“Ra – Ru”

Rabdochloa: [ra-do-klo-a] From Rabdos, which is Ancient Greek for thin or a rod and kola, which is Ancient Greek for a grass. It refers to grasses, which have very narrow leaves. A good example is Rabdochloa polystachya, which is now known as Dinebra neesi.

Rabdosia: [ra-do-si-a] From Rabdos, which is Ancient Greek for a rod. It refers to the shape of the flower spikes, which are rod shape. A good example is Grevillea rabdosia.

Raceme: [rA-seem] From Racemosus, which is Latin for a cluster. It refers to flowers, which are born on densely packed racemes. A good example is Grevillea pteridifolia.

Racemiflorous: [rA-se-mi-flor-us] From Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are arranged singly on short petioles along a single axis which is the raceme. A good example is Macadamia integrifolia.

Racemiger: [rA-se-mi-jer] From Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster and Gera, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to fruits, which are born on dense cluster around a single core. A good example is Gyrostemon racemiger.

Racemigera: [rA-se-mi-jer-a] From Rháx, which is Ancient Greek (Considered extinct now) or Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster (usually as in grapes) and Gera, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to flowers, which are born on dense racemes. A good example is Macgregoria racemigera.

Racemigerum: [rA-se-mi-jeer-um] From Rháx, which is Ancient Greek (Considered extinct now) or Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster (usually as in grapes) and Gera, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to flowers, which are born on dense racemes. A good example is Pleuranthodium racemigerum.

Racemigerus: [rA-se-mi-jeer-as] From Rháx, which is Ancient Greek (Considered extinct now) or Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster (usually as in grapes) and Gera, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to flowers, which are born on dense racemes. A good example is Gyrostemon racemigerus.

Racemoides: [rA-se-moi-deez] From Rháx, which is Ancient Greek (Considered extinct now) or Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster (usually as in grapes) and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers or fruits, which are born on densely packed racemes similar to many other genre and species. A good example is Lindsayomyrtus racemoides.

Racemosa: [rA-se-moh-sa] From Rháx, which is Ancient Greek (Considered extinct now) or Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster (usually as in grapes). It refers to flowers or fruits, which are born on densely packed racemes similar to many other genre and species. A good example is the flower formation on Eremophila racemosa.

Racemose: [rA-se-mohs] From Rháx, which is Ancient Greek (Considered extinct now) or Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster (usually as in grapes). It refers to flowers or fruits, which are born on densely packed racemes similar to many other genre and species. A good example is the flower formation on Alpinia caerulea.

Racemosum: [rA-se-mo-sum] From Rháx, which is Ancient Greek (Considered extinct now) or Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster (usually as in grapes). It refers to flowers or fruits, which are born on densely packed racemes similar to many other genre and species. A good example is Asparagus racemosus.

Racemosus: [rA-se-mo-sus] From Rháx, which is Ancient Greek (Considered extinct now) or Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster (usually as in grapes). It refers to flowers or fruits, which are born on densely packed racemes similar to many other genre and species. A good example is Rytidosperma racemosum var. racemosum.

Racemulosa [rA-se-mu-lo-sa] From Rháx, which is Ancient Greek (Considered extinct now) or Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster (usually as in grapes). It refers to flowers or fruits, which are born on densely packed racemes similar to many other genre and species. A good example is the rachillae on Austromyrtus racemulosa.

Rachidifolia: [rA-ki-li-a] From Rháchis, which is Ancient Greek for a shaft, spine, ridge or backbone and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which appear to have a very pronounced shaft with leaflets. A good example is the rachillae on the leaves on Josephia rachidifolia, which is now known as Banksia nivea.

Rachilla: [rA-ki-la] From Rháchis, which is Ancient Greek for a shaft, spine, ridge or backbone. It refers to the short, secondary stem of a flower spike that bears the florets in grasses.

Rachillae: [rA-ki-le] From Rháchis, which is Ancient Greek for a shaft, spine, ridge or backbone. It refers to the short, secondary stem of a flower spike that bears the florets in grasses. A good example is the rachillae on Panicum decompositum.

Rachis 1: [rA-shis/ra-kis] From Rháchis, which is Ancient Greek for a shaft, spine, ridge or backbone. It refers to stems of a flower spikes, which bear the petioles. A good example is the rachis on Cassia tomentosa.

Rachis 2: [rA-shis/ra-kis] From Rháchis, which is Ancient Greek for a shaft, spine, ridge or backbone. It refers to the main axis of a pinnately or tripinnate compound leaf. A good example is the rachis on Cyathea australis.

Rachis 3: [rA-shis/ra-kis] From Rháchis, which is Ancient Greek for a shaft, spine, ridge or backbone. It refers to the main axis of a pinnately or tripinnate compound leaf. A good example is the rachis on Cassalpinia bonduc.

Racemifica: [rA-se-mi-fi-ka] Maybe from Rháx, which is Ancient Greek (Considered extinct now) or Racēmōsum, which is Latin for a cluster (usually as in grapes) and probably Magnificus, which is Latin for nobel, esteem or glorious. It refers to flowers or fruits, which are born on densely packed racemes similar to many other genre but are more magnificent. A good example was Dicliptera racemifica, which is now known as Dicliptera spicata.

Racosperma: [ra-ko-sper-ma] From Rhakos, which is Ancient Greek for rough or ragged and Spermum, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds which have a rough surface. A good example is the rachillae on Racosperma resinicostatum, which is now known as Acacia resinicostata.

Racospermoides: [ra-ko-sper-moi-deez] From Rhakos, which is Ancient Greek for rough or ragged and Spermum, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds which have a rough surface. A good example is the rachillae on Acacia racospermoides.

Radially symmetrical: [rA-di-a-li, si-me-tri-kal] From Radiālis, which is Latin for sreading out or radiating outwards and Symmetrical, which is probably modern Latin for well proportioned. It refers to structures or an organs, which spread out very symmetrically.

Radians: [rA-di-enz] From Radiāns, which is Latin for very shinny or radiant. It refers to organs, usually the leaves, which are very glossy when compared to other species in the genus spreading outwards from a central point. A good example is Hibbertia empetrifolia subspecies radians.

Radiata: [rA-di-a/ar-ta] From Radiālis, which is Latin for spreading out. It refers to organs, which are spread outwards from a central point. A good example is the wings surrounding the seeds on Maireana radiata.

Radiatum: [rA-di-a-tum] From Radiālis, which is Latin for spreading out. It refers to organs, which are spread outwards from a central point. A good example is the canes, which radiate out from a central position Dendrobium radiatum which is now known as Dendrobium aemulum.

Radiate: [rA-di-At] From Radiālis, which is Latin for spreading out. It refers to organs, which radiate out in all directions.

Radical: [ra-di-kal] From Rādīcāle, which is Latin for roots or rooted. It usually refers to the leaves or shoots, which arise from the root or it’s crown. A good example is the leaves and stems of Glossocardia bidens.

Radicalis: [ra-di-ka-lis] From Rādīcālis, which is Latin for roots or rooted. It usually refers to the leaves or shoots, which arise from the root or its crown. A good example is the canes on Calamus radicalis that risie from a, central crown.

Radicans: [ra-di-kanz] From Rādīcāle which is Latin for roots or rooted. It refers to plants, which sprouts roots from its stems. A good example is Selliera radicans.

Radicata: [ra-di-kei-ta] From Rādīcāle, which is Latin for roots or rooted. It refers to plants, which sprout roots from their trunks or stems. A good example is the stems sprouting roots on Brachyscome radicata.

Radicatus: [ra-di-kei-tus] From Rādīcāle, which is Latin for roots or rooted. It refers to fungi, which sprout hypha and grow on or adjacent to the roots of other trees and or shrubs. This maybe parasitic or symbiotic in nature. A good example is Cortinarius radicatus.

Radicatum: [ra-di-kei-tum] From Rādīcāle, which is Latin for roots or rooted. It refers to fungi, which sprout hypha and grow on or adjacent to the roots of other trees and or shrubs. This maybe parasitic or symbiotic in nature. A good example is Castoreum radicatum.

Radiciferus: [rah-di-si-fer-us] From Rādīcāle, which is Latin for roots or rooted and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which sprout roots from their trunks or stems. A good example is the roots that develop from the trunks on Pandanus radiciferus, which is now known as Pandanus solmslaubachii.

Radicle: [ra-di-kal] From Rādīcāle, which is Latin for a rudimentary root. It refers to the basal end of an embryo axis, which develops into the root system of a plant.

Radicosa: [ra-di-koh-sa] From Radicosus, which is Latin for a plant that grows crowns freely from the root nodes. It refers to prostrate plants, which spread freely from the roots. A good example is Oxalis radicosa.

Radicosum: [ra-di-koh-sum] From Radicosus, which is Latin for a plant that grows crowns freely from the root nodes. It refers to prostrate plants, which spread freely from the roots. A good example is Panicum radicosum, which is now known as Digitaria radicosa.

Radicosus: [ra-di-koh-sus] From Radicosus, which is Latin for a plant that grows crowns freely from the root nodes. It refers to prostrate plants, which spread freely from the roots. A good example is Lentinus radicosus.

Radiodives: [rA-di-oh dIvz] From Radiatus, which is Latin for radiating out and Dives which is Latin for a rich man. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Eucalyptus radiodives.

Radiolatus: [rA-di-o-la-tus] From Radiatus, which is Latin for radiating out. It refers to an organ spreading outwards from a central point. A good example is Senecio radiolatus subsp antipodus.

Radonensis: [ra-do-en-sis] From Radon, which is Latinized for the Ranger district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around the Jabiluka uranium mine in far north of the Northern Territory. A good example is Triodia radonensis.

Radula: [ra-du-la] From Radere, which is Latin for to scrape. It refers to the leaves, stems or culms being rasp like. A good example is the culms on Juncus radula which are finely scabrous.

Radulans: [ra-du-lanz] From Radere which is Latin for to scrape. It refers to leaves, stems or culms which resemble rasps or are rasp like. A good example is Dactyloctenium radulans.

Radyera: [ra-di-er-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Robert Allen Dyer who was a South African Botanist. (R. A. Dyer) A good example is Radyera farragei.

Rafflesiana: [ra-fel-si-a-na] Is named in honour of Sir Thomas Stamford Bingly Raffles; 1781–1826, who was a British admiral and amateur naturalist in Singapore. A good example is Dischidia rafflesiana.

Rafnia: [raf–ni-a] Is named in honour of Carl Gottlob Rafn; 1769–1808, who was a Danish Enlightenment scientist and civil servant. A good example was Rafnia retusa, which is now known as Templetonia retusa.

Raleighii: [ra-lee-i-I] Is named in honour of Raleigh. A good example was Westringia raleighii, which is now known as Westringia brevifolia.

Ralstonia: [ral-stoh-ni-a] Is named in honour of Ericka Ralston; 1944-20.., who was an American agricultural/horticultural bacteriologist and pathogenesist. It refers to a deadly form of Bacteria which affects the Solanceae family and some other nursery plants. A good example Ralstonia solanacearum.

Ralstonii: [ral-sto-ni-I] Is named in honour of Ericka Ralston; 1944-20.., who was an American agriculturalist, horticulturalist, bacteriologist and pathogenesist. A good example is the tomato and potato virus Ralstonia solanacearum.

Rame: [ra-mee] From Rami, which is Latinized for the local vernacular, Malaysian word for a kind of local grass. It refers to a poorly formed raceme. A good example of the plant used in Asia to make the durable ramie cloth is Boehmeria nivea.

Rameal Sheath: [ra-meel, shee-th] From Rāmulōsus, which is Ancient Greek or Rāmus which is Latin for many small branches. It refers to leaf sheaths, which completely surrounds the stem joints as in palm trees. A good example Acrontophoenex cunninghammii.

Rameliana: [ra-mel-li-a-na] From Rāmulōsus, which is Ancient Greek or Rāmus which is Latin for many small branches and Aná, which is a Greek suffix for each. It refers to leaves, which have a network of veins resembling small branches or plants, which have many small branches. A good example is Eucalyptus rameliana.

Ramelii: [ra-mel-i-I] Is named in honour of Ramel. A good example is Goodenia ramelii.

Ramellosa: [ra-mel-loh-sa] From Rāmulōsus, which is Ancient Greek or Rāmus which is Latin for many small branches. It usually refers to leaves, which have a network of veins resembling small branches. A good example is the sundew Drosera ramellosa.

Ramet: [ra-met] From Rāmulōsus, which is Ancient Greek or Rāmus which is Latin for many small branches. A group of genetically identical individual plants, (Dicotyledons, monocotyledons, ferns, fungi, bacteria etc.) which have grown in a given location, all originating from asexual reproduction of a single ancestor The individual of a genet. A good example is Viola hederacea.

Ramiflora: [ra-mi-flor-a] From Rāmigera, which is Ancient Greek or Ramosus, which is Latin for stems or branches and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which have a many stems, branches or culms. A good example is Harpullia ramiflora.

Ramiflorum: [ra-mi-flor-um] From Rāmigera, which is Ancient Greek or Ramosus, which is Latin for stems or branches and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which have a many stems, branches or culms. A good example was Glyceria ramigera, which is now known as Eragrostis australasica which has a many culms.

Ramiflorus: [ra-mi-flor-us] From Rāmigera, which is Ancient Greek or Ramosus, which is Latin for stems or branches and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which have a many stems, branches or culms. A good example is Melicytus ramiflorus.

Ramigera: [ra-mi-jer-a] From Rāmigera, which is Ancient Greek or Ramosus, which is Latin for stems or branches and Gera, which is Latin for to have or bear. It refers to plants, which have a many stems, branches or culms. A good example was Glyceria ramigera, which is now known as Eragrostis australasica which has a many culms.

Ramosa: [ra-moh-sa] From Rāmōsa, which is Latin for a branch. It refers to plants, which have many branches. A good example is Aristida ramosa.

Ramose:[ra-mohs] From Rāmōsum, which is Latin for a branch. It refers to plants, which have many boughs or branches. A good example is Oncidium ramose.

Ramosia: [ra-mo-si-a] From Rāmōsa/Rāmōsum, which is Latin for a branch. It refers to plants, which have many branches of all the species in their genus. A good example was Ramosia phillippinensis, which is now known as Centotheca philippinensis.

Ramosissima: [ra-mo-si-si-ma] From Rāmōsum, which is Latin for a branch and -Issima, which is a Latin suffix pertaining to the superlative or the most. It refers to plants, which have the most branches of all the species in their genus. A good example is Austrostipa ramosissima or Euryomyrtus ramosissima.

Ramosissimum: [ra-mo-si-si-mum] From Rāmōsum, which is Latin for a branch and -Issima, which is a Latin suffix pertaining to the superlative or very. It refers to plants, which have the most branches of all the species in their genus. A good example is Chrysocephalum apiculatum subsp. ramosissimum.

Ramosissimus: [ra-mo-si-si-mus] From Rāmōsum, which is Latin for a branch and -Issima, which is a Latin suffix pertaining to the superlative or very. It refers to plants, which have the most branches of all the species in their genus. A good example is Gonocarpus micranthus subsp. ramosissimus.

Ramosum: [ra-moh-sum] From Rāmōsum, which is Latin for a branch. It refers to the fact that the plant has many branches. A good example is Erymophyllum ramosum.

Ramsayae: [ram–zee-ee] Is named in honour of Ramsay but which Knight cannot be substantiated. A good example is Bassia ramsayae, which is now known as Sclerolaena X ramsay.

Ramsayi: [ram–zee-I] Is named in honour of Ramsay, but which Knight cannot be substantiated. A good example is Hydriastele ramsayi.

Ramulare: [ra-mu-lair] From Rāmulus/Rāmulī, which is Latin for a twig or small stem. It refers to plants, which have many twiggy type branches. A good example is Panicum ramulare, which is now known as Digitaria ramularis.

Ramularis: [ra-mu-lar-is] From Rāmulus/Rāmulī, which is Latin for a twig or small stem. It refers to plants, which have many twiggy type branches. A good example is Digitaria ramularis.

Ramuliflora 1: [ra-mu-li-flor-a] From Rāmulus/Rāmulī, which is Latin for a twig or small stem and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are born along somewhat older articles near the apexes. A good example is Casuarina ramuliflora, which is now known as Allocasuarina littoralis.

Ramuliflora 2: [ra-mu-li-flor-a] From Rāmulus/Rāmulī, which is Latin for a twig or small stem and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are born along somewhat older twiggy stems. A good example is Acacia ramiflora.

Ramuliflorum: [ra-mu-li-flor-um] From Rāmulus/Rāmulī, which is Latin for a twig or small stem and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are born along older or ripe stems. A good example is Archidendron ramiflorum.

Ramuliflorus: [ra-mu-li-flor-us] From Rāmulus/Rāmulī, which is Latin for a twig or small stem and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to the flowers being born along the leafless stems to the apexes. A good example is the flowers on the stems of Melicope rubra.

Ramulina: [ra–mu-li-na] From Rāmulus/Rāmulī, which is Latin for a twig or small stem. It refers to plants, which have many small branchlets A good example is the many small branchlets like stems on the moss Sematophyllum ramulinum, which is now known as Papillidiopsis ramulina.

Ramulosa: [ra-mu-loh-sa] From Rāmulus/Rāmulī, which is Latin for a twig or small stem. It refers to plants, which have many small branchlets or where flowers appear on the naked stems behind the leaves. A good example is Olearia ramulosa.

Ramulosum: [ra-mu-loh-sum] From Rāmulus/Rāmulī, which is Latin for a twig or small stem. It refers to plants, which have many small branchlets A good example was Lycopodium ramulosum, which is now known as Lycopodiella diffusa.

Ramulosus: [ra-mu-loh-sus] From Rāmulus/Rāmulī, which is Latin for a twig or small stem. It refers to plants, which have many small, bare branchlets and stems. A good example is Gyrostemon ramulosus.

Randelia: [ran-del-li-a] Is named in honour of Randel. A good example is Randalia depressa, which is now known as Eriocaulon depressumi.

Randelliana: [ran-del-li-an-a] Is named in honour of Samuel Joseph Randell; 1866-1942, who was an Australian plant collector or Dr. Barbara Rae Randell; 1942-20.., who was an Australian botanist. A good example is Acacia randelliana, which is now known as Acacia burkitti.

Randia: [rahn-di-a] Is named in honour of Isaac Rand; 1674-1743, who was an English botanist, apothecaryist and director of the Chelsea Physic garden. A good example is Randia moorei.

Rangiferops: [ran-ji-feer-ops] From Rangifer/Rangiferī, which is Latin for a reindeer or caribou. It refers to flowers, which appear along the stems and resemble the velvety antlers of reindeer or caribou. A good example is Synaphea rangiferops.

Ranked 1: [rang t] From Ranc, which is Latinized from the French word for a row. In botany it refers to the placement of a plants in a specified ranked order. An Order is a position above a Family and below a Superorder, a Subclass and Class.

Ranked 2: [rangd] It refers to the leaves, which are on the same axis or vertical alignment on a stem. That is directly above the one below on the same axis. The first number indicates the number of turns around the stem to the next aligned leaf while the second number indicates the number of leaves. The ratio is always exactly the same. Leaves can be 1, 3, 8, 21 or more ranked.

Ranunculacea: [ra-nun-ku-la-se-a] From Rānunculus, which is Latin for a little frog or tadpole and Acea, which is Ancient Greek for a family. It refers to plants, which prefer the marshy habitats of most species of frogs. A good example Azorella ranunculacea.

Ranunculaceum:[ra-nun-ku-la-se-um] From Rānunculus, which is Latin for a little frog or tadpole. It refers to plants, which prefer the marshy habitats of most species of frogs. A good example Dichosciadium ranunculaceum.

Ranunculiflora: [ra-nun-ku-li-flor-a] From Rānunculus, which is Latin for a little frog or tadpole and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which resemble the Ranunculus genus in that they have yellow flowers and prefer the marshy habitats similar to most species of frogs. A good example Kallstroemia ranunculiflora, which is now known as Tribulus ranunculiflorus.

Ranunculiflorum:[ra-nun-ku-li-flor-um] From Rānunculus, which is Latin for a little frog or tadpole and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which resemble the Ranunculus genus in that they have yellow flowers and prefer the marshy habitats similar to most species of frogs. A good example Dichosciadium ranunculaceum.

Ranunculiflorus:[ra-nun-ku-li-flor-us] From Rānunculus, which is Latin for a little frog or tadpole and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which resemble the Ranunculus genus in that they have yellow flowers and prefer the marshy habitats similar to most species of frogs. A good example Tribulus ranunculiflorus.

Ranunculus: [ra-nun-ku-lus] From Rānunculus, which is Latin for a little frog or tadpole. It refers to plants, which prefer the marshy habitats similar to most species of frogs. A good example is Ranunculus acrophilus.

Rapa: [ra-pa] From Rapa, which is Latin for a turnip. It refers to plants, which have many similarities with the European root vegetable the turnip. A good example is Brassica rapa subsp. rapa.

Rapaceum: [ra-pa-se-um] From Rapa, which is Latin for a turnip. It refers to plants, which have many similarities with the European root vegetable the turnip. A good example is Brassica rapa subsp. rapa.

Rapanea: [ra-pa-ne-a] From Rapanea, which is Latinized for the vernacular of the French Guana word for a local tree of this name. It refers to plants, which have many similarities with the European root vegetable the turnip. A good example was Rapanea variabilis, which is now known as Myrsine variabilis.

Raphe: [ra-fee] From Raphe, which is Greek/Latin for a seam or Raptein which is Ancient Greek for to sew. It refers to a ridge that connects the hilum to the chalaza.

Rapuntium: [ra-pun-ti-um] From Rapuntium, which is unknown. A good example was Rapuntium irriguum which is also known as Lobelia irrigua.

Rara: [rair-a] From Rarus which is Latin for uncommon. It refers to plants, which are rare, even when first found or rarely seen. A good example is Microtis rara.

Rare: [rair] From ROTAP Codes which were drawn up by Briggs and Leighin 1996 for rare or threatened Australian Flora. There are an aggregate of codes which give the distribution category; 1, 2,or 3, the Conservation Status; X, E, V, R, with or without C, with an indication to the size of the populations; a, i, t, or +.:

1	Known from one collection only.
2	Geographic range in Australia less than 100 km.
3	Geographic range in Australia greater than 100 km.
X	Presumed extinct. Comparable to ANZECC and ESP categories.
E	Endangered. Comparable to ANZECC and ESP categories.
V	Vulnerable. Comparable to ANZECC and ESP categories.
R	Rare.
K	Poorly known.
C	Reserved. At least one population in National Park or other proclaimed reserve/s
a	1000 plants or more are known to occur within a conservation reserve(s).
i	Less than 1000 plants are known to occur within a conservation reserve/s.
j	Reserved population size is not adequately known.
t	Total known population is reserved.
+	Taxon has a natural occurrence overseas.

Rariflora: [rair-i-flor-a] From Rarus which is Latin for uncommon and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the Goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to the flowers being well scattered or very loose along the culms. A good example is Hierochloe rariflora.

Rarum: [rair-um] From Rarus, which is Latin for uncommon. It refers to plants, which were rare, or at least rarely seen even when first found and before being named. A good example is  the many filmy ferns which includes Hymenophyllum rarum.

Rarus 1: [rair-us] From Rarus, which is Latin for uncommon.

Rarus 2: [rair-us] From Rarus, which is Latin for a scattered distribution.

Rarus 3: [rair-us] From Rarus, which is Latin for distinguished.

Ratkowskyanus: [ra-kour-skI-ra-nus] It is probably named in honour of the husband and wife duo of Ann Vanessa Ratkowsky; 1937-20.., and David Allen Ratkowsky, who were Australian educators, scientist, plant collectors and enthusiasts. A good example is Juncus ratkowskyanus.

Ratonia:[ra-to-ni-a] Is named in honour of Raton. A good example was Ratonia anodonta which is now known as Mischocarpus anodontus.

Rauwenhoffia: [ror-wen-hof-fi-a] Is named in honour of Dr. N. W. P. Rawenhoff was a Dutch Botanist. A good example was Rauwenhoffia leichhardtii which is also known as Melodorum leichhardtii.

Raveretiana: [ra-ver-e-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Raveret. A good example is Eucalyptus raveretiana.

Ravida: [ra-vi-da] From Ravida, which is unknown. It refers to plants, which are rare, even when first found or rarely seen. A good example is Eucalyptus ravida.

