Plant Identification

Latin Terms Glossary

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obliqua / obliquus
Meaning: slanted or asymmetrical leaves
Example: Polygonum obliquum — angled knotweed
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occidentalis
Meaning: western or from the west
Example: Thuja occidentalis — eastern arborvitae
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odorata / odoratus
Meaning: fragrant
Example: Viola odorata — sweet violet
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officinalis
Meaning: used in medicine or herbal practice
Example: Salvia officinalis — common sage
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ovata / ovatus
Meaning: egg-shaped leaves
Example: Plantago ovata — blond psyllium
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