Binomial nomenclature

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1. a system in which the scientific name of a plant consists of two parts indicating the genus and species.


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The image selected consists of the genus and species. In this case Hamamelis (genus) intermedia (specific epithet).

SOURCE: http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/