Ray 1: [rA] It refers to a flower in a branch of an umbel.

Ray 2: [rA] It refers to an outer flower or petal like bracts within a compound or composite flower.

Raybrownii: [rA-brour-ni-I] Is probably named in honour of Raymond Brown; 1947-20.., who was an Australian  nurseryman and Grevillea Garden manager. A good example is Grevillea raybrownii.

Razumovia: [ra-zu mo-vi-a] Is unknown. A good example is Razumovia hispida.

Readeri: [ree–der-I] Is named in honour of Felix von Maximilian Reader; 1850-1911, who was a German born botanist and pharmacist who had a collection of over 10,000 plants, which are in the Melbourne State Herbarium. A good example is Brachyscome readeri.

Readeriana: [ree-der-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Felix von Maximilian Reader; 1850-1911, who was a German born botanist and pharmacist who had a collection of over 10,000 plants, which are in the Melbourne State Herbarium. A good example is Pultenaea readeriana.

Rebeccae: [ree–be-kee] Is named in honour of Rebecca but which Rebecca cannot be substantiated. A good example was Alsophila rebeccae, which is now known as Cyathea rebeccae.

Recedens: [ree-se-denz] From Recede, which is Latin for to go or fall back on. The reference is unclear. A good example is Persoonia recedens.

Receptacle: [ree-sep-ta-kal] From Receptaculum, which is Latin for a container. It refers to an enlarged apex where all of the flowers organs are born.

Receptaculum: [ree-sep-ta-ku-lum] From Receptaculum, which is Latin for a container. It refers to a fleshy structures, which are below the seed and are formed from the bases of bracts and the swollen receptacle or cone axis. A good example is the axis of Podocarpus elatus.

Rechingeri:[re-kin-jer-I] Is named in honour of Karl Heinz Rechinger; 1906-1998, who was an Austrian botanist and phytogeographer. A good example is the sundew Drosera rechingeri.

Reclinata:[re-kli-na-ta] From Reclīnāta, which is Latin for to bend downwards to the ground. It refers to structures usually the stems, which are bent down along the axis so that there is no angle of divergence often to the ground. A good example is Epacris reclinata.

Reclinate:[re-kli-nAt] From Reclīnātum, which is Latin for to bend downwards to the ground. It refers to structures usually the stems, which are bent down along the axis so that there is no angle of divergence often to the ground. A good example is Daviesia reclinata.

Reclinatum:[re-kli-na-tum] From Reclīnātum, which is Latin for to bend downwards to the ground. It refers to structures usually the stems, which are bent down along the axis so that there is no angle of divergence often to the ground. A good example was Solanum reclinatum, which is now known as Solanum laciniatum.

Reclinatus:[re-kli-na-tus] From Reclīnātus, which is Latin for to bend downwards to the ground. It refers to structure usually the stems, which are bent down along the axis so that there is no angle of divergence often to the ground. A good example is the exotic horticultural flower Ceanothus reclinatus.

Reclined:[ree-klInd] From Reclīnātum, which is Latin for to bend downwards or bending downwards. It refers to organs, which has an angle of 106 degrees to 135 degrees of the divergence. A good example is Persoonia recedens.

Recondita: [ree-kon-di-ta] From Reconderes, which is Latin for hidden, concealed or stowed away. It refers to a plants or an organ, which is often difficult to see or find. A good example of flowers, which are hidden among the foliage is Hakea recondita, which is now known as Hakea eriantha.

Reconditum: [ree-kon-di-tum] From Recondere, which is Latin for hidden, concealed or stowed away. It refers to a plants or organs, which are often difficult to see or find. A good example is Aenictophyton reconditum.

Recta: [rek-ta] From Rectus, which is Latin for erect or upright. It refers to plants, or their flower spikes, which are erect or stand upright. A good example is Swainsona recta.

Rectangular: [rek-tan-gyoo-lar] From Rectangular, which is Latin for forming a right angle. It refers to fruits, which have a square shape which is longer than in height and width. A good example is Alloxylon flammeum.

Rectantherus: [rek-tan-ther-us] From Rectangular, which is Latin for forming a right angle and Anthera/Antheros, which is the male reproductive organ. It refers to anthers, which are rectangular in shape. A good example is Thysanotus rectantherus.

Rectifolia: [rek-ti-foh-li-a] From Rectangular, which is Latin for forming a right angle and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which have a rectangular shape. A good example was Robiquetia rectifolia, which is now known as Saccolabiopsis rectifolia.

Rectinervis:[rek-ti-ner-vis] From Reticulate, which is Latin for netted and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to leaves, which have distinct reticulation of the vein system. A good example was Aphananthe rectinervis, which is now known as Aphananthe phillippensis.

Rectisecta: [rek-ti-sek-ta] From Erecta, which is Latin for upright and Sēta/Saeta, which is Latin for bristles or bristly. It refers to erect awns, which resemble long stiff bristles. A good example is Anthosachne rectiseta.

Rectisetus: [rek-ti-se-tus] From Erecta, which is Latin for upright and Sēta/Saeta, which is Latin for bristles or bristly. It refers to awns which resemble long stiff bristles. A good example was Elymus rectisetus, which is now known as Anthosachne rectiseta.

Recurva: [ree-ker-va] From Re, which is Latin for again and Curvare which is Latin for to bend backwards. It refers to structures or organs bending backwards. A good example is Alloxylon flammeum.

Recurvata: [ree-ker-va-ta] From Re, which is Latin for again and Curvare, which is Latin for to bend backwards. It refers to structures or organs, which strongly bend backwards. A good example is the culms on Caustis recurvata.

Recurvatum: [ree-ker-va-tum] From Re, which is Latin for again and Curvare, which is Latin for to bend backwards. It refers to structures or organs, which strongly bend backwards. A good example was Racosperma recurvatum, which is now known as Acacia recurvata.

Recurvatus: [ree-ker-var-tus] From Re, which is Latin for again and Curvare, which is Latin for to bend backwards. It refers to structures or organs, which strongly bend backwards. A good example was Leucopogon recurvatus, which is now known as Leucopogon attenuatus.

Recurve: [ree-kerv] From Re, which is Latin for again and Curvare which is Latin for to bend backwards. It refers to leaves that recurve upwards from or near the margins to the margin that is rolled at the margins.(Antonym is decurve) A good example is the leaves on Solanum ellipticum.

Recurved: [ree-kervd] From Re, which is Latin for again and Curvare, which is Latin for to roll down or under. It usually refers to leaves, leaflets or pinnule margins, which roll downwards towards the underside of the leaf but does not form a full circle.

        Incurved The leaf or leaflet’s margin rolls upwards, 

        Towards the upper surface of the leaf but does not form a

        full circle.

        Recurved: The leaf or leaflet’s margin rolls downwards

        towards the underside of the leaf but does not form a         full circle.

Recurvicuspis: [ree-ker-vi-kus-pis] From Re, which is Latin for again, Curvare, which is Latin for to bend backwards and Cuspis, which is Latin for a tip or point. It refers to organs, which have sharp or at times a blunt points at their apexes. A good example is the blunt apex on the leaves and the flowers, which have thorn like petals or sepals on Sclerolaena recurvicuspis.

Recurvifolia: [ree-ker-vi-foh-li-a] From Re, which is Latin for again, Curvare, which is Latin for to bend backwards and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which recurve upwards from or near the midvein or margins to the margin that is rolled at the margins. (Antonym is decurve) A good example is the leaves on Hibbertia recurvifolia.

Recurvifolium: [ree-ker-vi-foh-li-um] From Re, which is Latin for again, Curvare, which is Latin for to bend backwards and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which recurve upwards from the base before curving downwards on the apical half. A good example was Leptospermum recurvifolium, which is now known as Leptospermum arachnoides.

Recurvisepala: [ree-ker-vi-se-pa-la] From Re, which is Latin for again, Curvare, which is Latin for to bend backwards and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for a roof or covering. It refers to the calyx lobes or the sepal lobes, which recurve strongly backwards. A good example was Styphelia recurvisepala which is now known as Leucopogon recurvisepalus.

Recurvisepalus: [ree-ker-vi-se-pa-lus] From Re, which is Latin for again, Curvare, which is Latin for to bend backwards and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for a roof or covering. It refers to sepals, which recurve upwards from the base before curving downwards on the apical half. A good example is Leucopogon recurvisepalus.

Recurvum: [ree-ker-vum] From Re, which is Latin for again, Curvare, which is Latin for to bend backwards and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It usually refers to leaves, which recurve upwards from the base before curving downwards on the apical half and curve upwards form the midvein before curving downwards on the marginal half. A good example is the leaves on the Leptospermum recurvum.

Recurvus: [ree-ker-vus] From Re, which is Latin for again, Curvare, which is Latin for to bend backwards and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It usually refers to leaves, which recurve upwards from the base before curving downwards on the apical half and curve upwards form the midvein before curving downwards on the marginal half. A good example is the leaves on the Callistemon recurvus, which is now known as Melaleuca recurva.

Redacta: [ree-dak-ta] From Redācta, which is Latin for to lead back reduce or drawn back. It refers to structures or organs, which appear not to be as well displayed or developed as in other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus redacta, which is now known as Eucalyptus astringens subsp. redacta.

Redimiculifera: [re-di-mi-ku-li-fer-a] From Redimīculum, which is Latin for a band, necklace or girdle and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Ancient Greek for to bear. It refers to structures or organs, which have a distinct ring or band around them. A good example is the hypanthium on Eucalyptus redimiculifera.

Redolens: [re-do-lenz] From Redolens, which is Latin for to emit an odour. It refers to plant organs usually the flowers, leaves or phyllodes, which have a sweet fragrance. A good example is Pterocaulon redolens.

Redolent:[re-do-lent] From Redolens, which is Latin for to emit a fragrance. It refers to plant organs, which have a soft, sweet fragrance. A good example is the flowers on Hymenosporum flavum.

Reduced: [re-dyoosd] From Reducere, which is Latin for to lower in intensity, to lead back or return. It refers to structures or organs, which return to a lower rank, to lesson or to bring to an inferior condition.

Reducta: [re-duk-ta] From Reducere, which is Latin for to lower in intensity, to lead back or return. It refers to structures or organs, which return to a lower rank or to lesson or to bring to an inferior condition. A good example is Polyosma reducta.

Redunca: [re-dun-ka] From Reducere, which is Latin for to lower in intensity, to lead back or return. It refers to structures or organs, which return to a lower rank or to lesson or to bring to an inferior condition. A good example is Eucalyptus redunca.

Redunctum: [re-dun-kum] From Reducere, which is Latin for to lower in intensity, to lead back or return. It refers to structures or organs, which return to a lower rank or to lesson or to bring to an inferior condition. A good example is Stylidium redunctum.

Reduncus: [re-dun-kus] From Reducere, which is Latin for to lower in intensity, to lead back or return. It refers to structures or organs, which return to a lower rank or to lesson or to bring to an inferior condition. A good example is Potamogeton reduncus.

Reduplicate: [ree-dyoo-pli-kayt] From Re, which is Latin for again and Duplicātum, which is Latin for to duplicate. It refers to leaves in the bud stage, which fold length wise so that the upper laminas are facing outwards from each other.

Reduplicatum: [ree-dyoo-pli-kayt] From Re, which is Latin for again and Duplicātum, which is Latin for to duplicate. It refers to the leaves, which are in the bud stage and fold length wise so that the upper laminas are facing outwards from each other. A good example is Stylidium reduplicatum.

Reed: [reed] From rēod, which is Latinized from the German or Reit, which is from the Latin for stalks from marsh, swamp or wallum habitats. It refers to plants, which resemble the common wallum grasses or reeds. A good example is Correa reflexa.

Reedia: [ree–di-a] Is named in honour of Joseph Reed; 1823-1890, who was a Melbourne archtect. His designs include the Melbourne Exhibition Building and The Victorian Trades Union Building which is The oldest Trade union building in the world. A good example is Reedia spathacea.

Reesiae: [ree–si-ee] Is named in honour of L. Reese; 1925- ?. A good example is Hygrocybe reesiae.

Reevesii: [ree-ve-zi-I] Is named in honour of Herbert Trethowan 1894-1963; who was an Australia photographer and naturalist. A good example is Bursaria reevesii.

Reflexa: [ree-flek-sa] From Reflexsus, which is Latin for to be bent back or folded backwards. It usually refers to the corolla lobes, which are folded or bent backwards. A good example is Correa reflexa.

Reflexed: [ree-flek st] From Reflexsus, which is Latin for to be bent back or folded backwards. It refers to organ, which fold or bend backwards. A good example is Correa reflexa.

Reflexifolium: [ree-fleks-i-foh-li-us] From Reflexsus, which is Latin for to be bent back or folded backwards and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which fold or bend backwards. A good example is Ozothamnus reflexifolium.

Reflexum: [ree-flek-sum] From Reflexsus, which is Latin for to be bent back or folded backwards. It refers to corolla lobes, which are folded or bent backwards. A good example is Platylobium reflexum.

Reflexus: [ree-flek-sus] From Reflexsus, which is Latin for to be bent back or folded backwards. It refers to corolla lobes, which are folded or bent backwards. A good example is Leucopogon reflexus.

Refracta: [ree-frak-ta] From Refracta, which is Latin for to bend or reflect. It refers to light, heat or sound being bent or reflected or when an extremity is sharply bent downwards. A good example is the flowers and styles on Grevillea refracta.

Refracted: [ree-frak-ted] From Refractum, which is Latin for to bend or reflect. It refers to light, heat or sound, which are bent or reflected or when an extremity is sharply bent. A good example is the leaf margins on Grevillea tripartite subsp. macrostylis.

Refractum: [ree-frak-tum] From Refractum, which is Latin for to bend or reflect. It refers to light, heat or sound, which are bent or reflected or when an extremity is sharply bent. A good example is Plagiobothrys refractum.

Refractus: [ree-frak-tus] From Refractus, which is Latin for to bend or reflect. It refers to light, heat or sound, which are bent or reflected or when an extremity is sharply bent. A good example is the grass Cymbopogon refractus.

Regelia: [re-je-li-a] Is named in honour of Edward Von Regal; 1815-1892, who was a German Botanist who became the director of the Imperial St. Petersburg Botanic Gardens. A good example is the flowers on Regelia ciliata.

Regelii: [re-je-li-I] Is named in honour of Edward Von Regal; 1815-1892, who was a German Botanist who became the director of the Imperial St. Petersburg Botanic Gardens. A good example is the flowers on Melaleuca regelii, which is now known as Beaufortia micrantha var. micrantha.

Regina: [re-ji-na] From Regina, which is Latin for a female title of a Queen. It refers to flowers, which have exquisite beauty. A good example are the flowers on the exotic bird of Paradise Strelitzia regina.

Regium: [re-ji-um] From Rēgium, which is Latin for majestic or regal. It refers to tflowers, which have exquisite compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the flowers on the exotic bird of Paradise Prasophyllum regium.

Regnans: [reg-nanz] From Regnans, which is Latin for to rule or exercising authority. It refers to plants, which are very dominant in their environments especially when in flower. A good example is the tall majestic growth of Eucalyptus regnans.

Regular: [re-gyoo-lar] From Regularis, which is Latin for normal or what is usual. It refers to plants usually the flowers, which can be divide into two or more similar planes. A good example is the flowers on Notelaea ovata.

Rehneltiana: [re-nel-ti-a-na] Is probably named in honour of F. Rehnelt; 1861-1929 who was a German botanist who specialized in succulents. A good example was Nymphaea rehneltiana, which is now known as Nymphaea violacea.

Reichenbachiana: [ray-ken-ba-ki-a-na] Is named in honour of Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach; 1823-1889, who was a German botanic author, artist and orchidologist. A good example was Philotheca reichenbachiana, which is now known as Philotheca reichenbachii.

Reichenbachii: [ray-ken-ba-ki-I] Is named in honour of Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach; 1823-1889, who was a German botanic author, artist and orchidologist. A good example is Philotheca reichenbachii.

Reinwardtiana: [ray-word-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt; 1773-1854, who was Prussian born Dutch botanist who is considered to be the founding father of the famous Bogor Botanical Garden in Indonesia. A good example is Eugenia reinwardtiana.

Reinwardtii:[ray-word-ti-I] Is named in honour of Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt; 1773-1854, who was Prussian born Dutch botanist who is considered to be the founding father of the Bogor Botanical Garden in Indonesia. A good example is Grammitis reinwardtii.

Reissekii:[ray-word-ti-I] Is named in honour of Reissekii. A good example is Stenanthemum reissekii.

Relicta: [re-lik-ta] From Relinquere, which is Latin for a remnant or survivor. It refers to plants, which have survived in isolated pockets or in complete isolation. A good example is Eucalyptus camphora subsp. relicta which is now only found in an isolated community north east of Guyra.

Religiosa: [re-li-ji-o/oh-sa] From Religiōsus, which is Latin for sacred. It refers to plants, which have a feeling of mystic and being pious. A good example is the flowers on Crateva religiosa.

Reliqua: [re-li-kwu] From Reliques, which is French for very old, archaic or a relic. It refers to species, which belong to an ancient landscape. A good example is Owenia reliqua.

Remirea: [re-mi-ree-a] From Remīrārī/Mīrārī, which is Latin for to wonder at or admire. It refers to plants, which are worthwhile admiring. A good example is Remirea maritima.

Remota: [ree-moh-ta] From Remōta, which is Latin for to remove from. It refers to plants, which are located a long way from others or are found in isolated pockets. A good example is Austrodanthonia remota.

Remotely: [ree-moht-li] From Remōtum, which is Latin for to remove from. It refers to plants, which are located a long distance from major centres. A good example of a tree which is remotely found is Eucalyptus camphora subsp. relicta which is now only found in an isolated community north east of Guyra.

Remotiflora: [ree-moh-ti-flor-a] From Remōtum, which is Latin for to remove from and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are located a long way from each other along the spike. A good example is Cracca remotiflora.

Remotifloris: [ree-moh-ti-flor-is] From Remōtum, which is Latin for to remove from and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are located a long way from each other along the spike. A good example is Juncus remotifloris.

Remotifolium: [ree-moh-ti-foh-li-um] From Remōtum, which is Latin for to remove from and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are well separated from each other along the stems. A good example is Cirsium remotifolium.

Remotum: [ree-moh-tum] From Remōtum, which is Latin for to remove from. It refers to plants, which are located a long way from or in isolated pockets. A good example is Rytidosperma remotum.

Remotus: [ree-moh-tus] From Remōtus, which is Latin for to remove from. It refers to plants, which are located a long way from or in isolated pockets. A good example is Convolvulus remotus.

Remusatia: [rem-u-sa-ti-a] Is named in honour of Jean Pierre Abel-Remusat; 1778-1832, who was a French scholar and botanist who studied medicine specializing in Chinese herbal medicine. He was self-taught speaking and writing fluent Chinese so he could fully appreciate and understand wholly the implications of his topic. A good example is Remusatia vivipara.

Rendlei: [rend–le-I] Is named in honour of Alfred Barton Rendle; , who was a British botanist who was involved with the International Rules of Botanical Nomenclature, now superseded by the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants. A good example of a reniform leaf is found on Acacia rendlei.

Renealmia: [re-neel-mi-a] Is named in honour of Renealm. A good example is Renealmia calthifolia, which is now known as Ornduffia calthifolia.

Renifolia: [re-ni-foh-li-a] From Reni/Renes, which are Latin for a kidney and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or leaflets, which have a kidney shape. A good example of a reniform leaf is found on Stephania renifolia.

Renifolium: [re-ni-foh-li-um] From Reni/Renes, which are Latin for a kidney and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or leaflets, which have a kidney shape. A good example of a reniform leaf is found on Desmodium renifolium.

Reniform: [re-ni-form] From Reni/Renes, which are Latin for a kidney and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape of or form of. It refers to organs, which have a kidney shape. A good example of a reniform leaf is found on Dichondra repens.

Reniforme: [re-ni-form] From Reni/Renes, which are Latin for a kidney and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape of or form of. It refers to organs, which have a kidney shape. A good example of a reniform leaf is found on Villarsia reniformis.

Reniformis: [re-ni-for mis] From Reni/Renes, which is Latin for a kidney and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape of or form of. It refers to organs, which have a kidney shape. A good example is Ornduffia reniformis.

Rennieana: [ren-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Rennie. A good example is Verticordia rennieana.

Renwickiana: [ren-wi-ki-a-na] Is named in honour of Renwick. A good example is Grevillea renwickiana.

Repand: [re-pand] From Repandum, which is Latin for to be bent backwards in unduLating curves. It refers to leaves, which have shallow wavy leaf blades or margins. A good example is the leaves on Atriplex semmibaccata.

Repanda: [re-pand-a] From Repanda, which is Latin for to be bent backwards in unduLating curves. It refers to plants, which have shallow wavy leaf blades or margins. A good example is the leaves on Boronia repanda.

Repandodentatus: [re-pan-do-den-ta-tus] From Repandum, which is Latin for to be bent backwards in unduLating curves and Dentatus, which is Latin for a tooth or teeth. It refers to plants, which have shallow wavy leaf blades or margins. A good example is the leaves on Alectryon repandodentatus.

Repandula: [re-pan-du-la] From Repandum, which is Latin for to be bent backwards in unduLating curves. It refers to plants, which have shallow wavy leaf blades or margins. A good example is Daphnandra repandula.

Repandum: [re-pan-dum] From Repandum, which is Latin for to be bent backwards in unduLating curves. It refers to plants, which have shallow wavy leaf blades or margins. A good example is the leaves on Atherosperma repandulum.

Repandus: [re-pan-dus] From Repandus, which is Latin for to be bent backwards in unduLating curves. It refers to plants, which have shallow wavy leaf blades or margins. A good example is the leaves on Mallotus repandus.

Repens: [re-penz] From Repens, which is Latin for creeping. It refers to plants, which have a habit of creeping along the ground’s surface. A good example is Coprosma repens.

Repent: [re-pent] From Repens, which is Latin for creeping. It refers to plants, which have a habit of creeping along the ground’s surface and roots at the nodes. A good example is Viola hederacea.

Reperta: [re-per-ta] From Reperta, which is Latin for to find, exhibit or report. It may refer to the plants, which are rare and hard to find or the way the plants exhibit themselves when in or out of flower. A good example is Pomaderris reperta.

Repleta: [re-ple-ta] From Replere, which is Latin for abundantly supplied or provided with. It may refer to plants, which are rare and hard to find or the way the plants exhibit themselves when in or out of flower. A good example is Boerhavia repleta.

Replicate 1: [re-pli-kayt] From Re, which is Latin for to do again and Plicate, which is Latin to fold. It refers to leaves, where the lamina folds once abaxially along the midvein.

Replicate 2:[re-pli-kayt] From Re, which is Latin for to do again and Plicate, which is Latin to fold. It refers to how DNA replicates itself.

Replum:[re-plum] From Replum, which is Latin for a bolt or frame. It refers to plants, which are worthwhile framing.

Reptans: [rep-tanz] From Repens, which is Latin for creeping. It refers to plants, which have a habit of creeping along the ground’s surface. A good example is Leptinella reptans.

Repullulans: [re-pul-lu-lanz] From Repullens which is Latin for regrowing or shooting again. It may refer to plants, which reshoot rapidly after fire from lignotubers and or epicormic shoots. A good example is Eucalyptus repullulans.

Resectans: [re-zec-tanz] From Resectus, which is Latin for to cut back or shaved off. It refers to leaves, which appear to have been cut back or having been hacked into. A good example is Carex resectans.

Resectum: [re-zec-tum] From Resectus, which is Latin for to cut back or shaved off. It refers to leaves, which appear to have been cut back or having been hacked into. A good example was Asplenium resectum, which is now known as Asplenium excisum.

Resinicostata: [re-zi-ni-kos-ta-ta] From Resina, which is Latin for resin or gum and Costata, which is Latin for a rib/s. It refers to fruits or pods, which have a resinous surface and ribbed margins. A good example is Acacia resinicostata.

Resinicostatum: [re-zi-ni-ko-sta-tum] From Resina, which is Latin for resin or gum and Costata, which is Latin for a rib/s. It refers to fruits or pods which have a resinous surface and ribbed margins. A good example was Racosperma resinicostatum, which is now known as Acacia resinicostata.

