H DS C[62]
peramoenus L very pleasant[7] Platanthera peramoena D
perbellus L beautiful[7] Veronica perbella* H D
percussus L perforated[7] Goniophlebium percussum* D
peregrinus L foreign[7] Comptonia peregrina H DS C[67]
perennis L year-long; perennial[7] Mercurialis perennis H DS C[126]
perennans DS
perfoliatus L perfoliate Eupatorium perfoliatum H DS C[127]
perfossus DS
perforatus L perforated, from perforo[7] Hypericum perforatum H DS C[128]
pergracilis L very slender, from gracilis[7] Psydrax pergracilis H D
permixtus L intermingled[7] Rubus permixtus D
persimilis L very similar[7] Crataegus persimilis D C[86]
persistens L persisting, from persisto[7] Calochortus persistens H DS
perspicuus L transparent[7] Rubus perspicuus H DS
pertusus L perforated[7] Bothriochloa pertusa H DS
perulatus L perulate Enkianthus perulatus H DS C[129]
perutilis L very useful[7] Aniba perutilis* DS
petaloideus G petal-like Gunnera petaloidea H DS
petiolaris L petiolate Banksia petiolaris H DS C[130]
petiolatus H DS
petraeus L rock, from petra, rock or cliff[7] Quercus petraea H DS C[131]
phaeus G dark brown or grey Geranium phaeum H DS C[132]
phyllo­maniacus G profusely leafy Begonia phyllomaniaca* D
picturatus L embroidered[7] Festuca picturata H D C[133]
pictus L painted[7] Diplacus pictus H DS C[65]
pileatus L skull-capped;[7] pileate Eucalyptus pileata H DS C[134]
pilosus L hairy;[7] pilose. (Also pilosulus.)[124] Xanthosia pilosa H DS C[135]
pilifer H DS
pilularis G globular (the fruit), from pila, ball[7] Eucalyptus pilularis H D C[136]
pilulifer H D
pinguifolius L with waxy or thick leaves, from pinguis, fat[7] Acacia pinguifolia H DS C[108]
pinnatus L feathered;[7] pinnate Alloxylon pinnatum H DS C[137]
piperitus L peppery, from piper[7] Zanthoxylum piperitum H D C[138]
planus L flat[7] Eleocharis plana H DS C[139]
platyphyllus G broad-leaved. (Also platyphyllos.)[4] Eucalyptus platyphylla H DS C[48]
plebeius L plebeian[7] Veronica plebeia D
plenus L double; full Corymbia plena H DS
plenissimus H D
pleurostachys G side-spiked Orleanesia pleurostachys* DS
plicatus L pleated, from plico;[7] plicate Thuja plicata H DS C[81]
plumarius L plumed, from pluma;[7] plumose Dianthus plumarius H D
plumatus D
plumosus H DS
plumbeus L leaden[7] Merwilla plumbea H DS
pluriflorus L many-flowered, from plurimus;[7] pluriflor Sannantha pluriflora H DS
pluvialis L rainy-day[7] Caladenia pluvialis H S
pocophorus G woolly Rhododendron pocophorum* H D
poculiformis G goblet-shaped[7] Eragrostis poculiformis* DS
podagricus G gout, from podagra.[7] (Also podagraria.)[4] Jatropha podagrica D
poeticus L of poets[7] Narcissus poeticus H D C[107]
poetarum D
pogonanthus G bearded-flower Abronia pogonantha DS
polaris L polar or far northern Salix polaris H S
polifolius G Greek: grey + Latin: leaf Kalmia polifolia H D
politus L polished[7] Gasteria polita H DS
polycarpus G many-fruited Corymbia polycarpa H DS C[47]
pomeridianus L afternoon[7] Chlorogalum pomeridianum H DS
pomifer L fruit-bearing;[7] pome-bearing Maclura pomifera H D C[140]
pomponius L ostentatious, from pompa;[7] tufted Lilium pomponium H D
ponderosus L weighty[7] Pinus ponderosa H DS C[121]
porophyllus G (apparently) porous-leaved Saxifraga porophylla* H D
porphyreus G purple; purple-red Sedum porphyreum H DS
porrigens L spreading, from porrigo[7] Galium porrigens H
potamophilus G river Sebastiania potamophila H DS
potatorum L of drinkers Agave potatorum H D C[87]
praealtus L very high[7] Calochilus praealtus H D
praecox L early-ripening, from coquo[7] Agapanthus praecox H DS C[18]
praemorsus L (apparently) nibbled, from morsus[7] Acacia praemorsa H DS
praeruptorum L (inhabitant) of rough places, from praeruptus, rugged[7] Dicymbe praeruptorum* H S
praestans L pre-eminent[7] Vaccinium praestans H D C[141]
praeteritus L departed; overlooked[7] Castilleja praeterita DS
praetermissus L overlooked, from praetermitto[7] Eucalyptus praetermissa DS C[142]
praetextus L bordered; disguised[7] Cryptanthus praetextus H DS
praevernus L before the spring, from vernus[7] Rhododendron praevernum* D
pratensis L meadow[7] Trifolium pratense H DS C[132]
pravissimus L most crooked, from pravus[7] Acacia pravissima H D C[118]
precatorius L prayer, from precator, suppliant[7] Euterpe precatoria D
preptus G distinguished Rhododendron preptum* D
princeps L foremost[7] Roystonea princeps H D
prismaticus G prism Iris prismatica H DS
proboscideus G long-snouted Bulbophyllum proboscideum H DS C[143]
procerus L tall[7] Abies procera H DS C[65]
procumbens L near the ground, from procumbo;[7] procumbent Juniperus procumbens H DS C[64]
procurrens L extending, from procurro[7] Arabis procurrens H DS C[144]
prodigiosus L prodigious[7] Phyllolobium prodigiosum* H
productus L extended, from produco[7] Costus productus* H DS
prolifer L proliferous, from proles, offshoot[7] Isolepis prolifera H DS C[96]
