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==A==
 
==A==
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abbreviatus: abbreviated, shortened.
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*''abbreviatus'': abbreviated, shortened.
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*''abortivus'': aborted, parts failing.
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abortivus: aborted, parts failing.
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*''abruptus'': abrupt, suddenly changing in shape or character.
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*''abyssinicus'': Abyssinian.
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abruptus: abrupt, suddenly changing in shape or character.
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*''acaulis'': stemless.
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*''acephalus'': headless.
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abyssinicus: Abyssinian.
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*''acerbus'': acerb, harsh or sour (taste).
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*''aceroldes'': acer-like, maple-like.
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acaulis: stemless.
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*''acerosus'': needle-shaped.
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*''acicularis'': needle-like.
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acephalus: headless.
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*''acidissimus'': exceedingly sour.
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*''acidus'': acid, sour.
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acerbus: acerb, harsh or sour (taste).
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*''acinaceus'': scimetar-or saber-shaped.
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*''acris'': acrid, sharp.
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aceroldes: acer-like, maple-like.
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*''aculeatus'': prickly.
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*''acuminatus'': acuminate, long-pointed, tapering.
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acerosus: needle-shaped.
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*''acutangulus'': acutely or sharply angled.
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*''acutifidus'': acutely or sharply cut.
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acicularis: needle-like.
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*''acutifolius'': acutely leaved, sharp-leaved.
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*''acutilobus'': acutely lobed.
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acidissimus: exceedingly sour.
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*''acutipetalus'': petals acute or sharp (pointed).
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*''acutus'': acute, sharp-pointed.
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acidus: acid, sour.
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*''admirabills'': admirable, noteworthy.
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*''adnatus'': adnate, joined to.
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acinaceus: scimetar-or saber-shaped.
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*''adpressus'': pressed against.
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*''adscendens'': ascending.
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acris: acrid, sharp.
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*''adsurgens'': rising to an erect position, ascending.
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*''aduncus'': hooked.
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aculeatus: prickly.
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*''advenus'': newly arrived, adventive.
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*''aegyptiacus'': Egyptian.
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acuminatus: acuminate, long-pointed, tapering.
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*''aemulus'': emulative, imitating.
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*''aeneus'': brazen, bronze-coloured.
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acutangulus: acutely or sharply angled.
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*''aequinoctialis'': pertaining to the equinox.
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*''aequipetalus'': equal-petaled.
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acutifidus: acutely or sharply cut.
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*''aeruginosus'': rusty, rust-coloured.
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*''aestivalis'': summer.
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acutifolius: acutely leaved, sharp-leaved.
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*''aestivus'': summer.
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*''aethiopicus'': Ethiopian, African.
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acutilobus: acutely lobed.
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*''affinis'': related (to another species).
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*''africanus'': African.
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acutipetalus: petals acute or sharp (pointed).
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*''agavoides'': Agave-like.
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*''ageratoides'': ageratum-like.
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acutus: acute, sharp-pointed.
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*''aggregatus'': aggregate, clustered.
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*''agrarius'': of the fields.
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admirabills: admirable, noteworthy.
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*''agrestis'': of or pertaining to the fields.
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*''aizoides'': aizoon-like (''Aizoon'', an evergreen or tenacious plant).
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adnatus: adnate, joined to.
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*''alatus'': winged.
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*''albescens'': whitish, becoming white.
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adpressus: pressed against.
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*''albicans'': whitish.
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*''albicaulis'': wnite-stemmed.
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adscendens: ascending.
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*''albidus'': white.
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*''albiflorus'': white-flowered.
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adsurgens: rising to an erect position, ascending.
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*''albifrons'': white-fronded, white-herbaged.
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*''albispinus'': white-spined.
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aduncus: hooked.
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*''albocinctus'': white-girdled, white-crowned.
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*''albospicus'': white-spiked.
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advenus: newly arrived, adventive.
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*''albus'': white.
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*''alcicornis'': elk-horned.
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aegyptiacus: Egyptian.
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*''aleppicus'': of Aleppo (in Syria).
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*''alliaceus'': of the alliums, garlic-like.
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aemulus: emulative, imitating.
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*''aloides'': aloe-like.
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*''alpestris'': alpine.
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aeneus: brazen, bronze-colored.
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*''alpinus'': alpine.
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*''altaicus'': of the Altai Mts. (S. Siberia).
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aequinoctialis: pertaining to the equinox.
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*''alternans'': alternating.
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*''alternus'': alternating, alternate.
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aequipetalus: equal-petaled.
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*''altifrons'': tall-fronded or -herbaged.
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*''altissimus'': very tall, tallest.
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aeruginosus: rusty, rust-colored.
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*''altus'': tall.
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*''amabills'': lovely.
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aestivalis: summer.
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*''amarus'': bitter.
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*''ambiguus'': ambiguous, doubtful.
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aestivus: summer.
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*''amelloides'': amellus-like.
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*''americanus'': American.
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aethiopicus: Ethiopian, African.
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*''amethystinus'': amethystine, violet-coloured.
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*''amoenus'': charming, pleasing.
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affinis: related (to another species).
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*''amphibius'': amphibious, growing both in water and on land.
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*''amplexicaulis'': stem-clasping.
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africanus: African.
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*''amplissimus'': most or very ample.
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*''amplus'': ample, large, extended.
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agavoides: Agave-like.
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*''amurensis'': of the Amur River region (E. Siberia).
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*''amygdalinus'': pertaining to or like amygdalus.
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ageratoides: ageratum-like.
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*''anacanthus'': without spines.
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*''anatolicus'': of Anatolia (Asia Minor).
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aggregatus: aggregate, clustered.
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*''anceps'': two-headed, two-edged.
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*''andicolus'': native of the Andes.
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agrarius: of the fields.
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*''andinus'': Andiuc, Andian, pertaining to the Andes
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*''androgynus'': with both staminate and pistillate flowers in one cluster.
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agrestis: of or pertaining to the fields.
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*''anfractuosus'': twisted.
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*''anglicus'': English, pertaining to England.
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aizoides: aizoon-like (Aizo on, an evergreen or tenacious plant).
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*''anguinus'': snaky, pertaining to serpents.
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*''angularis'': angular, angled.
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alatus: winged.
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*''angulatus'': angular, angled.
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*''angulosus'': angular, angled.
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albescens: whitish, becoming white.
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*''angustus'': narrow.
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*''annotinus'': year-old.
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albicans: whitish.
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*''annularis'': annular, ringed.
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*''annulatus'': annular.
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albicaulis: wnite-stemmed.
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*''annuus'': annual, living but one year.
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*''anomalus'': anomalous, out of the ordinary or usual.
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albidus: white.
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*''antillaris'': of the Antilles (W. Indies).
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*''antipodum'': of the antipodes.
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albiflorus: white-flowered.
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*''antiquorum'': of the ancients.
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*''antiquus'': ancient.
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albifrons: white-fronded, white-herbaged.
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*''apenninus'': pertaining to the Apennines (Italy).
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*''apertus'': uncovered, bare.
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albispinus: white-spined.
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*''apetalus'': without petals.
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*''aphyllus'': leafless.
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albocinctus: white-girdled, white-crowned.
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*''apiculatus'': apiculate, tipped with a point.
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*''appendiculatus'': appendaged, bearing an extension or additional part or process.
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albospicus: white-spiked.
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*''applanatus'': flattened.
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*''applicatus'': joined, attached.
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albus: white.
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*''apterus'': wingless.
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*''aquaticus, aquat ilis'': aquatic.
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alcicornis: elk-horned.
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*''aqueus'': aqueous, watery.
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*''aquilinus'': aquiline, pertaining to the eagle.
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aleppicus: of Aleppo (in Syria).
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*''arabicus'': Arabian.
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*''arachnoides'': spider-like, cobwebby.
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alliaceus: of the alliums, garlic-like.
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*''arborescens'': becoming tree-like, woody.
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*''arboreus'': tree-like.
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aloides: aloe-like.
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*''arcticus'': arctic.
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*''arcuatus'': bow-like, bowed.
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alpestris: alpine.
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*''arenarius'': of sand or sandy places.
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*''areolatus'': areolate, pitted.
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alpinus: alpine.
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*''argentatus'': silvery, silvered.
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*''argenteus'': silvery.
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altaicus: of the Altai Mts. (S. Siberia).
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*''argophyllus'': silver-leaved.
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*''argutus'': sharp-toothed.
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alternans: alternating.
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*''argyraeus'': silvery.
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*''aridus'': arid.
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alternus: alternating, alternate.
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*''arietinus'': like a ram's head.
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*''aristatus'': aristate, bearded.
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altifrons: tall-fronded or -herbaged.
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*''aristosus'': bearded.
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*''armatus'': armed (as with thorns).
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altissimus: very tall, tallest.
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*''aromaticus'': aromatic.
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*''arrectus'': raised up, erect.
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altus: tall.
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*''articulatus'': articulated, jointed.
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*''arundinaceus'': reed-like.
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amabills: lovely.
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*''arvensis'': pertaining to cultivated fields.
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*''ascendens'': ascending.
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amarus: bitter.
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*''asiaticus'': Asian.
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*''asper'': rough.
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ambiguus: ambiguous, doubtful.
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*''asperatus'': rough.
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*''aspericaulis'': rough-stemmed.
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amelloides: amellus-like.
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*''asperrimus'': very rough.
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*''assimilis'': similar, like to.
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americanus: American.
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*''assurgens'': assurgent, clambering.
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*''ater'': coal-black.
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amethystinus: amethystine, violet-colored.
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*''atlunticus'': Atlantic, growing in Atlantic regions.
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*''atratus'': blackened.
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amoenus: charming, pleasing.
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*''atropurpureus'': dark purple.
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*''atrorubens'': dark red.
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amphibius: amphibious, growing both in water and on land.
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*''atrosanguineus'': dark blood-red.
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*''atrovirens'': dark green.
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amplexicaulis: stem-clasping.
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*''attenuatus'': attenuated, produced to a point.
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*''atticus'': pertaining to Attica or Athens, Greek.
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amplissimus: most or very ample.
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*''augustissimus'': very notable.
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*''augustus'': august, notable, majestic.
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amplus: ample, large, extended.
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*''aurantiacus'': orange-red.
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*''aureolus'': golden.
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amurensis: of the Amur River region (E. Siberia).
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*''aureus'': golden.
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*''auriculatus'': auricled, eared.
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amygdalinus: pertaining to or like amygdalus.
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*''australiensis'': belonging to Australia.
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*''australis'': southern.
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anacanthus: without spines.
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*''austriacus'': Austrian.
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*''autumnalis'': autumnal.
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anatolicus: of Anatolia (Asia Minor).
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*''axillaris'': axillary, borne in the axils, pertaining to the axils.
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*''azureus'': azure, sky-blue.
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anceps: two-headed, two-edged.
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andicolus: native of the Andes.
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andinus: Andiuc, Andian, pertaining to the Andes
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androgynus: with both staminate and pistillate flowers in one cluster.
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anfractuosus: twisted.
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anglicus: English, pertaining to England.
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anguinus: snaky, pertaining to serpents.
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angularis: angular, angled.
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angulatus: angular, angled.
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angulosus: angular, angled.
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angustus: narrow.
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annotinus: year-old.
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annularis: annular, ringed.
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annulatus: annular.
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annuus: annual, living but one year.
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anomalus: anomalous, out of the ordinary or usual.
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antillaris: of the Antilles (W. Indies).
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antipodum: of the antipodes.
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antiquorum: of the ancients.
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antiquus: ancient.
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apenninus: pertaining to the Apennines (Italy).
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apertus: uncovered, bare.
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apetalus: without petals.
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aphyllus: leafless.
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apiculatus: apiculate, tipped with a point.
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appendiculatus: appendaged, bearing an extension or additional part or process.
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applanatus: flattened.
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applicatus: joined, attached.
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apterus: wingless.
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aquaticus, aquat ilis: aquatic.
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aqueus: aqueous, watery.
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aquilinus: aquiline, pertaining to the eagle.
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arabicus: Arabian.
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arachnoides: spider-like, cobwebby.
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arborescens: becoming tree-like, woody.
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arboreus: tree-like.
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arcticus: arctic.
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arcuatus: bow-like, bowed.
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arenarius: of sand or sandy places.
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areolatus: areolate, pitted.
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argentatus: silvery, silvered.
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argenteus: silvery.
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argophyllus: silver-leaved.
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argutus: sharp-toothed.
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argyraeus: silvery.
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aridus: arid.
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arietinus: like a ram's head.
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aristatus: aristate, bearded.
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aristosus: bearded.
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armatus: armed (as with thorns).
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aromaticus: aromatic.
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arrectus: raised up, erect.
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articulatus: articulated, jointed.
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arundinaceus: reed-like.
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arvensis: pertaining to cultivated fields.
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ascendens: ascending.
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asiaticus: Asian.
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asper: rough.
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asperatus: rough.
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aspericaulis: rough-stemmed.
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asperrimus: very rough.
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assimilis: similar, like to.
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assurgens: assurgent, clambering.
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ater: coal-black.
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atlunticus: Atlantic, growing in Atlantic regions.
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atratus: blackened.
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atropurpureus: dark purple.
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atrorubens: dark red.
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atrosanguineus: dark blood-red.
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atrovirens: dark green.
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attenuatus: attenuated, produced to a point.
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atticus: pertaining to Attica or Athens, Greek.
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augustissimus: very notable.
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augustus: august, notable, majestic.
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aurantiacus: orange-red.
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aureolus: golden.
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aureus: golden.
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auriculatus: auricled, eared.
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australiensis: belonging to Australia.
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australis: southern.
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austriacus: Austrian.
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autumnalis: autumnal.
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axillaris: axillary, borne in the axils, pertaining to the axils.
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azureus: azure, sky-blue.
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==B==
 
==B==
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baccatus: berried.
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*''baccatus'': berried.
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*''baccifera'': berry-bearing.
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baccifera: berry-bearing.
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*''balearicus'': Balearian, of the Balearic Islands.
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*''balsameus'': balsamic, balsam-1ike, with balsam odor.
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balearicus: Balearian, of the Balearic Islands.
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*''balsamifera'': balsam-bearing.
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*''bambusoides'': bambusa-like, bamboo-like.
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balsameus: balsamic, balsam-1ike, with balsam odor.
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*''banaticus'': of Banat (S. Hungary).
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*''barbadensis'': of Barbadoes.
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balsamifera: balsam-bearing.
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*''barbarus'': foreign, from a strange country.
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*''barbatus'': barbed, bearded.
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bambusoides: bambusa-like, bamboo-like.
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*''barbigera'': bearing barbs or beards.
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*''basilaris'': pertaining to the base or bottom.
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banaticus: of Banat (S. Hungary).
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*''bellus'': handsome.
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*''benedictus'': blessed.
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barbadensis: of Barbadoes.
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*''benghalensis'': of Bengal (E. India).
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*''betuloides'': Betula-like, birch-like.
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barbarus: foreign, from a strange country.
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*''bicarinatus'': twice-keeled, with two keels.
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*''bicolor'': two-coloured.
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barbatus: barbed, bearded.
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*''bicarnis'': two-horned.
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*''bicornutus'': two-horned.
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barbigera: bearing barbs or beards.
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*''bidentatus'': two-toothed.
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*''biennis'': biennial, living only two years.
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basilaris: pertaining to the base or bottom.
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*''bifidus'': twice cut, in two parts.
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*''bifiorus'': two-flowered.
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bellus: handsome.
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*''bifurcatus'': twice-forked.
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*''bigibbus'': with two swellings or projections.
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benedictus: blessed.
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*''biglumis'': two-glumed.
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*''bijugus'': yoked two together, joined, fastened together.
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benghalensis: of Bengal (E. India).
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*''bilobus'': two-lobed.
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*''binatus'': twin, double, two-and-two.
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betuloides: Betula-like, birch-like.
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*''binervis'': two-nerved.
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*''binocularis'': binocular, two-eyed, two-spotted.
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bicarinatus: twice-keeled, with two keels.
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*''bipartitus'': two-parted.
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*''bipetalus'': two-petaled.
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bicolor: two-colored.
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*''bipinnatifidus'': bipinnatifid, twice pinnately cut.
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*''bipinnatus'': bipinnate, twice pinnate.
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bicarnis: two-horned.
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*''bipunctatus'': two-spotted.
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*''bisectus'': cut in two parts.
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bicornutus: two-horned.
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*''bispinosus'': two-spined.
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*''biternatus'': twice ternate.
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bidentatus: two-toothed.
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*''blandus'': bland, mild.
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*''bonus'': good.
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biennis: biennial, living only two years.
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*''burbonicus'': of Bourbonne (in N. E. France).
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*''borealis'': northern.
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bifidus: twice cut, in two parts.
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*''botryoides'': cluster-like, grape-like.
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*''brachiatus'': brachiate, branched at right angles.
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bifiorus: two-flowered.
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*''brachypodus'': short-stalked.
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*''bracteatus'': bracteate, bearing bracta.
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bifurcatus: twice-forked.
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*''bracteosus'': bract-bearing.
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*''brevicaulis'': short-stemmed.
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bigibbus: with two swellings or projections.
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*''brevifrons'': short-fronded, short- leaved.
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*''brevipes'': short-footed, as with abort pedicel or petiole.
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biglumis: two-glumed.
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*''brevirostris'': short-beaked.
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*''brevis'': short.
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bijugus: yoked two together, joined, fastened together.
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*''brevisetus'': short-bristled.
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*''brevispathus'': short-spathed.
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bilobus: two-lobed.
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*''brevissimus'': very short, shortest.
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*''brilliantissimus'': most brilliant, very brilliant.
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binatus: twin, double, two-and-two.
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*''brunneus'': deep brown.
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*''bucephalus'': ox-headed.
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binervis: two-nerved.
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*''bufonius'': pertaining to the toad.
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+
*''bulbifera'': bulb-bearing.
−
binocularis: binocular, two-eyed, two-spotted.
+
*''bulbosus'': bulbous.
−
 
+
*''bullatus'': inflated,swelling, puckered, bullate.
−
bipartitus: two-parted.
+
*''byzantinus'': Byzantine (of the Constantinople region).
−
 
  −
bipetalus: two-petaled.
  −
 
  −
bipinnatifidus: bipinnatifid, twice pinnately cut.
  −
 
  −
bipinnatus: bipinnate, twice pinnate.
  −
 
  −
bipunctatus: two-spotted.
  −
 
  −
bisectus: cut in two parts.
  −
 
  −
bispinosus: two-spined.
  −
 
  −
biternatus: twice ternate.
  −
 
  −
blandus: bland, mild.
  −
 
  −
bonus: good.
  −
 
  −
burbonicus: of Bourbonne (in N. E. France).
  −
 
  −
borealis: northern.
  −
 
  −
botryoides: cluster-like, grape-like.
  −
 
  −
brachiatus: brachiate, branched at right angles.
  −
 
  −
brachypodus: short-stalked.
  −
 
  −
bracteatus: bracteate, bearing bracta.
  −
 
  −
bracteosus: bract-bearing.
  −
 
  −
brevicaulis: short-stemmed.
  −
 
  −
brevifrons: short-fronded, short- leaved.
  −
 
  −
brevipes: short-footed, as with abort pedicel or petiole.
  −
 
  −
brevirostris: short-beaked.
  −
 
  −
brevis: short.
  −
 
  −
brevisetus: short-bristled.
  −
 
  −
brevispathus: short-spathed.
  −
 
  −
brevissimus: very short, shortest.
  −
 
  −
brilliantissimus: most brilliant, very brilliant.
  −
 
  −
brunneus: deep brown.
  −
 
  −
bucephalus: ox-headed.
  −
 
  −
bufonius: pertaining to the toad.
  −
 
  −
bulbifera: bulb-bearing.
  −
 
  −
bulbosus: bulbous.
  −
 
  −
bullatus: inflated,swelling, puckered, bullate.
  −
 
  −
byzantinus: Byzantine (of the Constantinople region).
  −
 
   
==C==
 
==C==
−
caerulescens: becoming or turning dark blue.
+
*''caerulescens'': becoming or turning dark blue.
−
 
+
*''caeruleus'': cerulean, dark blue.
−
caeruleus: cerulean, dark blue.
+
*''caesius'': bluish gray.
−
 
+
*''caespitosus'': cespitose, tufted, growing in low dense clumps.
−
caesius: bluish gray.
+
*''catfer, caffra'': Kafir.
−
 
+
*''calabricus'': from Calabria(in S. Italy).
−
caespitosus: cespitose, tufted, growing in low dense clumps.
+
*''calathinus'': basket-like.
−
 
+
*''calcaratus'': spurred, with spurs.
−
catfer, caffra: Kafir.
+
*''calcareus, of or pertaining to lime.
−
 
+
*''callosus'': thick-skinned, with callosities.
−
calabricus: from Calabria(in S. Italy).
+
*''calvus'': bald, hairless.
−
 
+
*''calycinus'': calyx-like.
−
calathinus: basket-like.
+
*''calyculatus'': calyx-like, calyx-bearing, fruit inclosed in a calyx.
−
 
+
*''cambricus'': Cambrian, Welsh.
−
calcaratus: spurred, with spurs.
+
*''campanulatus'': campanulate, bell-shaped.
−
 
+
*''campestris'': of the fields or plains.
−
calcareus, of or pertaining to lime.
+
*''canadensis'': Canadian.
−
 
+
*''canaliculatus'': channeled, grooved.
−
callosus: thick-skinned, with callosities.
+
*''canariensis'': of the Canary Isle.
−
 
+
*''candicans'': white, hoary, particularly white-hairy or white-woolly.
−
calvus: bald, hairless.
+
*''candidissimus'': very white-hairy or hoary.
−
 
+
*''cantabricus'': from Cantabria (in Spain).
−
calycinus: calyx-like.
+
*''candidus'': white, white-hairy, shining.
−
 
+
*''canescens'': gray-pubescent.
−
calyculatus: calyx-like, calyx-bearing, fruit inclosed in a calyx.
+
*''canus'': ash-coloured, hoary.
−
 
+
*''capensis'': of the Cape (of Good Hope).
−
cambricus: Cambrian, Welsh.
+
*''capillaris'': hair-like.
−
 
+
*''capreolatus'': winding, twining.
−
campanulatus: campanulate, bell-shaped.
+
*''capsularis'': eapsular.
−
 
+
*''cardinalis'': cardinal.
−
campestris: of the fields or plains.
+
*''carinatus'': keeled.
−
 
+
*''carneus'': flesh-coloured.
−
canadensis: Canadian.
+
*''carnonus'': fleshy.
−
 
+
*''carolinianus'': Carolinian, pertaining to North or South Carolina, or indefinitely to the Carolinas.
−
canaliculatus: channeled, grooved.
+
*''carpathicus'': of the Carpathian region (Europe).
−
 
+
*''cartilagineus'': like cartilage.
−
canariensis: of the Canary Isle.
+
*''caryophyllaceus'': clove-like; perhaps also pertaining to the pink family.
−
 
+
*''cashmerianus'': of Cashmere (Asia).
−
candicans: white, hoary, particularly white-hairy or white-woolly.
+
*''catharticus'': cathartic.
−
 
+
*''cathayanus'': of Cathay (China).
−
candidissimus: very white-hairy or hoary.
+
*''caucusicus'': belonging to the Caucasus (mountain region between the Black and Caspian Seas).
−
 
+
*''caudatus'': caudate, tailed.
−
cantabricus: from Cantabria (in Spain).
+
*''caulescens'': caulescent, having a stem or stems.
−
 
+
*''cauliflorus'': stem-flowered.
−
candidus: white, white-hairy, shining.
+
*''cenisius'': of Mt. Cenis (between France and Italy).
−
 
+
*''cephalatus'': headed, bearing heads.
−
canescens: gray-pubescent.
+
*''cerasiformis'': cherry-formed.
−
 
+
*''cerefolius'': wax-leaved.
−
canus: ash-colored, hoary.
+
*''cerifera'': wax-bearing.
−
 
+
*''cernuus'': bending forward, inclined, drooping, nodding.
−
capensis: of the Cape (of Good Hope).
+
*''ceylanicus'': of Ceylon; same as zeylanicus.
−
 
+
*''chalcedonicus'': of Chalcedon (on the Bosphorus).
−
capillaris: hair-like.
+
*''chilensis'': belonging to Chile.
−
 
+
*''chinensis'': belonging to China.
−
capreolatus: winding, twining.
+
*''chloranthus'': green-flowered.
−
 
+
*''chrysanthus'': golden-flowered.
−
capsularis: eapsular.
+
*''chrysocarpus'': golden-fruited.
−
 
+
*''chrysophyllus'': golden-leaved.
−
cardinalis: cardinal.
+
*''chrysostomus'': golden-mouthed, golden-throated.
−
 
+
*''ciliaris'': ciliate, fringed with hairs on the margin.
−
carinatus: keeled.
+
*''ciliatus'': ciliate, hairy fringed.
−
 
+
*''cilicicus'': of Cilicia (in S. E. Asia Minor).
−
carneus: flesh-colored.
+
*''cinctus'': girded, girdled.
−
 
+
*''cinereus'': ash-coloured.
−
carnonus: fleshy.
+
*''cinnabarinus'': cinnabar-red.
−
 
+
*''cinnamomeus'': cinnamon-brown.
−
carolinianus: Carolinian, pertaining to North or South Carolina, or indefinitely to the Carolinas.
+
*''circinatus'': circinate, coiled.
−
 
+
*''cirrhosus'': tendrilled.
−
carpathicus: of the Carpathian region (Europe).
+
*''citratus'': citrus-like.
−
 
+
*''citrinus'': bright yellow (citron-like).
−
cartilagineus: like cartilage.
+
*''clandestinus'': concealed.
−
 
+
*''clavatus'': clavate, club-shaped.
−
caryophyllaceus: clove-like; perhaps also pertaining to the pink family.
+
*''clematideus'': pertaining to or like ''Clematis''.
−
 
+
*''clypeatus'': with a shield.
−
cashmerianus: of Cashmere (Asia).
+
*''coccifera'': berry-bearing.
−
 
+
*''coccineus'': scarlet.
−
catharticus: cathartic.
+
*''cochlearis'': spoon-like.
−
 
+
*''cochleatus'': spoon-like.
−
cathayanus: of Cathay (China).
+
*''coelestinus'': sky-blue.
−
 
+
*''coelestis'': celestial, sky-blue.
−
caucusicus: belonging to the Caucasus (mountain region between the Black and Caspian Seas).
+
*''collinus'': pertaining to a hill.
−
 