Resinifera: [re-zin-i-fer-a] From Resina, which is Latin for resin or gum and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to trees which produce and exude a lot of resin or gum. A good example is Eucalyptus resinifera.

Resiniferum: [re-zin-i-fer-um] From Resina, which is Latin for resin or gum and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to trees, which produce and exude a lot of resin or gum. A good example was Leptospermum resiniferum, which is now known as Agonis flexuosa var. flexuosa.

Resinimarginea: [re-zin-i-mar-ji-nee-a] From Resina, which is Latin for resin or gum and Marginātum, which is Latin for to have an edge or margin. It refers to structures or organs, which have a resinous surface or margins. A good example is the resinous nerve near the apex of Acacia resinimarginea.

Resinimargineum: [re-zin-i-mar-ji-nee-um] From Resina, which is Latin for resin or gum and Marginātum, which is Latin for to have an edge or margin. It refers to structures or organs, which have a resinous surface or margins. A good example is the resinous nerve near the apex of Racosperma resinimargineum, which is now known as Acacia resinimarginea.

Resinistipulea 1: [re-zin-i-sti-pyoo-lee] From Resina, which is Latin for resin or gum and Stipula, which is Latin for a stalk or stubble. It refers to a pair of appendages, which are located on the stem near the base of the petiole. A good example is Acacia resinistipulea.

Resinistipulea 2: [re-zin-i-sti-pyoo-lee] From Resina which is Latin for resin or gum and Stipula, which is Latin for a stalk or stubble. It refers to a resinous, rudimentary pulvinus. A good example is Acacia resinistipulea.

Resinistipulea: [re-zin-i-sti-pyoo-lee-a] From Resina which is Latin for resin or gum and Stipula, which is Latin for a stalk or stubble. It refers to a resinous, rudimentary pulvinus. A good example is Acacia resinistipulea.

Resinistipuleum: [re-zin-i-sti-pyoo-lee-um] From Resina which is Latin for resin or gum and Stipula, which is Latin for a stalk or stubble. It refers to a resinous, rudimentary pulvinus. A good example was Racosperma restipuleum, which is now known as Acacia resinistipulea.

Resinosa: [re-zi-noh-sa] From Resina, which is Latin for resin or gum. It refers to plants, which produce and exude a lot of resin or gum. A good example is Xanthorrhoea resinosa.

Resinosum: [re-zin-oh-sum] From Resina, which is Latin for resin or gum. It refers to plants, which produce and exude a lot of resin or gum. A good example is Alphenopetalum resinosum.

Resinosus: [re-zin-oh-sus] From Resina, which is Latin for resin or gum. It refers to plants, which produce and exude a lot of resin or gum. A good example is Mallotus resinosus.

Restiacea: [res-ti-a-se-a] From Restis, which is Latin for a rope or cord or Restiō, which is Latin for a rope maker. It refers to plants, which resemble or have properties similar to those that were used for making cordage. A good example is Acacia restiacea.

Resticeus: [res-ti-a-se-us] From Restis, which is Latin for a rope or cord or Restiō, which is Latin for a rope maker. It refers to plants, which resemble or have properties similar to those that were used for making cordage or resembles a rope. A good example is the rope like flowers on Chithonanthus restiaceus, which is now known as Acacia restiacea.

Restiaria: [res-ti-ar-i-a] From Restis, which is Latin for a rope or cord or Restiō, which is Latin for a rope maker. refers to plants, which resemble or have properties similar to those that were used for making cordage. A good example is the bark on Restiaria cygnorum, which is now known as Commersonia cygnorum which was used as twine by aborigines.

Restio: [res-ti-oh] From Restis, which is Latin for a rope or cord or Restiō, which is Latin for a rope maker. It refers to plants, which resemble those used for making cordage. A good example was Restio pallens, which is now known as Baloskion pallens.

Restioides: [res-ti-oi-deez] From Restis, which is Latin for a rope or cord or Restiō, which is Latin for a rope maker and Oides, which is Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble those used for making cordage. A good example was Jacksonia restioides.

Resupinate 1: [re-soo-pi-nayt] From Resupīnātum, which is Latin for to bend, bend back or lie flat. It refers to tepals on orchids, which are bent backwards or pileus which appear to be inside out. A good example is the canes on Dendrobium tetragonum.

Resupinate 2: [re-soo-pi-nayt] From Resupīnātum, which is Latin for to bend, bend back or lie flat. It refers to fruit bodies, which lay flat on the substrate with its hymenium outermost, often used with reference to crust fungi. A good example is the cobalt fungus Terena caerulea.

Resupinatus: [re-soo-pi-nei-tus] From Resupīnātus, which is Latin for to bend or bent back. It refers to tepals on orchids, which are bent backwards or pileus which appear to be inside out. A good example is the pileus on the fungus Resupinatus cinerascens.

Retecta: [re-tek-ta] From Retēcta, which is Latin for to uncover or declare. It may refer to plants, which only declare their whereabouts or are uncovered when in flower as they blend into the surrounding growth of other plants with similar leaves. That is they are well camouflaged. A good example is the fine reticulation on the leaves of Thelymitra retecta.

Retevenia: [re-te-ve-ni-a] Is named in honour of Reteven. A good example is the fine reticulation on the leaves of Helicia retevenia.

Reticulata: [re-ti-kyoo-lei-ta] From Rēticulāta, which is Latin for a network. It refers to veins or nerves, which form a thread like net between the main vein and lateral veins. A good example is the fine reticulation on the leaves of Litsea reticulata.

Reticulate: [re-ti-kyoo-layt] From Rēticulātum, which is Latin for a network. It refers to veins or nerves, which form a threadlike network between the main vein and lateral veins. A good example is the prominent reticulation on the leaves of Elatostema reticulatum.

Reticulate Venation: [re-ti-kyoo-layt ve-nay-shon] From Rēticulātum, which is Latin for a network, Vēna which is Latin for a vein and –ātiō, which is Latin for whence. It refers to veins or nerves, which form a threadlike network between the main vein and lateral veins usually of leaves. A good example is the prominent reticulation on the leaves of Elatostema reticulatum.

Reticulation: [re-ti-kyoo-lay-shon] From Rēticulātum, which is Latin for a network. It refers to veins or nerves, which form a threadlike net between the main vein and lateral veins. A good example is the prominent basal reticulation on the leaves of Trema tomentosa.

Reticulatum: [re-ti-kyoo-la-tum] From Rēticulātum, which is Latin for a network. It refers to veins or nerves, which form a thread like net between the main vein and lateral veins. A good example is the prominent reticulation on the leaf of Ophioglossum reticulatum.

Reticulatus: [re-ti-kyoo-la-tus] From Rēticulātus, which is Latin for a network. It refers to veins or nerves, which form a thread like net between the main vein and lateral veins. A good example is the fine reticulation on the leaves of Elaeocarpus reticulatus.

Reticulodromous: [re-ti-ku-lo-dro-mus] From Rēticulātum, which is Latin for a network and Dromos, which is Ancient Greek for running. It literally refers to the noun and compliments the noun thus strongly reticulated. In this case it refers to a single primary vein with the secondary veins terminating before the margins and losing their identity near the margin by repeatedly branching and yielding a dense reticulum. A good example is Gaultheria viridicarpa.

Retiglume: [re-ti-gloom] From Rēte/Rētia, which is Latin for a trap, snare or network and Glūma/Glūmae, which are Latin for a husk from a grain or chaff. It refers to glumes, which are covered in a coarse network of veins or nerves. A good example is Paspalidium retiglume.

Retiglumis: [re-ti-gloo-mis] From Rēte/Rētia, which is Latin for a trap, snare or network and Glūma/Glūmae, which are Latin for a husk from a, grain or chaff. It refers to the glumes which are covered in a coarse network of veins or nerves. A good example was Setaria retiglumis, which is now known as Paspalidium retiglume.

Retinaculum: [re-ti-na-ku-lum] From reticulatus, which is Latin for a network and Cullum, which is Latin for a place assisting the noun. It refers to small glands, or glandular type organs, in which the pollinia of orchids are attached. A good example is Gaultheria viridicarpa.

Retinens: [re-ti-nenz] From Retinēns, which is Latin for confined to, restrained to or detained. It refers to plants, which have a restricted or confined distribution or habitat. A good example is Eucalyptus retinens, which is restricted to the New England Tablelands.

Retinerve: [re-ti-ner-ve] From Reticulatus, which is Latin for a network and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Vena which is Latin for a nerve or a vein. It refers to veins on the leaves, which have a prominent network of fine reticulated veins. A good example was Racosperma retinervis, which is now known as Acacia retinervis.

Retinervis: [re-ti-ner-vis] From Reticulatus, which is Latin for a network and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Vena, which is Latin for a nerve or a vein. It refers to veins on the leaves which have a prominent network of fine reticulated veins. A good example is Acacia retinervis.

Retinodes: [re-ti-noh-des] From Reticulatus, which is Latin for a network and Nodus, which is Latin for a knot. It refers to nodes, which have a prominent network of fine veins. A good example is Acacia retinodes.

Retivenea: [re-ti-vee-nee-a] From Reticulatus, which is Latin for a network and Vena, which is Latin for a vein. It refers to veins on the leaves, which have a prominent network of reticulated veins. A good example is Acacia retivenea.

Retiveneum: [re-ti-noh-des/deez] From Reticulatus, which is Latin for a network and  Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Vena, which is Latin for a vein. It refers to veins on the leaves, which have a prominent network of reticulated veins. A good example was Racosperma retiveneum, which is now known as Acacia retivenea.

Retorta: [re-tor-tah] From Retortum, which is Latin for twisted, turned or bent. It refers to structures or organs, which are twisted or bent. A good example is Eleocharis retroflexa.

Retroflex: [re-tro-leks] From Retrorsum, which is Latin for behind or going backwards and Flexus, which is Latin for flexible or pliable. It refers to organs, which bend strongly backwards behind the other organs. A good example is Eleocharis retroflexa.

Retroflexum: [re-tro-leks-sum] From Retrorsum, which is Latin for behind or going backwards and Flexus, which is Latin for flexible or pliable. It refers to the tepals, which bend strongly backwards behind the other organs of the flower. A good example is Prasophyllum retroflexum.

Retrofracta: [re-tro-frak-ta] From Retrorsum, which is Latin for behind or going backwards and Flexus, which is Latin for flexible or pliable. It refers to structures or organs which bend strongly. A good example is Deyeuxia retrofracta.

Retrofractum: [re-tro-frak-tum] From Retrorsum, which is Latin for behind or going backwards and Flexus, which is Latin for flexible or pliable. It refers to the organs, which bend strongly backwards behind the other organs of the flower. A good example is the florets on the spikes, which bend downwards towards the base on Australopyrum retrofractum.

Retroloba: [re-tro-loh-ba] From Retro, which is Latin for to be bent backwards and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes on corollas, which bend either backwards or forwards. A good example is the forward bending lobes on Mitrasacme retroloba.

Retropila: [re-tro-pi-la] From Retrorsum, which is Latin for behind or going backwards and Pilus, which is Latin for hair or a hair like structure. It refers to hairs which bend strongly backwards. Some good example are Morinda retropila and Eremophila retropila.

Retrorsa: [re-tror-sa] From Retrorsa, which is Latin for behind or going backwards. It refers to organs, which are bent backwards or downwards. A good example is Acacia retrorsa.

Retrorse: [re-trors] From Retrorsum, which is Latin for behind or going backwards. It refers to organs, which are bent backwards or downwards. A good example is the barbs on Calamus muellerii stems or the sepals on Cassia brewsteri.

Retrorsum: [re-tror-sum] From Retrorsum, which is Latin for behind or going backwards. It refers to structures or organs, which have hairs which are bent backwards or downwards. A good example is the petioles, calyxes and sepals on Geranium retrorsum.

Retrorsumpilosa: [re-tror-sum-pi-loh-sa] From Retrorsum, which is Latin for behind or going backwards and Pilōsus, which is Ancient Greek for long, soft hairs. It refers to organs, which have long, soft hairs which are bent backwards or downwards. A good example is the hairs on the phyllodes of Acaena echinata var. retrorsumpilosa.

Retusa: [re-too-sa] From Retūsa, which is Latin for to make blunt. It refers to organs, usually the leaves or petals, which have obtuse apexes with a shallow notch as against emarginate which has a deep notch. A good example is Olax retusa.

Retuse: [re-toos] From Retūsum, which is Latin for to make blunt. It refers to organs, usually the leaves or petals, which have obtuse apexes with a shallow notch as against emarginate which has a deep notch. A good example is the standard petal on Crotalaria novaehollandiae subsp. novaehollandiae or the leaves on Senna pendula var. glabrata.

Retusum: [re-too-sum] From Retūsa, which is Latin for to make blunt. It refers to organs, usually the leaves or petals, which have obtuse apexes with a shallow notch as against emarginate which has a deep notch. A good example is Gastrolobium retusum.

Retusus: [re-too-sus] From Retūsus, which is Latin for to make blunt. It refers to organs, usually the leaves or petals, which have obtuse apexes with a shallow notch as against emarginate which has a deep notch. A good example is Mischocarpus pyriformis subsp. retusus.

Reversifolia: [ree-ver-si-foh-li-a] From Revolūtum, which is Latin for to make a full turn and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which curl inwards for a full circle towards the underside of the leaf. A good example is the leaves on Daviesia reversifolia.

Reversum: [ree-ver-si-foh-li-a] From Revolūtum, which is Latin for to make a full turn. It refers to leaves or flower petal margins, which curl inwards for a full circle towards the underside of the leaf. A good example is leaves on Panicum reversum, which is now known as Paractaenum novae-hollandiae subsp. reversum.

Revoluta: [re-vo-loo-ta] From Revolūtum, which is Latin for to make a full turn. It usually refers to leaves, leaflets, pinnules or at times flower petal margins which roll downwards, towards the underside of the leaf forming more than a complete circle. A good example is the leaves on Orites revolutus.

Revolute: [re-vo-loot] From Revolūtum, which is Latin for to make a full turn. It usually refers to leaves, leaflets, pinnules or at times flower petal margins which roll downwards, towards the underside of the leaf forming more than a complete circle. A good example is the leaves on Orites revolutus.

        Revolute: The leaf or leaflet’s margin rolls downwards and rolls inwards, forming more than a complete circle.

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Revolutum: [re-vo-loo tum] From Revolūtum, which is Latin for to make a full turn. It refers to leaves or flowers, which have margins that curl in a full circle towards the underside of the leaf. A good example is the flower petals on Pittosporum revolutum.

Revolutus: [re-vol-loo-tus] From Revolūtus, which is Latin for to make a full turn. It refers to leaves or flowers, which have margins that curl in a full circle towards the underside of the leaf. A good example is Juncus revolutus.

Revwattsia: [rev-wat-si-a] Is probably named in honour of Reverend William Walter Watts; 1856–1920, who was an Australian botanist and one of New South Wales’s best authorities on moss. A good example is Revwattsia fragile.

Reya: [ray-a] From Rēgīna, which is Latin for a queen. It refers to flowers, which have a high rank in beauty. A good example is Reya umbellata, which is now known as Burchardia umbellata.

Reynoldsiae: [re-nold-si-ee] Is probably named in honour of S. T. Reynalds who was an Australian plant collector. A good example is Corchorus reynoldsiae.

Reynoldsii: [re-nold-si-I] Is probably named in honour of S. T. Reynalds who was an Australian plant collector. A good example is Grammitis reynoldsii.

Rhabdothamnoides: [ra-din-oh-tham-noi-deez] From Rhabdos, which is Greek a rod, Thamnos, which is Ancient Greek for a bush or shrub and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to shrubs which have stiff, rod like stems. A good example is Negria rhabdothamnoides.

Rhachis: [ra-kis/ray-chis] From Rachis, which is Latin for a short flower spike. It refers to the main axis or main stem on a leaf, frond, flower or spike. (See Rachis above diagrams for more details.)

Rhacodes: [ra-koh-deez] From Rhakos, which is Ancient Greek for an old rag. It refers to the pileus, which look rather ragged with torn pieces hanging loose. A good example is Macrolepiota rhacodes.

Rhadinocarpa: [ra-din-o-kar-pa] From Rhadinos, which is Ancient Greek for scaly and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are rather scaly inappearance. A good example is Bredemeyera rhadinocarpa, which is now known as Comesperma rhadinocarpum.

Rhadinocarpum: [ra-din-o-kar-pum] From Rhadinos, which is Ancient Greek for scaly and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are very scaly in appearance. A good example is Comesperma rhadinocarpum.

Rhadinoclada: [ra-din-o-kla-da] From Rhadinos, which is Ancient Greek for scaly or lepidote and Klados which is Ancient Greek for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to stems which have a scaly appearance. A good example is Jacksonia rhadinoclada.

Rhadinoclona: [ra-din-o-kloh-na] From Rhadinos, which is Ancient Greek for scaly or lepidote and klṓn, which is Ancient Greek for a twig or snip. It refers to the stems, which have a scaly appearance with all the plants looking identical to each other. A good example is Jacksonia rhadinoclona.

Rhadinophylla: [ra-din-o-fI-la] From Rhadinos, which is Ancient Greek for scaly or lepidote and Phullon/Phyllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which have rather scaly appearance. A good example is Darwinia rhadinophylla.

Rhadinopoda: [ra-din-o-poh-da] From Rhadinos, which is Ancient Greek for scaly or lepidote and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to pedicels and or petioles which are rather rough and scaly. A good example was Hibbertia rhadinopoda, which is now known as Hibbertia diamesogenos.

Rhadinostachya: [ra-din-o-sta-kI-a] From Rhadinos, which is Ancient Greek for scaly or lepidote and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to flower spikes, which are lepidote for a short distance. A good example Dysphania rhadinostachya.

Rhadinostachyum: [ra-din-oh-stah-kI-um] From Rhadinos, which is Ancient Greek for scaly or lepidote and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to flower spikes, which are lepidote for a short distance. A good example was Chenopodium rhadinostachyum, which is now known as Dysphania rhadinostachya.

Rhadinothamnus: [ra-din-o-tham-nus] From Rhadinos, which is Ancient Greek for scaly or lepidote and Thamnos, which is Ancient Greek for a shrub. It refer to shrubs, which are rather scaly in appearance. A good example is Rhadinothamnus anceps.

Rhagodia: [ra-goh-di-a] From Rhagos, which is Ancient Greek for a berry. It refers to fruits, which are typical berries. A good example is Rhagodia candolleana subsp. candolleana.

Rhagodioides: [ra-go-di-oi-deez] From Rhagos, which is Ancient Greek for a berry and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Rhagodia genus in that the fruits are typical small sweet berries. A good example is Atriplex rhagodioides.

Rhamnaceae: [ram-na-se-a] From Rhámnos, which is Ancient Greek for a prickly shrub and Aceae, which is Latin for the family. It refers to shrubs or trees which are in the same family as the European Rhamnus genus or Buckthorns. A good example is Alphitonia excelsa.

Rhamnicastrum: [ram-ni-kas-trum] From Rhámnos, which is Ancient Greek for a prickly shrub and Castra/Castrum, which is Latin for a fort or later a castle. It refers to shrubs which can form impenetrable layers, similar to the Rhamnus genus or Buckthorn from Europe. A good example is the somewhat prickly leaves, very hard timber and dense habitats of Rhamnicastrum brownii, which is now known as Scolopia braunii.

Rhamnoides: [ram-noi-deez] From Rhámnos, which is Ancient Greek for a prickly shrub and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to shrubs, which resemble the European Rhamnus genus or Buckthorns. A good example was Melanthesa rhamnoides, which is now known as Breynia oblongifolia.

Rhamnus: [ram-nus] From Rhámnos, which is Ancient Greek for a prickly shrub. It refers to shrubs, which are similar to the Rhamnus genus or Buckthorn from Europe. A good example is Rhamnus napalensis.

Rhamphicarpa: [ram-fi-kar-pa] From Rhámnos, which is Ancient Greek for a prickly shrub and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It may refer to stems and or fruits, which are often completely surrounded needle like thorns. A good example is the base of the corolla tube on Rhamphicarpa fistulosa.

Rhamphidia: [ram-fi-di-a] From Rhámnos, which is Ancient Greek for a prickly shrub and probably named in honour of Phidias/Pheidias; 480 – 430 BC, who was a Greek sculptor, painter and architect. His statue of Zeus at Olympia was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Phidias also designed the statues of the goddess Athena on the Athenian Acropolis, namely the Athena Parthenos inside the Parthenon. It refers to leaves, which have an acute apex and the strangely different almost sculptured growth habit and flowers. A good example is the orchid Rhamphidia rubicunda, which is now known as Hetaeria oblongifolia.

Rhamphophylla: [ram-fo-fIl-la] From Rhámnos which is, Ancient Greek for a prickly shrub and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which are somewhat prickly. A good example is the eccentrically rostellate apexes on Acacia rhamphophylla.

Rhamphophyllum: [ram-fo-fIl-lum] From Rhámnos, which is Ancient Greek for a prickly shrub and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refer to leaves or phyllodes, which are somewhat prickly. A good example is the eccentrically rostellate apexes on the phyllode apexes of Racosperma rhamphophyllum, which is now known as Acacia rhamphophylla.

Rhaphidospora: [ra-fi-do-spor-a] From Rhaphis, which is Ancient Greek for a needle and Spora, which is Ancient Greek for a sowing or seed. It refers to plants, which have spiny seeds. A good example is Rhaphidospora bonneyana.

Rhaphiodophora: [ra-fi-o-do-for-a] From Rhaphis, which is Ancient Greek for a needle and Phoros, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or carry. It refers to plants flesh which bear needle like silicon rods. A good example is the fruits, which contain silicon rods that makes the sweet, white flesh rather uncomfortable to consume Rhaphidophora australasica.

Rhaphiophylla: [ra-fi-o-fIl-lua] From Rhaphis, which is Ancient Greek for a needle and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which bear needle like apexes. A good example is Melaleuca rhaphiophylla.

Rhaphiophyllum: [ra-fi-o-fIl-lum] From Rhaphis, which is Ancient Greek for a needle and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which bear needle like apexes. A good example is Myrtoleucodendron rhaphiophyllum, which is now known as Melaleuca rhaphiophylla.

Rhaphis: [ra-fis] From Rhaphis, which is Ancient Greek for a needle. It refers to structures or organs, which have short needle like ciliate hairs. A good example is Rhaphis villosula which is now known as Capillipedium parviflorume.

Rhaponticum: [ra-pon-ti-kum] From Rhápheia, which is Ancient Greek for a town in Idumaea and Ponticum, which is Ancient Greek for Asia Minor. It refers to similar plants in the genus which come from Asia Minor. A good example is Rhaponticum australe.

Rheedii: [ree-di-I] Is named in honour of Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein; 1636–1691, who was a Dutch military officer and a colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company and naturalist. Between 1669 and 1676 he served as a governor of Dutch Malabar and employed twenty-five people on his book Hortus Malabaricus, which described 740 plants in the region. A good example is Entada rheedii.

Rheophila: [ree-o-fi-la] From Rheos, which is Ancient Greek for a stream or something that is fast flowing and Philomḗlē, which is Ancient Greek or Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in seasonally fast flowing creeks and streams where water occurs frequently or infrequently over the remainder of the year inundating the plants. A good example is Diospyros rheophila.

Rheophilum: [ree-o-fi-lum] From Rheos, which is Ancient Greek for a stream or something that is fast flowing and Philomḗlē, which is Ancient Greek or Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in seasonally fast flowing creeks and streams where water occurs frequently or infrequently over the remainder of the year inundating the plants. A good example is Triglochin rheophilum.

Rheophilus: [ree-o-fi-lus] From Rheos, which is Ancient Greek for a stream or something that is fast flowing and Philomḗlē, which is Ancient Greek or Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in seasonally fast flowing creeks and streams where water occurs frequently or infrequently over the remainder of the year inundating the plants. A good example is Pandanus rheophilus.

Rheophyte: [ree-o-fIt] From Rheos, which is Ancient Greek for a stream or something that is fast flowing and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which grow in seasonally fast flowing creeks and streams where water occurs frequently or infrequently over the year inundating the plants. A good examples are Pandanus rheophilus.

Rheophytic: [ree-o-fI-tik] From Rheos, which is Ancient Greek for a stream or something that is fast flowing and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which grow in seasonally fast flowing creeks and streams where water occurs frequently or infrequently over the year inundating the plants. Agood examples are Barringtonia acutangula.

