Plant Identification

Latin Terms Glossary

A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V X Y Z
alba / albus
Meaning: white
Example: Rosa alba — white rose
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altissima
Meaning: very tall
Example: Helianthus altissimus — tall sunflower
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annuus
Meaning: annual; lives one year
Example: Helianthus annuus — common sunflower
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aquaticus
Meaning: aquatic, water-loving
Example: Sagittaria aquatica — arrowhead
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arborescens
Meaning: tree-like growth form
Example: Yucca arborescens — tree yucca
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argentea
Meaning: silvery or silver-gray foliage
Example: Senecio cineraria var. argentea — dusty miller
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argentea / argenteus
Meaning: silvery or silver-gray foliage
Example: Senecio cineraria var. argentea — dusty miller
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aspera
Meaning: rough-textured leaves or stems
Example: Rubus asper — rough blackberry
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aurea / aureus
Meaning: golden or yellow-colored
Example: Solidago aurea — goldenrod
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australis
Meaning: southern; from the south
Example: Lupinus australis — southern lupine
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avensis / avenaceus
Meaning: of oats; oat-like texture
Example: Briza avensis — quaking grass
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