+
*''coloratus'': coloured (other than green).
−
caudatus: caudate, tailed.
+
*''comatus'': with coma or hair.
−
 
+
*''communis'': common, general, gregarious.
−
caulescens: caulescent, having a stem or stems.
+
*''commutatus'': changed or changing.
−
 
+
*''comosus'': with long hair.
−
cauliflorus: stem-flowered.
+
*''compactus'': compact, dense.
−
 
+
*''complexus'': circled, embraced.
−
cenisius: of Mt. Cenis (between France and Italy).
+
*''complicatus'': complicate; page 162.
−
 
+
*''compressus'': compressed.
−
cephalatus: headed, bearing heads.
+
*''comptus'': adorned, ornamented.
−
 
+
*''concavus'': concave, hollowed out.
−
cerasiformis: cherry-formed.
+
*''concinnus'': neat, well made.
−
 
+
*''concolor'': coloured similarly.
−
cerefolius: wax-leaved.
+
*''condensus'': condensed, crowded.
−
 
+
*''confertus'': crowded.
−
cerifera: wax-bearing.
+
*''conformis'': similar, like to.
−
 
+
*''confusus'': confused, uncertain (as to characteristics).
−
cernuus: bending forward, inclined, drooping, nodding.
+
*''congestus'': congested, brought together.
−
 
+
*''conglomeratus'': conglomerate, crowded together.
−
ceylanicus: of Ceylon; same as zeylanicus.
+
*''conifera'': cone-bearing.
−
 
+
*''conjugatus'': connected, joined together.
−
chalcedonicus: of Chalcedon (on the Bosphorus).
+
*''conoideus'': conoid, cone-like.
−
 
+
*''consolidus'': consolidated, solid, stable.
−
chilensis: belonging to Chile.
+
*''conspicuus'': conspicuous, marked.
−
 
+
*''constrictus'': constricted.
−
chinensis: belonging to China.
+
*''contiguus'': contiguous, near together.
−
 
+
*''contortus'': contorted, twisted.
−
chloranthus: green-flowered.
+
*''contractus'': contracted.
−
 
+
*''coralliflorus'': coral-flowered.
−
chrysanthus: golden-flowered.
+
*''corallinus'': coral-red.
−
 
+
*''cordatus'': cordate, heart-shaped.
−
chrysocarpus: golden-fruited.
+
*''cordifolius'': cordate-leaved, heart-leaved.
−
 
+
*''coriaceus'': leathery.
−
chrysophyllus: golden-leaved.
+
*''corniculatus'': horned.
−
 
+
*''cornigera'': horn-bearing.
−
chrysostomus: golden-mouthed, golden-throated.
+
*''cornutus'': horned.
−
 
+
*''coronarius'': used for or belonging to garlands.
−
ciliaris: ciliate, fringed with hairs on the margin.
+
*''coronatus'': crowned.
−
 
+
*''corrugatus'': corrugated, wrinkled.
−
ciliatus: ciliate, hairy fringed.
+
*''corsicus'': Corsican (island in the Mediterranean).
−
 
+
*''corticosus'': heavily furnished with bark.
−
cilicicus: of Cilicia (in S. E. Asia Minor).
+
*''coruscans'': vibrating, glittering.
−
 
+
*''corymbifera'': corymb-bearing.
−
cinctus: girded, girdled.
+
*''corymbosus'': corymbose.
−
 
+
*''costatus'': costate, ribbed.
−
cinereus: ash-colored.
+
*''crassicaulis'': thick-stemmed.
−
 
+
*''crassifolius'': thick-leaved.
−
cinnabarinus: cinnabar-red.
+
*''crassipes'': thick-footed or -stalked.
−
 
+
*''crassus'': thick, fleshy.
−
cinnamomeus: cinnamon-brown.
+
*''crenatus'': crenate, scalloped.
−
 
+
*''crenulatus'': crenulate, somewhat scalloped.
−
circinatus: circinate, coiled.
+
*''crepidatus'': sandaled, slippered.
−
 
+
*''crepitans'': rattling, rustling.
−
cirrhosus: tendrilled.
+
*''cretaceus'': cretaceous, pertaining to chalk.
−
 
+
*''creticus'': of Crete (island in Eastern Mediterranean).
−
citratus: citrus-like.
+
*''crinitus'': hairy, provided with hair.
−
 
+
*''crispus'': crisped, curled.  
−
citrinus: citron-colored or -like.
+
*''cristatus'': cristate, crested.  
−
 
+
*''crocatus'': saffron-yellow.  
−
clandestinus: concealed.
+
*''croceus'': saffron yellow.
−
 
+
*''cruciatus'': cruciate, cross-like.  
−
clavatus: clavate, club-shaped.
+
*''crucifera'': cross-bearing.  
−
 
+
*''cruentus'': bloody.  
−
clematideus: pertaining to or like clematis.
+
*''crystallinus'': crystalline.  
−
 
+
*''cubensis'': Cuban.  
−
clypeatus: with a shield.
+
*''cucullatus'': hooded.
−
 
+
*''cultratus'': cultrate, knife-shaped.
−
coccifera: berry-bearing.
+
*''cuneatus'': cuneate, wedge-shaped.  
−
 
+
*''cuneifolius'': wedge-leaved.  
−
coccineus: scarlet.
+
*''cuneiformis'': wedge-formed.  
−
 
+
*''cupreus'': copper-like or -coloured.
−
cochlearis: spoon-like.
+
*''curvatus'': curved.  
−
 
+
*''cuspidatus'': cuspidate, with a cusp or sharp stiff point.  
−
cochleatus: spoon-like.
+
*''cyaneus'': blue.  
−
 
+
*''cylindraceus'': cylindrical.  
−
coelestinus: sky-blue.
+
*''cylindricus'': cylindrical.  
−
 
+
*''cymbiformis'': boat-formed.
−
coelestis: celestial, sky-blue.
+
*''cymosus'': cymed, having a cyme or cymes.
−
 
+
*''cypreus'': copper-like; see cupreus.
−
collinus: pertaining to a hill.
  −
 
  −
coloratus: colored (other than green).
  −
 
  −
comatus: with coma or hair.
  −
 
  −
communis: common, general, gregarious.
  −
 
  −
commutatus: changed or changing.
  −
 
  −
comosus: with long hair.
  −
 
  −
compactus: compact, dense.
  −
 
  −
complexus: circled, embraced.
  −
 
  −
complicatus: complicate; page 162.
  −
 
  −
compressus: compressed.
  −
 
  −
comptus: adorned, ornamented.
  −
 
  −
concavus: concave, hollowed out.
  −
 
  −
concinnus: neat, well made.
  −
 
  −
concolor: colored similarly.
  −
 
  −
condensus: condensed, crowded.
  −
 
  −
confertus: crowded.
  −
 
  −
conformis: similar, like to.
  −
 
  −
confusus: confused, uncertain (as to characteristics).
  −
 
  −
congestus: congested, brought together.
  −
 
  −
conglomeratus: conglomerate, crowded together.
  −
 
  −
conifera: cone-bearing.
  −
 
  −
conjugatus: connected, joined together.
  −
 
  −
conoideus: conoid, cone-like.
  −
 
  −
consolidus: consolidated, solid, stable.
  −
 
  −
conspicuus: conspicuous, marked.
  −
 
  −
constrictus: constricted.
  −
 
  −
contiguus: contiguous, near together.
  −
 
  −
contortus: contorted, twisted.
  −
 
  −
contractus: contracted.
  −
 
  −
coralliflorus: coral-flowered.
  −
 
  −
corallinus: coral-red.
  −
 
  −
cordatus: cordate, heart-shaped.
  −
 
  −
cordifolius: cordate-leaved, heart-leaved.
  −
 
  −
coriaceus: leathery.
  −
 
  −
corniculatus: horned.
  −
 
  −
cornigera: horn-bearing.
  −
 
  −
cornutus: horned.
  −
 
  −
coronarius: used for or belonging to garlands.
  −
 
  −
coronatus: crowned.
  −
 
  −
corrugatus: corrugated, wrinkled.
  −
 
  −
corsicus: Corsican (island in the Mediterranean).
  −
 
  −
corticosus: heavily furnished with bark.
  −
 
  −
coruscans: vibrating, glittering.
  −
 
  −
corymbifera: corymb-bearing.
  −
 
  −
corymbosus: corymbose.
  −
 
  −
costatus: costate, ribbed.
  −
 
  −
crassicaulis: thick-stemmed.
  −
 
  −
crassifolius: thick-leaved.
  −
 
  −
crassipes: thick-footed or -stalked.
  −
 
  −
crassus: thick, fleshy.
  −
 
  −
crenatus: crenate, scalloped.
  −
 
  −
crenulatus: crenulate, somewhat scalloped.
  −
 
  −
crepidatus: sandaled, slippered.
  −
 
  −
crepitans: rattling, rustling.
  −
 
  −
cretaceus: cretaceous, pertaining to chalk.
  −
 
  −
creticus: of Crete (island in Eastern Mediterranean).
  −
 
  −
crinitus: hairy, provided with hair.
  −
 
  −
crispus: crisped, curled.  
  −
 
  −
cristatus: cristate, crested.  
  −
 
  −
crocatus: saffron-yellow.  
  −
 
  −
croceus: saffron-colored, yellow.
  −
 
  −
cruciatus: cruciate, cross-like.  
  −
 
  −
crucifera: cross-bearing.  
  −
 
  −
cruentus: bloody.  
  −
 
  −
crystallinus: crystalline.  
  −
 
  −
cubensis: Cuban.  
  −
 
  −
cucullatus: hooded.
  −
 
  −
cultratus: cultrate, knife-shaped.
  −
 
  −
cuneatus: cuneate, wedge-shaped.  
  −
 
  −
cuneifolius: wedge-leaved.  
  −
 
  −
cuneiformis: wedge-formed.  
  −
 
  −
cupreus: copper-like or –colored.
  −
 
  −
curvatus: curved.  
  −
 
  −
cuspidatus: cuspidate, with a cusp or sharp stiff point.  
  −
 
  −
cyaneus: blue.  
  −
 
  −
cylindraceus: cylindrical.  
  −
 
  −
cylindricus: cylindrical.  
  −
 
  −
cymbiformis: boat-formed.
  −
 
  −
cymosus: cymed, having a cyme or cymes.
  −
 
  −
cypreus: copper-like; see cupreus.
  −
 
   
==D==
 
==D==
−
dactyiffera: finger-bearing.
+
*''dactyifera'': finger-bearing.
−
 
+
*''dahuricus, davuricus'': Of Dahuria or Dauria (in trans-Baikal Siberia, near the frontier of China).
−
dahuricus, davu ricus: Of Dahuria or Dauria (in Trans-Baikal Siberia, near the frontier of China).
+
*''dalmaticus'': Dalmatian (on eastern side of the Adriatic).
−
 
+
*''damascenus'': of Damascus.
−
dalmaticus: Dalmatian (on eastern side of the Adriatic).
+
*''dasycarpus'': thick-fruited.
−
 
+
*''dealbatus'': whitened, white-washed.
−
damascenus: of Damascus.
+
*''debilis'': weak, frail.
−
 
+
*''decandrus'': ten-stamened.
−
dasycarpus: thick-fruited.
+
*''decapetalus'': ten-petaled.
−
 
+
*''deciduus'': deciduous, with parts falling.
−
dealbatus: whitened, white-washed.
+
*''decipiens'': deceptive.
−
 
+
*''declinatus'': declined, bent downward.
−
debilis: weak, frail.
+
*''decolorans'': discoloured, staining.
−
 
+
*''decompositus'': decompound, more than once compound or divided.
−
decandrus: ten-stamened.
+
*''decorans'': adorning.
−
 
+
*''decorus'': elegant, comely, becoming.
−
decapetalus: ten-petaled.
+
*''decumbens'': decumbent, reclining at the base but the top or tips upright.
−
 
+
*''decurrens'': decurrent, as a leaf extending down the stem.
−
deciduus: deciduous, with parts falling.
+
*''deflexus'': deflexed, bent abruptly downward.
−
 
+
*''deformis'': misshapen, deformed.
−
decipiens: deceptive.
+
*''delectus'': chosen.
−
 
+
*''delicatissimus'': most or very delicate.
−
declinatus: declined, bent downward.
+
*''delicatus'': delicate, tender.
−
 
+
*''deliciosus'': delicious.
−
decolorans: discoloring, staining.
+
*''deltoideus'': deltoid, triangular.
−
 
+
*''demissus'': low, weak.
−
decompositus: decompound, more than once compound or divided.
+
*''dendroideus'': tree-like.
−
 
+
*''densiflorus'': densely flowered.
−
decorans: adorning.
+
*''densus'': dense.
−
 
+
*''dentatus'': toothed.
−
decorus: elegant, comely, becoming.
+
*''denticulatus'': denticulate, slightly toothed.
−
 
+
*''dentosus'': toothed.
−
decumbens: decumbent, reclining at the base but the top or tips upright.
+
*''denudatus'': denuded, naked.
−
 
+
*''depauperatus'': depauperate, starved, dwarfed.
−
decurrens: decurrent, as a leaf extending down the stem.
+
*''dependens'': hanging down.  
−
 
+
*''depressus'': depressed.  
−
deflexus: deflexed, bent abruptly downward.
+
*''deustus'': burned.  
−
 
+
*''devastator'': (feminine ''devastatrix''): devastating, laying waste.  
−
deformis: misshapen, deformed.
+
*''diacanthus'': two-spined.  
−
 
+
*''diadema'': a diadem, crown.  
−
delectus: chosen.
+
*''diandrus'': with two stamens.  
−
 
+
*''diaphanus'': diaphanous, very thin, transparent.  
−
delicatissimus: most or very delicate.
+
*''dichotomus'': forked, two-branched equally.
−
 
+
*''dichrous'': of two colours.  
−
delicatus: delicate, tender.
+
*''dicoccus'': with two berries.  
−
 
+
*''didymus'': in a pair, as of anthers.  
−
deliciosus: delicious.
+
*''difformis'': of differing forms.  
−
 
+
*''diffusus'': diffuse, spreading.  
−
deltoideus: deltoid, triangular.
+
*''digititus'': digitate, compound in form like the fingers.  
−
 
+
*''dilatatus'': dilated, expanded.  
−
demissus: low, weak.
+
*''dilutus'': dilated, spread out.  
−
 
+
*''dimidiatus'': halved, in two equal parts.
−
dendroideus: tree-like.
+
*''dimorphus'': dimorphous, two-formed.  
−
 
+
*''diodon'': with two teeth.  
−
densiflorus: densely flowered.
+
*''dioicus'': dioecious.  
−
 
+
*''dipetalus'': two-petaled.  
−
densus: dense.
+
*''diphyllus'': two-leaved.  
−
 
+
*''dipsaecus'': of the teasel ''Dipsacus''.  
−
dentatus: toothed.
+
*''discoideus'': discoid, rayless.  
−
 
+
*''discolor'': of two or of different colours.
−
denticulatus: denticulate, slightly toothed.
+
*''dispar'': dissimilar, unlike.  
−
 
+
*''dissectus'': dissected, deeply cut.  
−
dentosus: toothed.
+
*''dissimilis'': dissimilar, unlike.  
−
 
+
*''dissitiflorus'': remotely or loosely flowered.
−
denudatus: denuded, naked.
+
*''distachyus'': two-spiked.  
−
 
+
*''distans'': distant, separate, remote.  
−
depauperatus: depauperate, starved, dwarfed.
+
*''distichus'': two-ranked, with leaves or flowers in ranks on opposite sides of stem.
−
 
+
*''distylus'': two-styled.  
−
dependens: hanging down.  
+
*''diurnus'': day-flowering.  
−
 
+
*''divaricatus'': divaricate, spreading, widely divergent.
−
depressus: depressed.  
+
*''divergens'': diverging, wide-spreading.  
−
 
+
*''diversiflorus'': diversely flowered, variable-flowered.
−
deustus: burned.  
+
*''diversifolius'': variable-leaved.  
−
 
+
*''divisus'': divided, separated.  
−
devastator: (feminine devastatrix): devastating, laying waste.  
+
*''dodecandrus'': twelve-stamened.  
−
 
+
*''dolabriformis'': hatchet- or axe-shaped.  
−
diacanthus: two-spined.  
+
*''dolosus'': deceitful.  
−
 
+
*''domesticus'': domestic, domesticated.  
−
diadema: a diadem, crown.  
+
*''drupaceus'': drupe-like.  
−
 
+
*''drupifera'': drupe-bearing.  
−
diandrus: with two stamens.  
+
*''dubius'': dubious, doubtful.  
−
 
+
*''dulcis'': sweet.
−
diaphanus: diaphanous, very thin, transparent.  
+
*''dumetorum'': of bushea or hedges.
−
 
+
*''dumosus'': bushy.
−
dichotomus: forked, two-branched equally.
+
*''duplex'': double.
−
 
+
*''duplicatus'': duplicate, double.
−
dichrous: of two colors.  
+
*''durabilis'': durable, lasting.
−
 
+
*''duracinus'': hard-berried.
−
dicoccus: with two berries.  
+
*''duriusculus'': somewhat hard or rough.
−
 
  −
didymus: in a pair, as of anthers.  
  −
 
  −
difformis: of differing forms.  
  −
 
  −
diffusus: diffuse, spreading.  
  −
 
  −
digititus: digitate, compound in form like the fingers.  
  −
 
  −
dilatatus: dilated, expanded.  
  −
 
  −
dilutus: dilated, spread out.  
  −
 
  −
dimidiatus: halved, in two equal parts.
  −
 
  −
dimorphus: dimorphous, two-formed.  
  −
 
  −
diodon: with two teeth.  
  −
 
  −
dioicus: dioecious.  
  −
 
  −
dipetalus: two-petaled.  
  −
 
  −
diphyllus: two-leaved.  
  −
 
  −
dipsaecus: of the teasel or Dipsacus.  
  −
 
  −
discoideus: discoid, rayless.  
  −
 
  −
discolor: of two or of different colors.
  −
 
  −
dispar: dissimilar, unlike.  
  −
 
  −
dissectus: dissected, deeply cut.  
  −
 
  −
dissimilis: dissimilar, unlike.  
  −
 
  −
dissitiflorus: remotely or loosely flowered.
  −
 
  −
distachyus: two-spiked.  
  −
 
  −
distans: distant, separate, remote.  
  −
 
  −
distichus: two-ranked, with leaves or flowers in ranks on opposite sides of stem.
  −
 
  −
distylus: two-styled.  
  −
 
  −
diurnus: day-flowering.  
  −
 
  −
divaricatus: divaricate, spreading, widely divergent.
  −
 
  −
divergens: diverging, wide-spreading.  
  −
 
  −
diversiflorus: diversely flowered, variable-flowered.
  −
 
  −
diversifolius: variable-leaved.  
  −
 
  −
divisus: divided, separated.  
  −
 
  −
dodecandrus: twelve-stamened.  
  −
 
  −
dolabriformis: hatchet- or ax-shaped.  
  −
 
  −
dolosus: deceitful.  
  −
 
  −
domesticus: domestic, domesticated.  
  −
 
  −
drupaceus: drupe-like.  
  −
 
  −
drupifera: drupe-bearing.  
  −
 
  −
dubius: dubious, doubtful.  
  −
 
  −
dulcis: sweet.
  −
 
  −
dumetorum: of bushea or hedges.
  −
 
  −
dumosus: bushy.
  −
 
  −
duplex: double.
  −
 
  −
duplicatus: duplicate, double.
  −
 
  −
durabilis: durable, lasting.
  −
 
  −
duracinus: hard-berried.
  −
 
  −
duriusculus: somewhat hard or rough.
  −
 
   
==E==
 
==E==
−
ebenaceus: ebony-like.
+
*''ebenaceus'': ebony-like.
−
 
+
*''ebracteatus'': bractless.
−
ebracteatus: bractless.
+
*''eburneus'': ivory-white.
−
 
+
*''echinatus'': bristly, prickly.
−
eburneus: ivory-white.
+
*''echinocarpus'': prickly-fruited,
−
 
+
*''echinosepalus'': prickly-sepaled.
−
echinatus: bristly, prickly.
+
*''ecornutus'': hornless.
−
 
+
*''edulis'': edible.
−
echinocarpus: prickly-fruited,
+
*''effusus'': very loose-spreading.
−
 
+
*''elasticus'': elastic.
−
echinosepalus: prickly-sepaled.
+
*''elatior'': taller.
−
 
+
*''elatus'': tall.
−
ecornutus: hornless.
+
*''elegans'': elegant.
−
 
+
*''elegantissimus'': most elegant, very elegant.
−
edulis: edible.
+
*''elephantum'': of the elephants.  
−
 
+
*''elllpticus'': elliptical.  
−
effusus: very loose-spreading.
+
*''elongatus'': elongated, lengthened.  
−
 
+
*''emarginatus'': emarginate, with a shallow notch at the apex.  
−
elasticus: elastic.
+
*''emeticus'': emetic.  
−
 
+
*''eminens'': eminent, prominent.  
−
elatior: taller.
+
*''enneaphyilus'': nine-leaved.  
−
 
+
*''ensatus'': sword-shaped.  
−
elatus: tall.
+
*''ensifolius'': sword-leaved.  
−
 
+
*''ensiformis'': sword-formed or –shaped.  
−
elegans: elegant.
+
*''entomophilus'': insect-loving.  
−
 
+
*''equestris'': pertaining to the horse.  
−
elegantissimus: most elegant, very elegant.
+
*''equinus'': of horses.  
−
 
+
*''erectus'': erect, upright.  
−
elephantum: of the elephants.  
+
*''erianthus'': woolly-flowered.  
−
 
+
*''ericoides'': erica-like, heath-like.  
−
elllpticus: elliptical.  
+
*''eriocarpus'': woolly-fruited.  
−
 
+
*''eriocephalus'': woolly-headed.  
−
elongatus: elongated, lengthened.  
+
*''erosus'': erose, jagged, as if gnawed.  
−
 
+
*''erraticus'': erratic, unusual, sporadic.  
−
emarginatus: emarginate, with a shallow notch at the apex.  
+
*''erubescens'': blushing.  
−
 
+
*''erythrocarpus'': red-fruited.  
−
emeticus: emetic.  
+
*''erythrocephalus'': red-headed.  
−
 
+
*''erythropodus'': red-footed, red-stalked.
−
eminens: eminent, prominent.  
+
*''erythropterus'': red-winged.  
−
 
+
*''esculentus'': esculent, edible.  
−
enneaphyilus: nine-leaved.  
+
*''estriatus'': without stripes.  
−
 
+
*''etuberosus'': without tubers.  
−
ensatus: sword-shaped.  
+
*''europaeus'': Europeans.  
−
 
+
*''exaltatus'': exalted, very tall.  
−
ensifolius: sword-leaved.  
+
*''excavatus'': excavated, hollowed out.  
−
 
+
*''excellens'': excellent, excelling.  
−
ensiformis: sword-formed or –shaped.  
+
*''excelsus'': tall.  
−
 
+
*''excisus'': excised, cut away.  
−
entomophilus: insect-loving.  
+
*''exiguus'': little, small, poor.  
−
 
+
*''eximius'': distinguished, out of the ordinary.
−
equestris: pertaining to the horse.  
+
*''exitiosus'': pernicious, destructive.  
−
 
+
*''exoletus'': mature, fully grown, dying away.  
−
equinus: of horses.  
+
*''exoticus'': exotic, from another country.
−
 
+
*''expansus'': expanded.  
−
erectus: erect, upright.  
+
*''exsculptus'': dug out, carved out.  
−
 
+
*''exsertus'': exserted, protruding from.  
−
erianthus: woolly-flowered.  
+
*''exsurgens'': rising up, standing up.  
−
 
+
*''extensus'': extended.  
−
ericoides: erica-like, heath-like.  
+
*''exudans'': exuding.
−
 
  −
eriocarpus: woolly-fruited.  
  −
 
  −
eriocephalus: woolly-headed.  
  −
 
  −
erosus: erose, jagged, as if gnawed.  
  −
 
  −
erraticus: erratic, unusual, sporadic.  
  −
 
  −
erubescens: blushing.  
  −
 
  −
erythrocarpus: red-fruited.  
  −
 
  −
erythrocephalus: red-headed.  
  −
 
  −
erythropodus: red-footed, red-stalked.
  −
 
  −
erythropterus: red-winged.  
  −
 
  −
esculentus: esculent, edible.  
  −
 
  −
estriatus: without stripes.  
  −
 
  −
etuberosus: without tubers.  
  −
 
  −
europaeus: Europeans.  
  −
 
  −
exaltatus: exalted, very tall.  
  −
 
  −
excavatus: excavated, hollowed out.  
  −
 
  −
excellens: excellent, excelling.  
  −
 
  −
excelsus: tall.  
  −
 
  −
excisus: excised, cut away.  
  −
 
  −
exiguus: little, small, poor.  
  −
 
  −
eximius: distinguished, out of the ordinary.
  −
 
  −
exitiosus: pernicious, destructive.  
  −
 
  −
exoletus: mature, fully grown, dying away.  
  −
 
  −
exoticus: exotic, from another country.
  −
 
  −
expansus: expanded.  
  −
 
  −
exsculptus: dug out, carved out.  
  −
 
  −
exsertus: exserted, protruding from.  
  −
 
  −
exsurgens: rising up, standing up.  
  −
 
  −
extensus: extended.  
  −
 
  −
exudans: exuding.
  −
 
   
==F==
 
==F==
−
fabaceus: faba-like, bean-like.
+
*''fabaceus'': faba-like, bean-like.
−
 
+
*''falcatus'': falcate, sickle-shaped or scythe-shaped.
−
falcatus: falcate, sickle-shaped or scythe-shaped.
+
*''falcifolius'': falcate-leaved.
−
 
+
*''falciformis'': sickle-formed.
−
falcifolius: falcate-leaved.
+
*''fallax'': deceptive.
−
 
+
*''farinaceus'': containing farina or starch, or like flour; perhaps also farinose,
−
falciformis: sickle-formed.
+
*''farinifera'': farina-bearing.
−
 
+
*''farinosus'': farinose, mealy, powdery.
−
fallax: deceptive.
+
*''fasciatus'': fasciate, abnormally flattened and broadened.
−
 
+
*''fascicularis'': fascicled, clustered, brought together.
−
farinaceus: containing farina or starch, or like flour; perhaps also farinose,
+
*''fasciculatus'': fascicled.
−
 
+
*''fascinator'': fascinating, charming.
−
farinifera: farina-bearing.
+
*''fastigiatus'': fastigiate, branches erect and close together.
−
 