Rheotaxis: [ree-o-taks-sis] From Rheos, which is Ancient Greek for a stream or something that is flowing and Taxis/Taxus, which is Ancient Greek for to move in order to gain an order. It refers to plants, which move due to the flow of water passing by it. A good example is Myriophyllum crispatum.

Rhetinocarpa: [re-ti-noh-kar-pah] From Rhetine, which is Ancient Greek for resin or gum and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to pods and cocca which have a resinous look and feel. A good example is Acacia rhetinocarpa.

Rhetinocarpum: [re-ti-no-kar-pum] From Rhetine, which is Ancient Greek for resin or gum and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to pods and cocca which have a resinous look and feel. A good example is Acacia rhetinocarpa.

Rhetinosperma: [re-ti-no-sper-ma] From Rhetine, which is Ancient Greek for resin or gum and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds which have a resinous look and feel. A good example was Rhetinosperma longistipitatum, which is now known as Chisocheton longistipitatus.

Rhetsa: [ret-sa] From Rhetsa, which is Latinized for the local Indian vernacular for a committee – where a select number of men assemble to settle disputes. It may refer to the committee members eating a meal which included the cocca of the Xanthoxylum genus. A good example is Zanthoxylum rhetsa, which is closely related to the Sichuan Pepper Xanthoxylum peperitum.

Rhibosomes: [rI-bo-sohmz] From Riban, which is English for a long band for tieing things together and some, which is English indicating more of one. They are made of proteins and ribonucleic acid (abbreviated as RNA), in almost equal amounts. Ribosomes link amino acids together in the order specified by the codons of messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules to form polypeptide chains.

Rhigiophloia: [ri-ji-o-floi-a] From Rigidus, which is Latin for stiff or unbending and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are exceptionally stiff and rigid. A good example Acacia rhigiophloia.

Rhigiophylla: [ri-jee-o-fIl-la] From Rigidus, which is Latin for stiff or unbending and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are exceptionally stiff and rigid. A good example Acacia rhigiophylla.

Rhigiophyllum: [ri-jee-o-fIl-lum] From Rigidus, which is Latin for stiff or unbending and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are exceptionally stiff and rigid. A good example was Racosperma rhigiophyllum, which is now known as Acacia rhigiophylla.

Rhinanthoides: [ri-nan-thoi-deez] From Rhinein, which is Ancient Greek for a rasp, ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Rhinanthus genus in that their stems are rougher than other species in the genus. A good example is Polygala rhinanthoides.

Rhinerrhiza: [ri-ner-rI-za] From Rhinein, which is Ancient Greek for a rasp and Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root. It refers to the long aerial roots which are rather rough to the touch. A good example is Rhinerrhiza divitiflora.

Rhipidium: [ri-pi-di-um] From Rhipidium, which is Ancient Greek for a scorpioid cyme whose successive pedicels follow a zigzag path on the same plane. It refers to flower spikes, which have a zig zag pattern. A good example is Stylidium rhipidium.

Rhipogonum: [rip-o-goh-num] From Rhipos, which is Ancient Greek for whicker work or a whicker and Gonia, which is Ancient Greek for an angle. It refers to the suppleness of the plants. A good example is Ripogonum fawcettianum. (Correct spelling see Ripogonum)

Rhizanthella: [rI-zan-the-la] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which grow straight out of the ground from the roots. A good example is Rhizanthella slateri.

Rhizocarpic: [rI-zoh-kar-pik] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to plant stems and flowers, which die but the roots remain alive to develop new stems in the following growing season. A good example is Heterodermia tremulans.

Rhizocarpon: [rI-zo-kar-pon] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to plant stems and flowers, which die but the roots remain alive to develop new stems in the following growing season. A good example is the Queensland lichen Rhizocarpon badioatrum.

Rhizocephala: [rI-zo-se-fa-la] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which appear to rise from the roots below the ground. A good example was Hyalolepis rhizocephala, which is now known as Myriocephalus rhizocephalus.

Rhizocephalum: [rI-zo-se-fa-lum] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads which appear to rise from the roots below the ground. A good example is Gyrostephium rhizocephalum, which is now known as Siloxerus pygmaeus.

Rhizocephalus: [rI-zo-ke/se-lus] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads which appear to rise from the roots below the ground. A good example is Myriocephalus rhizocephalus.

Rhizoid/Rhyzoid: [rI-zoid] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root. It refers to a filimentatious roots found on gametophytes like ferns, mosses, liverworts and fungi. A good example is Adiantum hispidulum.

Rhizomata: [rI-zo-ma-ta] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Matosa, which is probably Greek for having prominence. It refers to roots, which are rather prominent near the surface. A good example is Daviesia rhizomata.

Rhizomatosa: [rI-zo-ma-toh-sa] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root. It refers to plants, which have large or extensively prominent root systems. A good example is Grevillea rhizomatosa.

Rhizomatous: [rI-zo-ma-tohs] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Matosa, which is probably Greek for having prominence. It refers to roots, which are rather prominent. A good example is Bursaria spinose which can have a large root system especially when it grows on rocky skeletal soils.

Rhizome: [rI-zohm] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root. It refers to an underground or surface stem common on ferns. A good example is Davallia pyxidata or Drynaria sparsisora.

Rhizomorph: [rI-zo-morf] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and morphḗ, which is Greek for to take a shape or have a form. It refers to the prominent cottony structures easily visible that form string-like aggregations of hyphae, often seen at the base of a fungal fruit-body. A good example is Agaricus campestris.

Rhizophora: [rI-zo-for-a] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Phoros, which is Greek to bear. It refers to the prominent stilt or prop roots. A good example is Rhizophora stylosa.

Rhizotaxis: [rI-zo-taks-sis] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Taxis/Taxus, which is Latin for to arrange in order. It refers to the study of the arrangement of the root system in plants.

Rhodamnia: [roh-dam-nee-a] From Rhódiola, which is Ancient Greek for the scent of the roots or the beautiful lady who Dianna turned into a rose. It usually refers to flowers, which have a scent that resembles a rose or at times the colour or form of a rose. A good example is Rhodamnia argentea.

Rhodantha: [roh-dan-tha] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady who Dianna turned into a rose and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers which resemble a rose in colour or form. A good example is Eucalyptus rhodantha.

Rhodanthe: [roh-dan-the] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady who Dianna turned into a rose and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers which resemble a rose in colour or form. A good example is Rhodanthe anthemoides.

Rhodanthema: [roh-dan-the-ma] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady who Dianna turned into a rose and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers which resemble a rose in colour or form. A good example is Rhodosphaera rhodanthema.

Rhodo: [roh-do] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady. It refers to flowers, which as legend has it in Greek mythology, “During the Greek Empire there was an incredibly beautiful maiden named Rhodanthe. Her beauty drew many suitors who pursued her relentlessly. Exhausted by their pursuit, Rhodanthe took refuge in the temple of her friend Dianna. Dianna; the protector of all things small, became jealous and when the suitors broke down her temple gates she was furious of them in their pursuit of Rhodanthe and Rhodanthe for her antics. Enraged, Diana turned Rhodanthe into a rose and her suitors into thorns. ”thus flowers with this name resemble the rose flower or prickly stems.

Rhododactylos: [roh-do-da-tI-los] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady and Dáktulos, which is Ancient Greek for a finger. It refers to flowers, which as legend has it in Greek mythology, “Dianna angered by Rhodanthe turned her into a rose ”thus the flowers have a resemblance to the rose flower in colour upon a long slender stem which resembles a beautiful ladies index finger being pointed to the sky. (See Rhodo.) A good example is Utricularia rhododactylos.

Rhododéndron: [roh-do-den-dron] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to flowers, which as legend has it in Greek mythology, “Dianna angered by Rhodanthe turned her into a rose “thus the flowers have a resemblance to the rose flower. (See Rhodo.) A good example is Rhododéndron lochiae.

Rhodomyrtus: [roh-do-mer tus] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady and Myrtle, which is Ancient Greek for the European Myrtles. It refers to flowers, which as legend has it in Greek mythology, “Dianna angered by Rhodanthe turned her into a rose “thus the flowers have a resemblance to the rose flower while they are produced on shrubs with Myrtle like leaves. A good example is Rhodomyrtus psidioides.

Rhodopetalus: [roh-do-pe-ta-lus] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady and Pétalon, which is Ancient Greek for a thin metallic plate later used for the specialized coloured leaves of a flower – the petals. It refers to petals on flowers, which as legend has it in Greek mythology, “Dianna angered by Rhodanthe turned her into a rose” thus the flowers have a resemblance to the rose flower while they are produced on shrubs with Myrtle like leaves. A good example was Hibiscus rhodopetalus, which is now known as Abelmoschus moschatus subsp. tuberosus.

Rhodophloia: [roh-do-floi-a] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady who Dianna turned into a rose and Phloia which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to the new bark, which is a rich “Rose colour ” during the decorticating stage. A good example was Eucalyptus rhodophloia, which is now known as Eucalyptus dumosa var. rhodophloia.

Rhodops: [roh-dops] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady. It refers to flowers, which as legend has it in Greek mythology, “Dianna angered by Rhodanthe’santiques with suitersturned her into a rose” thus the flowers have a resemblance to the rose flower. A good example is Corymbia rhodops.

Rhodosperma: [roh-do-sper-ma] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds which as legend has it in Greek mythology, “Dianna angered by Rhodanthe’s antiques with suiters turned her into a rose” thus the seeds are rose coloured like a rose flower. A good example is Cryptocarya rhodosperma.

Rhodosphaera: [roh-dos-fer-a] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady and Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round. It refers to flowers, which as legend has it in Greek mythology, “Dianna angered by Rhodanthe’s antiques with suiters turned her into a rose “thus the flowers have a resemblance to the rose flower while they followed by red, spherical fruits. (See Rhodo.) A good example is Rhodosphaera rhodanthema.

Rhodoxanthus: [roh-do-zan-thus] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady and Xanthós which is Ancient Greek or Xanthum, which is Latin for yellow. It refers to the colour of some fungi, which are a rich, deep yellow. A good example is Phylloporus rhodoxanthus.

Rhodoxylon: [roh-do-zI-lon] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek for a beautiful lady and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to wood, which is a beautiful, rich, deep red colour. A good example is Acacia rhodoxylon.

Rhoifolia: [roi-foh-li-a] From Rhô, which is Ancient Greek for the 17th Greek letter of the alphabet and has the value of one hundred and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants which have rather denser foliages that many other species in the genus. A good example was Petrophile rhoifolia, which is now known as Petrophile diversifolia.

Rhombales: [Rom-ba-les] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for to spin around or diamond shape. It refers to fruits, which have a somewhat rhomboidal shape. A good example is Hakea rhombales.

Rhombea: [rom-be-a] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for to spin around or diamond shape. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a diamond shape. A good example is Prostanthera rhombea.

Rhombeus: [rom-be-us] From Rhómbos which is Ancient Greek for to spin around or diamond shape.. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which have a diamond shape. A good example is Amaranthus rhombeus.

Rhombic: [rom-bik] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for to spin around or diamond shape. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a diamond shape. A good example is  the phyllodes on Acacai heteroneura.

Rhombica: [rom-bi-ka] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for to spin around or diamond shape. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a diamond shape. A good example is  the leaves on Eucalyptus rhombica.

Rhombicus: [rom-bi-kus] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for to spin around or diamond shape. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which have a diamond shape.

Rhombifolia: [rom-bi-foh-li-a] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for to spin around or diamond shape and Folium which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a diamond shape. A good example is Auranticarpa rhombifolia.

Rhombifolium: [rom-bi-foh-li-um] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for to spin around or diamond shape and Folium which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a diamond shape. A good example was Pittosporum rhombifolium, which is now known as Auranticarpa rhombifolia.

Rhomboda: [rom-bo-da] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for to spin around or diamond shape. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which form a loose rossette around the stems. A good example is the leaves on Rhomboda polygonoides.

Rhomboidal: [rom-boi-dal] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for to spin around or diamond shape. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a diamond shape. A good example is the leaves on Atriplex semibaccata.

Rhomboidea 1: [rom-boi-dee-a] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for a diamond shape. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a somewhat diamond shape. A good example is the leaves on Mesibovia rhomboidea.

Rhomboidea 2: [rom-boi-de-a] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for a diamond shape. It refers to the scales on cones, which have a somewhat diamond shape. A good example is the leaves on Callitris rhomboidea.

Rhomboideus: [rom-boi-de-us] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for a diamond shape. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a diamond shape. A good example is the leaves on Actinotus rhomboideus.

Rhomboidialis: [rom-boi-di-a-lis] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for a diamond shape. It usually refers to labellum which have a diamond shape. A good example is Diuris rhomboidalis.

Rhomboidiformis: [rom-boi-di-for-mis] From Rhómbos, which is Ancient Greek for a diamond shape and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to structures or organs, which have a diamond shape. A good example is Arachnorchis rhomboidiformis.

Rhopalorrhachis: [ro-pa-lor-ra-kis] From Rhopalion, which is Ancient Greek for a club and Rhachis, which is Ancient Greek for an axis along a leaf or other organ. It refers to leaves, which have a club shape and a very prominent midvein which belong to the Rhus genus. A good example is the exotic tree, Saccolabium rhopalorrhachis.

Rhyncharrhena: [rin-kar-re-na] From Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for beak, nose or trunk and Arrhen, which is Ancient Greek for a male. It refers to stamens, which have an additional beak like appendage. A good example is Rhyncharrhena linearis.

Rhynchocalyptra: [rin-ko-ka-lI-tra] From Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for beak, nose or trunk and Kalúptrā, which is Ancient Greek for a lid, veil or cover. It refers to the specialized leaves which surround the bud and protect the developing sexual organs and ovaries either as a calyx, sepals or calyptra as in Eucalyptus species. A good example is Trianthema rhynchocalyptra, which is now known as Trianthema portulacastrum.

Rhynchocalyx: [rin-ko-ka-liks] From Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for beak, nose or trunk and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek or Calycina, which is Latin for a husk, veil or cover. It refers to specialized leaves, which surround the bud and protect the developing sexual organs and ovaries. A good example is Hibbertia rhynchocalyx.

Rhynchocarpa: [rin-ko-kar-pa] From Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for beak, nose or trunk and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a nose like appendage. A good example is Breynia rhynchocarpa.

Rhynchocarpum [rin-ko-kar-puhm] From Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for beak, nose or trunk and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a nose like appendage. A good example is Stylidium rhynchocarpum.

Rhyncholepis: [rin-ko-le-pis] From Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for beak, nose or trunk and Lepís, which is Ancient Greek for a scale or scaly. It refers to fruits, which have a scale like nose appendage on the apex. A good example was Marsdenia rhyncholepis, which is now known as Marsdenia cymulosa.

Rhynchosia: [rin-ko-si-a] From Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for beak, nose or trunk. It refers to the keel on the flowers, which resemble a beak in many species. A good example is Rhynchosia acuminatissima.

Rhynchospora: [rin-ko-spor-a] From Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for beak, nose or trunk and Spora, which is Ancient Greek for sowing or a seed. It refers to seeds, which have a nose like appendage. A good example is Rhynchospora corymbosa.

Rhynchostemon: [rin-ko-ste-mon] From Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for beak, nose or trunk and Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stḗmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs on a flower which comprise of the filament and anther. It refers to anthers, which have a beak like appendage or refers to anthers, which resemble a beak. A good example was Rhynchostemon caulescens, which is now known as Thomasia glutinosa var. latifolia.

Rhynchotropis: [rin-ko-tro-pis] From Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for beak, nose or trunk and Trópisi, which is Ancient Greek for a ships keel. It refers to the keel petals on legume flowers, which are prominently displayed often spreading out like a large nose. A good example is the large spreading keel petals on Chorizema rhynchotropis.

Rhyolite: [rI-oh-lIt] From Rhyax, which is Ancient Greek for a flow of lava. It refers to fine grained extrusive igneous rocks, which forms grey loamy soils similar to granite in composition. A good example is the lower slopes and exposures of the Mount Warning volcano along the Tweed Valley.

Rhyolitica: [rI-o-li-ti-ka] From Rhyax, which is Ancient Greek for a flow of lava. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on a type of fine grained extrusive igneous rock which forms grey loamy soils similar to granite in composition. A good example is the lower slopes and exposures of the Mount Warning volcano along the Tweed Valley. A good example is Grevillea rhyolitica.

Rhyoliticum: [rI-o-li-ti-kum] From Rhyax, which is Ancient Greek for a flow of lava. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on a type of fine grained extrusive igneous rock which forms grey loamy soils similar to granite in composition. A good example is the lower slopes and exposures of the Mount Warning volcano along the Tweed Valley. A good example is Genoplesium rhyoliticum.

Rhysopterys: [rI-zo-teer-is] From Rhyos, which is Ancient Greek for shrunken and Pteron, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to the wrinkle like surfaces on the wings of the seeds.

Rhysospermum: [rI-zo-sper-mum] From Rhyos, which is Ancient Greek for shrunken and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds which are somewhat smaller than other species in the genus. A good example was Rhysospermum ellipticum, which is now known as Notelaea longifolia.

Rhysotoechia: [rI-zo-to-ki-a] From Rhyos, which is Ancient Greek for shrunken and Toichos, which is Ancient Greek for a wall. It refers to lobes, which shrink remarkably as the fruits develop. A good example is Rhysotoechia bifoliolata subsp. bifoliolata.

Rhyssopteris: [rI-zo-teer-is] From Rhyos, which is Ancient Greek for shrunken and Pteris, which is Latin for a fern. It refers to lobes on the leaves or fronds, which are somewhat small. A good example was Rhyssopteris australiensis, which is now known as Stigmaphyllon australiense.

Rhyticarpa: [rI-ti-kar-pa] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are finely to strongly wrinkled. A good example is the fine wrinkles on the fruits of Harpullia rhyticarpa.

Rhyticarya: [rI-ti-kar-I-a] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Karyon, which is Ancient Greek for a nut. It refers to nuts, which are finely to strongly wrinkled. A good example is the fine wrinkles on the fruits of Muehlenbeckia rhyticarya.

Rhyticaryum: [rI-ti-kahr-I-uh] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Karyon, which is Ancient Greek for a nut. It refers to nuts, which are finely to strongly wrinkled. A good example is the fine wrinkles on the fruits of Rhyticaryum longifolium.

Rhytidandra: [rI-ti-dan-dra] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male or man. It refers to stamens which are finely to strongly wrinkled. A good example is the fine longitudinal, marginal wrinkles on the anthers of Rhytidandra polyosmoides, which is now known as Alangium villosum subsp. polyosmoides.

Rhytidanthe: [rI-ti-dan-thee] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Antha/Anthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower. It refers to nuts which are finely to strongly wrinkled. A good example is the fine wrinkles on the anthers of Leptorhynchos rhytidanthe, which is now known as Leptorhynchos scaber.

Rhytidocarpa: [rI-ti-o-kar-pa] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are finely to strongly wrinkled. A good example is the fine wrinkles on the fruits of Carex rhytidocarpa, which is now known as Carex inversa.

Rhytidophylla: [rI-ti-doh-fI-la] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are wrinkled. A good example is Meibomia rhytidophylla, which is now known as Desmodium rhytidophyllum.

Rhytidophyllum: [rI-ti-doh-fI-luh m] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are wrinkled. A good example is Desmodium rhytidophyllum.

Rhytidosperma: [rI-ti-doh-sper-ma] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which have a wrinkled texture. A good example is Isotoma rhytidosperma.

Rhytidospermum: [rI-ti-do-sper-mum] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which have a wrinkled texture. A good example is Glochidion rhytidospermum, which is now known as Synostemon rhytidospermus.

Rhytidospermus: [rI-ti-doh-sper-mus] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which have a wrinkled texture. A good example is Phyllanthus rhytidospermus.

Rhytidosporeus: [rI-ti-doh-spor-e-us] From Rhytis, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Sporá, which is Ancient Greek for a seed or fern spore. It refers to seeds or spores, which have a wrinkled texture. A good example is Marianthus rhytidosporeus, which is now known as Marianthus microphyllus.

Rhytidosporum: [rI-ti-do-spor-um] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Sporá, which is Ancient Greek for a seed or fern spore. It refers to seeds or spore, which have a wrinkled texture. A good example is Rhytidosporum diosmoides.

Rhytileucoma: [rI-ti-loo-koh-ma] From Rhytis, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled, Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Kómē, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to plants, which are covered in crinkly, white hairs. A good example is found in some of the original genus of Rhytileucoma chilocarpoides, which is now known as Melodinus australis.

Rhytipploia: [rI-ti-ploi-a] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Ploiarion which is Ancient Greek for a small boat or Ploion, which is Ancient Greek for any floating vessel. It usually refers to organs which float or resemble a small boat. A good example maybe seen in the ripe fruits of Tristania rhytiphloia, which on a plan view resembles the bow of a ship. It is now known as Lophostemon suaveolens.

Rhytisperuma: [rI-ti-sper-roo-ma] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which have a wrinkled texture. A good example was Myrtus rhytisperma, which is now known as Pilidiostigma rhytispermum and Pilidiostigma glabrum.

Rhytisperumum: [rI-ti-sper-mum] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds which have a wrinkled texture. A good example is Pilidiostigma rhytispermum.

Rhytophloia: [rI-to-floi-a] From Rhutís, which is Ancient Greek for wrinkled and Phlóos which is Ancient Greek or Phlöem, which is Latinized from the German word for bark. It refers to barks which have wrinkles. A good example is the wrinkled bark on Polyosma rhytophloia.

Rhyzocarpous: [rI-zo-kar-pus] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to a plant’s stems and flowers, which die back but the roots remain alive to develop new stems in the following growing season. A good example is  the Queensland Bryrophyte Rhizocarpon geographicum.

Rhyzocephalus: [rI-zo-se-far-lus] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which appear to emerge from the roots. A good example is Myriocephalus rhizocephalus.

Rhyzophora: [rI-zo-flor-a] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Phoros, which is Greek to bear. It refers to the prominent stilt or prop roots. It appears as a spelling error in some literature from earlier publications where rhyzophora should be spelt as rhizophora. A good example is Rhizophora mucronata.

Rhyzophyta: [rI-zo-fI-ta] From Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root and Phŷton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which have prominent but typical roots for the genus. A good example was Lobelia rhizophyta, which is now known as Lobelia anceps.

Riawunnus: [ri-a-wun-nus] Maybe from Rīvus, which is Latin for a rill, stream or brook and Annus, which is Latin for annual. It may refer to plants, which prefer to grow alongside rills and streams that only flow sporadically or annually for short periods. A good example is Marasmius riawunnus.

Ribbed: [rib-d] From Rib, which is Old English for a rib or Rippe, which is German for a rib. It refers to the longitudinal nerves or lines on a plant’s organ or structure. A good example is the seeds on Eucalyptus percostata.

Ribbony: [ri-bo-ni] From Riban, which is Old English for any material resembling a woven band. It refers to the long narrow strips of bark which remain entangled in the branches or only partly decorticating from the trunk or branches. A good example is the bark on Eucalyptus viminalis.

Ribesoides: [rI-be-soi-deez] From Rib, which is Old English or Rippe which is German for a rib and Oides, which is Ancient greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble Ribes sanguineum. A good example is the fruits on Ribesiodes australiana, which is now known as Embelia australiana.

Ribifolium: [ri-bi-foh-li-um] From Rib, which is Old English for a rib or Rippe which is German for a rib and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the leaves on Ribes sanguineum. A good example is the American Hibiscus, Hibiscus ribifolium.

Ricae: [rI–see] From Rhoikós, which is Ancient Greek or Rīca/Rīcae, which are Greek for bent, curved or crimped. It refers to structures or organs, which are curved or bent. A good example is the column holding the anthers and stigma has a distinct bend on Stylidium ricae.

Riccia: [rI–si-a] Is named in honour of P. Francisco Ricci who was an Italian botanist. A good example is Riccia crystallina.

Riceana: [rI–see-na] Is named in honour of Rice who first collected the type specimen. A good example is Acacia riceana.

Riceanum: [rI–see-num] Is named in honour of Rice who first collected the type specimen. A good example was Racosperma riceanum, which is now known as Acacia riceana.

Richardella: [ri-char-del-la] Is named in honour of Richard but which Alcock cannot be substantiate. A good example is introduced weed Richardella unmackiana, which is now known as Sersalisia unmackiana.