prolificus L prolific; proliferous Hypericum prolificum H DS C[128]
pronus L tilted forward[7] Dracophyllum pronum DS
propinquus L kindred[7] Eucalyptus propinqua H DS C[143]
prostratus L on the ground;[7] prostrate Ceanothus prostratus H DS C[17]
protistus G very first Rhododendron protistum H
protrusus L protruding, from protrudo[7] Melaleuca protrusa DS
pruinatus L (apparently) frosted, from pruina;[7] pruinose Begonia pruinata* H DS
pruinosus H DS
pruriens L itchy, from prurio[7] Mucuna pruriens DS
psilostemon G smooth-stamened Geranium psilostemon H DS C[132]
psittacinus L parrot, from psittacus[7] Impatiens psittacina, Heliconia psittacorum H DS
psittacorum H D
pteroneurus G winged-vein Cnidoscolus pteroneurus* H DS
pubescens L fuzzy, from pubesco;[7] pubescent Betula pubescens H DS C[48]
pubiger H D
pubens H DS
pudicus L shy[7] Mimosa pudica H D C[145]
puderosus D
pugioniformis L dagger-shaped, from pugio[7] Dendrobium pugioniforme H DS
pulcher L beautiful.[7] Feminine pulchra, neuter pulchrum. Senecio pulcher H DS C[146]
pulchellus H DS C[92]
pullus L blackish[7] Piaranthus pullus* H DS C[22]
pulverulentus L powdery, from pulvis;[7] pulverulent Eucalyptus pulverulenta H DS C[147]
pulvinatus L cushiony, from pulvinus;[7] pulvinate Grimmia pulvinata H DS C[148]
pumilus L dwarf. (Also pumilio.)[4] Ficus pumila H DS C[85]
punctatus L dotted, originally from punctum, point or puncture;[7] punctate Monarda punctata H DS C[94]
pungens L pricking, from pungo;[7] pungent Picea pungens H DS C[149]
purgans L purgative, from purgo[7] Saurauia purgans* D
purpureus L purplish[7] Ceratodon purpureus H DS C[142]
purpuratus L royal;[7] purplish Eucalyptus purpurata H DS C[92]
purpurascens L light purple, from purpurasco.[7] (Also purpurellus.)[142] Calamagrostis purpurascens H DS C[150]
pusillus L tiny[7] Potamogeton pusillus H DS
pustulatus L (apparently) blistered, from pustula, pustule;[7] pustulate Eremophila pustulata H DS
pycnanthus G densely flowering Acacia pycnantha H S
pyramidalis L pyramidal, from pyramis[7] Anacamptis pyramidalis H DS C[116]
pyramidatus D
pyxidatus G lidded box Eugenia pyxidata* DS
quadrifolius L four-leaved, from quattuor, four[7] Paris quadrifolia H DS C[151]
quinatus L five-part, from quinque, five[7] Akebia quinata H DS C[116]
racemosus L racemose, from racemus, cluster[7] Sambucus racemosa H DS C[124]
radiatus L radiating;[7] radiate Lycoris radiata H DS C[121]
radians DS
radiosus H DS
radicans L rooting, originally from radix, root[7] Toxicodendron radicans H DS C[152]
radicatus H DS
radicosus H DS
radicum D
radula L rasp, originally from rado, to scrape[7] Eurybia radula H DS
ramentaceus L very scaly Drosera ramentacea* H S
ramosus L branching, from ramus, branch[7] Boronia ramosa H DS C[94]
ramulosus H DS
ramosissimus L with many branches Jamesbrittenia ramosissima H DS C[153]
rarus L rare[7] Hymenophyllum rarum DS
rariflorus L sparse-flowered Rhynchospora rariflora H DS
ravus L grey, dull yellow or tawny[7] Miconia rava* DS
reclinatus L reclined, from reclino[7] Phoenix reclinata H DS
rectus L erect[7] Eucalyptus recta H DS C[154]
recurvus L curved back;[7] recurved Eucalyptus recurva H DS
recurvatus H DS C[155]
recutitus L (apparently) skinned, from cutis, skin[7] Pedicularis recutita* DS
redivivus L reviving[7] Styrax redivivus H DS C[156]
reductus L reduced, from reduco[7] Brocchinia reducta H DS C[29]
reflexus L bent backwards, from reflecto;[7] reflexed Dracaena reflexa H DS C[157]
refractus H DS
refulgens L reflecting, from refulgeo[7] Justicia refulgens* H D
regalis L royal[7] Roystonea regia, Drosera regia H D C[119]
regius H D C[158]
religiosus L sacred[7] Ficus religiosa H D
remotus L remote (in distribution)[7] Pinus remota H DS C[69]
reniformis L kidney-shaped, from renes,[7] kidneys Utricularia reniformis H DS
repandus L curling at the edges[7] Boronia repanda H DS C[55]
repens L creeping[7] Trifolium repens H DS C[30]
reptans H DS C[159]
replicatus L folded, from replico[7] Lafoensia replicata H DS
resinosus L resinous, from resina[7] Pinus resinosa H DS C[121]
resinifer H DS
resupinatus L bent backward, from resupino[7] Trifolium resupinatum DS
reticulatus L net-like, from reticulum;[7] reticulate Hippeastrum reticulatum H DS C[111]
retortus L twisted back, from retorqueo[7] Cerinthe retorta* H DS
retroflexus H DS
retrofractus H D
retusus L blunt;[7] retuse Rhynchostylis retusa H DS C[71]
reversus L reversed[7] Alocasia reversa H DS
revolutus L rolled inward, from revolvo;[7] revolute Orites revolutus H DS C[55]
rex L king.[7] (Also reginae, queen.)[4] Cattleya rex H D
rhabdotus G striped Allium rhabdotum D
rhodanthus G with rose-red flowers Eucalyptus rhodantha H DS
rhombicus G rhombic Acalypha rhomboidea DS
rhomboideus H DS
rhytidophyllus G wrinkled-leaf Viburnum rhytidophyllum H DS C[110]
rigens L rigid.[7] (Also rigescens.)[4][160] Muhlenbergia rigens H DS C[161]