+
*''fastuosus'': proud.
−
farinosus: farinose, mealy, powdery.
+
*''febrifugus'': febrifuge, fever-dispelling.
−
 
+
*''fenestralis'': with window-like openings.
−
fasciatus: fasciate, abnormally flattened and broadened.
+
*''ferox'': ferocious; very thorny.
−
 
+
*''ferreus'': pertaining to iron.
−
fascicularis: fascicled, clustered, brought together.
+
*''ferrugineus'': rusty, of the colour of iron rust.
−
 
+
*''fertilis'': fertile, fruitful.
−
fasciculatus: fascicled.
+
*''festivus'': festive, gay, bright.
−
 
+
*''fibrosus'': fibrous, bearing prominent fibres.
−
fascinator: fascinating, charming.
+
*''ficoldeus'': fig-like.
−
 
+
*''filamentosus'': filamentous, composed of threads or bearing threads.
−
fastigiatus: fastigiate, branches erect and close together.
+
*''filicatus'': fern-like, ferny.
−
 
+
*''filicifolius'': fern-leaved.
−
fastuosus: proud.
+
*''filicinus'': fern-like.
−
 
+
*''fllicoides'': fern-like.
−
febrifugus: febrifuge, fever-dispelling.
+
*''filifera'': bearing filaments or threads.
−
 
+
*''filifolius'': thread-leaved, with leaves cut into thread-like divisions.
−
fenestralis: with window-like openings.
+
*''filiformis'': filiform, thread-like.
−
 
+
*''filipes'': with stalks thread-like.
−
ferox: ferocious; very thorny.
+
*''fimbriatus'': fimbriated, fringed.
−
 
+
*''firmatus'': firm, made firm.
−
ferreus: pertaining to iron.
+
*''firmus'': firm, strong.
−
 
+
*''fissifolius'': split-leaved.
−
ferrugineus: rusty, of the color of iron rust.
+
*''fissilis'': fissile, cleft or split.
−
 
+
*''fissus'': cleft, split.
−
fertilis: fertile, fruitful.
+
*''fistulosus'': fistular, hollow-cylindrical.
−
 
+
*''flabellatus'': flabellate, with fan-like parts.
−
festivus: festive, gay, bright.
+
*''flabelliformis'': fan-formed.
−
 
+
*''flaccidus'': flaccid, soft.
−
fibrosus: fibrous, bearing prominent fibers.
+
*''flagellaris'': flagellate, whip-like.
−
 
+
*''flagellatus'': whip-like.
−
ficoldeus: fig-like.
+
*''flagelliformis'': whip-formed.
−
 
+
*''flagellum'': a scourge or flail.
−
filamentosus: filamentous, composed of threads or bearing threads.
+
*''flammeus'': flame-coloured.
−
 
+
*''flavescens'': yellowish, becoming yellow or yellowish.
−
filicatus: fern-like, ferny.
+
*''flavicomus'': yellow-wooled or -haired.
−
 
+
*''flavidus'': yellow, yellowish.
−
filicifolius: fern-leaved.
+
*''fiavispinus'': yellow-spined.
−
 
+
*''flavissimus'': very yellow, deep yellow.
−
filicinus: fern-like.
+
*''flavus'': yellow.
−
 
+
*''flexilis'': flexible, pliant.
−
fllicoides: fern-like.
+
*''flexuosus'': flexuose, tortuous, zig-zag.
−
 
+
*''floccosus'': woolly.
−
filifera: bearing filaments or threads.
+
*''flore-albo'': with white flowers.
−
 
+
*''florentinus'': Florentine.
−
filifolius: thread-leaved, with leaves cut into thread-like divisions.
+
*''flore-pleno'': with full or double flowers.
−
 
+
*''floribundus'': free-flowering, blooming profusely.
−
filiformis: filiform, thread-like.
+
*''floridus'': flowering, full of flowers.
−
 
+
*''fluitans'': floating.
−
filipes: with stalks thread-like.
+
*''fluviatilis'': pertaining to a river.
−
 
+
*''foemina'': female.
−
fimbriatus: fimbriated, fringed.
+
*''foeniculaceus'': fennel-like.
−
 
+
*''foetidissimus'': very fetid.
−
firmatus: firm, made firm.
+
*''foetidus'': fetid, bad-smelling.
−
 
+
*''foliatus'': with leaves.
−
firmus: firm, strong.
+
*''foliolatus'': with leaflets.
−
 
+
*''foliosus'': leafy, full of leaves.
−
fissifolius: split-leaved.
+
*''follicularis'': bearing follicles, follicled.
−
 
+
*''forficatus'': shear-shaped.
−
fissilis: fissile, cleft or split.
+
*''formicaeformis'': ant-shaped, ant-like,
−
 
+
*''formosissimus'': most or very beautiful.
−
fissus: cleft, split.
+
*''formosus'': beautiful, handsome.
−
 
+
*''foveatus'': pitted.
−
fistulosus: fistular, hollow-cylindrical.
+
*''fragilis'': fragile, brittle.
−
 
+
*''fragrans'': fragrant, odoroua.
−
flabellatus: flabellate, with fan-like parts.
+
*''fragrantissimus'': very fragrant.
−
 
+
*''fraxineus'': fraxinous, like Fraxinus or ash trees.
−
flabelliformis: fan-formed.
+
*''frigidus'': cold, of cold regions.
−
 
+
*''frondosus'': fronded, leafy.
−
flaccidus: flaccid, soft.
+
*''fructifera'': fruit-bearing, fruitful.
−
 
+
*''fructigenus'': fruitful.
−
flagellaris: flagellate, whip-like.
+
*''frutescens'': shrubby, bushy.
−
 
+
*''fruticosus'': fruticose, shrubby, bushy.
−
flagellatus: whip-like.
+
*''fucatus'': painted, dyed.
−
 
+
*''fugax'': swift.
−
flagelliformis: whip-formed.
+
*''fulgens'': shining, glistening.
−
 
+
*''fulgidus'': fulgid, shining.
−
flagellum: a scourge or flail.
+
*''fuliginosus'': soot coloured.
−
 
+
*''fulvescens'': fulvous or becoming fulvous.
−
flammeus: flame-colored.
+
*''fulvus'': fulvous, tawny, orange-gray-yellow.
−
 
+
*''funalis'': of a rope or cord.
−
flavescens: yellowish, becoming yellow or yellowish.
+
*''funebris'': funereal.
−
 
+
*''fungosus'': fungous, pertaining to a fungus, spongy.
−
flavicomus: yellow-wooled or -haired.
+
*''funiculatus'': of a slender rope or cord; with a funicle (stalk of an ovule or seed).
−
 
+
*''furcans'': forked.
−
flavidus: yellow, yellowish.
+
*''furcatus'': furcate, forked.
−
 
+
*''fuscus'': fuscous, brown, dusky.
−
fiavispinus: yellow-spined.
+
*''fusiformis'': spindle-shaped.
−
 
  −
flavissimus: very yellow, deep yellow.
  −
 
  −
flavus: yellow.
  −
 
  −
flexilis: flexible, pliant.
  −
 
  −
flexuosus: flexuose, tortuous, zig-zag.
  −
 
  −
floccosus: woolly.
  −
 
  −
flore-albo: with white flowers.
  −
 
  −
florentinus: Florentine.
  −
 
  −
flore-pleno: with full or double flowers.
  −
 
  −
floribundus: free-flowering, blooming profusely.
  −
 
  −
floridus: flowering, full of flowers.
  −
 
  −
fluitans: floating.
  −
 
  −
fluviatilis: pertaining to a river.
  −
 
  −
foemina: female.
  −
 
  −
foeniculaceus: fennel-like.
  −
 
  −
foetidissimus: very fetid.
  −
 
  −
foetidus: fetid, bad-smelling.
  −
 
  −
foliatus: with leaves.
  −
 
  −
foliolatus: with leaflets.
  −
 
  −
foliosus: leafy, full of leaves.
  −
 
  −
follicularis: bearing follicles, follicled.
  −
 
  −
forficatus: shear-shaped.
  −
 
  −
formicaeformis: ant-shaped, ant-like,
  −
 
  −
formosissimus: most or very beautiful.
  −
 
  −
formosus: beautiful, handsome.
  −
 
  −
foveatus: pitted.
  −
 
  −
fragilis: fragile, brittle.
  −
 
  −
fragrans: fragrant, odoroua.
  −
 
  −
fragrantissimus: very fragrant.
  −
 
  −
fraxineus: fraxinous, like Fraxinus or ash trees.
  −
 
  −
frigidus: cold, of cold regions.
  −
 
  −
frondosus: fronded, leafy.
  −
 
  −
fructifera: fruit-bearing, fruitful.
  −
 
  −
fructigenus: fruitful.
  −
 
  −
frutescens: shrubby, bushy.
  −
 
  −
fruticosus: fruticose, shrubby, bushy.
  −
 
  −
fucatus: painted, dyed.
  −
 
  −
fugax: swift.
  −
 
  −
fulgens: shining, glistening.
  −
 
  −
fulgidus: fulgid, shining.
  −
 
  −
fuliginosus: black-painted or -colored, sooty.
  −
 
  −
fulvescens: fulvous or becoming fulvous.
  −
 
  −
fulvus: fulvous, tawny, orange-gray-yellow.
  −
 
  −
funalis: of a rope or cord.
  −
 
  −
funebris: funereal.
  −
 
  −
fungosus: fungous, pertaining to a fungus, spongy.
  −
 
  −
funiculatus: of a slender rope or cord; with a funicle (stalk of an ovule or seed).
  −
 
  −
furcans: forked.
  −
 
  −
furcatus: furcate, forked.
  −
 
  −
fuscus: fuscous, brown, dusky.
  −
 
  −
fusiformis: spindle-shaped.
  −
 
   
==G==
 
==G==
−
galericulatus: helmet-like.
+
*''galericulatus'': helmet-like.
−
 
+
*''gallicus'': of Gaul or France; also pertaining to a cock or rooster.
−
gallicus: of Gaul or France; also pertaining to a cock or rooster.
+
*''gandavensis'': belonging to Ghent, Belgium.
−
 
+
*''garganicus'': belonging to Gargano (Eastern Italy).
−
gandavensis: belonging to Ghent, Belgium.
+
*''gelidus'': ice-cold.
−
 
+
*''geminatus'': twin.
−
garganicus: belonging to Gargano (Eastern Italy).
+
*''geminiflorus'': twin-flowered.
−
 
+
*''gemmatus'': gemmed, jewelled; also bearing buds.
−
gelidus: ice-cold.
+
*''gemmifera'': bud-bearing.
−
 
+
*''genevensis'': belonging to Geneva.
−
geminatus: twin.
+
*''geniculatus'': jointed, kneed.
−
 
+
*''geoides'': of the earth.
−
geminiflorus: twin-flowered.
+
*''geometricus'': geometrical, in a pattern.
−
 
+
*''germanicus'': German, of Germany.
−
gemmatus: gemmed, jewelled; also bearing buds.
+
*''gibberosus'': humped, hunchbacked.
−
 
+
*''gibbiflorus'': gibbous-flowered.
−
gemmifera: bud-bearing.
+
*''gibbosus'': swollen on one side.
−
 
+
*''gibbus'': gibbous, swollen on one side.
−
genevensis: belonging to Geneva.
+
*''giganteus'': gigantic, very large.
−
 
+
*''giganticus'': gigantic.
−
geniculatus: jointed, kneed.
+
*''gigas'': of giants, immense.
−
 
+
*''glabellus'': smoothish.
−
geoides: of the earth.
+
*''glaber'': glabrous, smooth.
−
 
+
*''glaberrimus'': most smooth, smoothest.
−
geometricus: geometrical, in a pattern.
+
*''glabratus'': somewhat glabrous or smooth.
−
 
+
*''glabrescens'': smoothish, or becoming so.
−
germanicus: German, of Germany.
+
*''glacialis'': icy, frozen.
−
 
+
*''gladiatus'': sword-like.
−
gibberosus: humped, hunchbacked.
+
*''glandulifera'': gland-bearing.
−
 
+
*''glandulosus'': glandular.
−
gibbiflorus: gibbous-flowered.
+
*''glastifolius'': with leaves like the dyer's woad (Isatis, once called Glastum).
−
 
+
*''glaucescens'': glaucescent, becoming glaucous.
−
gibbosus: swollen on one side.
+
*''glaucifolius'': glaucous-leaved
−
 
+
*''glaucophyllus'': glaucous-leaved.
−
gibbus: gibbous, swollen on one side.
+
*''glaucus'': glaucous, with a bloom, grayish.
−
 
+
*''globosus'': globose, spherical, nearly or quite globular.
−
giganteus: gigantic, very large.
+
*''globularis'': of a little ball or sphere.
−
 
+
*''globulifera'': globule-bearing, globe-bearing.
−
giganticus: gigantic.
+
*''globulosus'': globuled, like a little ball.  
−
 
+
*''glomeratus'': glomerate, clustered.  
−
gigas: of giants, immense.
+
*''gloriosus'': glorious, superb.
−
 
+
*''glumaceus'': glumed, with glumes or glume-like structures.  
−
glabellus: smoothish.
+
*''glutinosus'': glutinous, gluey, sticky.  
−
 
+
*''gongylodes'': roundish.  
−
glaber: glabrous, smooth.
+
*''gracilentus'': slender.  
−
 
+
*''gracilis'': graceful, slender.  
−
glaberrimus: most smooth, smoothest.
+
*''gracillimus'': graceful, very slender.  
−
 
+
*''graecus'': of Greece, Greek.  
−
glabratus: somewhat glabrous or smooth.
+
*''gramineus'': grassy, grass-like.  
−
 
+
*''graminifolius'': grass-leaved.  
−
glabrescens: smoothish, or becoming so.
+
*''grandiceps'': large-headed.  
−
 
+
*''grandicuspis'': with large cusps or points.
−
glacialis: icy, frozen.
+
*''grandidentatus'': large-or big-toothed.  
−
 
+
*''grandiflorus'': large-flowered.  
−
gladiatus: sword-like.
+
*''grandifolius'': large-leaved.  
−
 
+
*''grandiformis'': on a large scale, of a big kind.
−
glandulifera: gland-bearing.
+
*''grandipunctatus'': with large spots.  
−
 
+
*''grandis'': large, big.  
−
glandulosus: glandular.
+
*''granulatus'': granulate, covered with minute grains.
−
 
+
*''granulosus'': granulate, granulose.  
−
glastifolius: with leaves like the dyer's woad (Isatis, once called Glastum).
+
*''gratissimus'': very pleasing or agreeable.
−
 
+
*''gratus'': pleasing, agreeable.  
−
glaucescens: glaucescent, becoming glaucous.
+
*''graveolens'': heavy-scented.  
−
 
+
*''groenlandicus'': of Greenland.  
−
glaucifolius: glaucous-leaved
+
*''guianensis'': of Guiana (South America).
−
 
+
*''guineensis'': of Guinea (Africa).  
−
glaucophyllus: glaucous-leaved.
+
*''gummifera'': gum-bearing.  
−
 
+
*''guttatus'': spotted, speckled.  
−
glaucus: glaucous, with a bloom, grayish.
+
*''gymnocarpus'': naked-fruited.  
−
 
+
*''gyrans'': gyrating, revolving in a circle.
−
globosus: globose, spherical, nearly or quite globular.
  −
 
  −
globularis: of a little ball or sphere.
  −
 
  −
globulifera: globule-bearing, globe-bearing.
  −
 
  −
globulosus: globuled, like a little ball.  
  −
 
  −
glomeratus: glomerate, clustered.  
  −
 
  −
gloriosus: glorious, superb.
  −
 
  −
glumaceus: glumed, with glumes or glume-like structures.  
  −
 
  −
glutinosus: glutinous, gluey, sticky.  
  −
 
  −
gongylodes: roundish.  
  −
 
  −
gracilentus: slender.  
  −
 
  −
gracilis: graceful, slender.  
  −
 
  −
gracillimus: graceful, very slender.  
  −
 
  −
graecus: of Greece, Greek.  
  −
 
  −
gramineus: grassy, grass-like.  
  −
 
  −
graminifolius: grass-leaved.  
  −
 
  −
grandiceps: large-headed.  
  −
 
  −
grandicuspis: with large cusps or points.
  −
 
  −
grandidentatus: large-or big-toothed.  
  −
 
  −
grandiflorus: large-flowered.  
  −
 
  −
grandifolius: large-leaved.  
  −
 
  −
grandiformis: on a large scale, of a big kind.
  −
 
  −
grandipunctatus: with large spots.  
  −
 
  −
grandis: large, big.  
  −
 
  −
granulatus: granulate, covered with minute grains.
  −
 
  −
granulosus: granulate, granulose.  
  −
 
  −
gratissimus: very pleasing or agreeable.
  −
 
  −
gratus: pleasing, agreeable.  
  −
 
  −
graveolens: heavy-scented.  
  −
 
  −
groenlandicus: of Greenland.  
  −
 
  −
guianensis: of Guiana (South America).
  −
 
  −
guineensis: of Guinea (Africa).  
  −
 
  −
gummifera: gum-bearing.  
  −
 
  −
guttatus: spotted, speckled.  
  −
 
  −
gymnocarpus: naked-fruited.  
  −
 
  −
gyrans: gyrating, revolving in a circle.
  −
 
   
==H==
 
==H==
−
haemanthus: blood-red-flowered.
+
*''haemanthus'': blood-red-flowered.
−
 
+
*''hamatus'': hooked.
−
hamatus: hooked.
+
*''hamosus'': hooked.
−
 
+
*''harpophyllus'': sickle-leaved.
−
hamosus: hooked.
+
*''hastatus'': hastate, spear-shaped.
−
 
+
*''hastifera'': spear-bearing.
−
harpophyllus: sickle-leaved.
+
*''hastilis'': of a javelin or spear.
−
 
+
*''hebecarpus'': pubescent-fruited.
−
hastatus: hastate, spear-shaped.
+
*''hederaceus'': of the ivy (Hedera).
−
 
+
*''helianthus'': sunflower.
−
hastifera: spear-bearing.
+
*''helveticus'': Swiss, of Helvetia (Switzerland).
−
 
+
*''helvolus'': pale yellow.
−
hastilis: of a javelin or spear.
+
*''hemisphaericus'': hemispherical.
−
 
+
*''heptaphyllus'': seven-leaved.
−
hebecarpus: pubescent-fruited.
+
*''herbaceus'': herbaceous, dying to the ground and not woody.
−
 
+
*''herbariorum'': of the herbaria.
−
hederaceus: of the ivy (Hedera).
+
*''heteracanthus'': various-spined.
−
 
+
*''heteranthus'': various-flowered, variable in flowers.
−
helianthus: sunflower.
+
*''heterocarpus'': various-fruited.
−
 
+
*''heterodon'': various-toothed.
−
helveticus: Swiss, of Helvetia (Switzerland).
+
*''heteroglossus'': various-tongued.
−
 
+
*''heteromorphus'': various in form.
−
helvolus: pale yellow.
+
*''heterophyllus'': various-leaved, with leaves of more than one shape.
−
 
+
*''hexagonopterus'': six-angled-winged.
−
hemisphaericus: hemispherical.
+
*''hexagonus'': hexagonal, six-angled.
−
 
+
*''hexapetalus'': six-petaled.
−
heptaphyllus: seven-leaved.
+
*''hians'': open, gaping.
−
 
+
*''hibernalis'': of or pertaining to winter.
−
herbaceus: herbaceous, dying to the ground and not woody.
+
*''hibernicus'': Hibernian, of or pertaining to Ireland.
−
 
+
*''hieroglyphicus'': hieroglyphic, marked as if with signs.
−
herbariorum: of the herbaria.
+
*''himalaicus'': Himalayan.
−
 
+
*''hircinus'': of a goat, with a goat's odor.
−
heteracanthus: various-spined.
+
*''hirsutissimus'': very hairy, most hairy.
−
 
+
*''hirsutulus'': somewhat hirsute or hairy.
−
heteranthus: various-flowered, variable in flowers.
+
*''hirsutus'': hirsute, hairy.
−
 
+
*''hirtellus'': somewhat hairy.
−
heterocarpus: various-fruited.
+
*''hirtiflorus'': hairy-flowered.
−
 
+
*''hirtipes'': hairy-stalked or-stemmed.
−
heterodon: various-toothed.
+
*''hirtus'': hairy.
−
 
+
*''hispanicus'': Spanish, of Spain.
−
heteroglossus: various-tongued.
+
*''hispidissimus'': most or very bristly.
−
 
+
*''hispidulus'': somewhat hispid or bristly.
−
heteromorphus: various in form.
+
*''hispidus'': hispid, bristly.
−
 
+
*''histrionicus'': histrionic, pertaining to the stage or to actors.
−
heterophyllus: various-leaved, with leaves of more than one shape.
+
*''holosericeus'': woolly-silky. .
−
 
+
*''horizontalis'': horizontal.
−
hexagonopterus: six-angled-winged.
+
*''horridus'': provided with spines or barbs, prickly.
−
 
+
*''hortensis'': belonging to the hortus or garden.
−
hexagonus: hexagonal, six-angled.
+
*''horticolus'': a little garden; of the garden.
−
 
+
*''hortorum'': of gardens.
−
hexapetalus: six-petaled.
+
*''hortulanus'': pertaining to a garden.
−
 
+
*''humifusus'': sprawling on the ground.
−
hians: open, gaping.
+
*''humilis'': low-growing, dwarf.
−
 
+
*''hyacinthinus'': hyacinthine, sapphire- coloured.
−
hibernalis: of or pertaining to winter.
+
*''hyacinthoides'': like the hyacinth.
−
 
+
*''hyalinus'': transparent, translucent.
−
hibernicus: Hibernian, of or pertaining to Ireland.
+
*''hybridus'': hybrid, mixed, mongrel.
−
 
+
*''hyemalis'': of winter; also hiemalis.
−
hieroglyphicus: hieroglyphic, marked as if with signs.
+
*''hygrometricus'': hygrometric, taking up water.
−
 
+
*''hymenanthus'': membranaceous-flowered.
−
himalaicus: Himalayan.
+
*''hymenodes'': membrane-like.
−
 
+
*''hyperboreus'': far northern.
−
hircinus: of a goat, with a goat's odor.
+
*''hypocrateriformis'': salver-shaped, flower with a slender cylindrical tube and flat spreading limb.
−
 
+
*''hypogaeus'': underground, subterranean.
−
hirsutissimus: very hairy, most hairy.
+
*''hypoglaucus'': glaucous beneath.
−
 
+
*''hypoleucus'': whitish, pale.
−
hirsutulus: somewhat hirsute or hairy.
+
*''hypophyllus'': under the leaf.
−
 
+
*''hystrix'': porcupine-like, bristly.
−
hirsutus: hirsute, hairy.
  −
 
  −
hirtellus: somewhat hairy.
  −
 
  −
hirtiflorus: hairy-flowered.
  −
 
  −
hirtipes: hairy-stalked or-stemmed.
  −
 
  −
hirtus: hairy.
  −
 
  −
hispanicus: Spanish, of Spain.
  −
 
  −
hispidissimus: most or very bristly.
  −
 
  −
hispidulus: somewhat hispid or bristly.
  −
 
  −
hispidus: hispid, bristly.
  −
 
  −
histrionicus: histrionic, pertaining to the stage or to actors.
  −
 
  −
holosericeus: woolly-silky. .
  −
 
  −
horizontalis: horizontal.
  −
 
  −
horridus: provided with spines or barbs, prickly.
  −
 
  −
hortensis: belonging to the hortus or garden.
  −
 
  −
horticolus: a little garden; of the garden.
  −
 
  −
hortorum: of gardens.
  −
 
  −
hortulanus: pertaining to a garden.
  −
 
  −
humifusus: sprawling on the ground.
  −
 
  −
humilis: low-growing, dwarf.
  −
 
  −
hyacinthinus: hyacinthine, sapphire- colored.
  −
 
  −
hyacinthoides: like the hyacinth.
  −
 
  −
hyalinus: transparent, translucent.
  −
 
  −
hybridus: hybrid, mixed, mongrel.
  −
 
  −
hyemalis: of winter; also hiemalis.
  −
 
  −
hygrometricus: hygrometric, taking up water.
  −
 
  −
hymenanthus: membranaceous-flowered.
  −
 
  −
hymenodes: membrane-like.
  −
 
  −
hyperboreus: far northern.
  −
 
  −
hypocrateriformis: salver-shaped, flower with a slender cylindrical tube and flat spreading limb.
  −
 
  −
hypogaeus: underground, subterranean.
  −
 
  −
hypoglaucus: glaucous beneath.
  −
 
  −
hypoleucus: whitish, pale.
  −
 
  −
hypophyllus: under the leaf.
  −
 
  −
hystrix: porcupine-like, bristly.
  −
 
   
==I==
 
==I==
−
ianthinus: violet, violet-blue.
+
*''ianthinus'': violet, violet-blue.
−
 
+
*''ibericus'': of Iberia (the Spanish peninsula).
−
ibericus: of Iberia (the Spanish peninsula).
+
*''icosandrus'': twenty-stamened.
−
 
+
*''ignescens'': fiery.
−
icosandrus: twenty-stamened.
+
*''igneus'': fiery.
−
 
+
*''ilicifolius'': ilex-leaved, holly-leaved.
−
ignescens: fiery.
+
*''illustratus'': pictured.
−
 
+
*''illustris'': bright, brilliant, lustrous.
−
igneus: fiery.
+
*''illyricus'': of Illyria (Grecian Peninsula).
−
 
+
*''imberbis'': without beards or spines.
−
ilicifolius: ilex-leaved, holly-leaved.
+
*''imbricans'': imbricating.
−
 
+
*''imbricatus'': imbricated, lapping over, shingled.
−
illustratus: pictured.
+
*''immaculatus'': immaculate, spotless.
−
 
+
*''immersus'': immersed, under water.
−
illustris: bright, brilliant, lustrous.
+
*''imperator'': commanding, imperious.
−
 
+
*''imperialis'': imperial, kingly.
−
illyricus: of Illyria (Grecian Peninsula).
+
*''implexus'': implicated, interwoven.
−
 
+
*''impressus'': impressed, sunken in.
−
imberbis: without beards or spines.
+
*''inaequalifolius'': unequal-leaved.
−
 
+
*''inaequalis'': unequal.
−
imbricans: imbricating.
+
*''inaequilaterus'': unequal-sided.
−
 
+
*''incanus'': hoary.
−
imbricatus: imbricated, lapping over, shingled.
+
*''incarnatus'': flesh-coloured.
−
 