Richardsii: [ri-chard-si-I] Is probably named in honour of Christopher who was an assistant and plant collector to Ferdinand von Mueller in Victoria. A good example is  introduced weed Acacia richardsii.

Richardsiorum: [ri-chard-si-or-um] Is named in honour of Richardson. A good example is introduced weed Arachnorchis richardsiorum.

Richardsonii: [ri-chard-so-ni-I] Some confusion arises as the species maybe named in honour of Richard Richardson; 1663–1741 who was an English Physician and botanist, named in honour of John Richardson; 1787–1865 who was an Scottish Naval surgeon and keen naturalist or most probably the colourful John M. Richardson; 1797-1882 who was transported to Sydney as a convict in 1816 where he worked as a gardener and a conscientious botanical collector of Australian plants. A good example is Rytidosperma richardsonii.

Richea: [ri–kee-a] Is probably named in honour of Claude Antoine Gasper Riche; 1762–1797 who was a French botanist and naturalist aboard the D’Entrecesteux expedition. He died as a result of Tuberculosis on his return to France after being lost near Esperance for 54 hours. A good example is Richea continentis.

Richei: [ri–kee-I] Is probably named in honour of Claude Antoine Gasper Riche; 1762–1797 who was a French botanist and naturalist aboard the D’Entrecesteux expeditition. He died as a result of Tuberculosis on his return to France after being lost near Esperance for 54 hours. A good example is Leucopogon richei, which is now known as Leucopogon parvifloris.

Richii: [ri–kee-I] Is probably named in honour of Claude Antoine Gasper Riche; 1762–1797 who was a French botanist and naturalist aboard the D’Entrecesteux expedition. He died as a result of Tuberculosis on his return to France after being lost near Esperance for 54 hours. A good example is Acacia richii.

Richmondensis: [rich-mond-en-sis] From Richmond which is Latin for the Richmond River and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Richmond River valley in northern New South Wales. A good example is Myrsine richmondensis.

Richmondi: [rich–mon-di] Is named in honour of the 5^th Duke of Richmond; 1791–1860 or the Richmond River.

Ricinocarpos: [ri-ki-no-kar-pos] From Ricinus, which is Latin for a tick and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to seeds, which somewhat resemble a tick or the seeds of the Caster Oil plant, Ricinus communis. A good example is Ricinocarpos bowmanii.

Ricinocarpus: [ri-ki-no-kar-pus] From Ricinus, which is Latin for a tick and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to seeds which have a resemblance to a tick or the seeds of the Caster Oil plants, Ricinus communis. A good example was Ricinocarpus nemorum, which is now known as Acalypha nemorum.

Ricinoides: [ri-ki-noi-des] From Ricinus, which is Latin for a tick and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to seeds which have a resemblance to a tick or the seeds of the Caster Oil plants, Ricinus communis. A good example was Mallotus ricinoides, which is now known as Mallotus mollissimus.

Rickenella: [ri-ke-nel-la] Is named in honour of Adalbert Ricken; 1851–1921, who was a German Roman Catholic priest and mycologist. A good example Rickenella fibula.

Ridleyana: [rid-lee-a-na] Is named in honour of Henry Nicholas  Ridley; 1855-1956, who was an English botanist who was director of the Singapore Botanic Garden and a collector of plant specimens from Christmas Island. A good example is Acacia ridleyana.

Ridleyanum: [rid-lee-a-num] Is named in honour of Henry Nicholas Ridley; 1855-1956, who was an English botanist who was director of the Singapore Botanic Garden and a collector of plant specimens from Christmas Island. A good example is Racosperma ridleyanum, which is now known as Acacia ridleyana.

Riedeliana: [rI-de-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Ludwig Riedel; 1790-1861, who was a German Botanist and plant collector who operated mainly in Brazil. A good example is Operculina riedeliana.

Riedlei: [rI–lee-I] Is named in honour of Anselme Riedle; 1775-1801, who was a German gardener and collector of plants. He was invited to join the Nicolas Baudin scientific expedition of 1800–1804 in the corvettes Géographe and Naturaliste to chart the coast of New Holland collect in Indonesia, Timor and Australia. A good example is Macrozamia riedlei.

Rigens: [ri-jenz] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff or unbending. It refers to structures or organs, which are stiff and rigid. A good example Acacia rigens.

Rigentum: [ri-jen-tum] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding. It refers to organs usually the stems which are stiff and unyielding to movement. A good example was Phyllanthus rigentum, which is now known as Sauropus rigens.

Rigescens: [ri-je-senz] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding. It refers to organs usually the stems which are stiff and unyielding to movement. A good example is Acacia rigescens.

Rigida: [ri-jee-da] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding. It refers to organs usually the stems, which are stiff and unyielding to movement. A good example is Livistona rigida.

Rigidifolia: [ri-ji-di-foh-li-a] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to an leaves, which are stiffer and more unyielding to movement than other species in the genus. A good example is Caesia rigidifolia.

Rigidifolium: [ri-ji-di-foh-li-um] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to an leaves, which are stiffer and more unyielding to movement than other species in the genus. A good example is Cladium rigidifolium, which is now known as Baumea teretifolia.

Rigidissima: [ri-ji-dis-si-ma] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding and -Issima, which is Latin for the superlative. It refers to organs usually the stems, which are the stiffest and are most unyielding to movement. A good example was Grevillea rigidissima, which is now known as Grevillea huegelii.

Rigidiuscula: [ri-ji-di-u-sku-la] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding and Scula, which is Latin for a degree – somewhat. It refers to organs usually the stems which are somewhat more stiff and unyielding to movement than other species in the genus. A good example is Polyosma rigidiuscula.

Rigidula: [ri-ji-dyoo-la] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff or unbending. It refers to structures or organs, which are stiff and rigid. A good example Drynaria rigidula.

Rigidullus: [ri-ji-dyul-lus] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding. It refers to an organs, usually the stems which are somewhat more stiff and unyielding to movement stems. A good example is Cyperus rigidellus.

Rigidulum: [ri-ji-dyoo-lum] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding. It refers to an organs, usually the stems which have somewhat stiffer and more unyielding movement than other species in the genus. A good example is the erect leaves on Stylidium rigidulum.

Rigidulus: [ri-ji-dyoo-lus] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding. It refers to an organs, usually the stems which have somewhat stiffer and more unyielding to movement than other species in the genus. A good example is Sauropus rigidulus.

Rigidum: [ri-ji-dum] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding. It refers to an organs, usually the stems which have somewhat stiffer and more unyielding to movement than other species in the genus. A good example was Racosperma rigidum, which is now known as Acacia rigida.

Rigidus: [ri-ji-dum] From Rigēns, which is Latin for stiff, unbending or unyielding. It refers to an organs, usually the stems which have somewhat stiffer and more unyielding to movement than other species in the genus. A good example is Melaleuca rigidus.

Rikliella: [rik-li-el-la] From Rikli, which is unknown and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. A good example is the fruits on Rikliella australiensis, which is now known as Lipocarpha microcephala.

Rileyi: [rI-li-I] Is named in honour of Riley. A good example is Arachnorchis rileyi.

Rim: [rim] From Rima, which is Old English for a raised outer edge. It refers to an outer edge; usually, a circular appendage like an operculum or disc which has a rthickened edge, which resembles that of a cup. A good example is the fruits on Angophora paludosa.

Rimacola: [ri-ma-koh-la] From Rima, which is Old English for a raised outer edge and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell. It refers to the plant habitats, which are on the edge of cliffs, ledges and crevices. A good example is Rimacola elliptica.

Rimophilus: [ri-mo-fi-lus] From Rīmōsum, which is Latin for full of cracks and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek or Philus which is Latin for to be loved or loving. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in cracks, fissures, clefts or cracks on rocky ledges and escarpments. A good example is Sauropus rimophilus.

Rimose: [ri-mohs] From Rīmōsum, which is Latin for full of cracks. It refers to margins on the caps being full of narrow clefts or cracks. A good example is local mushroom Hygrophorus lewellinae.

Rimulosa: [ri-mu-loh-sa] From Rīmōsum, which is Latin for full of cracks. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in cracks, fissures, clefts or cracks on rocky ledges and escarpments. A good example is local mushroom Zieria rimulosa.

Rimulosum: [ri-mu-loh-sum] From Rīmōsum, which is Latin for full of cracks. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in cracks, fissures, clefts or cracks on rocky ledges and escarpments. A good example is fungi Parmotrema rimulosum.

Ringens: [ring-enz] From Ringens, which is Latin for a gaping mouth or hole. It refers to corollas which have spreading lobes at the mouth. A good example is Prostanthera ringens.

Ringrosei: [ring-ro-se-I] Is named in honour of R. C. Ringrose; 18??-1917, who studied the effects of cottonseed on the egg production and hatchability on hens compared to meat offal as a protein substitute. A good example is Mirbelia speciosa subsp. ringrosei.

Rinorea: [ri-nor-e-a] From Rinorea, which is Latinized from the Guyana vernacular name for a number of trees in the genus. A good example is Rinorea bengalensis.

Rinzia: [rin-zee-a] From Rinzia, which is unknown. A good example is Rinzia orientalis.

Riparia: [ri/rahy-par-i-a] From Rīpa/Rīpārum, which are Greek for along a river line or along a shore line. It refers to habitats, which are at the edge of a body of permanent water or at times seasonally flooded locations where permanent ground water may exist. To grow along rills to rivers or estuarine or on the banks of inland billabongs. A good example is Hollandea riparia.

Riparian: [ri/rahy-par-i-an] From Rīpa/Rīpārum, which are Greek for along a river line or along a shore line. It refers to habitats, which are at the edge of a body of permanent water or at times seasonally flooded locations where permanent water may exist nearby. It covers all lands on the banks of rills to rivers, estuarine zones or on the banks of lakes and billabongs. A good example of a riparian tree is Backhousia myrtifolia.

Riparian zone: [ri/rahy-par-i-an, zohn] From Rīpa/Rīpārum, which are Greek for along a river line or along a shore line. It refers to habitats, which are at the edge of a body of permanent water or at times seasonally flooded locations where permanent water may exist nearby. It covers all lands on the banks of rills to rivers, estuarine zones or on the banks of lakes and billabongs. A good example is the habitat of Backhousia citriodora.

Riparium: [ri/rahy-par-i-um] From Rīpa/Rīpārum, which are Greek for along a river line or along a shore line. It refers to habitats, which are at the edge of a body of permanent water or at times seasonally flooded locations where permanent water may exist nearby. It covers all lands on the banks of rills to rivers, estuarine zones or on the banks of lakes and billabongs. A good example is Leptospermum riparium.

Riparius: [ri/rahy-par-i-us] From Rīpa/Rīpārum, which are Greek for along a river line or along a shore line. It refers to habitats, which are at the edge of a body of permanent water or at times seasonally flooded locations where permanent water may exist nearby. It covers all lands on the banks of rills to rivers, estuarine zones or on the banks of lakes and billabongs. A good example is Lophostemon grandifloris subsp. riparius.

Ripicola: [rip-i-koh-la] From Rīpa/Rīpārum, which are Greek for along a river line or along a shore line and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in the riparian zones of creeks and streams or along the shore line. A good example of a riverine plant is Grevillea ripicola.

Ripogonum: [rip-o-goh-num] From Rhipos, which is Ancient Greek for whicker work or a whicker and Gonos, which is Ancient Greek for an angle or joint. It refers to the suppleness of the plant’s stems or canes, which have disjunct knee like joints on the stems. A good example is the supplejack Ripogonum elseyanum.

Risdonii: [rI-don-i-I] Is named in honour of Risdon. A good example is Eucalyptus risdonii.

Ristantia: [ri-stan-ti-a] Is named in honour of Jules M. C. Tristan; 1776-1861, who was a French Botanist. It refers to an anagram of Tristania which refers to the similarity to that genus. A good example is Ristantia gouldii.

Ritae: [ri-tee] From Margarítēs which is Ancient Greek or Margarita, which is Latin for a pearl. It frfers to the buds or flowers, which resemble pearls. A good example is the flower buds on Sarcolobus ritae.

Rivale: [rI-val] From Rīvālis, which is Latin for to dwell or frequent land adjacent to a body of water, a brook, creek or stream. It refers to habitats, which are at the edge of a body of permanent water or at times seasonally flooded locations where permanent water may exist nearby. It covers all lands on the banks of rills to rivers and estuarine zones and at times the banks and the areas within a seasonally dry creek or stream. A good example was Racosperma rivale, which is now known as Acacia rivalis.

Rivalis: [ri-va-lis] From Rīvālis, which is Latin for to dwell or frequent land adjacent to a body of water, a brook, creek or stream. It refers to habitats, which are at the edge of a body of permanent water or at times seasonally flooded locations where permanent water may exist nearby. It covers all lands on the banks of rills to rivers and estuarine zones and at times the banks and the areas within a seasonally dry creek or stream. A good example is Acacia rivalis.

Riverine: [ri-ver-een] From Rīvālis, which is Latin for to dwell or frequent land adjacent to a body of water, a brook, creek or stream. It refers to habitats, which are at the edge of a body of permanent water or at times seasonally flooded locations where permanent water may exist nearby. It covers all lands on the banks of rills to rivers and estuarine zones and at times the banks and the areas within a seasonally dry creek or stream. A good example is the habitat of Backhousia myrtifolia.

Rivularis: [ri-vu-lar-is] From Rīvālis, which is Latin for to dwell or frequent land adjacent to a body of water, a brook, creek or stream. It refers to habitats, which are at the edge of a body of permanent water or at times seasonally flooded locations where permanent water may exist nearby. It covers all lands on the banks of rills to rivers and estuarine zones and at times the banks and the areas within a seasonally dry creek or stream. A good example is Hydrocotyle rivularis.

Rivulosum: [ri-vu-loh-sum] From Rīvulus, which is Latin for brook, rill or rivulet. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow adjacent to small water ways or ephemeral pools along rills and creeks. A good example is Stylidium rivulosum.

RNA (Ribonucleic acid): [rI-bo-nyoo-klee-ik, a-sid] RNA refers to a polymeric molecule. It is implicated in a variety of biological functions, including coding, decoding, regulation, and expressions of genes. DNA and RNA are nucleic acids along with proteins and carbohydrates which constitute the three major macromolecules essential for all known forms of life. Like DNA, RNA is assembled as a chain of nucleotides, but unlike DNA it is more often found in nature as a single strand folded unto itself, rather than a paired double strand. Cellular organisms use messenger RNA (mRNA) to convey genetic information (using the given letters G, A, U, and C to denote the nitrogenous base guanine, adenine, uracil and cystine that directs synthesis of specific proteins. Many viruses are able to encode their genetic information using an RNA genome onto other organisms thus avoiding the normal protective body functions against disease. Some RNA molecules play an active role within cells by catalyzing biological reactions, controlling the energy expression, or sensing and communicating responses to cellular signals. One of these active processes is protein synthesis, a universal function where the mRNA molecules direct the assembly of proteins on ribosomes. This process uses transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules to deliver amino acids to the ribosome, where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) links amino acids together to form proteins.

Robeorum: [ro-be-or-um] From Robeor,which lis Latinised from the Robe River Iron Associates who provided generous financial support to the study of Pilbara Wattles through the West Angelas Coondewanna West Environmental Offsets Agreement. This support enabled the authors to undertake a five year study of the Pilbara Acacia flora which has resulted a number of publications (including the present one) to be produced. A good example is Acacia robeorum.

Robertianum: [ro-ber-ti-a-num] Is named in honour of Robert but which Robert cannot be substantiated. A good example is Convolvulus robertianum.

Robertsiana: [ro-bert-si-a-na] Is named in honour of but which Roberts cannot be substantiated. A good example is Cyathea robertsiana.

Robertsii: [ro-ber-t-si-I] Is named in honour of Roberts but which Roberts cannot be substantiated. A good example is Ipomoea robertsii.

Robertsiorum: [ro-ber-t-si-or-um] Is named in honour of Roberts but which Roberts cannot be substantiated. A good example is Zieria robertsiorum.

Robertsonii: [ro-ber-t-so-ni-I] Is named in honour of John George Robertson; 1803–1862, who was a Scottish born Australian naturalist and botanist who discovered the type specimen. A good example is Eucalyptus robertsonii.

Robinae: [ro–bin-ee] Is named in honour of father Jean Robin; 1550-1629 and son Vespasian; 1579-1622, who were French royal gardeners. They were responsible for the Louvre Gardens in Paris and their fine collection of rare on the Ile de la Cite where the first recorded plantings of Robinia pseudoacia were planted. Vespasian travelled widely in Europe and northern Africa collecting rare and vulnerable plants. A good example is Acacia robinae.

Robinsoniana: [ro-bin-so-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Robinson but which Robinson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Dietes robinsoniana.

Robinsonii: [ro-bin-so-ni-I] Is named in honour of Robinson but which Robinson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Arachnorchis robinsonii.

Robiquetia: [ro-bi-kwee-ti-a] Is named in honour of Pierre Jean Robiquet; 1780-1840, who was a French biochemist who discovered caffeine, morphine and codeine the later in Opium. A good example of the Asian to Australian genus, is the Queensland orchid Robiquetia gracilistipes.

Robsonae: [ro–son-nee] Is named in honour of Anthony Norman  Rodd; 1940-20.., who was an Australian botanist. A good example was Eucalyptus robsonae which is now defunct as it has been found to be a natural hybrid between Eucalyptus albens and Eucalyptus melliodora.

Robur: [roh-ber] From Rōbustum, which is Latin for strong and hard as in Oak. It refers to timbers, trunks, branches or stems which are hard and strong. A good example is the hard leaves on Banksia robur.

Robust: [roh-bust] From Rōbustum, which is Latin for strong and hard as in Oak. It refers to timbers, trunks, branches or stems which are hard and strong. Two good examples are Eucalyptus robusta and Pultenaea robusta.

Robusta: [roh-bus-ta] From Rōbustum, which is Latin for strong and hard as in Oak. It refers to timbers, trunks, branches or stems which are hard and strong. A good example is Grevillea robusta.

Robustus: [roh-bus-tus] From Rōbustum, which is Latin for strong and hard as in Oak. It refers to timbers, trunks, branches or stems which are hard and strong. A good example is Cenchrus robustus.

Robustior: [roh-bus-ti-or] From Rōbustus which is Latin for strong and hard as in Oak. It refers to the timber or stems which are very hard and strong. A good example was Graphis robustior, which is now known as Graphis subcontext.

Robustissimus: [roh-buhs-ti-si-muh s] From Rōbustum, which is Latin for strong and hard as in Oak and Issimus which is Latin for the superlative or very. It refers to timbers, trunks, branches or stems which are the hardest and strongest. A good example is Enneapogon robustissimus.

Robustum: [roh-buhs-tuh m] From Rōbustum, which is Latin for strong and hard as in Oak. It refers to timbers, trunks, branches or stems which are hard and strong. A good examples are found on Leptospermum robustum, which is now known as Hypocalymma robustum.

Robynsianus: [ro-bin-si-a-nus] Is named in honour of Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns; 1901-1986, who was a Belgian botanist and director of the National Botanic Garden of Belgium where he shaped and invigorated the garden’s transfer of the institute from the site in Brussels to the Bouchout Domain in Meise. A good example is Ptilotus robynsianus.

Roccardia: [rok-kar-di-a] Is named in honour of Roccard. A good example was Roccardia humboldtiana , which is now known as Rhodanthe humboltiana.

Rockinghamensis: [ro-king-ham-en-sis] From Rockingham which is Latinized from Rockingham Bay and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around Rockingham Bay. A good example is Aleurites rockinhamensis.

Rockinghamia: [ro-king-ha-mi-a] From Rockingham, which is Latinized for Rockingham. . It refers to plants, which were first discovered around Rockingham Bay. A good example is Rockinghamia brevipes.

Roddii: [roh–di-I] Is named in honour of Anthony Norman  Rodd; 1940-20.., who was an Australian botanist. A good example is Astrotricha roddii.

Rodneyanum: [rod-nee-a-num] Is named in honour of the granddaughter of Baron George Brydges Rodney. A good example is Pelargonium rodneyanum.

Rodwayanus: [rod-way-a-nus] Is named in honour of Leonard R. Rodway; 1853-1936, who was a Tasmanian dentist and amateur herbarium collector who had 6398 specimens in his collection almost entirely from Tasmania. A good example is Schoenus rodwayanus.

Rodwayi: [rod–way-I] Is named in honour of Leonard R. Rodway; 1853-1936, who was a Tasmanian dentist and amateur herbarium collector who had 6398 specimens in his collection mainly from Tasmania. A good example is  Leucopogon rodwayi.

Roea: [roh–e-a] Is named in honour of John Septimus Roe; 1797-1878, who was an English born Australian who was the first Surveyor-General of Western Australia, explorer and plant collector. A good example is Roea Nudiflora, which is now as Sphaerolobium nudiflorum.

Roeanum: [roh–ee-num] Is named in honour of John Septimus Roe; 1797-1878, who was an English born Australian who was the first Surveyor-General of Western Australia, explorer and plant collector. A good example was Pittosporum roeanum, which is now known as Pittosporum ligustrifolium.

Roei: [roh–e-I] Is named in honour of John Septimus Roe; 1797-1878, who was an English born Australian who was the first Surveyor-General of Western Australia, explorer and plant collector. A good example is Callitris roei.

Roemeriana: [roh-mer-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Roemer but which Roemer cannot be substantiated. A good example is the rust Ravenelia roemerianae.

Roensis: [roh-en-sis] From Roe, which is Latinized for the Roe land district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. (Is named in honour of John Septimus Roe; 1797-1878, who was an English born Australian who was the first Surveyor-General of Western Australia, explorer and plant collector.) It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Roe land district in south west Western Australia. A good example is Rockinghamia brevipes.

Roepera: [roh-per-a] Is probably named in honour of Johannes August Christian Roeper; 1801-1885, who was a British botanist and physician in Zimbabwe. A good example was Roepera apiculata, which is now known as Zygophyllum apiculatum.

Roeperia: [roh-per-i-a] Is probably named in honour of Johannes August Christian Roeper; 1801-1885, who was a British botanist and physician in Zimbabwe. A good example was Roeperia cyanescens, which is now known as Ricinocarpos cyanescens.

Roettlera: [roht-ler-a] Is named in honour of Roettler. A good example was Roettlera kinneari, which is now known as Boea kinneari.

Rogeri: [ro–jer-I] Is named in honour of Roger but which Roger cannot be substantiated. A good example is Conostylis rogerii.

Rogersianum: [ro-jer-si-a-num] Is named in honour of Rogers but which Rogers cannot be substantiated. A good example was Helichrysum rogersianum, which is now known as Ozothamnus rogersianus.

Rogersianus: [ro-jer-si-a-nus] Is named in honour of Rogers but which Rogers cannot be substantiated. A good example is Ozothamnus rogersianus.

Rogersii: [ro-jer-si-I] Is probably named in honour of Dr. Richard Saunders Rogers; 1862-1942, who was an Australian forensicologist and amateur herbarium collector mainly of native orchids but it cannot be substantiated 100%. A good example is Prasophyllum rogersii.

Rogersoniana: [ro-jer-so-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Rogerson but which Rogerson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Grevillea rogersoniana.

Rohlena: [roh-le-na] Is named in honour of F. Rohlena who was Czechoslovakian naturalist. A good example is Sida rohlenae.

Rohlenae: [roh-le-nee] Is named in honour of F. Rohlena who was Czechoslovakian naturalist. A good example is Leptomeria rohlenae.

Rohrlachii: [roh-la-ki-I] Is named in honour of K. D. Rohrlach; 18??-1950, who was a plant collector in and around South Australia. A good example is Maireana rohrlachii.

Romnalda: [rom-nal-da] From Loma, which is Ancient Greek for a margin and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It is an anagram of Lomandra and refers to stamens, which form a ring at the base with the petals. That is 3 of the stamens are fused close to the base of the tepals and 3 stamens are fused high up on the tepals. They also differ from Lomandra in not having spines along the inflorescences. A good example is Romnalda grallata.

Root: [root] From Wrote, which is old English/ /Dutch for a plant organ, which attaches the plant to the ground and takes up nutrients. It refers to the organs, which absorb and anchor plant, usually initially developed from the radicle and growing downwards or outwards.

