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1. a system in which the scientific name of a plant consists of two parts indicating the genus and | 1. a system in which the scientific name of a plant consists of two parts indicating the [[genus]] and [[specific epithet]].<br><br> | ||
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The image selected consists of the [[genus]] and [[specific epithet]]. Together these 2 names are referred to as a [[species]]. In this case <em>Hamamelis</em> (genus) <em>intermedia</em> (specific epithet). <em>Hamamelis</em> <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">x</font> <em>intermedia</em> is the [[species]]. 'Arnold Promise' is the [[cultivar]] name.<br><br> | |||
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The image selected consists of the genus and species. In this case Hamamelis (genus) intermedia ( | |||
Latest revision as of 12:49, 6 July 2017
1. a system in which the scientific name of a plant consists of two parts indicating the genus and specific epithet.
The image selected consists of the genus and specific epithet. Together these 2 names are referred to as a species. In this case Hamamelis (genus) intermedia (specific epithet). Hamamelis x intermedia is the species. 'Arnold Promise' is the cultivar name.