+
*''incertus'': uncertain, doubtful.
−
immaculatus: immaculate, spotless.
+
*''incisifolius'': cut-leaved.
−
 
+
*''incisus'': incised, cut.
−
immersus: immersed, under water.
+
*''inclinatus'': inclined, bent downward.
−
 
+
*''incomparabilis'': incomparable, excelling.
−
imperator: commanding, imperious.
+
*''incomptus'': rude, unadorned, not attractive.
−
 
+
*''inconspicuus'': inconspicuous, not prominent.
−
imperialis: imperial, kingly.
+
*''incurvatus'': incurved, bent inward.
−
 
+
*''incurvus'': incurved.
−
implexus: implicated, interwoven.
+
*''indentatus'': indented, dented
−
 
+
*''indicus'': Indian, of India or the East Indies.
−
impressus: impressed, sunken in.
+
*''indivisus'': undivided.
−
 
+
*''inermis'': unarmed, without thorns or spines.
−
inaequalifolius: unequal-leaved.
+
*''infectorius'': used for dying, pertaining to dyes.
−
 
+
*''infestus'': dangerous, unsafe.
−
inaequalis: unequal.
+
*''inflatus'': inflated, swollen up.
−
 
+
*''infortunatus'': unfortunate.
−
inaequilaterus: unequal-sided.
+
*''infractus'': broken.
−
 
+
*''infundibuliformis'': funnel-shaped, trumpet-shaped.
−
incanus: hoary.
+
*''infundibulum'': a funnel.
−
 
+
*''inodorus'': without odor, scentless.
−
incarnatus: flesh-colored.
+
*''inornatus'': without ornament, not showy.
−
 
+
*''inquinans'': polluting, discolouring.
−
incertus: uncertain, doubtful.
+
*''inscriptus'': inscribed, written on.
−
 
+
*''insignis'': remarkable, distinguished, marked.
−
incisifolius: cut-leaved.
+
*''insititius'': grafted.
−
 
+
*''intactus'': intact, untouched.
−
incisus: incised, cut.
+
*''integer'': entire.
−
 
+
*''integerrimus'': very entire.
−
inclinatus: inclined, bent downward.
+
*''integrifolius'': entire-leaved.
−
 
+
*''interjectus'': interjected, put between.
−
incomparabilis: incomparable, excelling.
+
*''intermedius'': intermediate.
−
 
+
*''interruptus'': interrupted.
−
incomptus: rude, unadorned, not attractive.
+
*''intertextus'': interwoven, intertwined.
−
 
+
*''intricatus'': intricate, entangled.
−
inconspicuus: inconspicuous, not prominent.
+
*''introrsus'': introrse, turned inward.
−
 
+
*''intumescens'': swollen, puffed up, tumid.
−
incurvatus: incurved, bent inward.
+
*''intybaceus'': pertaining to chicory (Intybus).
−
 
+
*''inversus'': inverse, turned over, upside down.
−
incurvus: incurved.
+
*''invisus'': unseen, overlooked.
−
 
+
*''involucratus'': involucred, with an involucre.
−
indentatus: indented, dented
+
*''involutus'': involute, rolled inward.
−
 
+
*''ionanthus'': with flowers like the violet.
−
indicus: Indian, of India or the East Indies.
+
*''ionopterus'': with wings like the violet.
−
 
+
*''iridescens'': iridescent.
−
indivisus: undivided.
+
*''iridiflorus'': iris-flowered.
−
 
+
*''irregularis'': irregular.
−
inermis: unarmed, without thorns or spines.
+
*''isandrus'': with equal stamens.
−
 
+
*''isopetalus'': equal-petaled.
−
infectorius: used for dying, pertaining to dyes.
+
*''isophyllus'': equal-leaved.
−
 
+
*''italicus'': Italian.
−
infestus: dangerous, unsafe.
  −
 
  −
inflatus: inflated, swollen up.
  −
 
  −
infortunatus: unfortunate.
  −
 
  −
infractus: broken.
  −
 
  −
infundibuliformis: funnel-shaped, trumpet-shaped.
  −
 
  −
infundibulum: a funnel.
  −
 
  −
inodorus: without odor, scentless.
  −
 
  −
inornatus: without ornament, not showy.
  −
 
  −
inquinans: polluting, discoloring.
  −
 
  −
inscriptus: inscribed, written on.
  −
 
  −
insignis: remarkable, distinguished, marked.
  −
 
  −
insititius: grafted.
  −
 
  −
intactus: intact, untouched.
  −
 
  −
integer: entire.
  −
 
  −
integerrimus: very entire.
  −
 
  −
integrifolius: entire-leaved.
  −
 
  −
interjectus: interjected, put between.
  −
 
  −
intermedius: intermediate.
  −
 
  −
interruptus: interrupted.
  −
 
  −
intertextus: interwoven, intertwined.
  −
 
  −
intricatus: intricate, entangled.
  −
 
  −
introrsus: introrse, turned inward.
  −
 
  −
intumescens: swollen, puffed up, tumid.
  −
 
  −
intybaceus: pertaining to chicory (Intybus).
  −
 
  −
inversus: inverse, turned over, upside down.
  −
 
  −
invisus: unseen, overlooked.
  −
 
  −
involucratus: involucred, with an involucre.
  −
 
  −
involutus: involute, rolled inward.
  −
 
  −
ionanthus: with flowers like the violet.
  −
 
  −
ionopterus: with wings like the violet.
  −
 
  −
iridescens: iridescent, changing color at different angles.
  −
 
  −
iridiflorus: iris-flowered.
  −
 
  −
irregularis: irregular.
  −
 
  −
isandrus: with equal stamens.
  −
 
  −
isopetalus: equal-petaled.
  −
 
  −
isophyllus: equal-leaved.
  −
 
  −
italicus: Italian.
  −
 
   
==J==
 
==J==
−
jamaicensis: of Jamaica.
+
*''jamaicensis'': of Jamaica.
−
 
+
*''japonicus'': Japanese, of Japan.
−
japonicus: Japanese, of Japan.
+
*''jasmineus'': jasmine-like.
−
 
+
*''jasminiflorus'': jasmine-flowered.
−
jasmineus: jasmine-like.
+
*''javanicus'': Javan, of Java.
−
 
+
*''Jubatus'': crested, with a mane.
−
jasminiflorus: jasmine-flowered.
+
*''jucundus'': agreeable, pleasing.
−
 
+
*''jugosus'': joined, yoked.
−
javanicus: Javan, of Java.
+
*''junceus'': Juncus-like, rush-like.
−
 
  −
Jubatus: crested, with a mane.
  −
 
  −
jucundus: agreeable, pleasing.
  −
 
  −
jugosus: joined, yoked.
  −
 
  −
junceus: Juncus-like, rush-like.
  −
 
   
==K==
 
==K==
−
kashmirianus: of Cashmere or Kashmere.  
+
*''kashmirianus'': of Cashmere or Kashmere.  
−
 
+
*''kewensis'': belonging to Kew (Kew Gardens, England).  
−
kewensis: belonging to Kew (Kew Gardens, England).  
+
*''koraianus'': of Corea; also coreanus.
−
 
  −
koraianus: of Corea; also coreanus.
  −
 
   
==L==
 
==L==
−
labiatus: labiate, lipped.
+
*''labiatus'': labiate, lipped.
−
 
+
*''labiosus'': lipped.
−
labiosus: lipped.
+
*''lachryma'': a tear.
−
 
+
*''laciniatus'': laciniate, torn, cut or slashed into narrow lobes.
−
lachryma: a tear.
+
*''laciniosus'': laciniose, laciniate.
−
 
+
*''lactatus'': milky.
−
laciniatus: laciniate, torn, cut or slashed into narrow lobes.
+
*''lacteus'': milk-white.
−
 
+
*''lacticolor'': milk-coloured.
−
laciniosus: laciniose, laciniate.
+
*''lactifera'': milk-bearing, milky-juiced.
−
 
+
*''lactiflorus'': flowers milk-coloured.
−
lactatus: milky.
+
*''lacunosus'': witn holes or pits.
−
 
+
*''lacustris'': pertaining to lakes.
−
lacteus: milk-white.
+
*''ladanifera'': ladanum-bearing.
−
 
+
*''laetevirens'': light green, vivid green.
−
lacticolor: milk-colored.
+
*''laetus'': bright, vivid.
−
 
+
*''laevicaulis'': smooth-stemmed.
−
lactifera: milk-bearing, milky-juiced.
+
*''laevigatus'': smooth.
−
 
+
*''laevipes'': smooth-footed, smooth-stalked.
−
lactiflorus: flowers milk-colored.
+
*''laevis'': smooth.
−
 
+
*''laeviusculus'': smoothish, somewhat smooth.
−
lacunosus: witn holes or pits.
+
*''lanatus'': woolly.
−
 
+
*''lanceolatus'': lanceolate.
−
lacustris: pertaining to lakes.
+
*''lanceus'': lance-like.
−
 
+
*''lancifolius'': lance-leaved.
−
ladanifera: ladanum-bearing.
+
*''lanigera'': wool-bearing.
−
 
+
*''lanuginosus'': woolly, downy.
−
laetevirens: light green, vivid green.
+
*''lappaceus'': pertaining to a globular hooked bur; Lappa-like.
−
 
+
*''lapponicus'': of Lapland.
−
laetus: bright, vivid.
+
*''laricifolius'': larch-leaved.
−
 
+
*''laricinus'': Larix-like, larch-like.
−
laevicaulis: smooth-stemmed.
+
*''lasiocarpus'': rough-fruited, rough-hairy.
−
 
+
*''lasiopetalus'': with petals rough-hairy.
−
laevigatus: smooth.
+
*''lateriflorus'': lateral-flowered, with flowers on the side.
−
 
+
*''lateritius'': brick-red.
−
laevipes: smooth-footed, smooth-stalked.
+
*''latifolius'': broad-leaved.
−
 
+
*''latifrons'': broad-fronded, broad-herbaged, broad-leaved.
−
laevis: smooth.
+
*''latimaculatus'': broad-spotted.
−
 
+
*''latipes'': broad-footed, broad-stalked.
−
laeviusculus: smoothish, somewhat smooth.
+
*''latissimus'': broadest, very broad.
−
 
+
*''latus'': broad, wide.
−
lanatus: woolly.
+
*''laurifolius'': laurel-leaved.
−
 
+
*''laurinus'': laurel-like.
−
lanceolatus: lanceolate.
+
*''lavandulaceus'': lavender-like.
−
 
+
*''laxiflorus'': loose-flowered.
−
lanceus: lance-like.
+
*''laxifolius'': loose-leaved.
−
 
+
*''laxus'': lax, open, loose.
−
lancifolius: lance-leaved.
+
*''leianthus'': smooth-flowered.
−
 
+
*''leiocarpus'': smooth-fruited.
−
lanigera: wool-bearing.
+
*''leiophyllus'': smooth-leaved.
−
 
+
*''lenticularis'': lenticular, lens-shaped.
−
lanuginosus: woolly, downy.
+
*''lentus'': pliant, tenacious, tough.
−
 
+
*''leontoglossus'': lion-tongued or -throated.
−
lappaceus: pertaining to a globular hooked bur; Lappa-like.
+
*''leopardinus'': leopard-spotted.
−
 
+
*''lepidophyllus'': scaly-leaved.
−
lapponicus: of Lapland.
+
*''leprosus'': of leprosy, scurfy.
−
 
+
*''leptocaulis'': thin-stemmed, slender-stemmed.
−
laricifolius: larch-leaved.
+
*''leptocladus'': thin-stemmed or -branched.
−
 
+
*''leptolepis'': thin-scaled.
−
laricinus: Larix-like, larch-like.
+
*''leptophyllus'': thin-or slender-leaved.
−
 
+
*''leptosepalus'': thin-sepaled.
−
lasiocarpus: rough-fruited, rough-hairy.
+
*''leptopus'': thin- or slender-stalked.
−
 
+
*''leucanthus'': white-flowered.
−
lasiopetalus: with petals rough-hairy.
+
*''leucobotrys'': with white clusters.
−
 
+
*''leucocephalus'': white-headed.
−
lateriflorus: lateral-flowered, with flowers on the side.
+
*''leuconeurus'': white-nerved.
−
 
+
*''leucophyllus'': white-leaved.
−
lateritius: brick-red.
+
*''leucorhizus'': white-rooted.
−
 
+
*''liburnicus'': of Liburnia (west of Adriatic).
−
latifolius: broad-leaved.
+
*''lignosus'': woody.
−
 
+
*''ligularis'': ligulate, strap-shaped.
−
latifrons: broad-fronded, broad-herbaged, broad-leaved.
+
*''lilacinus'': lilac.
−
 
+
*''liliiflorus'': lily-flowered.
−
latimaculatus: broad-spotted.
+
*''limbatus'': bordered.
−
 
+
*''limosus'': of muddy or marshy places.
−
latipes: broad-footed, broad-stalked.
+
*''linariifolius'': linaria-leaved.
−
 
+
*''linearifolius'': linear-leaved.
−
latissimus: broadest, very broad.
+
*''linearilobus'': linear-lobed.
−
 
+
*''linearis'': linear.
−
latus: broad, wide.
+
*''lineatus'': lined, with lines or stripes.
−
 
+
*''lingulatus'': tongue-shaped.
−
laurifolius: laurel-leaved.
+
*''linifolius'': linum-leaved, flax-leaved.
−
 
+
*''linophyllus'': flax-leaved.
−
laurinus: laurel-like.
+
*''lithospermus'': with seeds stone-like.
−
 
+
*''littorulis'': of the seashore.
−
lavandulaceus: lavender-like.
+
*''lividus'': livid, bluish.
−
 
+
*''lobatus'': lobed.
−
laxiflorus: loose-flowered.
+
*''lobularis'': lobed.
−
 
+
*''loliaceus'': Lolium-like (Lolium comprises the rye-grasses).
−
laxifolius: loose-leaved.
+
*''longebracteatus'': long-bracted.
−
 
+
*''longepedunculatus'': long-pedunculate.
−
laxus: lax, open, loose.
+
*''longicaudatus'': long-tailed.
−
 
+
*''longiflorus'': long-flowered.
−
leianthus: smooth-flowered.
+
*''longifolius'': long-leaved.
−
 
+
*''longihamatus'': long-hooked.
−
leiocarpus: smooth-fruited.
+
*''longilaminatus'': with long laminae or plates.
−
 
+
*''longilobus'': long-lobed.
−
leiophyllus: smooth-leaved.
+
*''longimucronatus'': long-mucronate.
−
 
+
*''1ongipes'': long-footed, long-stalked.
−
lenticularis: lenticular, lens-shaped.
+
*''longipetalus'': long-petaled.
−
 
+
*''longipinnatus'': long-pinnate.
−
lentus: pliant, tenacious, tough.
+
*''longiracemosus'': long-racemed.
−
 
+
*''longiscapus'': long-scaped.
−
leontoglossus: lion-tongued or -throated.
+
*''longisepalus'': long-sepaled.
−
 
+
*''longispathus'': long-spathed.
−
leopardinus: leopard-spotted.
+
*''longispinus'': long-spined.
−
 
+
*''longissimus'': longest, very long.
−
lepidophyllus: scaly-leaved.
+
*''longistylus'': long-stalked.
−
 
+
*''longus'': long.  
−
leprosus: of leprosy, scurfy.
+
*''lorifolius'': strap-leaved.
−
 
+
*''lucidus'': lucid, bright, shining, clear.
−
leptocaulis: thin-stemmed, slender-stemmed.
+
*''ludovicianus'': of Louisiana.
−
 
+
*''lugdunensis'': belonging to the region of Lyons.
−
leptocladus: thin-stemmed or -branched.
+
*''lunatus'': lunate, moon-shaped, moon-like, crescent-shaped.
−
 
+
*''lunulatus'': somewhat moon-shaped.
−
leptolepis: thin-scaled.
+
*''lupulinus'': Lupulus-like, hop-like.
−
 
+
*''luridus'': lurid, wan, sallow, pale yellow.
−
leptophyllus: thin-or slender-leaved.
+
*''luteolus'': yellowish.
−
 
+
*''lutescens'': yellowish, becoming yellow.
−
leptosepalus: thin-sepaled.
+
*''luteas'': yellow.  
−
 
+
*''luxunans'': luxuriant, thrifty.  
−
leptopus: thin- or slender-stalked.
+
*''lyratus'': lyrate, pinnatifid with large terminal lobe.
−
 
  −
leucanthus: white-flowered.
  −
 
  −
leucobotrys: with white clusters.
  −
 
  −
leucocephalus: white-headed.
  −
 
  −
leuconeurus: white-nerved.
  −
 
  −
leucophyllus: white-leaved.
  −
 
  −
leucorhizus: white-rooted.
  −
 
  −
liburnicus: of Liburnia (west of Adriatic).
  −
 
  −
lignosus: woody.
  −
 
  −
ligularis: ligulate, strap-shaped.
  −
 
  −
lilacinus: lilac.
  −
 
  −
liliiflorus: lily-flowered.
  −
 
  −
limbatus: bordered.
  −
 
  −
limosus: of muddy or marshy places.
  −
 
  −
linariifolius: linaria-leaved.
  −
 
  −
linearifolius: linear-leaved.
  −
 
  −
linearilobus: linear-lobed.
  −
 
  −
linearis: linear.
  −
 
  −
lineatus: lined, with lines or stripes.
  −
 
  −
lingulatus: tongue-shaped.
  −
 
  −
linifolius: linum-leaved, flax-leaved.
  −
 
  −
linophyllus: flax-leaved.
  −
 
  −
lithospermus: with seeds stone-like.
  −
 
  −
littorulis: of the seashore.
  −
 
  −
lividus: livid, bluish.
  −
 
  −
lobatus: lobed.
  −
 
  −
lobularis: lobed.
  −
 
  −
loliaceus: Lolium-like (Lolium comprises the rye-grasses).
  −
 
  −
longebracteatus: long-bracted.
  −
 
  −
longepedunculatus: long-pedunculate.
  −
 
  −
longicaudatus: long-tailed.
  −
 
  −
longiflorus: long-flowered.
  −
 
  −
longifolius: long-leaved.
  −
 
  −
longihamatus: long-hooked.
  −
 
  −
longilaminatus: with long laminae or plates.
  −
 
  −
longilobus: long-lobed.
  −
 
  −
longimucronatus: long-mucronate.
  −
 
  −
1ongipes: long-footed, long-stalked.
  −
 
  −
longipetalus: long-petaled.
  −
 
  −
longipinnatus: long-pinnate.
  −
 
  −
longiracemosus: long-racemed.
  −
 
  −
longiscapus: long-scaped.
  −
 
  −
longisepalus: long-sepaled.
  −
 
  −
longispathus: long-spathed.
  −
 
  −
longispinus: long-spined.
  −
 
  −
longissimus: longest, very long.
  −
 
  −
longistylus: long-stalked.
  −
 
  −
longus: long.  
  −
 
  −
lorifolius: strap-leaved.
  −
 
  −
lucidus: lucid, bright, shining, clear.
  −
 
  −
ludovicianus: of Louisiana.
  −
 
  −
lugdunensis: belonging to the region of Lyons.
  −
 
  −
lunatus: lunate, moon-shaped, moon-like, crescent-shaped.
  −
 
  −
lunulatus: somewhat moon-shaped.
  −
 
  −
lupulinus: Lupulus-like, hop-like.
  −
 
  −
luridus: lurid, wan, sallow, pale yellow.
  −
 
  −
luteolus: yellowish.
  −
 
  −
lutescens: yellowish, becoming yellow.
  −
 
  −
luteas: yellow.  
  −
 
  −
luxunans: luxuriant, thrifty.  
  −
 
  −
lyratus: lyrate, pinnatifid with large terminal lobe.
  −
 
   
==M==
 
==M==
−
macilentus: lean, meager.
+
*''macilentus'': lean, meager.
−
 
+
*''macrandrus'': with large anthers.
−
macrandrus: with large anthers.
+
*''macranthus'': large-flowered.
−
 
+
*''macrobotrys'': large-clustered.
−
macranthus: large-flowered.
+
*''macrocarpus'': large-fruited.
−
 
+
*''macrocephalus'': large-headed.
−
macrobotrys: large-clustered.
+
*''macrodactylus'': large-fingered.
−
 
+
*''macrodontus'': large-toothed.
−
macrocarpus: large-fruited.
+
*''macropetalus'': with large petals.
−
 
+
*''macrophyllus'': large-leaved.
−
macrocephalus: large-headed.
+
*''macroplectron'': large-spurred.
−
 
+
*''macropodus'': large-footed or -stalked.
−
macrodactylus: large-fingered.
+
*''macropterus'': large-winged.
−
 
+
*''macrospadix'': with large spadix.
−
macrodontus: large-toothed.
+
*''macrostachyus'': large-spiked.
−
 
+
*''macrostegius'': large-decked.
−
macropetalus: with large petals.
+
*''macrostemus'': with large filaments.
−
 
+
*''macrostylus'': large-styled.
−
macrophyllus: large-leaved.
+
*''macrourus'': large-tailed.
−
 
+
*''maculatus'': spotted.
−
macroplectron: large-spurred.
+
*''maculosus'': spotted.
−
 
+
*''maesiacus'': of Moesia, ancient name of Bulgaria and Servia.
−
macropodus: large-footed or -stalked.
+
*''magellanicus'': Straits of Magellan region.
−
 
+
*''magnificus'': magnificent, eminent, distinguished.
−
macropterus: large-winged.
+
*''majalis'': of May, Maytime.
−
 
+
*''majesticus'': majestic.
−
macrospadix: with large spadix.
+
*''major, majus'': greater, larger.
−
 
+
*''malabaricus'': of Malabar (in British India).
−
macrostachyus: large-spiked.
+
*''maliformis'': apple-formed.
−
 
+
*''malvaceus'': Malva-like, mallow-like.
−
macrostegius: large-decked.
+
*''mammosus'': breasted, with breasts.
−
 
+
*''manicatus'': manicate, long-sleeved, covered densely as with thick hairs so that the covering can be removed as such.
−
macrostemus: with large filaments.
+
*''marcescens'': withering but not falling.
−
 
+
*''marcidus'': withering but not falling off.
−
macrostylus: large-styled.
+
*''margaritaceus'': pearly, of pearls.
−
 
+
*''marginalis'': marginal, marked in some way along the margins or edges.
−
macrourus: large-tailed.
+
*''marginatus'': margined.
−
 
+
*''marginellus'': somewhat margined.
−
maculatus: spotted.
+
*''marilandicus'': of the Maryland region; also written marylandicus.
−
 
+
*''maritimus'': maritime, of the sea.
−
maculosus: spotted.
+
*''marmoratus'': marbled, mottled.
−
 
+
*''marmoreus'': marbled.
−
maesiacus: of Moesia, ancient name of Bulgaria and Servia.
+
*''marmorophyllus'': leaves marbled.
−
 
+
*''maroccanus'': of Morocco.
−
magellanicus: Straits of Magellan region.
+
*''mas'': male.
−
 
+
*''masculatus'': masculine.
−
magnificus: magnificent, eminent, distinguished.
+
*''masculus'': male, masculine.
−
 
+
*''matronalis'': pertaining to matrons.
−
majalis: of May, Maytime.
+
*''mauritanicus'': of Mauretania (N. Africa).
−
 
+
*''maxillaris'': maxillary, of the jaw.
−
majesticus: majestic.
+
*''maximus'': largest.
−
 
+
*''mediterraneus'': of the Mediterranean region.
−
major, majus: greater, larger.
+
*''medius'': medium, intermediate.
−
 
+
*''medullaris'': of the marrow or center or pith.
−
malabaricus: of Malabar (in British India).
+
*''megalanthus'': large-flowered.
−
 
+
*''megaphyllus'': large-leaved.
−
maliformis: apple-formed.
+
*''megapotamicus'': of the large river.
−
 
+
*''megarrhizus'': large-rooted.
−
malvaceus: Malva-like, mallow-like.
+
*''megaspermus'': large-seeded.
−
 
+
*''megastachyus'': large-spiked.
−
mammosus: breasted, with breasts.
+
*''megastigmus'': with large stigma.
−
 
+
*''melananthus'': black-flowered.
−
manicatus: manicate, long-sleeved, covered densely as with thick hairs so that the covering can be removed as such.
+
*''melancholicus'': melancholy, hanging or drooping.
−
 
+
*''melanocaulon'': black-stemmed.
−
marcescens: withering but not falling.
+
*''melanococcus'': black-berried.
−
 
+
*''melanoleucus'': black-and-white.
−
marcidus: withering but not falling off.
+
*''melanoxylon'': bluck-wooded.
−
 
+
*''meleagris'': like a guinea-fowl, speckled.
−
margaritaceus: pearly, of pearls.
+
*''melleus'': pertaining to honey.
−
 
+
*''meliffera'': honey-bearing.
−
marginalis: marginal, marked in some way along the margins or edges.
+
*''meloformis'': melon-shaped.
−
 
+
*''membranaceus'': membranaceous, membranous, thin and more or less translucent.
−
marginatus: margined.
+
*''meniscifolius'': crescent-leaved.
−
 
+
*''mesoleucus'': mixed with white.
−
marginellus: somewhat margined.
+
*''metallicus'': metallic (colour or lustre).
−
 
+
*''mexicanus'': Mexican, of Mexico.
−
marilandicus: of the Maryland region; also written marylandicus.
+
*''micans'': glittering, sparkling, mica- like.
−
 
+
*''micranthus'': small-flowered.
−
maritimus: maritime, of the sea.
+
*''microcarpus'': small-fruited.
−
 
+
*''microdon'': email-toothed.
−
marmoratus: marbled, mottled.
+
*''microglossus'': small-tougued.
−
 
+
*''microlepis'': small-scaled.
−
marmoreus: marbled.
+
*''micromeris'': small-numbered, of small number of parts.
−
 
+
*''micropetalus'': small-petaled.
−
marmorophyllus: leaves marbled.
+
*''microphyllus'': small-leaved.
−
 
+
*''micropterus'': small-winged.
−
maroccanus: of Morocco.
+
*''microsepalus'': small-sepaled.
−
 
+
*''microstemus'': of small filaments or stemlets.
−
mas: male.
+
*''militaris'': military.
−
 
+
*''millefoliatus'': thousand-leaved.
−
masculatus: masculine.
+
*''millefolius'': thousand-leaved, leaves or parts very many.
−
 
+
*''mimus'': mimic.
−
masculus: male, masculine.
+
*''minax'': threatening, forbidding.
−
 