Root Cap: [root, kap] From Wrote, which is old English/Dutch for a plant organ, which attaches the plant to the ground, trunk, brances or at times the stems and takes up nutrients and Kalyptra, which is Ancient Greek for a hat or covering. It refers to the parenchyma cells, which form a protective apex of the root.

Root Hair: [root, hair] From Wrote, which is old English/Dutch for a plant organ, which attaches the plant to the ground, trunk, branches or at times the stems and takes up nutrients and and Haer, which is English or Haar, which is Dutch and German for a hair. It refers to the lateral, outgrowth of the epidermal cells, whose main function is absorbing moisture and nutrients from the surrounding soil or air.

Root Zone: [root, zohn] From Wrote, which is old English/Dutch for a plant organ, which attaches the plant to the ground and takes up nutrients and Zone which is Ancient Greek or Zona which is Latin for a belt. It refers to areas, which are characterized by a particular set of organisms, whose presence is determined by environmental conditions. Here it represents the area in which a plants roots extend beyond the visible section observed above the ground.

Drip Line – andi Mellis

Rootstock 1: [root, stok] From Wrote, which is old English/Dutch for a plant organ, which attaches the plant to the ground and takes up nutrients and Stock, which is German or Stoc which is Old English for the main stem of a plant. It refers to rootstocks, in which a scion is attached to for grafting.

Rootstock 2: [root, stok] From Wrote, which is old English/Dutch for plant organs, which attaches the plant to the ground and takes up nutrients and Stock, which is German or Stoc which is Old English for the main stem of a plant. It refers to the section of a plants, which is maintained and used for cutting material or for the scions for grafting also known as a stock plant.

Rorida: [ror-i-da] From Rōrida, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance. It refers to outer layers, which resembles waxy platelets or dew. A good example is found on the leaves and fruits of Byblis rorida.

Roridomyces: [ro-ri-do-mI-sees] From Rōridum, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance and Múkēs, which is Ancient Greek for a fungi or mushroom. It refers to the pileus, which resembles to be covered in dew. A good example is the gilled fungi Roridomyces roridus.

Roridum: [ro-ri-dum] From Rōridum, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance. It refers to outer layers, which resembles waxy platelets or dew. A good example is the rust, Myrothecium roridum, which is found on the leaves of many trees.

Roridus: [ro-ri-dus] From Rōridus, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance. It refers to the pileus, which appears to be covered in dew. A good example is the gilled fungus Agaricus roridus.

Roridulate: [ror-i-du-layt] From Rōridum, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance. It refers to of plants, which have a surface that resembles being covered in dew.

Rorippa: [ror-rip da] From Rorippen, which is Latinized from the Saxon vernacular name for the plant studied by Euricius Cordus. A good example is Rorippa dictyosperma.

Rosa: [roh-za] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to have a rose or pink colour. It refers to flowers, which have a delicate rose pink colour. A good example is Eucalyptus rosacea.

Rosacea: [roh-za-ki-a] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to have a rose or pink colour. It refers to flowers, which have a delicate rose pink colour. A good example is Eucalyptus rosacea.

Rosaceus: [roh-za-ke-us] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to have a rose or pink colour. It refers to flowers, which have a delicate rose pink colour. A good example is Rubus rosaceus.

Roscida: [ro-si-da] From Rōscida, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance. It refers to a covering which resembles waxy platelets or covered in dew. A good example is sticky leaves on Triodia roscida.

Rosea: [roh-ze-a] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to have a rose colour. It usually refers to flowers or pileus, which have a pale to deep rose pink colour of a rose. A good example is the rose pink flowers on Canavalia rosea.

Roseana: [roh-zee-a-na] From Rhódon which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to have a rose colour. It refers to flowers, which have a pale to deep rose pink colour of a rose. It refers to flowers, which have a deep rose pink colour of a rose. A good example is the sundew Drosera roseana.

Roseata: [roh-zee-a-ta] From Rhódon which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to have a rose colour. It refers to flowers, which have a pale to deep rose pink colour of a rose. A good example is the rose pink flowers on Calystegia sepium subsp. roseata.

Roseate: [roh-zee-ayt] From Rhódon which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to have a rose colour. It refers to having the pink colour of a rose. A good example is the flowers on the Northern Territory’s floral emblem the desert rose, Gossypium sturtianum.

Rosella: [ro-sel-la] From Rosule, which is Latin for to form a small rosette and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. It refers to small or delicate plants, which has a cluster of leaves that radiate From A, central point near to or on the ground. A good example is Arachnorchis rosella.

Rosellus: [ro-sel-lus] From Rosule, which is Latin for to form a small rosette and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. It refers to small or delicate plants, which has a cluster of leaves that radiate From A, central point near to or on the ground. A good example is the rose web fungus Hypomyces rosellus.

Rosenburgii: [ro-sen-ber-ji-I] Is named in honour of Rosenburg. A good example was Dendrobium rosenburgii, which is now known as Durabaculum mirbelianum.

Rosenstromii: [ro-sen-stro-mi-I] Is named in honour of Rosenstrom, who first discovered the orchid in 1930 north of the Daintree. A good example is Phalaenopsis rosenstromii.

Roseoalatum: [ro–see-o-la-tum] From Rosea, which is Latin for to be filled with roses and ālātus, which is Latin for to have wings. It refers to structures or organs, which have deep pink rose coloured wings. A good example is the lateral petals on Stylidium roseoalatum.

Roseo-albus: [ro-see-oh, al-bus] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to be filled with roses or the colour pale pink and Alphós, which is Ancient Greek for whiteness or Album, which is Latin for matt white. It refers to plants, usually the flowers, which are pascal pink. A good example is Ptilotus gomphrenoides var. roseo-albus.

Roseoazurea: [ro-see-a-zu-ree-a] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to be filled with roses and Azure, which is Latin for sky blue. It refers to flowers, which are bicoloured deep pink to red and sky-blue or are a mixture of shades of rose pink to sky blue. A good example is Newcastelia roseoazurea.

Roseolamellata: [ro-see-la-mel-la-ta] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to be filled with deep rose pink colour and Lāmellātum which is Latin for to be somewhat scaly to scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which have somewhat rosy pink scales. A good example is Amanita roseolamellata.

Roseonanum: [ro-see-o-na-num] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to be filled with deep rose pink coloured flowers. It refers to flowers, which are bicoloured deep pink to red and sky-blue. A good example is Stylidium roseonanum.

Rosette: [roh-zet] From Rosule, which is Latin for to form a small rosette. It refers to a small plant which has a cluster of leaves that radiate from a, central point near to or on the ground. A good example is the leaves on Ajuga australis.

Roseum: [ro-zee-um] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to have a rose colour. It refers to flowers, which have a pale to deep rose pink colour of a rose. It refers to flowers which have pastel pink shades like a rose. A good example is Epipogium roseum.

Roseus: [roh-zee-us] From Rhódon which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to have a rose colour. It refers to flowers, which have a pale to deep rose pink colour of a rose. It refers to flowers which have shades of pink like a rose. A good example is the exotic horticultural garden plant that is showing every sign of becoming a noxious weed throughout the country is Isopogon roseus.

Rosieri: [ro-si-er-I] Is named in honour of the Rt. Rev. Stanley Bruce Rosier; 1928-2…, who was an Australian Anglican Bishop and amateur naturalist. A good example is Grevillea rosieri.

Rosifolia: [ro-si-foh-li-a] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to have a rose colour and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the leaves of a rose. Good examples are the New Zealand tree Ackama rosifolia with deep red foliage and the local native Ackama paniculosa which has stunning deep pink new growth.

Rosifolius: [roh-si-foh-li-us] From Rhódon, which is Ancient Greek or Rosa, which is Latin for to be filled with roses and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to foliage, which resembles that of the Rose bush. A good example is the foliage on Rubus rosifolius.

Rosmarinifolia: [rohz-mar-i-ni-foh-li-a] From Rōscida, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance, Marinus, which Latin for the sea and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to shrubs or leaves, which resembles the Mediterranean Rosemary bush which grew by the sea and was known as the dew of the sea. A good example is Pultenaea rosmarinifolia.

Rosmarinifolium: [rohz-mar-i-ni-foh-li-um] From Rōscida, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance, Marinus, which Latin for the sea and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to shrubs or leaves which resembles the Mediterranean Rosemary bush which was known as the dew of the sea. A good example is Lasiopetalum rosmarinifolium.

Rosmarinifolius: [rohz-mar-i-ni-foh-li-us] From Rōscida, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance, Marinus, which Latin for the sea and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to shrubs or leaves which resembles the Mediterranean Rosemary bush which was known as the dew of the sea. A good example is Croton rosmarinifolius, which is now known as Bertya rosmarinifolia.

Rosmariniformis: [rohz-mar-i-ni-for-mis] From Rōscida, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance, Marinus, which Latin for the sea and Forme which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to shrubs, which resembles the Mediterranean Rosemary bush which was known as the dew of the sea. A good example was Westringia rosmariniformis, which is now known as Westringia fruticosa.

Rosmarinus: [rohz-mar-in-us] From Rōscida, which is Latin for to have a dewy or wet appearance and Marinus, which Latin for the sea. It refers to shrubs, which resembles the Mediterranean Rosemary bush which was known as the dew of the sea. A good example is the popular table herb from Mediterranean countries Rosmarinus officinalis.

Rossei: [ro–see-I] Is named in honour of Ross but which Ross cannot be substantiated. A good example is Acacia rossei.

Rossii: [ro-see-I] Is named in honour of William John Clunius-Ross; 1850-1914, who was a scientist and teacher at Bathurst College and keen amateur botanist. Two good examples are Carpobrotus rossii and Eucalyptus rossii.

Rostella: [ro-stel-la] From Rostrātum, which is Latin for a small beak. It refers to a small beak like appendage which is found on the stigma of some orchids and succulents. A good example is the popular exotic garden succulent Ruschia rostella.

Rostellata: [ro-stel-a-ta] From Rostrātum, which is Latin for a small beak. It usually refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a small beak like appendage attached at the apexes. A good example is Acacia rostellata.

Rostellatum: [ro-stel-la-tum] From Rostrātum, which is Latin for a small beak. It usually refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a beak like appendage attached at the apexes. A good example was Racosperma rostellatum, which is now known as Acacia rostellata.

Rostellifera: [ro-stel-li-fer-a] From Rostrātum, which is Latin for a small beak and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or to carry. It refers to plant organs, which have a small rostrate beak. A good example is the apexes on the phyllodes of Acacia rostellifera.

Rostelliferum: [ro-stel-li-fer-um] From Rostrātum, which is Latin for a small beak and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or to carry. It refers to plant organs, which has a small rostrate beak. A good example is the apexes on the phyllodes of Acacia rostelliferum, which is now known as Acacia rostellifera.

Rostellularia: [ro-stel-lu-lar-i-a] From Rostrātum, which is Latin for a small beak and Aria which is Latin for a collection. It refers to bracts on the flower spikes, which often bear small rostrate beaks. A good example is Rostellularia adscendens.

Rostrata: [ro-stra-ta] From Rostrāta, which is Latin for a small beak like apendage. It refers to fruits, which bear a rostrate beak like appendage at the apex of an organ. A good example is Marsdenia rostrata.

Rostrate: [ro-strayt] From Rostrātum, which is Latin for a small beak. It refers to organs, which have a rostrate beak. A good example is Pultenaea rostrata.

Rostratum: [ro-stra-tum] From Rostrātum, which is Latin for a small beak. It refers to organs, which have a rostrate beak. A good example is Canarium rostratum.

Rostriformis: [ro-stri-for-mis] From Rostellum, which is Latin for a small beak and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a parrots beak or which have valve apexes resembling a rosella’s beak. A good example is Acacia rostriformis.

Rostrivalvis: [ro-stri-val-vis] From Rostrātum, which is Latin for a small beak and Valvae, which is Latin for the leaves of a door. It refers to the fruits which have valve apexes resembling a rosella’s beak. A good example is Goodenia rostrivalvis.

Rostrupii: [ro-stru-pi-I] Is named in honour of Frederik Georg Emil Rostrup, 1831–1907, who was a Danish botanist, mycologist and plant pathologist. A good example is Goodenia rostrivalvis.

Rosula: [ro-su-la] From Rosule, which is Latin for to form a small rosette. It refers to small plants, which has a cluster of leaves that radiate from a central point on or near to the ground. A good example is Gomphrena rosula.

Rosulata: [ro-su-la-ta] From Rosule, which is Latin for to form a small rosette. It refers to small plants, which has a cluster of leaves that radiate from a central point on or near to the ground. A good example is Drosera rosulata.

Rosulate: [ro-su-layt] From Rosule, which is Latin for to form a small rosette. It refers to plants, which has a cluster of leaves that radiate from a central point on or near to the ground. A good example is Drosera derbyensis.

Rosulatum: [ro-su-la-tum] From Rosule, which is Latin for to form a small rosette. It refers to plants, which has a cluster of leaves that radiate from a central point on or near to the ground. A good example is Stylidium rosulatum.

Rosulatus: [ro-su-la-tus] From Rosule, which is Latin for to form a small rosette. It refers to plants, which has a cluster of leaves that radiate from a central point on or near to the ground. A good example is Arthrochilus rosulatus.

Rotala: [roh-ta-la] From Rotare, which is Latin for to cause, to spin like a wheel. It refers to leaves, which are in whirls around the stems. A good example is Rotala tripartita.

ROTAP: [roh–tap] From ROTAP, which is the abbreviation for Rare or Threatened Australian Plants. The codes were drawn up by Briggs and Leighin 1996 for rare or threatened Australian Flora. There are an aggregate of codes which give the distribution category; 1, 2,or 3, the Conservation Status; X, E, V, R, with or without C, with an indication to the size of the populations; a, I, t, – or +.:

1	Known from one collection only.
2	Geographic range in Australia less than 100 km.
3	Geographic range in Australia greater than 100 km.
X	Presumed extinct. Comparable to ANZECC and ESP categories.
E	Endangered. Comparable to ANZECC and ESP categories.
V	Vulnerable. Comparable to ANZECC and ESP categories.
R	Rare.
K	Poorly known.
C	Reserved. At least one population in National Park or other proclaimed reserve(s).
a	1000 plants or more are known to occur within a conservation reserve(s).
i	Less than 1000 plants are known to occur within a conservation reserve(s).
–	Reserved population size is not adequately known.
t	Total known population is reserved.
+	Taxon has a natural occurrence overseas.

Rossittia: [ros-sit-ti-a] From Rossittia, which is unknown. A good example was the use of the name Rossittia scabra, which is now known as Hibbertia lepidota.

Rotala: [roh–ta-la] From Rotāta, which is Latin for to cause, to spin like a wheel. It refers to leaves, which are in whirls around the stems. A good example is Rotala tripartita.

Rotata: [roh–ta-ta] From Rotāta, which is Latin for to rotate. It refers to fruits, which hang and often spin or rotate on the stems. A good example is Parsonsia rotata.

Rothia: [roh–thee-a] Is named in honour of Walter Edmund Roth; 1861-1933, who was a British born Hungarian physician, anthropologist and protector of aborigines with his main belief was to prevent the exploitation of Aborigines, particularly in employment and marriage. Roth was active in the restriction of the Sale of Opium Act (1897) which had been open to abuse and he was closely associated with amending legislation in 1901. he possessed of a strong personality and administrative drive which was effective as a protector but his initiatives brought him into conflict with politicians, settlers and the press in North Queensland. In 1904-06 he worked from Brisbane. In 1904 he headed the Western Australian royal commission into the conditions of the Aborigines in the North-West. His 1905 report was highly critical and documented the ‘wrongs and injustices’, ‘cruelties and abuses’ of the native people and made recommendations for better administration. Roth had good relations with indigenous and Chinese people wherever he worked. Further political attacks forced his resignation in August 1906 on grounds of ill health and he left Australia in December under self-exile. A good example is Rothia indica.

Rothiana: [ro-thi-a-na] Is named in honour of Walter Edmund Roth; 1861-1933, who was a British born Hungarian physician, anthropologist and protector of aborigines with his main belief was to prevent the exploitation of Aborigines, particularly in employment and marriage. Roth was active in the restriction of the Sale of Opium Act (1897) which had been open to abuse and he was closely associated with amending legislation in 1901. he possessed of a strong personality and administrative drive which was effective as a protector but his initiatives brought him into conflict with politicians, settlers and the press in North Queensland. In 1904-06 he worked from Brisbane. In 1904 he headed the Western Australian royal commission into the conditions of the Aborigines in the North-West. His 1905 report was highly critical and documented the ‘wrongs and injustices’, ‘cruelties and abuses’ of the native people and made recommendations for better administration. Roth had good relations with indigenous and Chinese people wherever he worked. Further political attacks forced his resignation in August 1906 on grounds of ill health and he left Australia in December under self-exile. A good example is the vine stems on Piper rothiana, which is now known as Piper macropiper, where the vascular rays extend from the central wood to the outer phloem.

Rothii: [roth–i-I] Is named in honour of Walter Edmund Roth; 1861-1933, who was a British born Hungarian physician, anthropologist and protector of aborigines with his main belief was to prevent the exploitation of Aborigines, particularly in employment and marriage. Roth was active in the restriction of the Sale of Opium Act (1897) which had been open to abuse and he was closely associated with amending legislation in 1901. he possessed of a strong personality and administrative drive which was effective as a protector but his initiatives brought him into conflict with politicians, settlers and the press in North Queensland. In 1904-06 he worked from Brisbane. In 1904 he headed the Western Australian royal commission into the conditions of the Aborigines in the North-West. His 1905 report was highly critical and documented the ‘wrongs and injustices’, ‘cruelties and abuses’ of the native people and made recommendations for better administration. Roth had good relations with indigenous and Chinese people wherever he worked. Further political attacks forced his resignation in August 1906 on grounds of ill health and he left Australia in December under self-exile. A good example is Acacia rothii.

Rothmannia: [roth-man-ni-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Goran (Latinized to Georgius) Rothman;1739-1778, who was a Swedish botanist, naturalist, physician and an apostle of Carl Linnaeus. A good example was Rothmannia hirta, which is now known as Atractocarpus hirtus.

Rottboellia: [rot-bo-el-li-a] Is named in honour of Christen Friis Rottbøl; 1727-1797, who was a Danish physician, botanist and a pupil of Carolus Linnaeus. A good example was Rottboellia barbata, which is now known as Xerochloa barbata.

Rottlera: [rot-ler-a] From Rottlera which maybe Latinized from a local vernacular for the plants found in India, A good example was Rottlera tinctoria, which is now known as Mallotus philippensis.

Rotundifolia: [roh-tun-di-foh-li-a] From Rotundātus, which is Latin for round and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are round or much rounder than other species in the genus. A good example is Prostanthera rotundifolia.

Rotundifolium: [roh-tun-di-foh-li-um] From Rotundātus, which is Latin for round and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are round or much rounder than other species in the genus. A good example is Leptospermum rotundifolium.

Rotundifolius: [roh-tun-di-foh-li-us] From Rotundātus, which is Latin for rounded. It refers to flower heads, which are more rounded than cylindrical when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Ptilotus rotundifolius.

Rotundisepala: [roh-tun-di-se-pa-la] From Rotundātus, which is Latin for rounded or obtuse and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for a roof or covering. It refers to sepals or the calyx lobes, which have an obtuse apex. A good example is Ptilotus rotundifolius.

Roupala: [roo-pa-la] From Rupala, which is Latinized from the vernacular of a local name in French Guiana for the tree found there. A good example was Roupala bleasdalei, which is now known as Bleasdalea bleasdalei.

Rourea: [rour-e-a] From Rourea which maybe from the Latinised  vernacular for the Chinese words 柔然 (Rouran) for being soft of course, as the genus is pantropical in origin. Really clutching at straws on this one. A good example is Rourea brachyandra.

Rowanae: [row–a-nee] Is named in honour of Marian Ellis Rowan 1848-1922 who was one of Australia’s most adventurous and talented natural history artists, specialising in flowers and birds, and occasionally insects. Her desire and love of the Australian bush led to obsessiveness is defined in the following statement – “My love for the flora of Australia, at once so unique and so fascinating, together with my desire to complete my collection of floral paintings, has carried me into other colonies, Queensland and some of the remotest parts of the great Continent of Australia. The excitement of seeking and the delight of finding rare or even unknown specimens abundantly compensated me for all difficulties, fatigue and hardships.” The bulk of her Australian and New Guinea collection is owned by the Australian Government and is housed in the National Library in Canberra. This fulfilled one of her dreams – to have the work available for the Australian people. More than any other artist she often painted the backgrounds in a surrealist style giving a greater feeling for the plants and the environment she painted. A good example is Nepenthes rowanae.

Roxburghia: [roks-ber-ji-a] Is named in honour of William Roxburgh; 1751–1815, who was a Scottish surgeon and botanist who worked extensively in India describing species and working on plants, which might have had economic importance. A good example was Roxburghia javanica, which is now known as Stemona javanic in Indonesia while the Australian species is now known as Stemona australiana.

Roxburghii: [roks-ber-ji-I] Is named in honour of William Roxburgh; 1751–1815, who was a Scottish surgeon and botanist who worked extensively in India describing species and working on plants, which might have had economical importance. A good example is Blyxa roxburghii.

Roycea: [roi–se-a] Is named in honour of Robert (Bob) Dunlop Royce (Bob); 1914-2008, who was an Australian botanist and herbarium collector who had a keen interest in toxic plants of Western Australia. A good example is Roycea pycnophylloides.

Royeniana: [roi-en-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Adriaan Von Royen; 1704-1779, who was a Dutch botanist who specialized in South East Asian plants. A good example is Alyxia royeniana.

Royenii: [roi-e-ni-I] Is named in honour of Adriaan Von Royen; 1704-1779, who was a Dutch botanist who specialized in South East Asian plants. A good example is Hemigraphis royenii.

Rubella: [roo-bel-la] From Rubella, which is Latin for reddish or pale red. It usually refers to flowers, which are pale red or reddish-pink. A good example was Rhodanthe rubella.

Rubelliflora: [roo-bel-i-flor-a] From Ruber, which is Latin for reddish or pale red and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are pale red or reddish-pink. A good example is Pluchea rubelliflora.

Rubellum: [roo-bel-lum] From Ruber, which is Latin for reddish or pale red. It usually refers to flowers, which are pale red or reddish-pink. A good example was Acroclinium rubellum, which is now known as Rhodanthe rubella and Helipterum rubellum.

Rubellus: [roo-bel-lus] From Ruber, which is Latin for reddish or pale red. It usually refers to flowers, which are pale red or reddish-pink. A good example is the pileus on Boletus rubellus.

Rubenachii: [roo-be-na-ki-I] Is probably named in honour of Leslie (Les) Francis Rubenach; 1931-20.., who was an Australian post master who took a keen interest in photography of orchids in Tasmania. A good example is Pterostylis rubenachii.

Rubens: [roo-benz] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish. It refers to organs, which are reddish in colour. A good example is the deep red stems and reddish tinged deep green leaves on Oxalis rubens.

Ruber: [roo-ber] From Ruber, which is Latin for reddish or pale red. It refers to organswhich have a reddish colour. A good example is Melaleuca fulgens.

Rubescens: [roo-bes-enz] From Rubescent, which is Latin for to become reddish or pale reddish-pink. It usually refers to the flower’s ovaries which turn pale pinkish-red after anthesis. A good example is Rhodamnia rubescens.

Rubia: [roo-bi-a] From Rubia, which is Latin for red or a red dye. It refers to flowers, which are noticeably deep pinkish-red to deep red. A good example is the Rubia syrticola, which is now known as Asperula syrticola.

Rubicunda: [roo-bi-kun-da] From Rubicundus, which is Latin for deep red. It refers to organs usually the flowers, which are deep red in colour. A good example is Kennedia rubicunda.

Rubicundus: [roo-bi-kun-dus] From Rubicundus, which is Latin for deep red. It refers to organs, which are usually the flowers being deep reddish in colour. A good example is the flowers on Leucopogon rubicundus, which is now known as Leucopogon oxycedrus.

Rubida: [roo-bi-da] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish or blushing. It refers to organs, which have a reddish colour. A good example is the stems on Acacia rubida.

Rubidum: [roo-bi-dum] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish or blushing. It refers to organs, which have a reddish colour. A good example is the stems on Racosperma rubidum, which is now known as Acacia rubida.