rigidus H DS C[146]
ringens L gaping, from ringor[7] Melaleuca ringens H DS C[143]
riparius L riverside, from ripa, riverbank[7] Vitis riparia H DS C[123]
rivalis L brook[7] Calyptronoma rivalis H DS C[162]
rivularis H DS C[91]
robustus L strong; solid[7] Metrosideros robusta H DS C[163]
rostratus L beaked;[7] rostrate Eremophila rostrata H DS C[164]
rotatus L circular, from rota, wheel;[7] rotate Hymenocallis rotata H DS
rotundus L round[7] Cyperus rotundus H DS
rotundatus H DS
ruber L red.[7] Feminine rubra, neuter rubrum. Acer rubrum H DS C[50]
rubens H DS
rubescens L pale red, from rubesco[7] Calamagrostis rubescens H DS
rubellus H DS
rubiginosus L rusty-red, from rubigo, rust[7] Ficus rubiginosa H DS C[165]
rudis L untilled; rough[7] Eucalyptus rudis H DS
rufus L reddish[7] Pterostylis rufa H DS
rufescens D
rugosus L wrinkled;[7] rugose Rosa rugosa H DS C[87]
runcinatus L saw-toothed; runcinate Crepis runcinata DS
rupestris L rock or cliff, from rupes;[7] rupicolous Brachychiton rupestris H DS C[87]
rupicola H D
rupifragus L rock-cleaving Salix rupifraga H D C[166]
russatus L russet, from russus[7] Brachyotum russatum H D
rusticanus L countryside[7] Armoracia rusticana H DS C[53]
rusticus H D C[167]
rutilans L reddish, from rutilo[7] Nidularium rutilans H DS
saccatus L bag, from saccus;[7] saccate Persoonia saccata, Manicaria saccifera H DS
saccifer H D
saccharatus G sugared (in flavour or appearance) Caladenia saccharata H DS
saccharifer G sugary. (Also saccharum.)[6][168] Acer saccharinum, Vitis saccharifera* DS C[168]
saccharinus H DS C[168]
sagittalis L arrow, from sagitta;[7] sagittate. (Also sagittatus.)[4] Crotalaria sagittalis H DS
salinus L salt, from sal[7] Drosera salina H DS
salsuginosus L salt marsh, from salsus[7] Castilleja salsuginosa DS
sanctus L holy[7] Anacamptis sancta H D
sanguineus L bloody[7] Broughtonia sanguinea H DS C[157]
sapidus L tasty, from sapio, to have a flavour[7] Lissanthe sapida H DS
saponaceus L soapy. (Also saponarius.)[4] Solanum saponaceum* DS
sarcodes G fleshy Oncidium sarcodes H D
sarmentosus L sarmentose, from sarmentum, twig[7] Piper sarmentosum H DS C[43]
sativus L cultivated, from sero[7] Cannabis sativa H DS C[96]
saturatus L colour-saturated[7] Taraxacum saturatum* DS
savannarum L savanna. Neo-Latin, from a 16th-century Taíno word.[10] Iris savannarum DS
saxatilis L rock-dwelling, from saxum;[7] saxicolous. (Also saxorum, rock,[4] and saxifraga, rock-breaker.)[4] Mimetes saxatilis, Acacia saxicola, Dudleya saxosa H DS C[47]
saxicola H DS
saxosus H DS
scaber L rough;[7] scabrid. Feminine scabra, neuter scabrum. (Also scabiosus.)[4] Boronia scabra H DS C[146]
scalaris L ladder, from scalae[7] Vriesea scalaris H DS C[29]
scandens L climbing, from scando;[7] scandent Cobaea scandens H DS C[38]
scapiger L scaped; scapose Caltha scaposa, Isotoma scapigera DS
scaposus H DS
scariosus L filmy; scarious Cyperus scariosus H DS C[169]
scarlatinus L scarlet Bromelia scarlatina DS
sceleratus L toxic Ranunculus sceleratus DS
sceptrum L sceptre[7] Banksia sceptrum H D
schidigerus G Greek: splinter + Latin: bearing Yucca schidigera H
schistocalyx G with a split calyx Rhododendron schistocalyx* D
schizopetalus G split-petalled Hibiscus schizopetalus H DS
scholaris L school, from schola,[7] school or debate Alstonia scholaris DS
scintillans L shining, from scintillo[7] Schizachyrium scintillans*, Triodia scintillans D
sclerocarpus G hard-fruited Metrosideros sclerocarpa D
scoparius L broom, from scopae[7] Leptospermum scoparium, Cytisus scoparius H DS C[170]
scopulorum L cliff, from scopulus[7] Eucalyptus scopulorum H DS C[144]
scorpioides L scorpion, from scorpio;[7] scorpioid Myosotis scorpioides H DS
scrobiculatus L dimpled, from scrobis, ditch;[7] scrobiculate Eremophila scrobiculata DS
sculptus L carved[7] Epidendrum sculptum DS
scutatus L shield, from scutum.[7] (Also scutellaris,[4] scutellatus.)[4] Rumex scutatus DS C[171]
sebifer L fatty; oily. From sebum.[7] Triadica sebifera, Geranium sebosum* DS
sebosus DS
seclusus L secluded[7] Acacia seclusa D
secundus L second;[7] secund. (Also secundatus.)[4] Epidendrum secundum H DS C[172]
securiger L axe-bearing[7] Tritonia securigera* D
segetum L grainfield, from seges[7] Glebionis segetum, Nigella segetalis* H DS C[76]
segetalis H DS
semperflorens L ever-blooming, from semper, always[7] Bulbophyllum semperflorens H DS
sempervirens L evergreen Sequoia sempervirens H DS C[168]
senescens L greying, from senesco[7] Allium senescens H DS C[96]
senilis L aged;[7] white-haired Cephalocereus senilis H D C[50]
sensitivus L sensitive, from sentio;[7] sensitive Biophytum sensitivum, Onoclea sensibilis H DS
sensibilis H DS
senticosus L thorny, from sentus[7] Eleutherococcus senticosus DS
sepiarius L hedge, from sepes[7] Calystegia sepium, Drypetes sepiaria DS
sepium H DS