+
*''miniatus'': cinnabar-red.
−
matronalis: pertaining to matrons.
+
*''minimus'': least, smallest.
−
 
+
*''minor, minus'': smaller.
−
mauritanicus: of Mauretania (N. Africa).
+
*''minutissimus'': very or most minute.
−
 
+
*''minutus'': minute, very small.
−
maxillaris: maxillary, of the jaw.
+
*''mirabilis'': marvellous, extraordinary, wonderful.
−
 
+
*''mistassinicus'': of Lake Mistassini, (Quebec).
−
maximus: largest.
+
*''mitis'': mild, gentle.
−
 
+
*''mitratus'': turbaned.
−
mediterraneus: of the Mediterranean region.
+
*''mixtus'': mixed.
−
 
+
*''modestus'': modest.
−
medius: medium, intermediate.
+
*''moldavicus'': of Moldavia (in Rumania).
−
 
+
*''mollis'': soft, soft-hairy.
−
medullaris: of the marrow or center or pith.
+
*''mollissimus'': very soft-hairy.
−
 
+
*''moluccanus'': of the Moluccas (East Indies).
−
megalanthus: large-flowered.
+
*''monadelphus'': in one group or bundle.
−
 
+
*''mongolicus'': of Mongolia.
−
megaphyllus: large-leaved.
+
*''monilifera'': bearing a necklace.
−
 
+
*''monacanthus'': one-spined.
−
megapotamicus: of the large river.
+
*''monocephalus'': single-headed.
−
 
+
*''monogynus'': of one pistil.
−
megarrhizus: large-rooted.
+
*''monoicus'': monoecious.
−
 
+
*''monopetalus'': one-petaled.
−
megaspermus: large-seeded.
+
*''monophyllus'': one-leaved.
−
 
+
*''monopterus'': one-winged.
−
megastachyus: large-spiked.
+
*''monopyrenus'': bearing one stone or pyrene.
−
 
+
*''monosepalus'': one-sepaled.  
−
megastigmus: with large stigma.
+
*''monospermus'': one-seeded.  
−
 
+
*''monostachyus'': single-spiked.  
−
melananthus: black-flowered.
+
*''monspeliensis'': of Montpelier.  
−
 
+
*''monspessulanus'': of Montpelier.  
−
melancholicus: melancholy, hanging or drooping.
+
*''monstrosus'': monstrous, wholly abnormal or deformed, teratological.  
−
 
+
*''montanus'': pertaining to mountains or mountainous regions.  
−
melanocaulon: black-stemmed.
+
*''montevidensis'': of Montevideo (Uruguay).
−
 
+
*''monticolus'': native of mountains.  
−
melanococcus: black-berried.
+
*''moschatus'': musky, musk-scented.  
−
 
+
*''mucronatus'': mucronato, tipped with a short sharp point or mucro.  
−
melanoleucus: black-and-white.
+
*''mucronulatus'': with a small mucro or point.
−
 
+
*''multibracteatus'': many-bracted.  
−
melanoxylon: bluck-wooded.
+
*''multicaulis'': many-stemmed, with numerous stems.  
−
 
+
*''multiceps'': many-headed, many branched.
−
meleagris: like a guinea-fowl, speckled.
+
*''multicolor'': many-coloured.  
−
 
+
*''multifidus'': multifid, many times parted.
−
melleus: pertaining to honey.
+
*''multiflorus'': many-flowered.  
−
 
+
*''multifurcatus'': much-forked, many times forked.  
−
meliffera: honey-bearing.
+
*''multijugus'': many in a yoke, many times joined.
−
 
+
*''multinervis'': many-nerved.  
−
meloformis: melon-shaped.
+
*''multiplex'': many-folded.  
−
 
+
*''multiradiatus'': many-radiate, with numerous rays.  
−
membranaceus: membranaceous, membranous, thin and more or less translucent.
+
*''multisectus'': many times cut, much cut or dissected.  
−
 
+
*''mundulus'': trim, neat.  
−
meniscifolius: crescent-leaved.
+
*''munitus'': defended, fortified.  
−
 
+
*''muralis'': of walls, growing on walls.  
−
mesoleucus: mixed with white.
+
*''muricatus'': muricate, roughed by means of hard points.  
−
 
+
*''muscipula'': a mouse-trap.  
−
metallicus: metallic (color or luster).
+
*''mutabilis'': changeable, variable, mutant.
−
 
+
*''mutatus'': changeable.  
−
mexicanus: Mexican, of Mexico.
+
*''muticus'': blunt, pointless.  
−
 
+
*''mutilatus'': mutilated.  
−
micans: glittering, sparkling, mica- like.
+
*''myriacanthus'': numberless spined, very many-spined.  
−
 
+
*''myriocarpus'': very many-fruited.  
−
micranthus: small-flowered.
+
*''myrmecophilus'': ant-loving.  
−
 
+
*''myrtifolius'': myrtle-leaved.
−
microcarpus: small-fruited.
  −
 
  −
microdon: email-toothed.
  −
 
  −
microglossus: small-tougued.
  −
 
  −
microlepis: small-scaled.
  −
 
  −
micromeris: small-numbered, of small number of parts.
  −
 
  −
micropetalus: small-petaled.
  −
 
  −
microphyllus: small-leaved.
  −
 
  −
micropterus: small-winged.
  −
 
  −
microsepalus: small-sepaled.
  −
 
  −
microstemus: of small filaments or stemlets.
  −
 
  −
militaris: military.
  −
 
  −
millefoliatus: thousand-leaved.
  −
 
  −
millefolius: thousand-leaved, leaves or parts very many.
  −
 
  −
mimus: mimic.
  −
 
  −
minax: threatening, forbidding.
  −
 
  −
miniatus: cinnabar-red.
  −
 
  −
minimus: least, smallest.
  −
 
  −
minor, minus: smaller.
  −
 
  −
minutissimus: very or most minute.
  −
 
  −
minutus: minute, very small.
  −
 
  −
mirabilis: marvellous, extraordinary, wonderful.
  −
 
  −
mistassinicus: of Lake Mistassini, (Quebec).
  −
 
  −
mitis: mild, gentle.
  −
 
  −
mitratus: turbaned.
  −
 
  −
mixtus: mixed.
  −
 
  −
modestus: modest.
  −
 
  −
moldavicus: of Moldavia (in Rumania).
  −
 
  −
mollis: soft, soft-hairy.
  −
 
  −
mollissimus: very soft-hairy.
  −
 
  −
moluccanus: of the Moluccas (East Indies).
  −
 
  −
monadelphus: in one group or bundle.
  −
 
  −
mongolicus: of Mongolia.
  −
 
  −
monilifera: bearing a necklace.
  −
 
  −
monacanthus: one-spined.
  −
 
  −
monocephalus: single-headed.
  −
 
  −
monogynus: of one pistil.
  −
 
  −
monoicus: monoecious.
  −
 
  −
monopetalus: one-petaled.
  −
 
  −
monophyllus: one-leaved.
  −
 
  −
monopterus: one-winged.
  −
 
  −
monopyrenus: bearing one stone or pyrene.
  −
 
  −
monosepalus: one-sepaled.  
  −
 
  −
monospermus: one-seeded.  
  −
 
  −
monostachyus: single-spiked.  
  −
 
  −
monspeliensis: of Montpelier.  
  −
 
  −
monspessulanus: of Montpelier.  
  −
 
  −
monstrosus: monstrous, wholly abnormal or deformed, teratological.  
  −
 
  −
montanus: pertaining to mountains or mountainous regions.  
  −
 
  −
montevidensis: of Montevideo (Uruguay).
  −
 
  −
monticolus: native of mountains.  
  −
 
  −
moschatus: musky, musk-scented.  
  −
 
  −
mucronatus: mucronato, tipped with a short sharp point or mucro.  
  −
 
  −
mucronulatus: with a small mucro or point.
  −
 
  −
multibracteatus: many-bracted.  
  −
 
  −
multicaulis: many-stemmed, with numerous stems.  
  −
 
  −
multiceps: many-headed, many branched.
  −
 
  −
multicolor: many-colored.  
  −
 
  −
multifidus: multifid, many times parted.
  −
 
  −
multiflorus: many-flowered.  
  −
 
  −
multifurcatus: much-forked, many times forked.  
  −
 
  −
multijugus: many in a yoke, many times joined.
  −
 
  −
multinervis: many-nerved.  
  −
 
  −
multiplex: many-folded.  
  −
 
  −
multiradiatus: many-radiate, with numerous rays.  
  −
 
  −
multisectus: many times cut, much cut or dissected.  
  −
 
  −
mundulus: trim, neat.  
  −
 
  −
munitus: defended, fortified.  
  −
 
  −
muralis: of walls, growing on walls.  
  −
 
  −
muricatus: muricate, roughed by means of hard points.  
  −
 
  −
muscipula: a mouse-trap.  
  −
 
  −
mutabilis: changeable, variable, mutant.
  −
 
  −
mutatus: changeable.  
  −
 
  −
muticus: blunt, pointless.  
  −
 
  −
mutilatus: mutilated.  
  −
 
  −
myriacanthus: numberless spined, very many-spined.  
  −
 
  −
myriocarpus: very many-fruited.  
  −
 
  −
myrmecophilus: ant-loving.  
  −
 
  −
myrtifolius: myrtle-leaved.
  −
 
   
==N==
 
==N==
−
nanus: dwarf.
+
*''nanus'': dwarf.
−
 
+
*''mapiformis'': turnip-shaped.
−
mapiformis: turnip-shaped.
+
*''narbonensis'': of Narbonne (ancient region or province of S. France).
−
 
+
*''natans'': floating, swimming.
−
narbonensis: of Narbonne (ancient region or province of S. France).
+
*''navicularis'': pertaining to a ship.
−
 
+
*''neapolitanus'': Neapolitan.
−
natans: floating, swimming.
+
*''nebulosus'': nebulous, clouded, indefinite, obscure.
−
 
+
*''neglectus'': neglected, overlooked.
−
navicularis: pertaining to a ship.
+
*''nemoralis'': of groves or woods.
−
 
+
*''nemorosus'': of groves or woods and shady places.
−
neapolitanus: Neapolitan.
+
*''nepalensis'': of Nepal (Himalayan region).
−
 
+
*''neriifolius'': nerium-leaved, oleander-leaved.
−
nebulosus: nebulous, clouded, indefinite, obscure.
+
*''nervosus'': nerved.
−
 
+
*''nevadensis'': of the Sierra Nevadas (in Spain or N. America).
−
neglectus: neglected, overlooked.
+
*''nictitans'': blinking, moving.
−
 
+
*''nidus'': nest.
−
nemoralis: of groves or woods.
+
*''niger'': black.
−
 
+
*''nigratus'': blackish.
−
nemorosus: of groves or woods and shady places.
+
*''nigrescens'': blackish, becoming black.
−
 
+
*''nigricans'': black.
−
nepalensis: of Nepal (Himalayan region).
+
*''nigricornis'': black-horned.
−
 
+
*''nigripes'': black-footed or -atalked.
−
neriifolius: nerium-leaved, oleander-leaved.
+
*''nilotica'': of the Nile.
−
 
+
*''nitens'': shining.
−
nervosus: nerved.
+
*''nitidus'': shining.
−
 
+
*''nivalis'': snowy, pertaining to snow.
−
nevadensis: of the Sierra Nevadas (in Spain or N. America).
+
*''niveus'': snowy.
−
 
+
*''nivosus'': snowy, full of snow.
−
nictitans: blinking, moving.
+
*''nnbilior'': more noble.
−
 
+
*''nobilis'': noble, famous, renowned.
−
nidus: nest.
+
*''nobilissimus'': most or very noble.
−
 
+
*''nodidflorus'': with flowers at nodes.
−
niger: black.
+
*''nodosus'': with nodes, jointed.
−
 
+
*''nonscriptus'': undescribed.
−
nigratus: blackish.
+
*''nootkatensis'': of Nootka (Nootka Sound is by Vancouver Island).  
−
 
+
*''notatus'': marked.  
−
nigrescens: blackish, becoming black.
+
*''novae-angliae'': of New England.  
−
 
+
*''novae-caesareae'': of New Jersey.  
−
nigricans: black.
+
*''novae-zealandiae'': of New Zealand.  
−
 
+
*''noveboracensis'': of New York.  
−
nigricornis: black-horned.
+
*''novi-belgii'': of New Belgium or New Netherlands (i. e., New York).  
−
 
+
*''nubicolus'': dwelling among clouds.  
−
nigripes: black-footed or -atalked.
+
*''nucifera'': nut-bearing.  
−
 
+
*''nudatus'': nude, stripped.  
−
nilotica: of the Nile.
+
*''nudicaulis'': naked-stemmed.  
−
 
+
*''nudiflorus'': naked-flowered.  
−
nitens: shining.
+
*''nudus'': nude, naked.  
−
 
+
*''numismatus'': pertaining to money, coin-like.
−
nitidus: shining.
+
*''nutans'': nodding.
−
 
+
*''nycticalus'': night-blooming.
−
nivalis: snowy, pertaining to snow.
  −
 
  −
niveus: snowy.
  −
 
  −
nivosus: snowy, full of snow.
  −
 
  −
nnbilior: more noble.
  −
 
  −
nobilis: noble, famous, renowned.
  −
 
  −
nobilissimus: most or very noble.
  −
 
  −
nodidflorus: with flowers at nodes.
  −
 
  −
nodosus: with nodes, jointed.
  −
 
  −
nonscriptus: undescribed.
  −
 
  −
nootkatensis: of Nootka (Nootka Sound is by Vancouver Island).  
  −
 
  −
notatus: marked.  
  −
 
  −
novae-angliae: of New England.  
  −
 
  −
novae-caesareae: of New Jersey.  
  −
 
  −
novae-zealandiae: of New Zealand.  
  −
 
  −
noveboracensis: of New York.  
  −
 
  −
novi-belgii: of New Belgium or New Netherlands (i. e., New York).  
  −
 
  −
nubicolus: dwelling among clouds.  
  −
 
  −
nucifera: nut-bearing.  
  −
 
  −
nudatus: nude, stripped.  
  −
 
  −
nudicaulis: naked-stemmed.  
  −
 
  −
nudiflorus: naked-flowered.  
  −
 
  −
nudus: nude, naked.  
  −
 
  −
numismatus: pertaining to money, coin-like.
  −
 
  −
nutans: nodding.
  −
 
  −
nycticalus: night-blooming.
  −
 
   
==O==
 
==O==
−
obconicus: inversely conical.
+
*''obconicus'': inversely conical.
−
 
+
*''obcordatus'': obcordate, inversely cordate.
−
obcordatus: obcordate, inversely cordate.
+
*''obesus'': obese, fat.
−
 
+
*''obfuscatus'': clouded, confused.
−
obesus: obese, fat.
+
*''obliquus'': oblique, unequal and slanting.
−
 
+
*''obliteratus'': obliterated, erased, not apparent.
−
obfuscatus: clouded, confused.
+
*''oblongatus'': oblong.
−
 
+
*''oblongifo1ius'': oblong-leaved.
−
obliquus: oblique, unequal and slanting.
+
*''oblungus'': oblong.
−
 
+
*''obovatus'': obovate, inverted ovate.
−
obliteratus: obliterated, erased, not apparent.
+
*''obscurus'': obscure, hidden.
−
 
+
*''obsoletus'': obsolete, rudimentary.
−
oblongatus: oblong.
+
*''obtusatus'': obtuse, blunt.
−
 
+
*''obtusifolius'': blunt-leaved.
−
oblongifo1ius: oblong-leaved.
+
*''obtusilobus'': blunt-lobed.
−
 
+
*''obtusus'': obtuse, blunt, rounded.
−
oblungus: oblong.
+
*''occidentalis'': occidental, western.
−
 
+
*''oceanicus'': oceanic; perhaps of Oceanica.
−
obovatus: obovate, inverted ovate.
+
*''ocellatus'': eyeleted, with small eyes.
−
 
+
*''ochreatus'': with an ochrea or boot-sheath.
−
obscurus: obscure, hidden.
+
*''ochroleucus'': yellowish white.
−
 
+
*''octandrus'': with eight anthers.
−
obsoletus: obsolete, rudimentary.
+
*''octopetalus'': eight-petaled.
−
 
+
*''octophyllus'': eight-leaved.
−
obtusatus: obtuse, blunt.
+
*''oculatus'': eyed, with eye-like marks.
−
 
+
*''odontites'': tooth.
−
obtusifolius: blunt-leaved.
+
*''odontochilus'': with toothed lip or margin.
−
 
+
*''odoratissimus'': most or very odorous, very fragrant.
−
obtusilobus: blunt-lobed.
+
*''odoratus'': odorous, fragrant.
−
 
+
*''odorus'': odorous, fragrant.
−
obtusus: obtuse, blunt, rounded.
+
*''officinalis'': officinal, medicinal, recognized in the pharmacopea.
−
 
+
*''officinarum'': of the apothecaries.
−
occidentalis: occidental, western.
+
*''oleaefolius'': Olea- or olive-leaved.
−
 
+
*''oleifera'': oil-bearing.
−
oceanicus: oceanic; perhaps of Oceanica.
+
*''oleraceus'': oleraceous, vegetable-garden herb used in cooking.
−
 
+
*''oliganthus'': few-flowered.
−
ocellatus: eyeleted, with small eyes.
+
*''oligocarpus'': few-fruited.
−
 
+
*''oligosperrnus'': few-seeded.
−
ochreatus: with an ochrea or boot-sheath.
+
*''olitorius'': pertaining to vegetable-gardens or -gardeners.
−
 
+
*''olivaceus'': olive-like, olive-coloured.
−
ochroleucus: yellowish white.
+
*''olivaeformis'': olive-shaped.
−
 
+
*''olympicus'': of Olympus or Mt. Olympus (in Greece).
−
octandrus: with eight anthers.
+
*''omnivorus'': omnivorous, of all kinds of food.
−
 
+
*''opacus'': opaque, shaded.
−
octopetalus: eight-petaled.
+
*''operculatus'': with a lid.
−
 
+
*''oppositiflorus'': opposite-flowered.
−
octophyllus: eight-leaved.
+
*''oppositifolius'': opposite-leaved.
−
 
+
*''opuliflorus'': flowers of Opulus (a Viburnum).
−
oculatus: eyed, with eye-like marks.
+
*''orbicularis'': round.
−
 
+
*''orbiculatus'': round.
−
odontites: tooth.
+
*''orchideus'': orchid-like.
−
 
+
*''orchioides'': orchid-like.
−
odontochilus: with toothed lip or margin.
+
*''oreganus'': of Oregon.
−
 
+
*''orgyalis'': length of the arms extended, about 6 feet.
−
odoratissimus: most or very odorous, very fragrant.
+
*''orientalis'': oriental, eastern.
−
 
+
*''ornatissimus'': most showy or ornate.
−
odoratus: odorous, fragrant.
+
*''ornatus'': ornate, adorned.
−
 
+
*''ornithocephalus'': like a bird's head.
−
odorus: odorous, fragrant.
+
*''ornithopodus'': like a bird's foot.
−
 
+
*''ornithorhynchus'': shaped like a bird's beak.
−
officinalis: officinal, medicinal, recognized in the pharmacopea.
+
*''orthocarpus'': straight-fruited.
−
 
+
*''orthochilus'': straight-lipped.
−
officinarum: of the apothecaries.
+
*''orthopterus'': straight-winged.
−
 
+
*''ovalifolius'': oval-leaved.
−
oleaefolius: Olea- or olive-leaved.
+
*''ovalis'': oval.
−
 
+
*''ovatifolius'': ovate-leaved.
−
oleifera: oil-bearing.
+
*''ovatus'': ovate.
−
 
+
*''ovifera'': egg-bearing.
−
oleraceus: oleraceous, vegetable-garden herb used in cooking.
+
*''ovigera'': egg-bearing.
−
 
+
*''ovinus'': pertaining to sheep.
−
oliganthus: few-flowered.
+
*''oxyacanthus'': sharp-thorned or -spined.
−
 
+
*''oxygonus'': sharp-angled.
−
oligocarpus: few-fruited.
+
*''oxyphyllus'': sharp-leaved.
−
 
+
*''oxysepalus'': with sharp sepals.
−
oligosperrnus: few-seeded.
  −
 
  −
olitorius: pertaining to vegetable-gardens or -gardeners.
  −
 
  −
olivaceus: olive-like, olive-colored.
  −
 
  −
olivaeformis: olive-shaped.
  −
 
  −
olympicus: of Olympus or Mt. Olympus (in Greece).
  −
 
  −
omnivorus: omnivorous, of all kinds of food.
  −
 
  −
opacus: opaque, shaded.
  −
 
  −
operculatus: with a lid.
  −
 
  −
oppositiflorus: opposite-flowered.
  −
 
  −
oppositifolius: opposite-leaved.
  −
 
  −
opuliflorus: flowers of Opulus (a Viburnum).
  −
 
  −
orbicularis: round.
  −
 
  −
orbiculatus: round.
  −
 
  −
orchideus: orchid-like.
  −
 
  −
orchioides: orchid-like.
  −
 
  −
oreganus: of Oregon.
  −
 
  −
orgyalis: length of the arms extended, about 6 feet.
  −
 
  −
orientalis: oriental, eastern.
  −
 
  −
ornatissimus: most showy or ornate.
  −
 
  −
ornatus: ornate, adorned.
  −
 
  −
ornithocephalus: like a bird's head.
  −
 
  −
ornithopodus: like a bird's foot.
  −
 
  −
ornithorhynchus: shaped like a bird's beak.
  −
 
  −
orthocarpus: straight-fruited.
  −
 
  −
orthochilus: straight-lipped.
  −
 
  −
orthopterus: straight-winged.
  −
 
  −
ovalifolius: oval-leaved.
  −
 
  −
ovalis: oval.
  −
 
  −
ovatifolius: ovate-leaved.
  −
 
  −
ovatus: ovate.
  −
 
  −
ovifera: egg-bearing.
  −
 
  −
ovigera: egg-bearing.
  −
 
  −
ovinus: pertaining to sheep.
  −
 
  −
oxyacanthus: sharp-thorned or -spined.
  −
 
  −
oxygonus: sharp-angled.
  −
 
  −
oxyphyllus: sharp-leaved.
  −
 
  −
oxysepalus: with sharp sepals.
  −
 
   
==P==
 
==P==
−
pachyanthus: thick-flowered.  
+
*''pachyanthus'': thick-flowered.  
−
 
+
*''pachyneurus'': thick-nerved.  
−
pachyneurus: thick-nerved.  
+
*''pachypterus'': thick-winged.  
−
 
+
*''pacificus'': of the Pacific, of regions bordering the Pacific Ocean.  
−
pachypterus: thick-winged.  
+
*''palaestinus'': of Palestine.  
−
 
+
*''paleaceus'': with palea (bracts in grass flowers), or palea-like, chaffy.  
−
pacificus: of the Pacific, of regions bordering the Pacific Ocean.  
+
*''pallens'': pale.
−
 
+
*''pallescens'': palish, becoming pale
−
palaestinus: of Palestine.  
+
*''palliatus'': palliated, cloaked.  
−
 
+
*''pallidiflorus'': pale-flowered.  
−
paleaceus: with palea (bracts in grass flowers), or palea-like, chaffy.  
+
*''pallidifolius'': pale-leaved.  
−
 
+
*''pallidispinus'': pale-spined.  
−
pallens: pale.
+
*''pallidus'': pale.  
−
 
+
*''palliflavens'': pale yellow.  
−
pallescens: palish, becoming pale
+
*''palmatifidus'': polmately cut.  
−
 
+
*''palmatus'': palmate, divided or lobed like the hand.
−
palliatus: palliated, cloaked.  
+
*''paludosus'': of marshes, marsh-loving.  
−
 
+
*''palustris'': marsh-loving.  
−
pallidiflorus: pale-flowered.  
+
*''panduratus'': fiddle-shaped.  
−
 
+
*''paniculitus'': paniculate.  
−
pallidifolius: pale-leaved.  
+
*''paniculigera'': panicle-bearing.
−
 
+
*''pannonicus'': of Pannonia (Roman province on the Danube, now western Hungary).
−
pallidispinus: pale-spined.  
+
*''pannosus'': ragged, tattered.
−
 
+
*''papaveraceus'': Papaver-like, poppy-like.
−
pallidus: pale.  
+
*''papilionaceus'': butterfly-like, the form of the pea flower.
−
 
+
*''papillosus'': papillate, with minute nipple-like projections or protuberances.
−
palliflavens: pale yellow.  
+
*''papyraceus'': papery.
−
 
+
*''papyrifera'': paper-bearing.
−
palmatifidus: polmately cut.  
+
*''paradisiacus'': of parku or gardens.
−
 
+
*''paradoxus'': paradoxical, strange.
−
palmatus: palmate, divided or lobed like the hand.
+
*''parasiticus'': parasitical, of a parasite.
−
 
+
*''pardalinus'': leopard-like, spotted.
−
paludosus: of marshes, marsh-loving.  
+
*''pardinus'': leopard-spotted.
−
 
+
*''partitus'': parted.
−
palustris: marsh-loving.  
+
*''parviflorus'': small-flowered.
−
 
+
*''parvifolius'': small-leaved.
−
panduratus: fiddle-shaped.  
+
*''parvissimus'': smallest, very small.
−
 
+
*''parvulus'': very small, very slight.
−
paniculitus: paniculate.  
+
*''parvus'': small.
−
 
+
*''patagonicus'': of Patagonia.
−
paniculigera: panicle-bearing.
+
*''patellaris'': circular, disk-shaped, like a knee-pan.
−
 
+
*''patens'': spreading.
−
pannonicus: of Pannonia (Roman province on the Danube, now western Hungary).
+
*''patulus'': spreading.
−
 
+
*''pauciflorus'': few-flowered.
−
pannosus: ragged, tattered.
+
*''paucifoliue'': few-leaved.
−
 
+
*''pauperculus'': poor.
−
papaveraceus: Papaver-like, poppy-like.
+
*''pavoninus'': peacock-like.
−
 
+
*''pectinaceus'': pectinate.
−
papilionaceus: butterfly-like, the form of the pea flower.
+
*''pectinatus'': pectinate, comb-like, pin-natifid with very narrow close divisions or parts.
−
 
+
*''pectinifera'': comb-bearing.
−
papillosus: papillate, with minute nipple-like projections or protuberances.
+
*''pectoralis'': shaped like a breast-bone
−
 