Rubifolia: [roo-bi-foh-li-a] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish or blushing and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the new growth of the stems and leaves, which have a brilliant red colour. A good example is the flushes of new growth on Vesselowskya rubifolia.

Rubiginosa: [roo-big-noh-sa] From Rubiginosus, which is Latin for rusty-red. It refers to an organ usually the leaves, stems or fruits which have a rusty-red colour. A good example is the lower laminas on Lepisanthes rubiginosa.

Rubignosum: [roo-big-noh-sum] From Rubiginosus, which is Latin for rusty-red. It refers to an organ, usually the leaves or stems, which have a rusty-red colour. A good example is the lower laminas on Urostigma rubiginosum, which is now known as Ficus rubignosa.

Rubiifolia: [roo-bi-foh-li-a] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish or blushing and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the new growth and leaves which have a brilliant red colour. A good example is the flushes of new growth on Pultenaea rubiifolia, which is now known as Mirbelia rubiifolia.

Rubioides: [roo-bi-oi-deez] From Rubios, which is Latin for ruby-red and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the colour of flowers or stems which have a deep red colour similar to that of a ruby. A good example is Bauera rubioides which can have quite deep coloured flowers.

Rubra: [roo-bra] From Rubens, which is Latin for reddish. It refers to structures or organs which have a reddish colour. A good example is the seed heads on Rhynchospora rubra var. rubra which are orange-red to reddish.

Rubricalyx: [roo-bri-ka-liks] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek or Calycina, which is Latin for a husk, veil or cover. It refers to the specialized leaves which surround the bud and protect the developing sexual organs and ovaries that are reddish in colour. A good example is Crinum rubricaule, which is now known as Stylidium rubricalyx.

Rubricaule: [roo-bri-kor-le] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulus, which is Latin for a stick, stem or branch. It refers to plants, which have reddish coloured branchlets and or stems. A good example was Crinum rubicaule, which is now known as Crinum pedunculatum.

Rubricaulis: [roo-bri-Kor-lis From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulus, which is Latin for a stick, stem or branch. It refers to plants, which have reddish coloured branchlets and or stems. A good example is Crinum rubricaule, which is now known as Leucopogon rubricaulis.

Rubricentrum: [roo-bri-sen-trum] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Kéntron, which is Ancient Greek for a point or sharp point or Centrum which is Latin for in the centre. It refers to organs, which have reddish markings diverging stronger as they approach the centre or middle of the organ. A good example is the bases of the petals and sepals surrounding the labellum on Sarcochilus rubricentrum, which is now known as Sarcochilus hartmannii.

Rubricola: [roo-bri-koh-la] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on rich, red, podzolic soils. A good example is Acacia rubricola.

Rubriflora: [roo-bri flor-a] From Rubens, which is Latin for reddish and Flōris which is Latin for a flower or Flōs which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are red or reddish in colour. A good example was Hakea rubriflora, which is now known as Hakea denticulata.

Rubrimolle: [roo-bri-mol-le] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Molle, which is Latin for soft and smooth. It refers to structures or organs, which are reddish and have a soft and smooth surface. A good example is the fruits on Syzygium rubrimolle.

Rubriscapum: [roo-bri-sca-pum] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Skḗptō, which is Ancient Greek or Scapum, which is Ancient Greek for a stalk or shaft. It refers to flowers, which are supported by a reddish scape. A good example is Stylidium rubriscapum.

Rubroseta: [roo-bro-se-ta] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Sēta/Sētae, which is Latin for a bristle. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in reddish coloured bristles. A good example was Tetratheca rubriseta, which is now known as Tetratheca hirsuta.

Rubrolilacinus: [roo-bro-li-la-si-nus] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Līlacīnum, which is Latin for lilac. It refers to structures, organs or flowers, which have a delicate pink to lilac colour. A good example is Callistemon pachyphyllus var. rubrolilacinus.

Rubrolutea: [roo-bro-lu-te-a] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Lūteus, which is Latin for a rich golden-yellow. It usually refers to the pileus of a fungi which are a deep reddish-orange to deep reddish-yellow on the upper surface and a rich golden-yellow on the stalk, gills or pores. A good example is Hygrocybe rubrolutea.

Rubronivea: [roo-bru-ni-ve-a] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish and Nivea, which is Greek for snowy-white. It usually refers to the pileus of a fungi, which are a deep reddish-orange on the upper surface and snowy-white on the stalk, gills or pores. A good example is Hygrocybe rubronivea.

Rubus: [roo-bus] From Rubēns, which is Latin for reddish. It refers to the aggregates, which are scarlet-red to crimson-red. A good example is the ruby red fruits on Rubus rosea.

Rudallii: [ru-da-li-I] Is named in honour of Rudall. A good example is Myriocephalus rudallii.

Rudderi: [ru–der-I] Is named in honour of Augustus Rudder; 1828-1904, who was an English born Australian forester who was interested in timbers, barks and vegetable dyes. A good example is Eucalyptus rudderi.

Rude: [rood] From Rude, which is Latin for rough, raw or uncultivated. It refers to plants, which have very rough and irregular surfaces. A good example is the introduced weed Eleutheranthera ruderalis.

Ruderalis: [roo-der-a-lis] From Ruderalis, which is Latin for waste land or rubbish. It refers to plants, which appear on waste land, along roadsides in table drains and around rubbish dumps. A good example is the introduced weed Eleutheranthera ruderalis.

Rudimentary 1: [roo-di-men-tar-ee] From Rudi/s which is Latin for unformed or roughly formed. It refers to organs, which are poorly developed pertaining to evolution time very old or primitive.

Rudimentary 2: [roo-di-men-tar-ee] From Rudi/s which is Latin for unformed or roughly formed. It refers to vestigial organs, which have no apparent functional purpose.

Rudis: [roo-dis] From Rudi/s which is Latin for unformed or roughly formed. It may refer to the growth habits, of the plants being poorly developed. A good example is the open, often straggly habit of Olearia rudis.

Ruellia: [roo-el-li-a] Is named in honour of Jean Ruel alias Joannes Ruellius; 1474-1537, who was a French botanist and noted herbalist. A good example is Ruellia tuberosa.

Rufa: [roo-fa] From Rufescere which is Latin for deep rusty-red to tawny-red. It refers to the colour of the leaves and/or other structures or organs, which are a deep rusty-red colour. A good example is Uvaria rufa.

Rufescens: [roo-fes-enz] From Rufescere which is Latin for deep rusty-red to tawny-red. It refers to the colour of the leaves and/or other structures or organs, which are a deep rusty-red colour. A good example is the aged flowers on Ozothamnus rufescens.

Rufiflora: [roo-fi-flor-a] From Rufescere, which is Latin for deep rusty-red to tawny-red and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which have p rusty-red to deep tawny-red hairs. A good example is Linkia rufiflora, which is now known as Persoonia rufiflora.

Rufipogon: [roo-fi-poh-gon] From Rufescere, which is Latin for deep rusty-red to tawny-red and Pogon, which is Ancient Greek for a beard. It refers to a dense coverage of hair, which is deep rusty-red to deep tawny-red in colour. A good example is Oryza rufipogon.

Rufistylis: [roo-fi-stI-lis] From Rufescere, which is Latin for deep rusty-red to tawny-red and Stilus/Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a stick or column. It refers to a section of the female reproductive organ, which is deep rusty-red to deep tawny-red in colour. A good example is Banksia rufistylis.

Rufociliata: [roo-fo-si-li-a-ta] From Rufescere, which is Latin for deep rusty-red to tawny-red and Ciliātus, which is Latin for a fringe of hairs on the margins. It refers to structures or organs, which has margins that have deep rusty-red to tawny-red fringe. A good example is Hibbertia rufociliata.

Rufofulva: [roo-fo-ful-va] From Rufescere, which is Latin for deep rusty-red to deep tawny-red and Fulva, which is Latin for yellowish-brown, reddish-brown or tawny. It refers to structures or organs, which are deep rusty-yellow to deep tawny-yellow in colour. A good example is the pileus and stalk on the fungus Tubaria rufofulva.

Rufula: [roo-fu-la] From Rufescere, which is Latin for deep rusty-red to deep tawny-red and Fulva which is Latin for yellowish brown. It refers to hairs or flowers, which are deep rusty-yellow to deep tawny-yellow in colour. A good example is Tephrosia rufula.

Rufum: [roo-fum] From Rufescere, which is Latin for deep rusty-red to tawny-red. It refers to leaves and/or stems, which are covered in deep rusty-red hairs. A good example is the hairs on the stems and fruits of Dysoxylon rufum.

Rufus: [roo-fus] From Rufescere, which is Latin for deep rusty-red to tawny-red. It refers to leaves and/or stems, which are a covered in deep rusty-red colour. A good example is the rufus coloured stipules on Leucopogon rufus.

Rugatus: [roo-ga-tus] From Rūgōsum, which is Latin for creased, wrinkled or shrivelled. It refers to an organ, which is markedly wrinkled or severely creased. A good example is the pileus margins on Polyporus rugatus, is now known as Amauroderma rude.

Rugosa: [ryoo-goh-sa] From Rūgōsa, which is Latin for creased, wrinkled or shrivelled. It refers to organs, which are markedly wrinkled or severely creased. A good example is the leaves on Prostanthera rugosa.

Rugose: [roo-gohs] From Rūgōsa, which is Latin for creased, wrinkled or shrivelled. It refers to organs, which are markedly wrinkled or severely creased. A good example is the pods on Acacia gordonii.

Rugosifolia: [roo-gos-i-foh-li-a] From Rūgōsum, which is Latin for creased, wrinkled or shrivelled. It refers to organs, which are markedly wrinkled or severely creased. A good example is the pods on Mallophora rugosifolia, which is now known as Dicrastylis rugosifolia.

Rugosula: [roo-goh-su-la] From Rūgōsum, which is Latin for creased, wrinkled or shrivelled. It refers to organs, which are faintly wrinkled or severely creased. A good example is the indusium on Hypolepis rugosula.

Rugosum: [ryoo-goh-sum] From Rūgōsum, which is Latin for creased, wrinkled or shrivelled. It refers to organs, which are markedly wrinkled or severely creased. A good example is the glumes and lemmas on Ischaemum rugosum.

Rugulose: [roo-gu-lohs] From Rūgōsum, which is Latin for creased, wrinkled or shrivelled. It refers to organs, which are faintly wrinkled or severely creased. A good example is Grevillea johnsonii.

Rugulosum: [roo-gu-loh-sum] From Rūgōsum, which is Latin for creased, wrinkled or shrivelled. It refers to organs, which is faintly wrinkled to severely creased. A good example is the fronds on Bonychium rugulosum.

Rulingia: [roo-lin-ji-a] Is named in honour of Johanne Phillip Ruling; 1741- 18.., who was a German botanist. A good example is Rulingia onii.

Rulingiodes: [roo-lin-ji-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Johanne Phillip Ruling; 1741- 18.., who was a German botanist. A good example is Thomasia rulingioides.

Rumex: [roo-mex] From Rūmen, which is Latin for to turn over or chew again. It refers to organs, which appear as though they have been gnawed on. A good example is Rumex bidens.

Rumicastrum: [roo-mi-kas-trum] From Rūmen, which is Latin for to turn over or chew again and again and Castrum/Castra which is Latin for a castle or fort. It refers to the overall appearance of the shrubs looking similar and forming inpenatrable barriers. A good example is Rumicastrum chamaecladum.

Ruminata: [roo-mi-na-ta] From Rūmen, which is Latin for to turn over or chew again and again. It refers to organs, which are coarsely wrinkled as if it has been gnawed on. A good example is the moss Fossombronia ruminata.

Ruminate: [roo-mi-nAt] From Rūmen, which is Latin for to turn over or chew again and again. It refers to organs, which are coarsely wrinkled as if it has been gnawed on. A good example is the cotyledon leaves on Acmenosperma claviflorum.

Ruminatus: [roo-min-a-tus] From Rūmen, which is Latin for to turn over or chew again and again. It refers to organs, which appears as though it has been gnawed on. A good example is the seeds of Elaeocarpus ruminatus.

Rummeryi: [ru-meer-ee-I] Is named in honour of E. G. Rummery who was an Australian forester in the Casino district of NSW who first collected the type specimen. A good example is Eucalyptus rummeryi.

Rumohra: [roo-mor-a] Is named in honour of Freiderich von Rumorh; 1785-1843, who was a German artist, and draftsman. A good example is Rumohra adiantiformis.

Rumphii: [rum-fi-I] Is named in honour of Georg Eberhard Rumphf which was Latinized to Rumphius; 1627–1702, who was a German born botanist and compassionate supporter of minorities opposing colonization and imperialism. He was employed by the Dutch East India Company in what is now eastern Indonesia. A good example is Cordyline rumphii.

Runcinata: [run-si-na-ta] From Runcinatus, which is Latin for a carpenter’s plane. It refers to leaves, where the lobes point backwards towards the base, somewhat like the planed shavings on a piece of wood. A good example is the leaves on Banksia runcinata.

Runcinifolius: [run-si-ni-foh-li-us] From Runcinatus, which is Latin for a carpenter’s plane and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a description of pinnatifida leaves which have the lobes point backwards towards the base, somewhat like the planed shavings. A good example is the leaves on Senecio runcinifolius.

Runciformis: [run-si-for-mis] From Runcinatus, which is Latin for a carpenter’s plane and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers is unclear. A good example was Acacia runciformis which is now known as Acacia lineata.

Runner: [run-ner] From Runner, which is Old English for to move quickly buy foot. It refers to a slender, lateral stolen which will develop roots and a new plant at is apex vegetatively. A good example is Viola hederacea.

Rupestre: [ru/roo-pes-tre] From Rūpestre, which is Latin for a cliff or craggy outcrop. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow or were thought to favour rocky crags on cliffs. A good example is Leptospermum rupestre.

Rupestris: [ru/roo-pes-tris] From Rūpestre, which is Latin for a cliff or craggy outcrop. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow or were thought to favour only rocky crags on cliffs. A good example is Pyrrosia rupestris.

Rupicola: [ru-pi-koh-la] From Rupes, which is Latin for a cliff or crag, Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on rocky cliffs, tors and crags. Some good examples include Rupicola apiculate, Leucopogon rupicola or the rare Gingidia rupicola.

Rupicolum: [ru-pi-koh-lum] From Rupes, which is Latin for a cliff or crag, Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on rocky cliffs, tors and crags. Good examples include Dendrobium rupicolum.

Rupicolus: [ru-pi-koh-lus] From Rupes, which is Latin for a cliff or crag, Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on rocky cliffs, tors and crags. It refers to the rock Falcon Falco rupicolus.

Ruppi: [ru-pI] Is named in honour of Rupp; 1872-1956, who was an Australian born clergyman and keen botanist from Melbourne. A good example is Acacia ruppi.

Ruppia: [ru-pi-a] Is most likely named in honour of Heinrich Bernard Ruppius; 1688/9-1719, who was a German botanist. A good example is Ruppia maritima.

Ruppianum: [ru-pi-a-num] Is named in honour of Rupp; 1872-1956, who was an Australian born clergyman and keen botanist from Melbourne. A good example was Dendrobium ruppianum, which is now known as Thelychiton jonesii subsp. jonesii.

Ruptura: [rup-tyoo-a] From Ruptūra/Ruptus which is Latin for broken. It refers to a structure or more often an organ, which appears to be broken or has a part missing. A good example is Euphrasia ruptura which is presumed extinct as it has not been seen or collected since 1904.

Ruralis: [roo-a-lis] From Rūrālis, which is Latin for being rustic or pertaining to the countryside. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in the countryside close to rural open lands. A good example is Syntrichia ruralis.

Ruscifolia: [rus-si-foh-li-a] From Ruscum, which is Latin for a butchers broom and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the stems of shrubs, which were prefered to make butcher’s brooms from or resemble those of a butcher’s broom. A good example is Alyxia ruscifolia.

Ruscifolium: [rus-ki-foh-li-um] From Ruscum, which is Latin for a butchers broom and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the stems of shrubs, which were prefered to make butchers brooms from. A good example is Oxilobium ruscifolium.

Ruscifolius: [rus-si-foh-li-us] From Ruscum, which is Latin for a butchers broom and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the stems of shrubs, which were prefered to make butchers brooms from. A good example is Leucopogon ruscifolius.

Rush: [rush] From Rush, which is Latinized from the German word rush for plants in the Rush or Juncus genre. It refers to any grass like plant similar to the Juncus genus, which have pithy or hollow culms and are found in wet, boggy or marshy environments. A good example of a rush is Juncus usinatus.

Russatus: [ru-sa-tus] From Russatus, which is Latin for bronze coloured. It refers to organs, which are bronze in colour. While several exotic plants have been given this name only Gould’s Bronze wing Cuckoo Chrysococcyx russatus has it in Australia.

Russell River: [ru-sel, ri-ver] From Russell River which is the temporary local name given to the plant. It refers to plants, which were first discovered along the Russel River district. A good example is Pandanus sp. russell river.

Russell-smithii: [ru-sel-smi-thee-I] Is named in honour of Russel Smith. A good example is Typhonium russell-smithii.

Russellii: [ru-sel-li-I] Is named in honour of Russell but which Russell cannot be substantiated. A good example is Pterostylis russellii.

Russula: [rus-su-la] From Russulus, which is Latin for reddish. It refers to plants, which have reddish coloured structures or organs. A good example is the pileus on Russula persanguinea.

Rutaefolia: [ru-tee-foh-li-a] From Ruta, which is Latin for a bitter herb with wrinkly seeds and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves or phyllodes, which resemble the European Rue genus. A good example is Acacia rutifolia.

Rutidochlamys: [ru-ti-do-kla-mis] From Rutidosus, which is Latin for wrinkly, glowing with red and gold reflections and shiny and khlamús, which is Ancient Greek or Khlamýs which is Ancient Greek for a short woollen cloak worn over the shoulders by men. It refers to seeds, which have surfaces that are wrinkly and glow with a golden yellow aura and have the awns appearing From A, cloak like collar. A good example is Rutidochlamys mitchellii, which is now known as Podolepis arachnoidea.

Rutidolepis: [ru-ti-do-le-pis] From Rutidosus, which is Latin for wrinkly, glowing with red and gold reflections and Lepís, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to seeds, which have wrinkly, bitter scales. A good example is Gnaphalium rutidolepis.

Rutidosis: [ru-ti-do-sis] From Rutidosus, which is Latin for wrinkled or shinny. It refers to plants, which have characteristics that are wrinkled yet still have a glow about them. A good example is Rutidosis helichrysoides.

Rutifolium: [ru-ti-foh-li-um] From Rutidosus, which is Latin for wrinkly, glowing with red and gold reflections and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or fronds ,which have a wrinkly and a reddish-yellow glow. A good example is the fronds on Pleurosorus rutifolium.

Rutila: [ru-ti-la] From Rutidosus, which is Latin for to glow red or orange-red. It refers to organs, which have a deep reddish-orange colour. A good example is the horehound stink bug Agonoscelis rutilas which can build up large numbers and cause a lot of damage to gardens especially those that are not organic.

Rutilans: [ru-ti-lanz] From Rutidosus, which is Latin for to glow red or orange-red. It refers to flowers, which have a deep reddish-orange colour. A good example is Hemiandra rutilans.

Rutilastra: [ru-ti-la-stra] From Rutidosus, which is Latin for to glow red or orange-red. It refers to flowers, which have a deep golden yellow-orange colour. A good example is Verticordia rutilastra.

Ryaniana: [rI-a-ni-a-na] Is probably named in honour of the mother and daughter team from Western Australia. Clara Oakley Ryan; nee Graham, 1866-1945, or Kathleen Emily Margaret Ryan; 1890-1970, who were both Australians who collected for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Acacia ryaniana.

Ryaniana: [rI-a-ni-a-num] Is probably named in honour of the mother and daughter team from Western Australia, Clara Oakley Ryan; nee Graham, 1866-1945, or Kathleen Emily Margaret Ryan; 1890-1970, who were both Australians who collected for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Racosperma ryanianum, which is now known as Acacia ryaniana.

Rydalensis: [rI-da-len-sis] Probably from Rydal, which is Latinized for Rydalmere and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. A good example was Eucalyptus rydalensis which is now defunct as it has been found to be a natural hybrid between Eucalyptus aggregata and Eucalyptus rubida.

Ryeae: [rI-ee-e] Is probably named in honour of Dr. Barbara Lynette, Rye (nee Powell); 1952-20.., who was an Australian Herbarium botanist in Western Australia. A good example is Melaleuca ryeae.

Rylstonea: [rI-sto-ne-a] From Rylstone, which is Latinized for an area west of Newcastle in New South Wales. It refers to plants, which were first discovered and are restricted to the Rylstone district. A good example was Rylstonea darwinioides, which is now known as Homoranthus darwinioides.

Ryparosa: [rI-pah-ro-sa] Is probably Latinised from the Malay word for the tree found there. A good example is Ryparosa kurrangii.

Ryssopterys: [rI-so-teer-is] From Rysso, which is unclear to the author and Pteron/Pteryx, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to the samaras, which have large wings. A good example is Ryssopterys timoriensis.

Ryticaryum: [rI-ti-kar-ri-um] From Rytido, which is Latin for wrinkled and Karyon, which is Ancient Greek for a nut. It refers to nuts, which are strongly marked with a network of wrinkles. A good example is Ryticaryum longifolium.

Rytidosperma: [rI-ti-o-sper-ma] From Rytido, which is Latin for wrinkled and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a grain or seed. It refers to grains or seeds, which are strongly marked with a network of wrinkles. A good example is Rytidosperma alpicola.

Rytidospermus: [rI–ti-o-sper-mus] From Rytido, which is Latin for wrinkled and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a grain or seed. It refers to grains or seeds, which are strongly marked with a network of wrinkles. A good example was Diasperus rhytidospermus, which is now known as Sauropus trachyspermus.

“Sa – Sy”

Sabdariffa: [sab-dar-if-fa] From Sabdariffa, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the West Indian name for the plant. It refers to the Hibiscus which was probably introduced by Indonesian Fisherman to the north west coast of Australia thousands of years ago. The plants from Asia, the West Indies, Indonesia and Australia all show distinct variations from growing in isolation to each other over the millenniums. A good example is Hibiscus sabdariffa or the Rosella bush.

Sabulosa: [sab-yoo-loh-sa] From Sabulum, which is Latin for sand. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in sandy habitats. A good example is Acacia sabulosa.

Sabulose: [sa-bu-lohs] From Sabulum, which is Latin for sand. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in sandy habitats. A good example is Persoonia stradbrokiensis.

Sabulosum: [sa-bu-loh-sum] From Sabulum, which is Latin for sand. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in sandy habitats. A good example was Racosperma sabulosum, which is now known as Acacia sabulosa.

Sabulosus: [sa-bu-loh-sus] From Sabulum, which is Latin for sand. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in sandy habitats. A good example is Arthrochilus sabulosus.

Sac: [sak] From Sakkion, which is Greek or Saccate, which is Latin for a small bag or pouch. It refers to organs, which have a shape resembling a small bag, pouch or bladder.

Saccharifera: [sa-kar-i-fer-a] From Sakkion, which is Ancient Greek or Saccharum, which is Latin a small bag or pouch. It refers to organs, which have a shape resembling a sac or pouch, similar to a cupped hand in shape. A good example was Eucalyptus saccharifera, which is now known as Eucalyptus viminalis.

Saccata: [sa-a-ta] From Sakkion, which is Ancient Greek or Saccharum, which is Latin a small bag or pouch. It refers to organs, which have a shape resembling a sac or pouch, similar to a cupped hand in shape. A good example is Grevillea saccata.

Saccate: [sa-kayt] From Sakkion, which is Ancient Greek or Saccharum, which is Latin for a small bag or pouch. It refers to organs, which have sacs or pouches that resemble a cupped hand. A good example is Persoonia saccata.

Saccatum: [sa-ka-tum] From Sakkion, which is Ancient Greek or Saccharum, which is Latin for a small bag or pouch. It refers to organs, which closely resemble small pouches. A good example is Geastrum saccatum.

Saccatus: [sa-ka-tus] From Sakkion, which is Ancient Greek or Saccharum, which is Latin for a small bag or pouch. It refers to organs, which closely resemble small pouches. A good example is Petalochilus saccatus.

Saccharata: [sa-kar-a-ta] From Sakcharon, which is Ancient Greek for the sweet juice from sugarcane. It refers to leaves or at times the stems or culms, which have a sweet taste which resembles sugar cane juice. A good example is Cryptocarya saccharata.

