The specific epithet, when added to the genus to form the binomial, now becomes the species, and this is what sets one plant apart from another within the genus.
A specific epithet may be a noun or an adjective.
It may indicate a distinguishing characteristic of structure or flower color in the species. Elatus, for example, is an adjective meaning tall.
It may indicate something about the habitat where a species happens to flourish. Palustris, for example, is an adjective meaning from swampy places.
It may indicate the location where the species was first discovered. Monspeliensis, for example, means from Montpelier.
It may honor a person. Davisii, for example, means Mr. Davis
The specific epithet, when added to the genus to form the binomial, now becomes the species, and this is what sets one plant apart from another within the genus.A specific epithet may be a noun or an adjective.It may indicate a distinguishing characteristic of structure or flower color in the species. Elatus, for example, is an adjective meaning tall.It may indicate something about the habitat where a species happens to flourish. Palustris, for example, is an adjective meaning from swampy places.It may indicate the location where the species was first discovered. Monspeliensis, for example, means from Montpelier.It may honor a person. Davisii, for example, means Mr. Davis
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