septemfidus L cut into seven parts, from septem, seven.[7] Gentiana septemfida H DS C[161]
septen­trionalis L northern[7] Asplenium septentrionale H DS
sepulcralis L graveyard, from sepulcrum[7] Eucalyptus sepulcralis DS C[173]
sepultus L buried[7] Euphorbia sepulta* D
sericifer L silky, from sericus;[7] sericeous Adenanthos sericeus, Araujia sericifera D C[144]
sericeus H DS C[157]
serotinus L late-blooming, from sero, late[7] Gagea serotina H DS C[174]
serpens L creeping[7] Eremophila serpens H DS
serpentinus L serpentine Rauvolfia serpentina, Melaleuca serpentina DS
serratus L toothed, from serra, saw;[7] serrate. (Also serrula.)[21] Banksia serrata H DS
serrulatus L fine-toothed; serrulate. (Also serrula.)[21] Prunus serrulata H DS C[175]
sesquipedalis L one-and-a-half-foot[7] Angraecum sesquipedale H DS C[115]
sessilis L sitting;[7] stalkless Banksia sessilis H DS
setiger L bristly;[7] setose Papaver setigerum, Eremophila setacea, Polystichum setiferum, Corymbia setosa, Prunus setulosa H D C[165]
setaceus H DS C[20]
setifer H DS C[176]
setosus H DS C[177]
setulosus H DS
sexangularis L hexagonal, from sex, six[7] Sedum sexangulare H DS C[178]
siculiformis L dagger-shaped, from sicula[7] Acacia siculiformis D
siderophloius G iron-barked Eucalyptus siderophloia D
signatus L marked up, from signo[7] Acacia signata H D
siliceus L sand, from silex, stone[7] Carex silicea H DS
silvicola L woodland, from silva.[7] See sylv-, below. Weinmannia silvicola, Persoonia silvatica, Eucalyptus silvestris DS
silvaticus H DS
silvestris H DS
similis L similar;[7] generic Melaleuca similis H DS C[134]
simplex L simple;[7] unbranched. (Also simplicissimus, simplest.)[7][179] Ruellia simplex H DS C[124]
simulans L imitative[7] Eremophila simulans H DS
sinuatus L sinuous;[7] sinuate Pterostylis sinuata H DS C[42]
smaragdinus L emerald-green, from smaragdus, a green gem[7] Epidendrum smaragdinum DS
sobolifer L shoot-bearing;[7] basal-shoot-bearing Stylidium soboliferum H DS
socialis L confederated;[7] colony-forming Ledebouria socialis H D
solaris L solar[7] Drosera solaris D
solidus L dense[7] Corydalis solida H DS C[180]
solstitialis L summer-solstice[7] Centaurea solstitialis DS
somnifer L sedating[7] Withania somnifera H D C[166]
sordidus L dirty[7] (in appearance) Salvia sordida H DS
sororius L sisterly[7] Viola sororia D C[123]
spadiceus L dark brown[7] Prasophyllum spadiceum DS
sparsus L sparse, from spargo, to scatter[7] Beaufortia sparsa DS
spathulatus L spatulate. (Also spathaceus, spathed,[4][181] from spatha, blade.)[7] Sarcochilus spathulatus H DS
speciosus L showy[7] Banksia speciosa H DS C[143]
spectabilis L remarkable[7] Tahina spectabilis H D C[182]
speculatus L mirrored, from speculum[7] Rubus speculatus* D
sphacelatus G withered Setaria sphacelata DS
sphaericus G spherical. (Also sphaeroideus.)[6] Corymbia sphaerica H D
sphaeroides D
sphegodes G wasp Ophrys sphegodes D
sphenantherus G wedge-anthered Schisandra sphenanthera* D
spicifer L spike, from spica;[7] spicate. (Also spicatus.)[4][168] Swintonia spicifera, Melaleuca spicigera, Micraira spiciforma* DS
spiciger H D C[112]
spiciformis H DS
spinescens L spiny, from spina;[7] spinose. (Also spinulosus.)[4] Acacia spinescens, Cenchrus spinifex, Prunus spinosa H DS
spinifer DS
spinifex H D
spinosus H DS C[84]
spinulifer D
spinosissimus L spiniest Mammillaria spinosissima H D C[183]
spiralis L coiled or twisted, from spira;[7] spiral Thelymitra spiralis H DS
spissus L crowded[7] Pterostylis spissa DS
splendidus L splendid[7] Eremophila splendens, Boronia splendida H DS C[64]
splendens H D C[130]
spurius L spurious Eremophila spuria H DS C[178]
squalidus L squalid[7] Senecio squalidus H DS C[184]
squalens D
squamosus L scaly[7] Pterostylis squamata, Eucalyptus squamosa H DS C[185]
squamatus H DS C[185]
squarrosus L with extended tips; squarrose. Cognate to squamosus.[10] Bromus squarrosus H DS C[186]
stamineus L well-stamened, from stamen, thread[7] Trillium stamineum H DS
stans L standing, from sto[7] Tecoma stans H DS C[154]
stauracanthus G cross-spined Cryosophila stauracantha* D
stellaris L star, from stella;[7] stellate. (Also stellulatus.)[129] Hibbertia stellaris, Allium stellatum H DS
stellatus H DS C[187]
stelliger D
stenocarpus G narrow-fruited Hakea stenocarpa H D
sterilis L infertile;[7] sterile Bromus sterilis H DS
stipulaceus L stipuled, from stipula, stalk[7][10] Dalbergia stipulacea, Palaquium stipulare, Rubus stipulatus H DS
stipularis H DS
stipulatus H D
stolonifer L stolon-bearing; stoloniferous Drosera stolonifera H D C[112]
stramineus L straw;[7] straw-coloured Parsonsia straminea DS
strangulatus L constricted, from strangulo[7] Trigonella strangulata* DS
strepens L rattling, from strepo[7] Ruellia strepens D
strepto­phyllus G twisted-leaf Tillandsia streptophylla H D
striatus L striped; striate. (Also striatulus.)[175] Bletilla striata, Dendrobium striolatum H DS C[188]
