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How Plants are Named

Binomial Nomenclature Linnaeus Developed binomial system for naming plants

Linnaeus Swedish Botonist Gave all plants 2 Latin names as their specific name

Binomial Nomenclature First name – Genus, the plants group name Second name – species, means kind

Species Are divided into varieties Is an adjective

Genus Always capitalized Species is not capitalized Both names are underlined Is a noun

Example Zea maize Corn

Why Scientific Names Many plants have more than one common name Universally understood

Example: Sanseveria trifasciata Common names Mother in laws tongue, Snake plant

Plant Families Related genus with similar flower structures Rosacea – rose family Malus – apple family

Taxonomist Scientists who identify and classify plants International rules International code of Binomial Nomenclature