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
ignobilis
Meaning: common or unremarkable
Example: Ulmus ignobilis — humble elm
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imbricata / imbricatus
Meaning: overlapping like roof tiles
Example: Cedrus imbricata — overlapping cedar
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incana / incanus
Meaning: grayish or hoary foliage
Example: Populus incana — gray poplar
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indica / indicus
Meaning: from India
Example: Ficus indica — Indian fig
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infestans
Meaning: attacking or infesting
Example: Phytophthora infestans — potato blight
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inodora / inodorus
Meaning: scentless or without fragrance
Example: Rosa inodora — scentless rose
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integrifolia
Meaning: entire leaves without lobes
Example: Callicarpa integrifolia — beautyberry
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