+
*''pedatus'': footed, of the foot or feet; also pedate, like a bird's foot, being palmately divided and the side parts 2-cleft.
−
papyraceus: papery.
+
*''pedemontanus'': of Piedmont (northern Italy).
−
 
+
*''peduncularis'': peduncled, stalked.
−
papyrifera: paper-bearing.
+
*''pedunculatus'': peduncled.
−
 
+
*''pedunculosus'': with many peduncles.
−
paradisiacus: of parku or gardens.
+
*''pellucidus'': pellucid, with translucent dots.
−
 
+
*''peltatus'': peltate.
−
paradoxus: paradoxical, strange.
+
*''peltifolius'': peltate-leaved.
−
 
+
*''pelviformis'': pelvis-shaped.
−
parasiticus: parasitical, of a parasite.
+
*''penduliflorus'': pendulous-flowered.
−
 
+
*''pendulinus'': somewhat pendulous.
−
pardalinus: leopard-like, spotted.
+
*''pendulus'': pendulous, hanging.
−
 
+
*''penicillatus'': hair penciled, like a little brush; pinnate.
−
pardinus: leopard-spotted.
+
*''pennatus'': feathered, as the veins or lobes standing off at right angles from a midrib; pinnate.
−
 
+
*''penninervis'': feather-veined.
−
partitus: parted.
+
*''pennsylvanicus'': of Pennsylvania.
−
 
+
*''pentagonus'': five-angled.
−
parviflorus: small-flowered.
+
*''pentagynus'': of five pistils.
−
 
+
*''pentandrus'': of five stamens.
−
parvifolius: small-leaved.
+
*''pentanthus'': five-flowered.
−
 
+
*''pentaphyllus'': five-leaved.
−
parvissimus: smallest, very small.
+
*''perbellus'': very beautiful.
−
 
+
*''peregrinus'': exotic, foreign, from a strange country.
−
parvulus: very small, very slight.
+
*''perennans'': perennial.
−
 
+
*''perennis'': perennial, living three or more years.
−
parvus: small.
+
*''perfoliatus'': perfoliate, with leaf surrounding the stem.
−
 
+
*''perforatus'': perforated, with holes.
−
patagonicus: of Patagonia.
+
*''permixtus'': much mixed or confused.
−
 
+
*''persicaefolius'': peach-leaved.
−
patellaris: circular, disk-shaped, like a knee-pan.
+
*''persicus'': of Persia; also the peach.
−
 
+
*''perspicuus'': clear, transparent.
−
patens: spreading.
+
*''pertusus'': thrust through, forced through, perforated.
−
 
+
*''peruvianus'': Peruvian, of Peru.
−
patulus: spreading.
+
*''petaloideus'': petal-like.
−
 
+
*''petiolaris'': petioled, with a leaf-stalk.
−
pauciflorus: few-flowered.
+
*''petiolatus'': petioled.
−
 
+
*''petraeus'': rock-loving.
−
paucifoliue: few-leaved.
+
*''phlogiflorus'': flame-flowered.
−
 
+
*''phoeniceus'': purple-red.
−
pauperculus: poor.
+
*''phrygius'': of Phrygia (in Asia-Minor).
−
 
+
*''phyllomaniacus'': running wildly to leaves, leafy.
−
pavoninus: peacock-like.
+
*''picturatus'': painted-leaved, pictured, variegated.
−
 
+
*''pictus'': painted.
−
pectinaceus: pectinate.
+
*''pilifera'': bearing soft hairs.
−
 
+
*''pilosiusculus'': somewhat or slightly pilose.
−
pectinatus: pectinate, comb-like, pin-natifid with very narrow close divisions or parts.
+
*''pilosus'': pilose, shaggy, with soft hairs.
−
 
+
*''pilulifera'': globule-bearing.
−
pectinifera: comb-bearing.
+
*''pinetorum'': of pine forests.
−
 
+
*''pineus'': of the pine.
−
pectoralis: shaped like a breast-bone
+
*''pinifolius'': pine-leaved.
−
 
+
*''pinnatifidus'': pinnatifid, pinnately cleft.
−
pedatus: footed, of the foot or feet; also pedate, like a bird's foot, being palmately divided and the side parts 2-cleft.
+
*''pinnatifrons'': pinnate-fronded or -foliaged.
−
 
+
*''pinnatinervis'': pinnate-nerved.
−
pedemontanus: of Piedmont (northern Italy).
+
*''pinnatus'': pinnate, with leaflets on the sides of a main leaf axis.
−
 
+
*''pisifera'': Pisum-bearing, pea-bearing.
−
peduncularis: peduncled, stalked.
+
*''pisocarpus'': pea-fruited.
−
 
+
*''placatus'': quiet, calm.
−
pedunculatus: peduncled.
+
*''planiflorus'': plane-flowered, flat-flowered.
−
 
+
*''planifolius'': flat-leaved.
−
pedunculosus: with many peduncles.
+
*''plantagineus'': plantain-like.
−
 
+
*''planus'': plane, flat.
−
pellucidus: pellucid, with translucent dots.
+
*''platanoides'': Platanus-like, plane-tree-like.
−
 
+
*''platycanthus'': broad-spined.
−
peltatus: peltate.
+
*''platycarpus'': broad-fruited.
−
 
+
*''platycladus'': broad-branched.
−
peltifolius: peltate-leaved.
+
*''platyglossus'': broad-tongued.
−
 
+
*''platyphyllus'': broad-leaved.
−
pelviformis: pelvis-shaped.
+
*''plenissimus'': very full or double.
−
 
+
*''plenus'': full, used to designate doubleness in flowers (as in flore-pleno).
−
penduliflorus: pendulous-flowered.
+
*''pleurostachys'': side-spiked.
−
 
+
*''plicatus'': plicate, plaited, folded lengthwise.
−
pendulinus: somewhat pendulous.
+
*''plumarius'': plumed.
−
 
+
*''plumatus'': plumed.
−
pendulus: pendulous, hanging.
+
*''plumbeus'': of lead.
−
 
+
*''plumosus'': feathery.
−
penicillatus: hair penciled, like a little brush; pinnate.
+
*''poculiformis'': deep cup-shaped.
−
 
+
*''podocarpus'': with stalked fruit.
−
pennatus: feathered, as the veins or lobes standing off at right angles from a midrib; pinnate.
+
*''poeticus'': pertaining to poets
−
 
+
*''polifolius'': Polium-leaved, white-leaved.
−
penninervis: feather-veined.
+
*''politus'': polished.
−
 
+
*''polyacanthus'': many-spined.
−
pennsylvanicus: of Pennsylvania.
+
*''polyandrus'': of many stamens.
−
 
+
*''polyanthus'': many-flowered.
−
pentagonus: five-angled.
+
*''polycephalus'': many-headed.
−
 
+
*''polydactylus'': many-fingered.
−
pentagynus: of five pistils.
+
*''polygamus'': polygamous, having both perfect and imperfect flowers.
−
 
+
*''polymorphus'': of many forms, variable.
−
pentandrus: of five stamens.
+
*''polypetalus'': many-petaled.
−
 
+
*''polyphyllus'': many-leaved.
−
pentanthus: five-flowered.
+
*''polyspermus'': many-seeded.
−
 
+
*''polystachyus'': many-spiked.
−
pentaphyllus: five-leaved.
+
*''polystictus'': many-dotted.
−
 
+
*''pomaceus'': pome-like, resembling the apple or pear.
−
perbellus: very beautiful.
+
*''pomeridianus'': afternoon.
−
 
+
*''ponderosus'': ponderous, heavy, weighty.
−
peregrinus: exotic, foreign, from a strange country.
+
*''ponticus'': of Pontus (in Asia Minor).
−
 
+
*''populifolius'': populus-leaved, poplar-leaved.
−
perennans: perennial.
+
*''populneus'': pertaining to poplars.
−
 
+
*''porcinus'': pertaining to swine.
−
perennis: perennial, living three or more years.
+
*''porrifolius'': Porrum- or leek-leaved.
−
 
+
*''praealtus'': very tall.
−
perfoliatus: perfoliate, with leaf surrounding the stem.
+
*''praecox'': precocious, premature, very early.
−
 
+
*''praestans'': distinguished, excelling.
−
perforatus: perforated, with holes.
+
*''praetextus'': bordered.
−
 
+
*''prasinatus'': greenish.
−
permixtus: much mixed or confused.
+
*''prasinus'': grass-green.
−
 
+
*''pratensis'': of meadows.
−
persicaefolius: peach-leaved.
+
*''precatorius'': praying, prayerful.
−
 
+
*''primulinus'': primrose-like.
−
persicus: of Persia; also the peach.
+
*''princeps'': princely, first.
−
 
+
*''prismaticus'': prismatic, prism-shaped.
−
perspicuus: clear, transparent.
+
*''proboscideus'': proboscis-like.
−
 
+
*''procerus'': tall.
−
pertusus: thrust through, forced through, perforated.
+
*''prucumbens'': procumbent, lying on the ground.
−
 
+
*''procurrens'': extended.
−
peruvianus: Peruvian, of Peru.
+
*''productus'': produced, lengthened.
−
 
+
*''profusus'': profuse.
−
petaloideus: petal-like.
+
*''prolifera'': producing offshoots, bearing abnormal supernumerary parts.
−
 
+
*''prolificus'': prolific, fruitful.
−
petiolaris: petioled, with a leaf-stalk.
+
*''propendens'': hanging down.
−
 
+
*''propinquus'': related, near to.
−
petiolatus: petioled.
+
*''prostratus'': prostrate, lying flat.
−
 
+
*''protrusus'': protruding.
−
petraeus: rock-loving.
+
*''provincialis'': provincial; or of Provence, southern France.
−
 
+
*''pruinatus'': pruinose.
−
phlogiflorus: flame-flowered.
+
*''pruinosus'': pruinose, with a hoary or frost-like bloom.
−
 
+
*''prunifolius'': plum-leaved.
−
phoeniceus: purple-red.
+
*''pruriens'': itching.
−
 
+
*''pseud- pseudo-'': in combinations means false, not genuine, not the true or the typical, as Pseudotsuga, false tsuga.
−
phrygius: of Phrygia (in Asia-Minor).
+
*''psittacinus'': of the parrot.
−
 
+
*''pubens'': downy.
−
phyllomaniacus: running wildly to leaves, leafy.
+
*''puberulus'': puberulous, somewhat pubescent.
−
 
+
*''pubescens'': pubescent, downy.
−
picturatus: painted-leaved, pictured, variegated.
+
*''pudicus'': bashful, retiring, shrinking.
−
 
+
*''pulchellus'': pretty, beautiful.
−
pictus: painted.
+
*''pulcher'': handsome, beautiful.
−
 
+
*''pulcherrimus'': very handsome.
−
pilifera: bearing soft hairs.
+
*''pullus'': dark, dusky, almost black.
−
 
+
*''pulverulentus'': powdered, dust-covered.
−
pilosiusculus: somewhat or slightly pilose.
+
*''pulvinatus'': cushioned, cushion-like.
−
 
+
*''pumilus'': dwarf.
−
pilosus: pilose, shaggy, with soft hairs.
+
*''punctatissimus'': most spotted, very spotted.
−
 
+
*''punctatus'': punctate, dotted.
−
pilulifera: globule-bearing.
+
*''pungens'': piercing, sharp-pointed.
−
 
+
*''puniceus'': reddish purple.
−
pinetorum: of pine forests.
+
*''purpuraceus'': purple.
−
 
+
*''purpurascens'': purplish, becoming purple.
−
pineus: of the pine.
+
*''purpuratus'': purple.
−
 
+
*''purpureus'': purple.
−
pinifolius: pine-leaved.
+
*''pusillus'': very small, insignificant.
−
 
+
*''pycnacanthus'': densely spined.
−
pinnatifidus: pinnatifid, pinnately cleft.
+
*''pycnanthus'': densely flowered.
−
 
+
*''pygmaeus'': pigmy.
−
pinnatifrons: pinnate-fronded or -foliaged.
+
*''pyramidalis'': pyramidal.
−
 
+
*''pyrenaicus'': of the Pyrenees.
−
pinnatinervis: pinnate-nerved.
+
*''pyrifolius'': pear-leaved.
−
 
+
*''pyriformis'': Pyrus-formed, pear-shaped.
−
pinnatus: pinnate, with leaflets on the sides of a main leaf axis.
  −
 
  −
pisifera: Pisum-bearing, pea-bearing.
  −
 
  −
pisocarpus: pea-fruited.
  −
 
  −
placatus: quiet, calm.
  −
 
  −
planiflorus: plane-flowered, flat-flowered.
  −
 
  −
planifolius: flat-leaved.
  −
 
  −
plantagineus: plantain-like.
  −
 
  −
planus: plane, flat.
  −
 
  −
platanoides: Platanus-like, plane-tree-like.
  −
 
  −
platycanthus: broad-spined.
  −
 
  −
platycarpus: broad-fruited.
  −
 
  −
platycladus: broad-branched.
  −
 
  −
platyglossus: broad-tongued.
  −
 
  −
platyphyllus: broad-leaved.
  −
 
  −
plenissimus: very full or double.
  −
 
  −
plenus: full, used to designate doubleness in flowers (as in flore-pleno).
  −
 
  −
pleurostachys: side-spiked.
  −
 
  −
plicatus: plicate, plaited, folded lengthwise.
  −
 
  −
plumarius: plumed.
  −
 
  −
plumatus: plumed.
  −
 
  −
plumbeus: of lead.
  −
 
  −
plumosus: feathery.
  −
 
  −
poculiformis: deep cup-shaped.
  −
 
  −
podocarpus: with stalked fruit.
  −
 
  −
poeticus: pertaining to poets
  −
 
  −
polifolius: Polium-leaved, white-leaved.
  −
 
  −
politus: polished.
  −
 
  −
polyacanthus: many-spined.
  −
 
  −
polyandrus: of many stamens.
  −
 
  −
polyanthus: many-flowered.
  −
 
  −
polycephalus: many-headed.
  −
 
  −
polydactylus: many-fingered.
  −
 
  −
polygamus: polygamous, having both perfect and imperfect flowers.
  −
 
  −
polymorphus: of many forms, variable.
  −
 
  −
polypetalus: many-petaled.
  −
 
  −
polyphyllus: many-leaved.
  −
 
  −
polyspermus: many-seeded.
  −
 
  −
polystachyus: many-spiked.
  −
 
  −
polystictus: many-dotted.
  −
 
  −
pomaceus: pome-like, resembling the apple or pear.
  −
 
  −
pomeridianus: afternoon.
  −
 
  −
ponderosus: ponderous, heavy, weighty.
  −
 
  −
ponticus: of Pontus (in Asia Minor).
  −
 
  −
populifolius: populus-leaved, poplar-leaved.
  −
 
  −
populneus: pertaining to poplars.
  −
 
  −
porcinus: pertaining to swine.
  −
 
  −
porrifolius: Porrum- or leek-leaved.
  −
 
  −
praealtus: very tall.
  −
 
  −
praecox: precocious, premature, very early.
  −
 
  −
praestans: distinguished, excelling.
  −
 
  −
praetextus: bordered.
  −
 
  −
prasinatus: greenish.
  −
 
  −
prasinus: grass-green.
  −
 
  −
pratensis: of meadows.
  −
 
  −
precatorius: praying, prayerful.
  −
 
  −
primulinus: primrose-like.
  −
 
  −
princeps: princely, first.
  −
 
  −
prismaticus: prismatic, prism-shaped.
  −
 
  −
proboscideus: proboscis-like.
  −
 
  −
procerus: tall.
  −
 
  −
prucumbens: procumbent, lying on the ground.
  −
 
  −
procurrens: extended.
  −
 
  −
productus: produced, lengthened.
  −
 
  −
profusus: profuse.
  −
 
  −
prolifera: producing offshoots, bearing abnormal supernumerary parts.
  −
 
  −
prolificus: prolific, fruitful.
  −
 
  −
propendens: hanging down.
  −
 
  −
propinquus: related, near to.
  −
 
  −
prostratus: prostrate, lying flat.
  −
 
  −
protrusus: protruding.
  −
 
  −
provincialis: provincial; or of Provence, southern France.
  −
 
  −
pruinatus: pruinose.
  −
 
  −
pruinosus: pruinose, with a hoary or frost-like bloom.
  −
 
  −
prunifolius: plum-leaved.
  −
 
  −
pruriens: itching.
  −
 
  −
pseud- pseudo-: in combinations means false, not genuine, not the true or the typical, as Pseudotsuga, false tsuga.
  −
 
  −
psittacinus: of the parrot.
  −
 
  −
pubens: downy.
  −
 
  −
puberulus: puberulous, somewhat pubescent.
  −
 
  −
pubescens: pubescent, downy.
  −
 
  −
pudicus: bashful, retiring, shrinking.
  −
 
  −
pulchellus: pretty, beautiful.
  −
 
  −
pulcher: handsome, beautiful.
  −
 
  −
pulcherrimus: very handsome.
  −
 
  −
pullus: dark colored, dusky, almost black.
  −
 
  −
pulverulentus: powdered, dust-covered.
  −
 
  −
pulvinatus: cushioned, cushion-like.
  −
 
  −
pumilus: dwarf.
  −
 
  −
punctatissimus: most spotted, very spotted.
  −
 
  −
punctatus: punctate, dotted.
  −
 
  −
pungens: piercing, sharp-pointed.
  −
 
  −
puniceus: reddish purple.
  −
 
  −
purpuraceus: purple.
  −
 
  −
purpurascens: purplish, becoming purple.
  −
 
  −
purpuratus: purple.
  −
 
  −
purpureus: purple.
  −
 
  −
pusillus: very small, insignificant.
  −
 
  −
pycnacanthus: densely spined.
  −
 
  −
pycnanthus: densely flowered.
  −
 
  −
pygmaeus: pigmy.
  −
 
  −
pyramidalis: pyramidal.
  −
 
  −
pyrenaicus: of the Pyrenees.
  −
 
  −
pyrifolius: pear-leaved.
  −
 
  −
pyriformis: Pyrus-formed, pear-shaped.
  −
 
   
==Q==
 
==Q==
−
quadrangularis: quadrangular, four-angled.
+
*''quadrangularis'': quadrangular, four-angled.
−
 
+
*''quadrangulatus'': four-angled.
−
quadrangulatus: four-angled.
+
*''quadratus'': in four or fours, squared.
−
 
+
*''quartricolor'': of four colours.
−
quadratus: in four or fours, squared.
+
*''quartridentatus'': four-toothed.
−
 
+
*''quadrifidus'': four-cut.
−
quartricolor: of four colors.
+
*''quadrifolius'': four-leaved.
−
 
+
*''quadripartitus'': four-parted.
−
quartridentatus: four-toothed.
+
*''quadrivalvis'': four-valved.
−
 
+
*''quercifolius'': Quercus-leaved, oak-leaved.
−
quadrifidus: four-cut.
+
*''quercinus'': of Quercus the oak.
−
 
+
*''quinatus'': quinate, in fives.
−
quadrifolius: four-leaved.
+
*''quinquecolor'': five-coloured.
−
 
+
*''quinqueflorus'': five-flowered.
−
quadripartitus: four-parted.
+
*''quinquefolius'': five-leaved.
−
 
+
*''quinquelocularis'': five-loculed, of five cells or compartments.
−
quadrivalvis: four-valved.
+
*''quinquenervis'': five-nerved.
−
 
+
*''quinquepunctatus'': five-spotted.
−
quercifolius: Quercus-leaved, oak-leaved.
  −
 
  −
quercinus: of Quercus the oak.
  −
 
  −
quinatus: quinate, in fives.
  −
 
  −
quinquecolor: five-colored.
  −
 
  −
quinqueflorus: five-flowered.
  −
 
  −
quinquefolius: five-leaved.
  −
 
  −
quinquelocularis: five-loculed, of five cells or compartments.
  −
 
  −
quinquenervis: five-nerved.
  −
 
  −
quinquepunctatus: five-spotted.
  −
 
   
==R==
 
==R==
−
racemiflorus: raceme-flowered.
+
*''racemiflorus'': raceme-flowered.
−
 
+
*''racemosus'': racemose, flowers in racemes.
−
racemosus: racemose, flowers in racemes.
+
*''radiatus'': radiate, rayed.
−
 
+
*''radicans'': rooting.
−
radiatus: radiate, rayed.
+
*''radicosus'': many-rooted.
−
 
+
*''radicum'': of roots.
−
radicans: rooting.
+
*''radiosus'': radiate, with many rays.
−
 
+
*''ramentaceus'': bearing a hair-like covering.
−
radicosus: many-rooted.
+
*''ramiflorus'': with branching inflorescence.
−
 
+
*''ramosissimus'': most- or much- branched.
−
radicum: of roots.
+
*''ramosus'': branched.
−
 
+
*''ranifera'': bearing frogs.
−
radiosus: radiate, with many rays.
+
*''rapaceus'': pertaining to rape or turnips.
−
 
+
*''rariflorus'': scattered-flowered, with flowers loose or few.
−
ramentaceus: bearing a hair-like covering.
+
*''rarus'': rare, uncommon.
−
 
+
*''raucus'': hoarse, raw.
−
ramiflorus: with branching inflorescence.
+
*''reclinatus'': reclined, bent back.
−
 
+
*''rectus'': straight, upright.
−
ramosissimus: most- or much- branched.
+
*''recurvatus'': recurved.
−
 
+
*''recurvifolius'': recurved-leaved.
−
ramosus: branched.
+
*''recurvus'': recurved, curved back.
−
 
+
*''redivivus'': restored, brought to life.
−
ranifera: bearing frogs.
+
*''reduplicatus'': duplicated again, doubled again, redoubled.
−
 
+
*''reflexus'': reflexed, bent back.
−
rapaceus: pertaining to rape or turnips.
+
*''refractus'': broken, broken in pieces.
−
 
+
*''refulgens'': brightly shining, reflecting light.
−
rariflorus: scattered-flowered, with flowers loose or few.
+
*''regalis'': regal, royal.
−
 
+
*''regina'': queen.
−
rarus: rare, uncommon.
+
*''regius'': regal, royal, kingly, pertaining to a king.
−
 
+
*''religiosus'': used for religious purposes, venerated.
−
raucus: hoarse, raw.
+
*''remotus'': remote, with parts distant.
−
 
+
*''reniformis'': reniform, kidney-shaped.
−
reclinatus: reclined, bent back.
+
*''repandus'': repand, with margin wavy.
−
 
+
*''repens'': repent, creeping.
−
rectus: straight, upright.
+
*''reptans'': creeping.
−
 
+
*''resectus'': cut off, curtailed, pruned.
−
recurvatus: recurved.
+
*''resinosus'': resin-bearing, full of resin.
−
 
+
*''reticulatus'': reticulate, netted, net- veined.
−
recurvifolius: recurved-leaved.
+
*''retortus'': twisted back.
−
 
+
*''retroflexus'': reflexed.
−
recurvus: recurved, curved back.
+
*''retusus'': retuse, notched slightly at a rounded apex.
−
 
+
*''reversus'': reversed, end-for-end.
−
redivivus: restored, brought to life.
+
*''revolutus'': revolute, rolled backward from the margins.
−
 
+
*''rex'': king.
−
reduplicatus: duplicated again, doubled again, redoubled.
+
*''rhamnifolius'': Rhamnus-leaved, buckthorn-leaved.
−
 
+
*''rhizophyllus'': root-leaved, acaulescent.
−
reflexus: reflexed, bent back.
+
*''rhodanthus'': rose-flowered.
−
 
+
*''rhodochilus'': rose-lipped or -margined.
−
refractus: broken, broken in pieces.
+
*''rhodocinctus'': rose-girdled.
−
 
+
*''rhodoneurus'': red-nerved.
−
refulgens: brightly shining, reflecting light or color.
+
*''rhomboideus'': rhomboidal.
−
 
+
*''ricinifolius'': Ricinus-leaved, with leaves of castor-oil plant.
−
regalis: regal, royal.
+
*''rigidulus'': somewhat stiff or rigid.
−
 
+
*''rigidus'': rigid, stiff.
−
regina: queen.
+
*''ringens'': ringent, gaping, open-mouthed.
−
 
+
*''riparius'': of river banks.
−
regius: regal, royal, kingly, pertaining to a king.
+
*''rivalis'': pertaining to brooks.
−
 
+
*''rivularis'': brook-loving.
−
religiosus: used for religious purposes, venerated.
+
*''robustus'': robust, stout.
−
 
+
*''rosaceus'': rose-like.
−
remotus: remote, with parts distant.
+
*''rosaeflorus'': rose-flowered.
−
 
+
*''roseus'': rose, rosy.
−
reniformis: reniform, kidney-shaped.
+
*''rostratus'': rostrate, beaked.
−
 
+
*''rosularis'': rosulate, in rosettes.
−
repandus: repand, with margin wavy.
+
*''rotatus'': rotate, wheel-shaped.
−
 
+
*''rotundifolius'': round-leaved.
−
repens: repent, creeping.
+
*''rotundus'': rotund, round.
−
 
+
*''rubellus'': reddish.
−
reptans: creeping.
+
*''rubens'': red, ruddy.
−
 
+
*''ruber'': red, ruddy.
−
resectus: cut off, curtailed, pruned.
+
*''ruberrimus'': very red.
−
 
+
*''rubescens'': reddish, becoming red.
−
resinosus: resin-bearing, full of resin.
+
*''rubiaefolius'': rubus- or bramble-leaved.
−
 
+
*''rubicundus'': rubicund, red.
−
reticulatus: reticulate, netted, net- veined.
+
*''rubiginosus'': rusty.
−
 
+
*''rubricaulis'': red-stemmed.
−
retortus: twisted back.
+
*''rubrifolius'': red-leaved.
−
 
+
*''rubronervis'': red-veined.
−
retroflexus: reflexed.
+
*''rufescens'': reddish, becoming red.
−
 
+
*''rufinervis'': red-nerved.
−
retusus: retuse, notched slightly at a rounded apex.
+
*''rufus'': red, reddish.
−
 
+
*''rugosus'': rugose, wrinkled.
−
reversus: reversed, end-for-end.
+
*''runcinatus'': runcinate, retrorsely or backwardly incised or toothed.
−
 
+
*''rupestris'': rock-loving.
−
revolutus: revolute, rolled backward from the margins.
+
*''rupicolus'': growing on cliffs or ledges.
−
 
+
*''rusticus'': rustic, belonging to the country.
−
rex: king.
+
*''ruthenicus'': Ruthenian, Russian.
−
 
+
*''rutilans'': red, becoming red.
−
rhamnifolius: Rhamnus-leaved, buckthorn-leaved.
  −
 
