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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.<br><br> | 1. a system in which the scientific name of a plant consists of two parts indicating the [[genus]] and [[specific epithet]].<br><br> | ||
http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mgonline/Botany/graphics/cd1138-60.jpg<br><br> | http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mgonline/Botany/graphics/cd1138-60.jpg<br><br> | ||
The image selected consists of the genus and species. In this case <em>Hamamelis</em> (genus) <em>intermedia</em> (specific epithet).<br> | The image selected consists of the [[genus]] and [[species]]. In this case <em>Hamamelis</em> (genus) <em>intermedia</em> (specific epithet).<br> | ||
Source: http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/<br><br> | Source: http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/<br><br> |
Revision as of 12:00, 13 December 2005
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 species. In this case Hamamelis (genus) intermedia (specific epithet).
Source: http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/