striolatus H DS
strictus L drawn tight;[7] upright Orthoceras strictum H DS C[87]
strigosus L meagre;[7] strigose Caladenia strigosa H DS
strigillosus D
strobilifer L cone-bearing Deuterocohnia strobilifera H D
strongylo­phyllus G rounded-leaf Acacia strongylophylla D
strumosus L swollen[7] Hakea strumosa H DS C[130]
strumarius D
stylosus L well-styled Rhizophora stylosa H DS C[135]
styracifluus L gummy Liquidambar styraciflua H D C[189]
suaveolens L sweet-scented Brugmansia suaveolens H DS C[23]
suavis L sweet[7] Cymbidium suave H DS
subacaulis L partly stemmed Calystegia subacaulis H D
subalpinus L subalpine, from alpinus;[7] lower-mountain Jacaranda subalpina H DS
subauricu­latus L partly eared, from auricula, ear[7] Pseuderanthemum subauriculatum DS
subcaeruleus L light blue, from caeruleus, sky blue[7] Acacia subcaerulea DS
subcanus L partly grey, from canus[7] Pavetta subcana* DS
subcarnosus L partly fleshy Aizoon subcarnosum* D
subcordatus L almost heart-shaped Alisma subcordatum H DS C[190]
subdentatus L partly toothed, from dentatus[7] Epilobium subdentatum* DS
subdivari­catus L partly spreading, from divarico[7] Erica subdivaricata* D
subelongatus L partly elongated, from longus[7] Jasminum elongatum DS
suberectus L angled, from erectus[7] Atriplex suberecta DS
suberosus L partly erose Boronia suberosa H DS
subfalcatus L almost sickle-shaped, from falcatus[7] Lysiana subfalcata DS
subglaucus L partly glaucous, from glaucus[7] Juncus subglaucus* DS
subhirtellus L slightly hairy, from hirtus[7] Drosera subhirtella H DS C[21]
submersus L submerged, from submergo[7] Ceratophyllum submersum H DS
subpetiolatus L partly petiolate Navia subpetiolata D
subscandens L likely to climb, from scando[7] Siparuna subscandens* DS
subterraneus L underground[7] Trifolium subterraneum H DS
subulatus L awl-shaped; subulate Phlox subulata H DS C[51]
subvillosus L partly shaggy, from villosus[7] Allium subvillosum H DS
succisus L severed below[7] Robiquetia succisa DS
succulentus L fleshy; succulent Lupinus succulentus H DS C[191]
suffrutescens L partly shrubby, from frutex, shrub[7] Portulaca suffrutescens, Dillenia suffruticosa H DS C[192]
suffruticosus H DS C[166]
sulcatus L furrowed, from sulcus;[7] sulcate Persoonia sulcata H DS C[155]
sulphureus L sulphur-yellow. Stearn also lists sulfureus; (Also sulphureas.)[6] Pimelea sulphurea, Siphocampylus sulfureus H DS C[105]
superbus L proud;[7] superb. (Also superbiens.)[4] Calothamnus superbus H D C[51]
superciliaris L eyebrow, from supercilium[7] Begonia superciliaris* D
supinus L supine[7] Asperula supina* H DS
supranubius L above the clouds, from nubes, cloud[7] Genista supranubia* D
surculosus L shoot-bearing, from surculus, a shoot[7] Mammillaria surculosa H DS
suspensus L suspended[7] Forsythia suspensa H DS C[193]
sylvaticus L woodland, from sylva.[7] See silv-, above. Nyssa sylvatica, Angelica sylvestris, Caladenia sylvicola, Aruncus sylvester H DS C[194]
sylvester H D
sylvestris H DS C[91]
sylvicola H DS
tabuliformis L flat, from tabula, board[7] Aeonium tabuliforme H DS C[79]
taediger L torch-bearing, from taeda, torch.[7] (Also taeda.)[195] Raphia taedigera D
tanastylus G long-styled Rhododendron tanastylum* D
tapetiformis L woven (like tapestry or carpet), from tapes[7] Rhododendron tapetiforme* D
tardus L tardy;[7] late. Tulipa tarda, Allium tardiflorum H DS
tardivus D
tectorum L of roofs, from tectum[7] Sempervivum tectorum H DS C[196]
tectus L covered[7] Genoplesium tectum DS
telmateius G of soggy ground Equisetum telmateia DS
temenius G of sacred places Rhododendron temenium* D
temulentus L drunk[7] Lolium temulentum H DS
temulus D
tenax L tenacious[7] Sideroxylon tenax H DS C[135]
tenebrosus L gloomy Cattleya tenebrosa* H DS
tenellulus L tender;[7] delicate Felicia tenella D
tenellus H DS C[197]
tener L delicate[7] Sticherus tener H
tentaculatus L tentacled Caladenia tentaculata H
tenuis L thin.[7] (Also tenuissimus, thinnest.)[4][107] Cystopteris tenuis H DS C[198]
teres L rounded or circular;[7] terete Dampiera teres H DS
terminalis L at the end, from terminus;[7] terminal Persoonia terminalis H DS C[72]
ternatus L triple, from ternus;[7] ternate Sedum ternatum H DS C[199]
terrestris L ground-dwelling;[7] terrestrial Lysimachia terrestris H DS
tessellatus L tessellated, from tessella, a small cube[7] Thamnocalamus tessellatus H DS C[200]
testaceus L brick-coloured, from testa, brick[7] Caladenia testacea H DS C[201]
testicularis L testicular, from testiculus[7] Aglaia testicularis* H D
testiculatus DS
testudo L tortoise[7] Durio testudinarius D
testudinarius H D
tetracanthus G four-spined Barleria tetracantha D
tetragonus G four-angled; tetragonal Dendrobium tetragonum H DS C[85]
tetrandrus G four-anthered Myoporum tetrandrum H DS
tetranthus G four-flowered Lactuca tetrantha D