  −
rhizophyllus: root-leaved, acaulescent.
  −
 
  −
rhodanthus: rose-flowered.
  −
 
  −
rhodochilus: rose-lipped or -margined.
  −
 
  −
rhodocinctus: rose-girdled.
  −
 
  −
rhodoneurus: red-nerved.
  −
 
  −
rhomboideus: rhomboidal.
  −
 
  −
ricinifolius: Ricinus-leaved, with leaves of castor-oil plant.
  −
 
  −
rigidulus: somewhat stiff or rigid.
  −
 
  −
rigidus: rigid, stiff.
  −
 
  −
ringens: ringent, gaping, open-mouthed.
  −
 
  −
riparius: of river banks.
  −
 
  −
rivalis: pertaining to brooks.
  −
 
  −
rivularis: brook-loving.
  −
 
  −
robustus: robust, stout.
  −
 
  −
rosaceus: rose-like.
  −
 
  −
rosaeflorus: rose-flowered.
  −
 
  −
roseus: rose, rosy.
  −
 
  −
rostratus: rostrate, beaked.
  −
 
  −
rosularis: rosulate, in rosettes.
  −
 
  −
rotatus: rotate, wheel-shaped.
  −
 
  −
rotundifolius: round-leaved.
  −
 
  −
rotundus: rotund, round.
  −
 
  −
rubellus: reddish.
  −
 
  −
rubens: red, ruddy.
  −
 
  −
ruber: red, ruddy.
  −
 
  −
ruberrimus: very red.
  −
 
  −
rubescens: reddish, becoming red.
  −
 
  −
rubiaefolius: rubus- or bramble-leaved.
  −
 
  −
rubicundus: rubicund, red.
  −
 
  −
rubiginosus: rusty.
  −
 
  −
rubricaulis: red-stemmed.
  −
 
  −
rubrifolius: red-leaved.
  −
 
  −
rubronervis: red-veined.
  −
 
  −
rufescens: reddish, becoming red.
  −
 
  −
rufinervis: red-nerved.
  −
 
  −
rufus: red, reddish.
  −
 
  −
rugosus: rugose, wrinkled.
  −
 
  −
runcinatus: runcinate, retrorsely or backwardly incised or toothed.
  −
 
  −
rupestris: rock-loving.
  −
 
  −
rupicolus: growing on cliffs or ledges.
  −
 
  −
rusticus: rustic, belonging to the country.
  −
 
  −
ruthenicus: Ruthenian, Russian.
  −
 
  −
rutilans: red, becoming red.
  −
 
   
==S==
 
==S==
−
saccatus: saccate, bag-like.  
+
*''saccatus'': saccate, bag-like.  
−
 
+
*''saccharatus'': containing sugar, sweet.
−
saccharatus: containing sugar, sweet.
+
*''saccharifera'': sugar-bearing.
−
 
+
*''saccharinus'': saccharine.
−
saccharifera: sugar-bearing.
+
*''saccharum'': sugar.
−
 
+
*''saccifera'': bag-bearing.
−
saccharinus: saccharine.
+
*''sachalinensis'': of Saghalien Isl. (N. Japan).
−
 
+
*''sagittalis'': of the arrow, sagittate.
−
saccharum: sugar.
+
*''sagittatus'': sagittate, arrow-like.
−
 
+
*''sagittifolius'': arrow-leaved.
−
saccifera: bag-bearing.
+
*''salicifolius'': salix-leaved, willow-leaved.
−
 
+
*''salicinus'': willow-like.
−
sachalinensis: of Saghalien Isl. (N. Japan).
+
*''salignus'': of the willow.
−
 
+
*''sailnus'': salty.
−
sagittalis: of the arrow, sagittate.
+
*''sambucinus'': sambucus- or elder-like.
−
 
+
*''sanctus'': holy.
−
sagittatus: sagittate, arrow-like.
+
*''sandwicensis'': of the Sandwich or Hawaiian Isls.
−
 
+
*''sanguineus'': bloody, blood-red.
−
sagittifolius: arrow-leaved.
+
*''sapidus'': savory, pleasing to taste.
−
 
+
*''sapientum'': of the wise men or authors.
−
salicifolius: salix-leaved, willow-leaved.
+
*''saponaceus'': soapy.
−
 
+
*''sarcodes'': flesh-like.
−
salicinus: willow-like.
+
*''sarmaticus'': of Sarmatia (an ancient territory in S. Russia and Poland).
−
 
+
*''sarmentosus'': sarmentose, bearing runners.
−
salignus: of the willow.
+
*''sativus'': cultivated.
−
 
+
*''saurocephalus'': lizard-headed.
−
sailnus: salty.
+
*''saxatilis'': found among rocks.
−
 
+
*''saxicolus'': growing among rocks.
−
sambucinus: sambucus- or elder-like.
+
*''saxosus'': full of rocks.
−
 
+
*''scaber'': scabrous, rough.
−
sanctus: holy.
+
*''scabrellus'': somewhat scabrous.
−
 
+
*''scandens'': scandent, climbing.
−
sandwicensis: of the Sandwich or Hawaiian Isls.
+
*''scaposus'': with scapes.
−
 
+
*''sceptrum'': of a scepter.
−
sanguineus: bloody, blood-red.
+
*''schizoneurus'': cut-nerved.
−
 
+
*''schizopetalus'': cut-petaled.
−
sapidus: savory, pleasing to taste.
+
*''schizohyllus'': cut-leaved.
−
 
+
*''scholaris'': pertaining to a school.
−
sapientum: of the wise men or authors.
+
*''sclerocarpus'': hard-fruited.
−
 
+
*''sclerophyllus'': hard-leaved.
−
saponaceus: soapy.
+
*''scotica'': Scottish, of Scotland.
−
 
+
*''sculptus'': carved.
−
sarcodes: flesh-like.
+
*''scutellaris'': salver- or dish-shaped.
−
 
+
*''scutum'': a shield.
−
sarmaticus: of Sarmatia (an ancient territory in S. Russia and Poland).
+
*''sebifera'': tallow-bearing.
−
 
+
*''sebosus'': full of tallow or grease.
−
sarmentosus: sarmentose, bearing runners.
+
*''sechellarus'': of the Seychelles (Indian Ocean).
−
 
+
*''secundus'': secund, side-flowering.
−
sativus: cultivated.
+
*''securigera'': axe-bearing.
−
 
+
*''segetum'': of cornfields.
−
saurocephalus: lizard-headed.
+
*''semialatus'': semi-winged, half or somewhat winged.
−
 
+
*''semicaudatus'': semi- or partially tailed.
−
saxatilis: found among rocks.
+
*''semicylindricus'': semi- or somewhat cylindrical.
−
 
+
*''semipinnatus'': half or imperfectly pinnate.
−
saxicolus: growing among rocks.
+
*''semperflorens'': ever flowering.
−
 
+
*''sempervirens'': ever green.
−
saxosus: full of rocks.
+
*''senilis'': senile, old, white-haired.
−
 
+
*''sensibilis'': endowed with feeling, sensitive.
−
scaber: scabrous, rough.
+
*''sensitivus'': sensitive.
−
 
+
*''sepiarius'': pertaining to hedges.
−
scabrellus: somewhat scabrous.
+
*''sepium'': of hedges or fences.
−
 
+
*''septangularis'': seven-angled.
−
scandens: scandent, climbing.
+
*''septumlobus'': seven-lobed.
−
 
+
*''septempunctatus'': seven-spotted.
−
scaposus: with scapes.
+
*''septentrionalis'': northern, belonging to the North.
−
 
+
*''sepultus'': sepulchered, interred.
−
sceptrum: of a scepter.
+
*''sericeus'': silky.
−
 
+
*''serotinus'': late, late-flowering or late-ripening.
−
schizoneurus: cut-nerved.
+
*''serpens'': creeping, crawling.
−
 
+
*''serpentinus'': of snakes, serpentine, looping or waving.
−
schizopetalus: cut-petaled.
+
*''serratifolius'': serrate-leaved, saw-edge-leaved.
−
 
+
*''serratus'': serrate, saw-toothed.
−
schizohyllus: cut-leaved.
+
*''serrulatus'': serrulate, somewhat serrate.
−
 
+
*''sesquipedalis'': one foot and a half long or high.
−
scholaris: pertaining to a school.
+
*''sessiflorus'': sessile-flowered, without pedicel.
−
 
+
*''sessifolius'': sessile-leaved, without petiole.
−
sclerocarpus: hard-fruited.
+
*''sessilifolius'': sessile-leaved.
−
 
+
*''sessilis'': sessile, stalkless, sitting.
−
sclerophyllus: hard-leaved.
+
*''setaceus'': setaceous, bristle-like.
−
 
+
*''setigera'': bristly, bristle-bearing.
−
scotica: Scotch, of Scotland.
+
*''setosus'': setose, full of bristles.
−
 
+
*''setulosus'': full of small bristles.
−
sculptus: carved.
+
*''sibiricus'': of Siberia.
−
 
+
*''signatus'': marked, designated, attested.
−
scutellaris: salver- or dish-shaped.
+
*''sikkimensis'': of Sikhim or Sikkim (N. India).
−
 
+
*''siliceus'': pertaining to or growing in sand.
−
scutum: a shield.
+
*''siliculosus'': bearing silicles.
−
 
+
*''silvaticus'': pertaining to woods, sylvan; sometimes sylvalictus.
−
sebifera: tallow-bearing.
+
*''silvestris'': pertaining to woods.
−
 
+
*''simplex'': simple, unbranched.
−
sebosus: full of tallow or grease.
+
*''simplicicaulis'': simple-stemmed.
−
 
+
*''simplicifolius'': simple-leaved.
−
sechellarus: of the Seychelles (Indian Ocean).
+
*''simplicissimus'': simplest, very unbranched.
−
 
+
*''simulans'': similar to, resembling.
−
secundus: secund, side-flowering.
+
*''sinensis'': Chinese, of China.
−
 
+
*''sinicus'': Chinese.
−
securigera: axe-bearing.
+
*''sinuatus'': sinuate, wavy-margined.
−
 
+
*''sinuosus'': sinuate.
−
segetum: of cornfields.
+
*''sitchensis'': belonging to Sitka, Alaskan.
−
 
+
*''smaragdinus'': of emerald.
−
semialatus: semi-winged, half or somewhat winged.
+
*''smilacinus'': of smilax.
−
 
+
*''sobolifera'': bearing creeping rooting stems or shoots.
−
semicaudatus: semi- or partially tailed.
+
*''socialis'': sociable, companionable.
−
 
+
*''socotranus'': of the Island of Socotra (south of Arabia).
−
semicylindricus: semi- or somewhat cylindrical.
+
*''solaris'': solar, of the sun.
−
 
+
*''solidus'': solid, dense, not hollow.
−
semipinnatus: half or imperfectly pinnate.
+
*''somnifera'': sleep-producing.
−
 
+
*''sordidus'': dirty, unclean, foul.
−
semperflorens: ever flowering.
+
*''spadiceus'': with a spadix.
−
 
+
*''sparsiflorus'': sparsely or few-flowered.
−
sempervirens: ever green.
+
*''sparsifolius'': sparsely or few-leaved.
−
 
+
*''sparsus'': sparse, scattered, few.
−
senilis: senile, old, white-haired.
+
*''sparteus'': pertaining to the broom.
−
 
+
*''spathaceus'': with a spathe.
−
sensibilis: endowed with feeling, sensitive.
+
*''spathulatus'': spatulate, spoon-shaped, narrowed toward the base from a rounded top.
−
 
+
*''speciosissimus'': very showy.
−
sensitivus: sensitive.
+
*''speciosus'': showy, good-looking.
−
 
+
*''spectabilis'': spectacular, worth seeing, remarkable, showy.
−
sepiarius: pertaining to hedges.
+
*''spectandus'': showy.
−
 
+
*''spectrum'': an image, apparition.
−
sepium: of hedges or fences.
+
*''sphacelatus'': dead, withered, diseased.
−
 
+
*''sphaericus'': spherical.
−
septangularis: seven-angled.
+
*''sphaerocarpus'': spherical-fruited.
−
 
+
*''sphaerocephalus'': spherical-headed.
−
septumlobus: seven-lobed.
+
*''sphaeroideus'': sphere-like.
−
 
+
*''sphaerostachyus'': spherical-spiked.
−
septempunctatus: seven-spotted.
+
*''spicatus'': spicate, with spikes.
−
 
+
*''spicigera'': spike-bearing.
−
septentrionalis: northern, belonging to the North.
+
*''spinosissimus'': most or very spiny.
−
 
+
*''spinosus'': full of spines.
−
sepultus: sepulchered, interred.
+
*''spinulifera'': bearing small spines.
−
 
+
*''spinulosus'': somewhat or weakly spiny.
−
sericeus: silky.
+
*''spiralis'': spiral.
−
 
+
*''spirellus'': a spiral, little spiral.
−
serotinus: late, late-flowering or late-ripening.
+
*''splendens'': splendid.
−
 
+
*''splendidissimus'': very splendid.
−
serpens: creeping, crawling.
+
*''splendidus'': splendid.
−
 
+
*''spumarius'': frothing, of froth or spume.
−
serpentinus: of snakes, serpentine, looping or waving.
+
*''spurius'': spurious, false, bastard.
−
 
+
*''squalens'': daubed, filthy.
−
serratifolius: serrate-leaved, saw-edge-leaved.
+
*''squalidus'': squalid, filthy.
−
 
+
*''squamatus'': squamate, with squamae or small scale-like leaves or bracts.
−
serratus: serrate, saw-toothed.
+
*''squamosus'': squamate, full of scales.
−
 
+
*''squarrosus'': squarrose, with parts spreading or even recurved at ends.
−
serrulatus: serrulate, somewhat serrate.
+
*''stamineus'': bearing prominent stamens.
−
 
+
*''stans'': standing, erect, upright.
−
sesquipedalis: one foot and a half long or high.
+
*''stauracanthus'': with spines cross-shaped.
−
 
+
*''stellaris'': starry.
−
sessiflorus: sessile-flowered, without pedicel.
+
*''stellatus'': stellate, starry.
−
 
+
*''stellulatus'': of little stars.
−
sessifolius: sessile-leaved, without petiole.
+
*''stenocephalus'': narrow-headed.
−
 
+
*''stenogynus'': with a narrow stigma.
−
sessilifolius: sessile-leaved.
+
*''stenopetalus'': narrow-petaled.
−
 
+
*''stenophyllus'': narrow-leaved.
−
sessilis: sessile, stalkless, sitting.
+
*''stenopterus'': narrow-winged.
−
 
+
*''sterilis'': sterile, infertile.
−
setaceus: setaceous, bristle-like.
+
*''stigmaticus'': marked, of stigmas.
−
 
+
*''stigmosus'': much marked, pertaining to stigmas.
−
setigera: bristly, bristle-bearing.
+
*''stipulaceus'': stipuled, with stipules.
−
 
+
*''stipularis'': stipuled.
−
setosus: setose, full of bristles.
+
*''stipulatus'': stipuled.
−
 
+
*''stolonifera'': bearing stolons or runners that take root.
−
setulosus: full of small bristles.
+
*''stramineus'': straw-coloured.
−
 
+
*''strangulatus'': strangled, constricted.
−
sibiricus: of Siberia.
+
*''streptocarpus'': twisted-fruited.
−
 
+
*''streptopetalus'': with petals twisted.
−
signatus: marked, designated, attested.
+
*''streptophyllus'': twisted-leaved.
−
 
+
*''streptosepalus'': with sepals twisted.
−
sikkimensis: of Sikhim or Sikkim (N. India).
+
*''striatulus'': somewhat or faintly striped.
−
 
+
*''striatus'': striated, striped.
−
siliceus: pertaining to or growing in sand.
+
*''strictiflorus'': strict- or stiff-flowered.
−
 
+
*''strictus'': strict, upright, erect.
−
siliculosus: bearing silicles.
+
*''strigillosus'': somewhat strigose.
−
 
+
*''strigosus'': strigose, covered with sharp straight appressed hairs.
−
silvaticus: pertaining to woods, sylvan; sometimes sylvalictus.
+
*''strigulosus'': beset with small or weak appressed hairs.
−
 
+
*''striolatus'': striolate, somewhat or faintly striped.
−
silvestris: pertaining to woods.
+
*''strobilifera'': cone-bearing.
−
 
+
*''strumarius'': of tumors or ulcers.
−
simplex: simple, unbranched.
+
*''strumatus'': with tumors or ulcers.
−
 
+
*''stylosus'': with style or styles prominent.
−
simplicicaulis: simple-stemmed.
+
*''styracifluus'': flowing with storax or gum.
−
 
+
*''suaveolens'': sweet-scented.
−
simplicifolius: simple-leaved.
+
*''suavis'': sweet, agreeable.
−
 
+
*''suavissimus'': sweetest, very sweet-scented.
−
simplicissimus: simplest, very unbranched.
+
*''subacaulis'': somewhat stemmed, nearly stemless.
−
 
+
*''subalpinus'': subalpine, nearly alpine.
−
simulans: similar to, resembling.
+
*''subauriculatus'': somewhat or rather auricled or eared.
−
 
+
*''subcarnosus'': nearly or rather fleshy.
−
sinensis: Chinese, of China.
+
*''subcordatus'': partially or imperfectly or somewhat cordate.
−
 
+
*''subedentatus'': nearly toothless.
−
sinicus: Chinese.
+
*''suberculatus'': of cork, corky.
−
 
+
*''suberectus'': somewhat or rather erect.
−
sinuatus: sinuate, wavy-margined.
+
*''suberosus'': cork-barked, full of cork.
−
 
+
*''subfalcatus'': somewhat falcate.
−
sinuosus: sinuate.
+
*''subglaucus'': somewhat or to some degree glaucous.
−
 
+
*''subhirtellus'': somewhat hairy.
−
sitchensis: belonging to Sitka, Alaskan.
+
*''sublunatus'': somewhat lunate or crescent-shaped.
−
 
+
*''submersus'': submerged, under water.
−
smaragdinus: of emerald.
+
*''subperennis'': imperfectly or nearly perennial.
−
 
+
*''subpetiolatus'': somewhat or partially petioled.
−
smilacinus: of smilax.
+
*''subsessilis'': nearly sessile, not completely sessile.
−
 
+
*''suhsinuatus'': somewhat sinuate or wav>r-margined.
−
sobolifera: bearing creeping rooting stems or shoots.
+
*''subterraneus'': subterranean, underground.
−
 
+
*''subulatus'': subulate, awl-shaped.
−
socialis: sociable, companionable.
+
*''subumbellatus'': somewhat or incompletely umbellate.
−
 
+
*''subvillosus'': somewhat villose or soft-hairy.
−
socotranus: of the Island of Socotra (south of Arabia).
+
*''subvolubilis'': somewhat twining.
−
 
+
*''succulentus'': succulent, fleshy.
−
solaris: solar, of the sun.
+
*''suecicus'': Swedish, of Sweden.
−
 
+
*''suffrutescens'': slightly shrubby, becoming somewhat shrubby.
−
solidus: solid, dense, not hollow.
+
*''suffruticosus'': slightly shrubby.
−
 
+
*''sulcatus'': silicate, furrowed.
−
somnifera: sleep-producing.
+
*''sulphureus'': sulfur-coloured.
−
 
+
*''sumatranus'': of the island of Sumatra.
−
sordidus: dirty, unclean, foul.
+
*''superbiens'': superb, proud.
−
 
+
*''superbus'': superb, proud.
−
spadiceus: with a spadix.
+
*''superciliaris'': eyebrow-like.
−
 
+
*''superfluus'': superfluous, redundant.
−
sparsiflorus: sparsely or few-flowered.
+
*''surculosus'': producing suckers.
−
 
+
*''surinamensis'': belonging to Surinam (Dutch Guiana).
−
sparsifolius: sparsely or few-leaved.
+
*''susianus'': of the province of Susiana (Persia).
−
 
+
*''suspensus'': suspended, hung.
−
sparsus: sparse, scattered, few.
+
*''sylvaticus'': sylvan, forest-loving (also written silvaticus).
−
 
+
*''sylvestris'': of woods or forests.
−
sparteus: pertaining to the broom.
+
*''sylvicolus'': growing in woods
−
 
+
*''syphiliticus'': syphilitic.
−
spathaceus: with a spathe.
+
*''syriacus'': Syrian, of Syria.
−
 
+
*''systylus'': with styles joined.
−
spathulatus: spatulate, spoon-shaped, narrowed toward the base from a rounded top.
  −
 
  −
speciosissimus: very showy.
  −
 
  −
speciosus: showy, good-looking.
  −
 
  −
spectabilis: spectacular, worth seeing, remarkable, showy.
  −
 
  −
spectandus: showy.
  −
 
  −
spectrum: an image, apparition.
  −
 
  −
sphacelatus: dead, withered, diseased.
  −
 
  −
sphaericus: spherical.
  −
 
  −
sphaerocarpus: spherical-fruited.
  −
 
  −
sphaerocephalus: spherical-headed.
  −
 
  −
sphaeroideus: sphere-like.
  −
 
  −
sphaerostachyus: spherical-spiked.
  −
 
  −
spicatus: spicate, with spikes.
  −
 
  −
spicigera: spike-bearing.
  −
 
  −
spinosissimus: most or very spiny.
  −
 
  −
spinosus: full of spines.
  −
 
  −
spinulifera: bearing small spines.
  −
 
  −
spinulosus: somewhat or weakly spiny.
  −
 
  −
spiralis: spiral.
  −
 
  −
spirellus: a spiral, little spiral.
  −
 
  −
splendens: splendid.
  −
 
  −
splendidissimus: very splendid.
  −
 
  −
splendidus: splendid.
  −
 
  −
spumarius: frothing, of froth or spume.
  −
 
  −
spurius: spurious, false, bastard.
  −
 
  −
squalens: daubed, filthy.
  −
 
  −
squalidus: squalid, filthy.
  −
 
  −
squamatus: squamate, with squamae or small scale-like leaves or bracts.
  −
 
  −
squamosus: squamate, full of scales.
  −
 
  −
squarrosus: squarrose, with parts spreading or even recurved at ends.
  −
 
  −
stamineus: bearing prominent stamens.
  −
 
  −
stans: standing, erect, upright.
  −
 
  −
stauracanthus: with spines cross-shaped.
  −
 
  −
stellaris: starry.
  −
 
  −
stellatus: stellate, starry.
  −
 
  −
stellulatus: of little stars.
  −
 
  −
stenocephalus: narrow-headed.
  −
 
  −
stenogynus: with a narrow stigma.
  −
 
  −
stenopetalus: narrow-petaled.
  −
 
  −
stenophyllus: narrow-leaved.
  −
 
  −
stenopterus: narrow-winged.
  −
 
  −
sterilis: sterile, infertile.
  −
 
  −
stigmaticus: marked, of stigmas.
  −
 
  −
stigmosus: much marked, pertaining to stigmas.
  −
 
  −
stipulaceus: stipuled, with stipules.
  −
 
  −
stipularis: stipuled.
  −
 
  −
stipulatus: stipuled.
  −
 
  −
stolonifera: bearing stolons or runners that take root.
  −
 
  −
stramineus: straw-colored.
  −
 
  −
strangulatus: strangled, constricted.
  −
 
  −
streptocarpus: twisted-fruited.
  −
 
  −
streptopetalus: with petals twisted.
  −
 
  −
streptophyllus: twisted-leaved.
  −
 
  −
streptosepalus: with sepals twisted.
  −
 
  −
striatulus: somewhat or faintly striped.
  −
 
  −
striatus: striated, striped.
  −
 
  −
strictiflorus: strict- or stiff-flowered.
  −
 
  −
strictus: strict, upright, erect.
  −
 
  −
strigillosus: somewhat strigose.
  −
 
  −
strigosus: strigose, covered with sharp straight appressed hairs.
  −
 
  −
strigulosus: beset with small or weak appressed hairs.
  −
 
  −
striolatus: striolate, somewhat or faintly striped.
  −
 
  −
strobilifera: cone-bearing.
  −
 
  −
strumarius: of tumors or ulcers.
  −
 
  −
strumatus: with tumors or ulcers.
  −
 
  −
stylosus: with style or styles prominent.
  −
 
  −
styracifluus: flowing with storax or gum.
  −
 
  −
suaveolens: sweet-scented.
  −
 
  −
suavis: sweet, agreeable.
  −
 
  −
suavissimus: sweetest, very sweet-scented.
  −
 
  −
subacaulis: somewhat stemmed, nearly stemless.
  −
 
  −
subalpinus: subalpine, nearly alpine.
  −
 
  −
subauriculatus: somewhat or rather auricled or eared.
  −
 
  −
subcarnosus: nearly or rather fleshy.
  −
 
  −
subcordatus: partially or imperfectly or somewhat cordate.
  −
 
  −
subedentatus: nearly toothless.
  −
 
  −
suberculatus: of cork, corky.
  −
 
  −
suberectus: somewhat or rather erect.
  −
 
  −
suberosus: cork-barked, full of cork.
  −
 
  −
subfalcatus: somewhat falcate.
  −
 
  −
subglaucus: somewhat or to some degree glaucous.
  −
 
  −
subhirtellus: somewhat hairy.
  −
 
  −
sublunatus: somewhat lunate or crescent-shaped.
  −
 
  −
submersus: submerged, under water.
  −
 
  −
subperennis: imperfectly or nearly perennial.
  −
 
  −
subpetiolatus: somewhat or partially petioled.
  −
 
  −
subsessilis: nearly sessile, not completely sessile.
  −
 
  −
suhsinuatus: somewhat sinuate or wav>r-margined.
  −
 
  −
subterraneus: subterranean, underground.
  −
 
  −
subulatus: subulate, awl-shaped.
  −
 
  −
subumbellatus: somewhat or incompletely umbellate.
  −
 
  −
subvillosus: somewhat villose or soft-hairy.
  −
 
  −
subvolubilis: somewhat twining.
  −
 
  −
succulentus: succulent, fleshy.
  −
 
  −
suecicus: Swedish, of Sweden.
  −
 
  −
suffrutescens: slightly shrubby, becoming somewhat shrubby.
  −
 
  −
suffruticosus: slightly shrubby.
  −
 
  −
sulcatus: silicate, furrowed.
  −
 
  −
sulphureus: sulfur-colored.
  −
 
  −
sumatranus: of the Isl. of Sumatra.
  −
 
  −
superbiens: superb, proud.
  −
 
  −
superbus: superb, proud.
  −
 
  −
superciliaris: eyebrow-like.
  −
 
  −
superfluus: superfluous, redundant.
  −
 
  −
surculosus: producing suckers.
  −
 
  −
surinamensis: belonging to Surinam (Dutch Guiana).
  −
 
  −
susianus: of the province of Susiana (Persia).
  −
 
  −
suspensus: suspended, hung.
  −
 
  −
sylvaticus: sylvan, forest-loving (also written silvaticus).
  −
 
  −
sylvestris: of woods or forests.
  −
 
  −
sylvicolus: growing in woods
  −
 
  −
syphiliticus: syphilitic.
  −
 
  −
syriacus: Syrian, of Syria.
  −
 
  −
systylus: with styles joined.
  −
 
   
==T==
 
==T==
−
tabularis: pertaining to tablets.
+
*''tabularis'': pertaining to tablets.
−
 
