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List of common species names

Here are some species names that are given to many species.

Species Meaning Examples
arvensis field Convolvulus arvensis, Alauda arvensis
domesticus house Musca domestica, Felis domesticus
hortensis garden-variety Hydrangea hortensis, Satureja hortensis
lutea yellow Nuphar lutea
officinalis lit. "for the workshop", medicinal Taraxacum officinale
palustris marsh, swamp Crocodylus palustris, Pinus palustris
pratensis prairie, meadow Anthus pratensis, Trifolium pratense
sativus filling, used as food Allium sativum, Pisum sativum, Cannabis sativa
tinctorius colorful, used for dyeing Isatis tinctoria, Dendrobates tinctorius


Last updated: 01-22-2005 01:17:40