tetraphyllus G with four leaves Polycarpon tetraphyllum H D
tetrapterus G four-winged Eucalyptus tetraptera H DS C[29]
textilis L woven[7] Juncus textilis H DS
thermalis L warm springs, from thermae[7] Azima tetracantha DS
thurifer L incense-bearing[7] Anisoptera thurifera D
thyrsiflorus L thyrse-flowered, from thyrsus, stalk or vined staff.[7] (Also thyrsoideus and thyrsoides.)[4] Ceanothus thyrsiflorus H DS C[17]
tigrinus L striped; spotted. From tigris, tiger.[7] Cymbidium tigrinum H DS
tinctorum L of dyers, from tinctus, dyed[7] Indigofera tinctoria DS
tinctorius H DS C[94]
tinctus L dyed[7] Fuchsia tincta* DS
tingens L tingeing, from tingo[7] Marsdenia tingens* DS
titanius G titanic. (Also titanus.)[4] Amorphophallus titanum D
tomentosus L matted, from tomentum, cushion-filling;[7] tomentose Alectryon tomentosus H DS C[78]
tonsus L shaved[7] Dischidia tonsa* DS
torminalis L (for) colic, from tormina[7] Sorbus torminalis D C[29]
torosus L muscular;[7] cylindrical with constrictions Mandevilla torosa DS
torridus L parched[7] Coccothrinax torrida DS
tortilis L twisted.[7] (Also tortuosus.)[83] Prasophyllum tortilis, Corymbia torta H DS
tortus H DS
toxicarius L toxic, from toxicum, poison[7] Antiaris toxicaria H DS
toxicus D
toxifer D
trachyspermus G rough-seeded Kewa trachysperma* H S
transitorius L short-lived, originally from transeo, to pass through briefly[7] Caladenia transitoria H S
translucens L translucent, from transluceo[7] Acacia translucens DS
transparens L transparent, from trans[7] + pareo[7] Pteris transparens* D
trapeziformis L irregularly four-sided; trapeziform Chiloglottis trapeziformis H DS
tremulus L shaking.[7] (Also tremuloides.)[44] Pteris tremula H DS C[44]
triacanthus L three-spined. (Also triacanthos.)[4] Opuntia triacantha D
triandrus G three-anthered Salix triandra H DS
triangularis L triangular, from triangulus[7] Prasophyllum triangulare H DS C[202]
triangulatus H D
tricaudatus L three-tailed Aristolochia tricaudata D
tricephalus L three-headed Coussarea tricephala* D
trichophorus G hairy Triglochin trichophora D
trichotomus G three-branched Clerodendrum trichotomum H D C[203]
tricoccus G three-lobed Allium tricoccum DS
tricolor L three-coloured, from color[7] Viola tricolor H DS C[37]
tricornis L three-horned Delphinium tricorne DS
tricuspidatus L three-pointed, from tricuspis[7] Parthenocissus tricuspidata H DS C[151]
tridens L three-toothed[7] Larrea tridentata D
tridentalus DS C[204]
trifidus L split into three;[7] trifid Galium trifidum H DS C[201]
triflorus L three-flowered Geum triflorum H D C[205]
trifolius L with three leaflets; trifoliate Coptis trifolia H D C[206]
trifoliatus H D C[116]
trifurcatus L three-forked, from furca[7] Hakea trifurcata H DS
trifurcus DS
trigono­phyllus G with triangular leaves Acacia trigonophylla H D
trilobatus L three-lobed Malus trilobata H DS C[207]
trimestris L three-month, from mensis, month[7] Lavatera trimestris H DS
trinervis L with three nerves (veins), originally from nervus[7] Conothamnus trinervis H DS
trinotatus L triple-marked Palmorchis trinotata* D
tripetalus G three-petaled Magnolia tripetala H DS C[187]
triphyllus G three-leaved Gladiolus triphyllus H D C[78]
tripterus G three-winged. (Also tripteris.)[4] Acacia triptera H D C[163]
trispermus G three-seeded Reutealis trisperma DS
tristachyus G three-spiked Diphasiastrum tristachyum D
tristis L sad;[7] dull Pterostylis tristis H DS C[208]
triternatus L with three groups of leaflets in threes, from ternus, triple[7] Lomatium triternatum H DS C[154]
trivialis L common[7] Alisma triviale H DS C[190]
tropicus G tropical Acacia tropica DS
truncatus L truncated, from truncus, dismembered or deprived of branches;[7] truncate Lupinus truncatus, Telopea truncata H DS C[168]
tubatus L trumpet, from tuba[7] Oxypetalum tubatum* DS
tubaeformis DS
tuberculatus L bumpy; tuberculate Diospyros tuberculata, Eleocharis tuberculosa H DS
tuberculosus H D
tuberosus L swollen, from tuber, a swelling;[7] tuberous Thysanotus tuberosus H DS C[96]
tubulosus L tubular Leichhardtia tubulosa H DS C[154]
tubifer H D
tuguriorum L of hut-dwellers, from tugurium, hut[7] Calystegia tuguriorum D
tumidus L tumid[7] Verticordia tumida DS
turbinatus L shaped like a top, from turbineus;[7] turbinate Stylidium turbinatum H DS
turgidus L swollen;[7] turgid Kali turgidum DS
typicus G typical Arthraxon typicus* DS
tytthocarpus G small-fruited Cotoneaster tytthocarpus* DS
uliginosus L of marshes; from uligo, dampness[7] Salvia uliginosa H DS C[209]
umbellatus L umbelled, from umbella, umbrella[7] Ornithogalum umbellatum H DS C[210]
umbonatus L with a central knob, from umbo, knob;[7] umbonate Corymbia umbonata DS
umbraculifer L sunshade-bearing, from umbraculum, sunshade[7] Corypha umbraculifera DS
umbrella L umbrella, from umbra, shade[7] Soroseris umbrella* DS
umbrosus L shady;[7] shade-tolerant Scrophularia umbrosa H DS C[112]