+
*''tabuliformis'': tablet-formed.
−
tabuliformis: tablet-formed.
+
*''taedigera'': torch-bearing, resin-bearing.
−
 
+
*''taraxicifolius'': Taraxicum- or dandelion-leaved.
−
taedigera: torch-bearing, resin-bearing.
+
*''tardiflorus'': late-flowered.
−
 
+
*''tardivus'': tardy, late.
−
taraxicifolius: Taraxicum- or dandelion-leaved.
+
*''tataricus'': of Tartary (old name for Central Asia).
−
 
+
*''taureus'': of oxen.
−
tardiflorus: late-flowered.
+
*''tauricus'': Taurian, Crimean.
−
 
+
*''taurinus'': bull-like.
−
tardivus: tardy, late.
+
*''taxifolius'': Taxus-leaved, yew-leaved.
−
 
+
*''tectorum'': of roofs or houses.
−
tataricus: of Tartary (old name for Central Asia).
+
*''tectus'': concealed.
−
 
+
*''temulentus'': drunken.
−
taureus: of oxen.
+
*''tenacissimus'': most tenacious.
−
 
+
*''tenax'': tenacious, strong.
−
tauricus: Taurian, Crimean.
+
*''tenebrosus'': of dark or shaded places.
−
 
+
*''tenellus'': slender, tender, soft.
−
taurinus: bull-like.
+
*''tener'': slender, tender, soft.
−
 
+
*''tentaculatus'': with tentacles or short projecting parts.
−
taxifolius: Taxus-leaved, yew-leaved.
+
*''tenuicaulis'': slender-stemmed.
−
 
+
*''tenuiflorus'': slender-flowered.
−
tectorum: of roofs or houses.
+
*''tenuifolius'': slender-leaved.
−
 
+
*''tenuilobus'': slender-lobed.
−
tectus: concealed.
+
*''tenuior'': more slender.
−
 
+
*''tenuis'': slender, thin.
−
temulentus: drunken.
+
*''tenuissimus'': very slender, very thin.
−
 
+
*''terebinthinus'': of turpentine.
−
tenacissimus: most tenacious.
+
*''teres'': terete, circular in cross-section.
−
 
+
*''teretifolius'': terete-leaved.
−
tenax: tenacious, strong.
+
*''terminalis'': terminal, at the end of a stem or branch.
−
 
+
*''ternatus'': in threes, ternate.
−
tenebrosus: of dark or shaded places.
+
*''ternifolius'': with leaves in threes.
−
 
+
*''terrestris'': of the earth, terrestrial.
−
tenellus: slender, tender, soft.
+
*''tessellatus'': tessellate, laid off in squares or in dice-like pattern.
−
 
+
*''testaceus'': light brown, brick-coloured; also testaceous, bearing a prominent testa or outer seed-coat.
−
tener: slender, tender, soft.
+
*''testiculatus'': testiculated, testicled.
−
 
+
*''testudinarius'': like a tortoise-shell.
−
tentaculatus: with tentacles or short projecting parts.
+
*''tetracanthus'': four-spined.
−
 
+
*''tetragonus'': four-angled.
−
tenuicaulis: slender-stemmed.
+
*''tetrandrus'': four-anthered.
−
 
+
*''tetranthus'': four-flowered.
−
tenuiflorus: slender-flowered.
+
*''tetraphyllus'': four-leaved.
−
 
+
*''tetrapterus'': four-winged.
−
tenuifolius: slender-leaved.
+
*''tetraquetrus'': four-cornered.
−
 
+
*''texanus, texen sis'': of Texas, belonging to Texas.
−
tenuilobus: slender-lobed.
+
*''theifera'': tea-bearing.
−
 
+
*''thermalis'': warm, of warm springs.
−
tenuior: more slender.
+
*''thuyoides'': like Thuja or arbor-vitae.
−
 
+
*''thyrsiflorus'': Thyrse-flowered.
−
tenuis: slender, thin.
+
*''thyrsoideus'': thyrse-like.
−
 
+
*''tibicinis'': of a flute player.
−
tenuissimus: very slender, very thin.
+
*''tigrinus'': tiger-striped.
−
 
+
*''tinctorius'': belonging to dyers, of dyes.
−
terebinthinus: of turpentine.
+
*''tinctus'': dyed.
−
 
+
*''tipuliformis'': of the shape of a daddy-long-legs.
−
teres: terete, circular in cross-section.
+
*''tomentosus'': tomentose, matted-pubescent.
−
 
+
*''torminalis'': useful against colic.
−
teretifolius: terete-leaved.
+
*''torosus'': torose, cylindrical with contractions at certain places or at intervals.
−
 
+
*''tortilis'': twisted.
−
terminalis: terminal, at the end of a stem or branch.
+
*''tortuosus'': much twisted.
−
 
+
*''tortus'': twisted.
−
ternatus: in threes, ternate.
+
*''torulosus'': somewhat torose.
−
 
+
*''toxicarius'': poisonous.
−
ternifolius: with leaves in threes.
+
*''toxicus'': poisonous.
−
 
+
*''toxifera'': poison-producing.
−
terrestris: of the earth, terrestrial.
+
*''transparens'': transparent.
−
 
+
*''trapeziformis'': trapezium-formed, a four-sided figure of which no two sides are alike.
−
tessellatus: tessellate, laid off in squares or in dice-like pattern.
+
*''trapezioides'': trapezium-like.
−
 
+
*''tremuloides'': like Tremulus, the trembling poplar.
−
testaceus: light brown, brick-colored; also testaceous, bearing a prominent testa or outer seed-coat.
+
*''tremulus'': quivering, trembling.
−
 
+
*''triacanthus'': three-spined.
−
testiculatus: testiculated, testicled.
+
*''triandrus'': with three anthers or stamens
−
 
+
*''triangularis'': three-angled.
−
testudinarius: like a tortoise-shell.
+
*''triangulatus'': three-angled.
−
 
+
*''triangulus'': three-angular.
−
tetracanthus: four-spined.
+
*''tricaudatus'': three-tailed.
−
 
+
*''trichophyllus'': hairy-leaved.
−
tetragonus: four-angled.
+
*''trichosanthus'': hairy-flowered.
−
 
+
*''trichospe mus'': hairy-seeded.
−
tetrandrus: four-anthered.
+
*''trichotomus'': thrice branched or forked.
−
 
+
*''tricolor'': three-coloured.
−
tetranthus: four-flowered.
+
*''tricornis'': three-horned.
−
 
+
*''tricuspidatus'': three-cusped, three-pointed.
−
tetraphyllus: four-leaved.
+
*''tridactylus'': three-fingered.
−
 
+
*''tridens'': with three teeth.
−
tetrapterus: four-winged.
+
*''tridentatus'': three-toothed.
−
 
+
*''trifasciatus'': three-banded.
−
tetraquetrus: four-cornered.
+
*''trifidus'': three-parted.
−
 
+
*''triflorus'': three-flowered.
−
texanus, texen sis: of Texas, belonging to Texas.
+
*''trifoliatus'': three-leaved.
−
 
+
*''trifoliolatus'': three-leafleted.
−
theifera: tea-bearing.
+
*''trifolius'': three-leaved.
−
 
+
*''trifurcatus'': trifurcate, thrice-forked.
−
thermalis: warm, of warm springs.
+
*''trilineatus'': three-lined.
−
 
+
*''trilobatus'': three-lobed.
−
thuyoides: like Thuja or arbor-vitae.
+
*''trilobus'': three-lobed.
−
 
+
*''trimestris'': of three months.
−
thyrsiflorus: Thyrse-flowered.
+
*''trinervis'': three-nerved.
−
 
+
*''trinotatus'': three-marked or -spotted.
−
thyrsoideus: thyrse-like.
+
*''tripartitus'': three-parted.
−
 
+
*''tripetalus'': three-petaled.
−
tibicinis: of a flute player.
+
*''triphyllus'': three-leaved.
−
 
+
*''tripteris'': three-winged.
−
tigrinus: tiger-striped.
+
*''tripunctatus'': three-spotted.
−
 
+
*''triquetrus'': three-cornered.
−
tinctorius: belonging to dyers, of dyes.
+
*''tristis'': sad, bitter, dull.
−
 
+
*''triternatus'': triternate, thrice in threes.
−
tinctus: dyed.
+
*''triumphans'': triumphant.
−
 
+
*''trivialis'': common, ordinary, very frequent, found everywhere.
−
tipuliformis: of the shape of a daddy-long-legs.
+
*''tropicus'': of the tropics.
−
 
+
*''truncatulus'': somewhat or partially truncate.
−
tomentosus: tomentose, matted-pubescent.
+
*''truncatus'': truncate, cut off square.
−
 
+
*''tuberculatus'': tuberculate, with tubercles or small tubers.
−
torminalis: useful against colic.
+
*''tuberculosus'': tubercled, knotted.
−
 
+
*''tuberosus'': tuberous.
−
torosus: torose, cylindrical with contractions at certain places or at intervals.
+
*''tubiflorus'': tube-flowered, trumpet-flowered.
−
 
+
*''tubispathus'': tube-spathed.
−
tortilis: twisted.
+
*''tubulosus'': tubulose, with tubes.
−
 
+
*''tulipifera'': tulip-bearing.
−
tortuosus: much twisted.
+
*''tumidus'': swollen.
−
 
+
*''turbinatus'': turbinate, top-shaped.
−
tortus: twisted.
+
*''turgidus'': turgid, inflated, full.
−
 
+
*''typhinus'': smoky or dull; perhaps pertaining to fever.
−
torulosus: somewhat torose.
+
*''typicus'': typical, conforming to the standard or norm.
−
 
  −
toxicarius: poisonous.
  −
 
  −
toxicus: poisonous.
  −
 
  −
toxifera: poison-producing.
  −
 
  −
transparens: transparent.
  −
 
  −
trapeziformis: trapezium-formed, a four-sided figure of which no two sides are alike.
  −
 
  −
trapezioides: trapezium-like.
  −
 
  −
tremuloides: like Tremulus, the trembling poplar.
  −
 
  −
tremulus: quivering, trembling.
  −
 
  −
triacanthus: three-spined.
  −
 
  −
triandrus: with three anthers or stamens
  −
 
  −
triangularis: three-angled.
  −
 
  −
triangulatus: three-angled.
  −
 
  −
triangulus: three-angular.
  −
 
  −
tricaudatus: three-tailed.
  −
 
  −
trichophyllus: hairy-leaved.
  −
 
  −
trichosanthus: hairy-flowered.
  −
 
  −
trichospe mus: hairy-seeded.
  −
 
  −
trichotomus: thrice branched or forked.
  −
 
  −
tricolor: throe-colored.
  −
 
  −
tricornis: three-horned.
  −
 
  −
tricuspidatus: three-cusped, three-pointed.
  −
 
  −
tridactylus: three-fingered.
  −
 
  −
tridens: with three teeth.
  −
 
  −
tridentatus: three-toothed.
  −
 
  −
trifasciatus: three-banded.
  −
 
  −
trifidus: three-parted.
  −
 
  −
triflorus: three-flowered.
  −
 
  −
trifoliatus: three-leaved.
  −
 
  −
trifoliolatus: three-leafleted.
  −
 
  −
trifolius: three-leaved.
  −
 
  −
trifurcatus: trifurcate, thrice-forked.
  −
 
  −
trilineatus: three-lined.
  −
 
  −
trilobatus: three-lobed.
  −
 
  −
trilobus: three-lobed.
  −
 
  −
trimestris: of three months.
  −
 
  −
trinervis: three-nerved.
  −
 
  −
trinotatus: three-marked or -spotted.
  −
 
  −
tripartitus: three-parted.
  −
 
  −
tripetalus: three-petaled.
  −
 
  −
triphyllus: three-leaved.
  −
 
  −
tripteris: three-winged.
  −
 
  −
tripunctatus: three-spotted.
  −
 
  −
triquetrus: three-cornered.
  −
 
  −
tristis: sad, bitter, dull.
  −
 
  −
triternatus: triternate, thrice in threes.
  −
 
  −
triumphans: triumphant.
  −
 
  −
trivialis: common, ordinary, very frequent, found everywhere.
  −
 
  −
tropicus: of the tropics.
  −
 
  −
truncatulus: somewhat or partially truncate.
  −
 
  −
truncatus: truncate, cut off square.
  −
 
  −
tuberculatus: tuberculate, with tubercles or small tubers.
  −
 
  −
tuberculosus: tubercled, knotted.
  −
 
  −
tuberosus: tuberous.
  −
 
  −
tubiflorus: tube-flowered, trumpet-flowered.
  −
 
  −
tubispathus: tube-spathed.
  −
 
  −
tubulosus: tubulose, with tubes.
  −
 
  −
tulipifera: tulip-bearing.
  −
 
  −
tumidus: swollen.
  −
 
  −
turbinatus: turbinate, top-shaped.
  −
 
  −
turgidus: turgid, inflated, full.
  −
 
  −
typhinus: smoky or dull; perhaps pertaining to fever.
  −
 
  −
typicus: typical, conforming to the standard or norm.
  −
 
   
==U==
 
==U==
−
ulicinus: like the gorse or furze (Ulex).
+
*''ulicinus'': like the gorse or furze (Ulex).
−
 
+
*''uliginosus'': of wet or marshy places.
−
uliginosus: of wet or marshy places.
+
*''ulmifolius'': Ulmus-leaved, elm-leaved.
−
 
+
*''umbeliatus'': with umbels.
−
ulmifolius: Ulmus-leaved, elm-leaved.
+
*''umbellulatus'': with umbellets.
−
 
+
*''umbonatus'': bossed, bearing at center an umbo or stout projection.
−
umbeliatus: with umbels.
+
*''umbraculifera'': umbrella-bearing, shade-producing.
−
 
+
*''umbrosus'': shaded, shade-loving.  
−
umbellulatus: with umbellets.
+
*''uncinatus'': hooked at the point.  
−
 
+
*''unditus'': waved.
−
umbonatus: bossed, bearing at center an umbo or stout projection.
+
*''undecimpunctatus'': eleven-spotted.  
−
 
+
*''undulatifolius'': undulate-leaved.  
−
umbraculifera: umbrella-bearing, shade-producing.
+
*''undulatus'': undulated, wavy.  
−
 
+
*''unguicularis'': clawed, narrowed to a petiole-like base.
−
umbrosus: shaded, shade-loving.  
+
*''unguiculatus'': unguiculate, clawed.  
−
 
+
*''unguipetalus'': petals clawed.  
−
uncinatus: hooked at the point.  
+
*''unicolor'': one-coloured.  
−
 
+
*''unicornis'': one-horned.  
−
unditus: waved.
+
*''unidentatus'': one-toothed.  
−
 
+
*''uniflorus'': one-flowered.  
−
undecimpunctatus: eleven-spotted.  
+
*''unilateralis'': one-sided.  
−
 
+
*''univittatus'': one-striped.  
−
undulatifolius: undulate-leaved.  
+
*''urceolatus'': urn-shaped.  
−
 
+
*''urens'': burning, stinging.  
−
undulatus: undulated, wavy.  
+
*''urentissimus'': very burning, very stinging.
−
 
+
*''urophyllus'': tail-leaved.  
−
unguicularis: clawed, narrowed to a petiole-like base.
+
*''urustachyus'': tail-spiked.  
−
 
+
*''ursinus'': pertaining to bears.  
−
unguiculatus: unguiculate, clawed.  
+
*''urticifolius'': nettle-leaved (''Urtica'').  
−
 
+
*''usitatissimus'': most useful.  
−
unguipetalus: petals clawed.  
+
*''ustulatus'': burnt, sere.  
−
 
+
*''utilis'': useful.  
−
unicolor: one-colored.  
+
*''utilissimus'': most useful.  
−
 
+
*''utriculatus'': utriculate, with a utricle or small bladdery one-seeded fruit.
−
unicornis: one-horned.  
+
*''utriculosus'': utricled.  
−
 
+
*''uvifera'': grape-bearing.
−
unidentatus: one-toothed.  
  −
 
  −
uniflorus: one-flowered.  
  −
 
  −
unilateralis: one-sided.  
  −
 
  −
univittatus: one-striped.  
  −
 
  −
urceolatus: urn-shaped.  
  −
 
  −
urens: burning, stinging.  
  −
 
  −
urentissimus: very burning, very stinging.
  −
 
  −
urophyllus: tail-leaved.  
  −
 
  −
urustachyus: tail-spiked.  
  −
 
  −
ursinus: pertaining to bears.  
  −
 
  −
urticifolius: nettle-leaved (Urtica).  
  −
 
  −
usitatissimus: most useful.  
  −
 
  −
ustulatus: burnt, sere.  
  −
 
  −
utilis: useful.  
  −
 
  −
utilissimus: most useful.  
  −
 
  −
utriculatus: utriculate, with a utricle or small bladdery one-seeded fruit.
  −
 
  −
utriculosus: utricled.  
  −
 
  −
uvifera: grape-bearing.
  −
 
   
==V==
 
==V==
−
vagans: wandering, vagabondish.  
+
*''vagans'': wandering, vagabondish.  
−
 
+
*''vaginalis'': vaginate, sheathed.  
−
vaginalis: vaginate, sheathed.  
+
*''vaginatus'': sheathed.  
−
 
+
*''valdivianus, valdiviensis'': Valdivian, of province of Valdivia (Chile).  
−
vaginatus: sheathed.  
+
*''valentinus'': Valentian, of Valentia (in Spain).  
−
 
+
*''validus'': strong.
−
valdivianus, valdivien sis: Valdivian, of province of Valdivia (Chile).  
+
*''variabilis'': variable, of many forms.  
−
 
+
*''varians'': variable.  
−
valentinus: Valentian, of Valentia (in Spain).  
+
*''variatus'': variable.  
−
 
+
*''variegatus'': variegated.  
−
validus: strong.
+
*''vaiiiformis'': of variable or many forms.
−
 
+
*''varius'': various, diverse.  
−
variabilis: variable, of many forms.  
+
*''vastator'' (feminine ''vastatrix''): ravaging, devastating.
−
 
+
*''vegetatus'': full of growth, vigorous.  
−
varians: variable.  
+
*''vegetus'': vigorous.  
−
 
+
*''velaris'': pertaining to curtains or veils.
−
variatus: variable.  
+
*''velutinus'': velvety.  
−
 
+
*''venenatus'': poisonous.  
−
variegatus: variegated.  
+
*''venosus'': veiny.  
−
 
+
*''ventricosus'': ventricose, swelling or inflated on one side or unevenly.  
−
vaiiiformis: of variable or many forms.
+
*''venustus'': handsome, charming.  
−
 
+
*''verecundus'': modest, blushing.  
−
varius: various, diverse.  
+
*''vermiculatus'': worm-like, or like worm-tracks.  
−
 
+
*''vernalis'': vernal.  
−
vastator (feminine vastatrix): ravaging, devastating.
+
*''vernicifera'': varnish-bearing.  
−
 
+
*''vernus'': of spring, vernal.  
−
vegetatus: full of growth, vigorous.  
+
*''verrucosus'': verrucose, warted.  
−
 
+
*''versicolor'': variously coloured.  
−
vegetus: vigorous.  
+
*''verticillaris'': verticillate.
−
 
+
*''verticillatus'': verticillate, whorled, arranged in a circle about the stem.
−
velaris: pertaining to curtains or veils.
+
*''verus'': the true or genuine or standard.
−
 
+
*''vescus'': weak, thin, feeble.
−
velutinus: velvety.  
+
*''vesiculosus'': with little bladders
−
 
+
*''vespertinus'': of the evening, western.
−
venenatus: poisonous.  
+
*''vestitus'': covered, clothed, as with hairs or pubescence.
−
 
+
*''vexans'': puzzling, vexatious.
−
venosus: veiny.  
+
*''vexillarius'': of the standard petal (as of pea-like flowers), with a standard.
−
 
+
*''villosus'': villous, soft-hairy.
−
ventricosus: ventricose, swelling or inflated on one side or unevenly.  
+
*''viminalis'': of osiers, of basket willows.
−
 
+
*''vimineus'': of osiers or wicker-work.
−
venustus: handsome, charming.  
+
*''vinifera'': wine-bearing.
−
 
+
*''vinosus'': full of wine.
−
verecundus: modest, blushing.  
+
*''violaceus'': violet.
−
 
+
*''violescens'': somewhat violet-coloured or becoming so.
−
vermiculatus: worm-like, or like worm-tracks.  
+
*''virens'': green.
−
 
+
*''virescens'': greenish, becoming green.
−
vernalis: vernal.  
+
*''virgatus'': twiggy.
−
 
+
*''virginalis'': virgin.
−
vernicifera: varnish-bearing.  
+
*''virgineus'': virgin.
−
 
+
*''virginicus, virginien sis'': Virginian, of Virginia.
−
vernus: of spring, vernal.  
+
*''viridiflorus'': green-flowered.
−
 
+
*''viridifolius'': green-leaved.
−
verrucosus: verrucose, warted.  
+
*''viridis'': green.
−
 
+
*''viridissimus'': greenest, very green.
−
versicolor: variously colored.  
+
*''viridulus'': greenish.
−
 
+
*''viscidulus'': somewhat viscid.
−
verticillaris: verticillate.
+
*''viscidus'': viscid, sticky.
−
 
+
*''viscosissimus'': very sticky.
−
verticillatus: verticillate, whorled, arranged in a circle about the stem.
+
*''viscosus'': viscid.
−
 
+
*''vitellinus'': dull yellow approaching red.
−
verus: the true or genuine or standard.
+
*''vitifolius'': Vitis-leaved, grape-leaved.
−
 
+
*''vittatus'': striped.
−
vescus: weak, thin, feeble.
+
*''vittigera'': bearing stripes.
−
 
+
*''viviparus'': viviparous, producing the young alive (rather-than oviparous).
−
vesiculosus: with little bladders
+
*''volgaricus'': of the Volga River region (also written wolgaricus).
−
 
+
*''volubilis'': twining.
−
vespertinus: of the evening, western.
+
*''voluptas'': pleasure, delight.
−
 
+
*''volurus'': rolled-leaved.
−
vestitus: covered, clothed, as with hairs or pubescence.
+
*''vulgaris'': vulgar, common.
−
 
+
*''vulgatus'': common.
−
vexans: puzzling, vexatious.
+
*''vulpinus'': of the fox.
−
 
  −
vexillarius: of the standard petal (as of pea-like flowers), with a standard.
  −
 
  −
villosus: villous, soft-hairy.
  −
 
  −
viminalis: of osiers, of basket willows.
  −
 
  −
vimineus: of osiers or wicker-work.
  −
 
  −
vinifera: wine-bearing.
  −
 
  −
vinosus: full of wine.
  −
 
  −
violaceus: violet.
  −
 
  −
violescens: somewhat violet-colored or becoming so.
  −
 
  −
virens: green.
  −
 
  −
virescens: greenish, becoming green.
  −
 
  −
virgatus: twiggy.
  −
 
  −
virginalis: virgin.
  −
 
  −
virgineus: virgin.
  −
 
  −
virginicus, virginien sis: Virginian, of Virginia.
  −
 
  −
viridiflorus: green-flowered.
  −
 
  −
viridifolius: green-leaved.
  −
 
  −
viridis: green.
  −
 
  −
viridissimus: greenest, very green.
  −
 
  −
viridulus: greenish.
  −
 
  −
viscidulus: somewhat viscid.
  −
 
  −
viscidus: viscid, sticky.
  −
 
  −
viscosissimus: very sticky.
  −
 
  −
viscosus: viscid.
  −
 
  −
vitellinus: dull yellow approaching red.
  −
 
  −
vitifolius: Vitis-leaved, grape-leaved.
  −
 
  −
vittatus: striped.
  −
 
  −
vittigera: bearing stripes.
  −
 
  −
viviparus: viviparous, producing the young alive (rather-than oviparous).
  −
 
  −
volgaricus: Volgan, of the Volga river region (written also wolgaricus).
  −
 
  −
volubilis: twining.
  −
 
  −
voluptas: pleasure, delight.
  −
 
  −
volurus: rolled-leaved.
  −
 
  −
vulgaris: vulgar, common.
  −
 
  −
vulgatus: common.
  −
 
  −
vulpinus: of the fox.
  −
 
   
==W==
 
==W==
−
wolgaricus: Volgan (see volgaricus).
+
*''wolgaricus'': Volga River (see volgaricus).
−
 
   
==X==
 
==X==
−
xanthacanthus: yellow-spined.
+
*''xanthacanthus'': yellow-spined.
−
 
+
*''xanthinus'': yellow.
−
xanthinus: yellow.
+
*''xanthocarpus'': yellow-fruited.
−
 
+
*''xantholeucus'': yellow-white.
−
xanthocarpus: yellow-fruited.
+
*''xanthophyllus'': yellow-leaved.
−
 
  −
xantholeucus: yellow-white.
  −
 
  −
xanthophyllus: yellow-leaved.
  −
 
   
==Y==
 
==Y==
−
yedoensis: of Yedo or Yeddo (Japan).  
+
*''yedoensis'': of Yedo or Yeddo (Japan).  
−
 
+
*''yunnanensis'': of Province of Yunnan, China.
−
yunnanensis: of Province of Yun-nan, China.
  −
 
   
==Z==
 
==Z==
−
zebrinus: zebra-striped.
+
*''zebrinus'': zebra-striped.
−
 
+
*''zeylanicus'': Ceylonian, of Ceylon; Cingalese; same as ceylanicus.
−
zeylanicus: Ceylonian, of Ceylon; Cingalese; same as ceylanicus.  
+
*''zonilis'': zonal, zoned.  
−
 
+
*''zonatus'': zoned, banded.
−
zonilis: zonal, zoned.  
  −
 
  −
zonatus: zoned, banded.
      
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