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 |
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