uncinatus L hooked;[7] uncinate Hemiphora uncinata, Chamelaucium uncinatum H DS C[211]
undulatus L wavy, from unda;[7] undulate Nerine undulata H DS C[79]
undatus H DS
unguiculatus L clawed, from unguis[7] Bulbophyllum unguiculatum H DS C[39]
unguicularis H DS
uniflorus L one-flowered Monotropa uniflora, Ipheion uniflorum H D C[88]
urbanus L town.[7] (Also urbius.)[4] Geum urbanum H DS C[162]
urbicus H D
urceolatus L flask, from urceolus;[7] urceolate Gastrodia urceolata H DS C[98]
urens L burning, from uro[7] Caryota urens H DS
urniger L urn, from urna[7] Pogonatum urnigerum DS
ursinus L bear, from ursus[7] Allium ursinum H D C[96]
usitatissimus L most useful, from usitatus[7] Linum usitatissimum DS C[126]
ustulatus L (apparently) scorched, from uro Neotinea ustulata D
utilis L useful[7] Brosimum utile H DS C[143]
utriculatus L bladder-like; with utricles Tillandsia utriculata H DS
utriculosus DS
vacillans L variable, from vacillo[7] Vaccinium vacillans DS
vagans L widely distributed; wandering. From vagor, to wander.[7] Erica vagans H DS C[212]
vaginatus L sheathed[7] Cyperus vaginatus H DS
vaginalis H DS
vaginifer D
validus L strong;[7] well-developed Yucca valida DS
vallicola L valley-dweller[7] Carex vallicola D
variabilis L variable, from vario[7] Pseuderanthemum variabile H DS C[139]
varians H DS
variatus H D
varicosus L with enlarged veins or vessels Oncidium varicosum H S
variegatus L variegated Codiaeum variegatum H DS C[175]
varius L diverse[7] Hakea varia H DS
vegetus L vigorous[7] Astragalus vegetus* H DS
vellereus L fleecy, from vellus, fleece[7] Ballota vellerea* DS
velox L quick;[7] quick-growing Rubus velox D
velutinus L velvety, from French and Latin Myoporum velutinum H DS C[17]
venator L hunter[7] Rhododendron venator* D
venenatus L poisonous, from venenum[7] Alstonia venenata DS
venenosus L very poisonous Toxicoscordion venenosum H DS
venosus L heavily veined, from vena[7] Haworthiopsis venosa H DS
ventricosus L ventricose (swollen, often on one side), from venter, belly[7] Ensete ventricosum H DS
venustus L pretty[7] Calochortus venustus H DS C[124]
verecundus L shy[7] Boronia verecunda H D
vermiculatus L wormlike; having waving lines[7] Caroxylon vermiculatum D
vermicularis DS
vernicosus L varnished Eucalyptus vernicosa H DS C[108]
vernix L varnish. (Also vernicifluus.)[4] Acacia verniciflua D
vernus L of spring[7] Ficaria verna, Leucojum vernum H DS C[213]
vernalis H DS
verrucosus L warty, from verruca;[7] verrucose Sesuvium verrucosum, Berberis verruculosa H DS
verruculosus H DS C[214]
versicolor L variably coloured[7] Iris versicolor H DS C[23]
verticillatus L whorled, from vertex, a whorl;[7] verticillate Banksia verticillata H DS C[118]
verticillaris D
verus L true[7] Aloe vera H DS C[175]
vescus L small;[7][193] feeble;[4][7] edible Fragaria vesca H D
vesicarius L bladder, from vesica[7] Carex vesicaria H DS C[139]
vesiculosus L vesicle, from vesicula,[7] seed vesicle Aldrovanda vesiculosa H DS
vespertilionis L (wings) of a bat Christia vespertilionis* D
vespertinus L (flowering) in the evening[7] Asplenium vespertinum H DS
vestitus L covered[7] Leucospermum vestitum H DS
vexans L troublesome, from vexo[7] Buddleja vexans H D
vexillaris L with a flag, from vexillum[7] Pachycarpus vexillaris* DS
viarum L by the side of the road or path, from via.[7] (Also vialis.)[4] Solanum viarum DS
victorialis L victorious, from victoria[7] Allium victorialis D
vigilis L vigilant, from vigilo[7] Diascia vigilis H
villosus L hairy;[7] villous Vicia villosa H DS C[93]
vinealis L vineyard, from vinea[7] Allium vineale D
vinifer L yielding wine, from vinum[7] Vitis vinifera H D
vinosus L wine-red Schefflera vinosa DS
violaceus L violet-coloured, from viola, a violet[7] Banksia violacea H DS C[215]
violascens L light violet. (Also violescens.)[4] Pitcairnia violascens D
virens L green[7] Rhus virens H DS
viridis L fresh-green[7][10] Veratrum viride H DS C[175]
viridescens L light green Ferocactus viridescens, Nassella viridula H DS
viridulus H DS
viridissimus L greenest Forsythia viridissima H D C[193]
virgatus L twiggy[7] Homoranthus virgatus, Panicum virgatum H DS C[157]
virginalis L virginal;[7] white. (Also virgineus.)[4] Disa virginalis H D
virgultorum L hedge, from virgulta[7] Solanum virgultorum* D
viscidus L sticky; viscid Phacelia viscida H DS
viscosus L sticky Dittrichia viscosa H DS C[216]
vitaceus L vine, from vitis.[7] (Also viticella.)[4] Piper vitaceum* H DS
vitellinus L yolk-coloured, from vitellus[7] Xanthophyllum vitellinum H DS
vittatus L striped, from vitta, a (worn) band[7] Hakea vittata H DS
vittiger D
vivax L long-lived[7] Phyllostachys vivax H
viviparus L viviparous Bistorta vivipara H S
volubilis L circling around[7] Comesperma volubile H DS
volutus L with rolled leaves, from voluto[7] Epidendrum volutum* DS
vomitorius L causing vomiting, from vomo[7] Ilex vomitoria H D C[125]
