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1. a system in which the scientific name of a plant consists of two parts indicating the genus and species.<br>
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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http://www.hvp.ohio-state.edu/mgonline/Botany/graphics/cd1138-60.jpg<br><br>
 
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>
http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mgonline/Botany/graphics/cd1138-60.jpg
 
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The image selected consists of the genus and species.  In this case Hamamelis (genus) intermedia (species).
 
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1. a system in which the scientific name of a plant consists of two parts indicating the genus and specific epithet.

cd1138-60.jpg

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.