Plant Identification

Latin Terms Glossary

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canadensis
Meaning: from Canada or northern regions
Example: Tsuga canadensis — eastern hemlock
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capensis
Meaning: from the Cape of Good Hope (South Africa)
Example: Pelargonium capense — Cape geranium
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caroliniana
Meaning: of the Carolinas (U.S.)
Example: Clematis caroliniana — Carolina clematis
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chinensis
Meaning: from China
Example: Camellia sinensis — tea plant
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communis
Meaning: common; widespread species
Example: Juniperus communis — common juniper
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concolor
Meaning: uniformly colored
Example: Abies concolor — white fir
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crispus
Meaning: curled or wavy leaves
Example: Rumex crispus — curly dock
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