vulcanicus L of volcanos Peperomia vulcanica DS
vulgaris L common[7] Marrubium vulgare H DS C[217]
vulpinus L of foxes, from vulpes[7] Vitis vulpina D
xanthinus G yellow Acacia xanthina H D C[183]
xylonacanthus G woody-spined Agave xylonacantha D
zaleucus G very white Rhododendron zaleucum* D
zebrinus L zebra-striped, from Portuguese and Neo-Latin Tradescantia zebrina H DS
zibethinus L (stinking) like a civet Durio zibethinus H D
zonatus L banded, from zona, belt;[7] zonate Cryptanthus zonatus H DS
zonalis H D

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  1. ^ Words in the third column following "from" are related words from Classical Latin. The Latin and Latinised Greek words in the first column have masculine endings. If the genus is feminine, the -us ending generally becomes -a, -is is unchanged, and -er becomes -era, or occasionally -ra, as noted; other endings remain unchanged. For a neuter genus, -us becomes -um, -is becomes -e and -er becomes -erum, or occasionally -rum.
  2. ^ The arrow provides a link to the table row that describes the species epithet.
  3. ^ Since all of the references cited in the table except Coombes arrange their species epithets alphabetically, citations with page numbers are provided only for Coombes, and each source in the table except for Coombes is always represented by the same superscript.
  4. ^ Red links for species are followed by an asterisk linking to the genus.
  5. ^ The suffix -ulus and other diminutives can mean, among other things, "little" or "a little";[25] the exact meanings are beyond the scope of this list.
  6. ^ "j" was always written as "i" in Classical Latin.
  7. ^ Harrison and Bayton often list -ferus in place of -fer and -gerus in place of -ger.
  8. ^ The -um ending on officinarum denotes a genitive plural noun.

Citations

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  1. ^ Cullen, p. 38.
  2. ^ The Linnean Society.
  3. ^ Stearn, p. ix, x.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am Harrison.
  5. ^ Bayton.
  6. ^ a b c d Stearn 2004.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da db dc dd de df dg dh di dj dk dl dm dn do dp dq dr ds dt du dv dw dx dy dz ea eb ec ed ee ef eg eh ei ej ek el em en eo ep eq er es et eu ev ew ex ey ez fa fb fc fd fe ff fg fh fi fj fk fl fm fn fo fp fq fr fs ft fu fv fw fx fy fz ga gb gc gd ge gf gg gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb hc hd he hf hg hh hi hj hk hl hm hn ho hp hq hr hs ht hu hv hw hx hy hz ia ib ic id ie if ig ih ii ij ik il im in io ip iq ir is it iu iv iw ix iy iz ja jb jc jd je jf jg jh ji jj jk jl jm jn jo jp jq jr js jt ju jv jw jx jy jz ka kb kc kd ke kf kg kh ki kj kk kl km kn ko kp kq kr ks kt ku kv kw kx ky kz la lb lc ld le lf lg lh li lj lk ll lm ln lo lp lq lr ls lt lu lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi mj mk ml mm mn mo mp mq mr ms mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn no np nq nr ns nt nu nv nw nx ny nz oa ob oc od oe of og oh oi oj ok ol om on oo op oq or os ot ou ov ow ox oy oz pa pb pc pd pe pf pg ph pi pj pk pl pm pn po pp pq pr ps pt pu pv pw px py pz qa qb qc qd qe qf qg qh qi qj qk ql qm qn qo qp qq qr qs qt qu qv qw qx qy qz ra rb rc rd re rf rg rh ri rj rk rl rm rn ro rp rq rr rs rt ru rv rw rx ry rz sa sb sc sd se sf sg sh si sj sk sl sm sn so sp sq sr ss st su sv sw sx sy sz ta tb tc td te tf tg th ti tj tk tl tm tn to tp tq tr ts tt tu tv tw tx ty tz ua ub uc ud ue uf ug uh ui uj uk ul um un uo up uq ur us ut uu uv uw ux uy uz va vb vc vd ve vf vg vh vi vj vk vl vm vn vo vp vq vr vs vt vu vv vw vx vy vz wa wb wc wd we wf wg wh wi wj wk wl wm wn wo wp wq wr ws wt wu wv ww Lewis.
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  • Bayton, Ross (2020). The Gardener's Botanical: An Encyclopedia of Latin Plant Names. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0-691-20017-0.
  • Coombes, Allen (2012). The A to Z of Plant Names: A Quick Reference Guide to 4000 Garden Plants. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. ISBN 9781604691962.
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  • Harrison, Lorraine (2012). Latin for Gardeners: Over 3,000 Plant Names Explained and Explored. Chicago, Illinois: University of Chicago Press. ISBN 9780226009193.
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Further reading

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  • Brown, Roland (1956). Composition of Scientific Words. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press. ISBN 9781560988489.
  • Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert (2013). An Intermediate Greek–English Lexicon. Mansfield Centre, Connecticut: Martino Fine Books. ISBN 9781614273974. Reprint of the 1888/1889 edition. Available online at the Perseus Digital Library.

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