Saccharoideum: [sa-kar-oi-de-um] From Sakcharon, which is Ancient Greek for the sweet juice from sugarcane. It refers to stems or at times the leaves or culms, which have a sweet taste that resembles sugar cane juice. A good example is the culms on Pogonatherum saccharoideum, which is now known as Pogonatherum paniceum and Pogonatherum crinitum.

Sacciolepis: [sa-i-oh-le-pis] From Sákkos, which is Ancient Greek or Saccus, which is Latin for a small bag, pouch or purse and Lepís, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to organs, which are inflated and covered in scales. A good example is the lower glumes which have very fine scales on Sacciolepis indica.

Saccolobus: [sa-o-loh-bus] From Sákkos, which is Ancient Greek or Saccus, which is Latin for a small bag or pouch or purse and Lobós which is Ancient Greek or Lobus which is Latin for an ear lobe. It refers to an organ, which is inflated like a thick ear lobe. A good example is the fungi Saccobolus verrucisporus.

Saccolabiolepsis: [sa-ko-la-bi-op-sis] From Sákkos which is Ancient Greek or Saccus which is Latin for a small bag or pouch or purse, Labium, which is Latin for a lip and Lepís, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to lower lips of flowers, which resemble small, scaly pouches. A good example is Saccolabiopsis rectifolia.

Saccolabium: [sa-ko-la-bi-um] From Sákkos, which is Ancient Greek or Saccus, which is Latin for a small bag or pouch or purse and Labium, which is Latin for a lip. It refers to the lower lip of flowers, which look similar to small pouches. A good example is found on Saccolabium calcaratum.

Saccopetalum: [sa-ko-pe-ta-lum] From Sákkos, which is Ancient Greek or Saccus, which is Latin for a small bag or pouch or purse and Petánnumi, which is Ancient Greek for to spread out or later Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for a thin metal leaf. It refers to specialized usually coloured leaves, which surround the ovaries and aid in the attraction of pollinators which resemble a purse. A good example is found on Sarcopetalum harveyanum.

Safrolifera: [sa-froh-li-fer-a] From Saffranum, which is Latin for a vegetable gold and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to flowers, which are brilliant purple with a tinge of gold or the juice of flowers which is golden yellow in colour. A good example is Boronia safrolifera.

Sageretia: [sa-jer-e-ti-a] Is named in honour of Augustin Sageret; 1763-1851, who was a French botanist who carried out hybridizing experiments on musk melons and cantaloupe. A good example is Sageretia hamosa.

Saggicola: [sa-ji-koh-la] From Sagittta, which is Latin for an arrow head Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to leaves, which resemble an arrow headend are firmly lying flat against the ground. A good example is Arachnorchis saggicola.

Sagina: [sa-ji-na] From Sagina, which is Latin for fattening. It refers to pastures, which were used to grow sheep fat on species of the genus Sagina. A good example is Sagina namadgi.

Sagittata: [sa-ji-ta-ta] From Sagittta, which is Latin for an arrow head. It usually refers to leaves, which resemble an arrow head where the two basal lobes turn away from the apex. A good example is the leaves on the exotic weed Acetosa sagittata that was introduced as a fodder crop.

Sagittate: [sa-ji-tayt] From Sagittta, which is Latin for an arrow head. It usually refers to leaves, which have the appearance of an arrow head where the two basal lobes turn away from the apex. A good example is the leaves on Alocasia brisbanensis or Aristolochia meridionalis.

Sagittatum: [sa-ji-ta-tum] From Sagittta, which is Latin for an arrow head. It refers to the leaves, which have the appearance of an arrow head where the two basal lobes turn away from the apex. A good example is the leaves on the Asian Hairy goat weed Epimedium sagittatum.

Sagittiferum: [sa-ji-ti-feer-um] From Sagittta, which is Latin for an arrow head and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which have leaves resembling an arrow head where the two basal lobes turn away from the apex. A good example is Genoplesium sagittiferum.

Sagittulatum: [sa-ji-tu-la-tum] From Sagittta, which is Latin for an arrow head and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to the leaves, which have the appearance of an arrow head where the two basal lobes turn away from the apex. A good example is the commercial Asian horny goat weed Lepidium sagittulatum.

Sagusater: [sa-gu-sa-ter] From Saguerus, which is Latinized from the Malay vernacular for the palm. It refers to palms, which were first described from Malaysia. A good example was Saguaster capitis-yorkii, which is now known as Ptychosperma elegans.

Saguerus: [sa-gu-er-us] From Saguerus, which is Latinized from the Malay vernacular for the palm. It refers to palms, which were first described from Malaysia. A good example is Saguerus australasicus, which is now known as Arenga australasica.

Saintronanensis [sAn-tro-nan-en-sis] From Saintronan, which is Latinized for an unknown district around the Undara caves and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first described from around the Undara caves in far north Queensland. A good example is Ipomoea saintronanensis.

Salacia: [sa-la-ki/si-a] From Salacia, which is Roman for the wife of Neptune the God of the sea. It refers to iplants, which have habitats close to the ocean. A good example is Salacia chinensis.

Salacicratea: [sa-la-si-kra-te-a] From Salacia, which is Roman for the wife of Neptune the God of the sea and Cratys, which is Ancient Greek for strong. It refers to plants, which have habitats close to the ocean and the need to be strong growing in such open, harsh conditions forward of the frontal dunes. A good example is Salacicratea disepala.

Salahae: [sa-la-he] From Salahae, which is Latinized for the Slovanic word Solaho for greyish-blue or blueish-grey. It refers to structures or organs, which are greyish-blue or blueish-grey. A good example is Dampiera salahae.

Salcata: [sa-ka-ta] From Salcate, which is Latin for to plough. It refers to phyllodes, which are terete and have very prominent, longitudinal furrows. A good example is Acacia sulcata where the phyllodes recurve upwards forming long straight furrows.

Salcate: [sa-kayt] From Salcate, which is Latin for to plough. It refers to the bracteoles, which appear to have long, longitudinal straight furrows. A good example is Vittadinia sulcata where the flower bracts appear to form long straight vertical furrows.

Salicaria: [sa-li-kar-i-a] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow and Caria, which is Latin for like or similar to. It may refer to the habitat being similar to that of the weeping willow as both prefer wet areas while the leaves of some species also resemble those of the weeping willow trees. A good example is Lythrum salicari.

Salicifolia: [sa-lis-i-foh-li-a] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the foliage being similar to that of the weeping willow in the Salix genus. A good example is Hygrophila salicifolia.

Salicifolium: [sa-lis-i-foh-li-um] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the foliage being similar to that of the weeping willow in the Salix genus. A good example is Eriostemon salicifolium.

Salicifolius: [sa-lis-i-foh-li-us] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the foliage, which is similar to that of the weeping willow in the Salix genus. A good example is Eucalyptus salicifolius, which is now known as Eucalyptus amygdalina.

Saliciforme: [sa-lis-i-form] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the weeping habit of the foliage, which is similar to that of the weeping willow in the Salix genus. A good example was Racosperma saliciforme, which is now known as Acacia saliciformis.

Saliciformis: [sa-lis-i-for-mis] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to plants, which have a weeping habit similar to that of the weeping willow in the Salix genus. A good example Acacia saliciformis.

Salicina: [sa-li-si-na] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow. It refers to the overall appearance being similar to that of the weeping willow. A good example is Acacia salicina.

Salicinum: [sa-li-si-num] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow. It refers to the overall appearance, which is similar to that of the weeping willow. A good example was Racosperma salicinum, which is now known as Acacia salicina.

Salicinus: [sa-li-si-nus] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow. It refers to the overall appearance, which is similar to that of the Asian weeping willow. A good example is Stenochilus salicinus, which is now known as Eremophila longifolia.

Salicorneaceum: [sa-li-kor-nee-a-se-um] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salt and Kornos, which is Ancient Greek for a horn. It refers to plants, which have branches that are similar to horns and grow in tidal or estuarine regions. A good example is Muellerolimon salicorneaceum.

Salicornia: [sa-li-kor-ni-a] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa which is Latin for salt and Kornos, which is Ancient Greek for a horn. It refers to the horn like branches of these plants that grow in tidal regions. A good example is Salicornia quinqueflora.

Salicorniacea: [sa-li-kor-ni-a-se-a] From Sal which is Ancient Greek or Salsa which is Latin for salt and Kornos which is Ancient Greek for a horn. It refers to plants, which have branches that are similar to horns and grow in tidal or estuarine regions. A good example was Statice salicorniacea, which is now known as Muellerolimon salicorniaceum.

Salient: [sa-li-ent] From Salire which is Latin for to leap or spring. It usually refers teeth, which are pointed outwards. A good example is the teeth on the leaves of Banksia serrata.

Saligna: [sa-lig-na] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow. It refers to being like the weeping willow. A good example is Eucalyptus saligna.

Salignum: [sa-sa-lig-num] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow. It refers to being like the weeping willow. A good example is Racosperma salignum, which is now known as Acacia saligna.

Salignus: [sa-lig-nus] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow. It refers to plants, which resemble the weeping willow in having branches or stems that weep. A good example is Callistemon salignus, which is now known as Melaleuca salicina.

Salina: [sa-li-nu] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salty. It refers to plants, which grow in saline soils. A good example is Kunzea salina.

Saline: [sa-lIn] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salt. It refers to the soils, which have a medium to very high dissolved salt content or electrolyte readings. A good example of a succulent which prefers saline conditions is Halosarcia bulbosa.

Salinity: [sa-lin-i-tee] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salt. It usually refers to soils, which have dangerously high dissolved salt content or electrolyte readings.

Salisburiifolia: [sa-lis-beri-i-foh-li-a] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow, maybe from Burr, which is Latin for a protuberance on a tree and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have an appendage at the base of the leaves. A good example is the extinct small tree of Hakea salisburiifolia which is only known from fossil records.

Salisia: [sa-li-si-a] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow. It refers to the trees being members of the willow genus. A good example was Salisia pulchella, which is now known as Kunzea pulchella.

Salivarium: [sa-li-var-i-um] Is a small pocket within the oral cavity of insects containing the opening of the salivary duct to the mouth where digestion begins.

Salix: [sa-liks] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow. It refers to the trees being members of the willow genus. A good example is the exotic willow tree Salix babylonica.

Salix-tristis: [sa-liks tris-tis] From Salix, which is Latin for the weeping willow and Tristis, which is Latin for dull. It refers to the trees being members of the willow genus that have dull foliage. A good example is the exotic willow tree Acacia salix-tristis, which is now known as Acacia salicina.

Salkiniae: [sal-ki-ni-ei] From Salkiniae, which is unknown. A good example is Brachyscome salkiniae.

Sallacustris: [sal-la-kus-tris] From Sal, which is Latin for saline and Custris, which is Latin for beside or around a lake. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow close to salt lakes or other large saline water bodies. A good example is Poa sallacustris.

Salmoniana: [sal-mo-ni-a-na] Maybe is named in honour of Miss Salmon who collected for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Velleia salmoniana, which is now known as Goodenia salmoniana.

Salmonophloia: [sal-mon-o-floi-a] From Salmō/Salmōn, which is Latin for salmon as in the colour and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to trees especially Eucalyptus which display brilliant salmon-orange colours on the new bark as the old bark decorticates. An excellent example is Eucalyptus salmonophloia.

Salomonia: [sal-lo-mo-ni-a] Maybe is named in honour of Miss Salmon who collected for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Salomonia ciliata.

Salomoniana: [sal-lo-mo-ni-a-na] Maybe is named in honour of Miss Salmon who collected for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Goodenia salmoniana.

Salsola: [sal-soh-la] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salt. It refers to plants, which can withstand very saline soils or conditions. A good example is Salsola australis.

Salsolifolia: [sal-soh-lee-foh-li-a] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salt and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, whose leaves have a high content or can withstand salt laden winds. A good example is Philotheca salsolifolia subsp. salsolifolia.

Salsoloides: [sal-so-loi-deez] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salt and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to shrubs, vaguely resembling the Salsola genus. A good example is Gonocarpus salsoloides.

Salsugineum: [sal-su-ji-nee-um] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salted and Augineum which is Latin for blue-green. It refers to the colour of the plants, which are pale blue-green to the colour of the sea. A good example is the colour of the foliage and stems on Myriophyllum salsugineum being a soft sea blue-green.

Salsuginosa: [sal-su-ji-noh-sa] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salted. It refers to plants, which prefer a saline environment around salt lakes. A good example was Bassia salsuginosa, which is now known as Osteocarpum salsuginosum.

Salsuginosum: [sal-su-ji-noh-sum] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salted. It refers to plants, which prefer a saline environment around salt lakes. A good example is Osteocarpum salsuginosum.

Saltorivula: [sal-tor-i-vu-la] From Sal, which is Ancient Greek or Salsa, which is Latin for salted and Rivularis, which is Latin for a small brook or stream. It refers to plants, which prefer environments along small, slightly saline brooks or rills off the main creeks or rivers. A good example is the fungus Hygrocybe saltorivula.

Salubris: [sal-u-bris] From Salutaris, which is Latin for promoting health. It refers to many often non tangible functions like wellbeing of the mind. A good example is the mind set when standing amongst a stand of Eucalyptus salubris.

Salvatrix: [sal-va-triks] From Salvatrix, which is Ancient Roman for a female saviour. Its reference maybe from the fact that in times of drought the Aborigines used the plant’s spores to make a flour for damper. A good example is Marsilea salvatrix, which is now known as Marsilea drummondii var. salvatrix.

Salverform: [sal-ver-form] From Salvius, which is Latin for the sage plants and Forme, which is Latin to take the shape or form of. It refers to leaves or flowers, which resemble those of the Sage family. A good example would be the shape of the flowers on Plectranthus cremnus.

Salvia: [sal-vi-a] From Salvius, which is Latin for the sage plants. It refers to old world sage plants known as Salvia. A good example is the Mediterranean table herb Salvia plebeia.

Salviifolia: [sal-vi-foh-li-a] From Salvius, which is Latin for the sage plants and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble those of the Sage family. A good example is Pityrodia salviifolia.

Salviifolium: [sal-vi-foh-li-um] From Salvius, which is Latin for the sage plants and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves which resemble those of the Sage family. A good example was Epimeredi salviifolium, which is now known as Anisomeles malabarica.

Salvinia: [sal-vin-i-a] Named in honour of Antonio Salvini; 1653-1729, who was an accomplished Italian scholar, linguist in five languages and Botanist. A good example is  the highly invasive pond weed Salvinia molesta.

Samadera: [sa-ma-deer-a] From Samadera, which is unnknown. A good example is the highly invasive pond weed Samadera baileyana, which is now known as Quassia baileyana.

Samara: [sa-mar-a] From Samara, which is Latin for a single sided winged seed. It refers to plants, which produce a dried winged seed. A good example is the seeds on Allocasuarina inophloia.

Samaracetum: [sa-mar-a-se-tum] From Samara, which is Latin for a single sided winged seed. It refers to plants, which produce aggregations of large dried winged seed. A good example of a winged samara is found on Ryssopterys timoriensis.

Samariformis: [sa-mar-i-for-mis] From Samara, which is Latin for a single sided winged seed and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to organs, which resemble a seed which has a large wing down one side. A good example is the floating leaves on Potamogeton samariformis, which is now known as Potamogeton drummondii which have most the lamina on one side of the vein.

Sambucifolia: [sam-buh-ki-foh-li-a] From Sambyke, which is Ancient Greek or Sambuca, which is Latin for elderberry and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the European elderberry, Sambucus nigra. A good example is Polyscias sambucifolia.

Sambucina: [sam-bu-si-na] From Sambyke, which is Ancient Greek or Sambuca, which is Latin for the elderberry. It refers to plants, which resemble the European elderberry in appearance. A good example was Leea sambucina, which is now known as Leea indica.

Sambucus: [sam-bu-kus] From Sambyke, which is Ancient Greek or Sambuca, which is Latin for elderberry. It refers to the plants, which have a close relationship to the European elderberry. A good example is Sambucus australasica.

Samoense: [sam-o-ens] From Samoa, which is Latin for a group of Islands off north eastern Australia and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered on the Solomon Islands. A good example is Hymenophyllum samoense which is presently listed as unresolved awaiting further investigation as to which genus or species name should be allocated.

Samolus: [sa-mo-lus] From Samolus, which is Latinized probably from the vernacular Celtic name of the plants. A good example is Samolus repens.

Sanae: [sa-nee] From Sôs which is Ancient Greek or later Sānum, which is Latin for sane, of sound mind or a kiss. It refers to the beauty of the flowers which overpowers the mind. A good example was Hoya sanae, which is now known as Hoya australis subsp. sanae.

Sanctum: [sank-tum] From Sanctum, which is Latin for sacred. It refers to plants, which have been used in religious ceremonies. A good example is the seeds and leaves of Ocimum sanctum, which is now known as Ocimum tenuiflorum.

Sandfordia: [sand-for-di-a] Is named in honour of Sanford with the omission of the “d” but which Sanford cannot be substantiated. A good example was Sanfordia calycina, which is now known as Geleznowia verrucosa.

Sandfordii: [sand-for-di-I] Is named in honour of Sanford with the omission of the “d” but which Sanford cannot be substantiated. A good example is Eriostemon sandfordii.

Sandwithii: [sand-with-i-I] Is named in honour of Cecile Ivy Sandwith; 1871-1961, who was a self-taught botanist or her son Noel Yvry;1901-1965, who was one of England’s most respected taxonomists and experts in Greek. A good example is Juncus sandwithii.

Sanguinalis: [san-gwee-na-lis] From Sanguineus, which is Latin for bloody. It refers to stems and leaves, which have a strong blood-red tinge. A good example is Digitaria sanguinalis.

Sanguinea: [san-gwee-nee] From Sanguineus which is Latin for bloody. It refers to stems and leaves, which have a strong blood-red tinge. A good example is the scarlet to blood red flowers on Banksia sanguinea.

Sanguinecrenulata: [san-gwee-ne-kre-nu-la-ta] From Sanguineus, which is Latin for bloody and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to structures or organs usually a corymb of flowers, which are blood red. A good example is the magnificent scarlet to blood red pileus of Hygrocybe sanguineocrenulata.

Sanguineous: [san-gwee-nee-os] From Sanguineus, which is Latin for bloody. It refers to organs, which are blood red. A good example is the magnificent scarlet to blood red flowers on Swainsona formosa.

Sanguineus: [san-gwee-nee-us] From Sanguineus which is Latin for bloody. It refers to structures or organs, which have a strong blood-red tinge. A good example is the fungus Pycnoporus sanguineus.

Sanguinolenta: [san-gwee-no-len-ta] From Sanguineus, which is Latin for bloody and Lenta, which is Latin for full as in full cheeks. It refers to fungi, which have deep pink to reddish-pink pileus. A good example is deep pink pileus on Mycena sanguinolenta.

Sanguinolentus: [san-gwee-no-len-tus] From Sanguineus, which is Latin for bloody and Lenta, which is Latin for full as in full cheeks. It refers to plants; especially the fruits, which resemble full red cheeks. A good example is the scarlet to blood red flowers on Cyperus sanguinolentus.

Saniculifolia: [sa-ni-ku-li-foh-li-a] From Sanāre, which is Latin for to heal and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which were once used in herbal medicines. A good example is the scarlet to blood red flowers on Trachymene saniculifolia.

Sankeyana: [san-kee-a-na] Is named in honour of Sankey. A good example is Endiandra sankeyana.

Sankowskiorum: [san-kour-ski-or-um] Is probably named in honour of Garry and Nana Sankowsky, who are Australian plant photographers, gardeners and collectors of Rainforest plants and Sociorum which is Latin for companions. It refers to the two being good companions with a common interest so the name is dedicated to the husband and wife team. A good example is Gossia sankowskiorum.

Sankowskya: [san-kour-ski-a] Is named in honour of Garry and (Nana) Sankowsky, who are Australian plant photographers, gardeners and collectors of Rainforest plants. A good example is Sankowskya stipularis.

Sankowskyana: [san-kour-skI-a-na] Is named in honour of Garry and (Nana) Sankowsky, who are Australian plant photographers, gardeners and collectors of Rainforest plants. A good example is Parsonsia sankowskyana.

Sannantha: [san-an-tha] May be from Sánnas, which is Ancient Greek or Sannae which is Latin for to grimace and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of the flower or the flower. It may refer to anthers, being in uneven numbers around the disc. A good example is Sannantha crassa.

Santalaceae: [san-ta-la-se-ee] From Santalon, which is Latin from the vernacular of the Persian word for fragrant wood and Aceae, which is Latin for the family. It refers to the family of plants, which have a beautiful calming scent from the flowers or wood. A good example is  the parasitic plants in the Korthalsella genus including Korthalsella rubra subsp. rubra from Australia.

Santalifolia: [san-ta-li-foh-li-a] From Santalon, which is Latin from the vernacular of the Persian word for fragrant wood and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which has leaves that resembles the Santalum genus. A good example was Eucalyptus santalifolia which is now known as Eucalyptus odorata and Eucalyptus baxteri subsp. santalifolia.

Santalina: [san-ta-li-na] From Santalon, which is Latin from the vernacular of the Persian word for fragrant wood and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Santalum genus. A good example was Pholidia santalina, which is now known as Eremophila santalina.

Santaloides: [san-ta-loi-deez] From Santalon, which is Latin from the vernacular of the Persian word for fragrant wood and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Santalum genus. A good example is Santalum acuminatum.

Santalum: [san-ta-lum] From Santalon, which is Latin from the vernacular of the Persian word for fragrant wood. It refers to the beautiful calming scent of the flowers or wood. A good example is Santalum murrayanum.

Sapida: [sa-pi-da] From Sapidus, which is Latin for an agreeable taste, flavour or to the mind. It refers to the plants, which have similar properties to the sages. A good example is Lissanthe sapida.

Sapidina: [sa-pi-di-na] From Sapidus, which is Latin for an agreeable taste, flavour or to the mind. It refers to the plants fruits having a pleasant taste. A good example is Aglaia sapinina.

Sapientes: [sa-pi-en-tes] From Sapientus, which is Latin for wise men. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Melaleuca sapientes.

Sapindiformis: [sa-pin-di-for-mis] From Sapo/Saponarius, which is Latin for soap or soapy, Indicus, which is Latinized for India and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to plants, which have a soapy feel or produce a soapy lather when a structure or at times an organ is crushed in water. A good example is Acacia sapindoides.

Sapindoides: [sa-pin-doi-deez] From Sapo/Saponarius, which is Latin for soap or soapy, Indicus, which is Latinized for India and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have a soapy feel or produce a soapy lather when a structure or at times an organ is crushed in water. A good example is Acacia sapindoides.

Sapindus: [sa-pin-dus] From Sapidus, which is Latin for an agreeable taste, flavour or to the mind. It refers to fruits, which have a pleasant taste. A good example was Sapindus australis, which is now known as Atalaya australiana.

Saponaria: [sa-po-nar-i-a] From Sapo/Saponarius, which is Latin for soap or soapy. It refers to plants, which have a soapy feel or produce a soapy lather when a structure or at times an organ is crushed in water. A good example was Vitis saponaria, which is now known as Cayratia saponaria.

Saponarius: [sa-po-nar-i-us] From Sapo/Saponarius, which is Latin for soap or soapy, Indicus, which is Latinized for India and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have a soapy feel or produce a soapy lather when a structure or at times an organ is crushed in water. A good example is Hibiscus saponarius.

Sapota: [sa-poh-ta] From Sapo/Saponarius, which is Latin for soap. It refers to plants, that are related at a family level having fruits that have a soapy feel. A good example was Sapota euphlebia, which is now known as Planchonella euphlebia.

Sapotaceae: [sa-sa-po-ta-se-ee] From Sapo/Saponarius, which is Latin for soap and Acea, which is Latin for a family. It refers to plants, which are related at a family level having fruits that have a soapy feel. A good example is Niemeyera whitei.

Sapphirina: [sa-fir-i-na] From Sapphīrinum, which is Latin for Sapphire blue. It refers to flowers or fruits, which are sapphire blue in colour. A good example is Calycothrix sapphirina.

Sapromyiophily: [sa-pro-mI-i-oh-fi-li] From Sapromo, which is Ancient Greek for carrion flies and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for to love or loving. It refers to plants, which are pollinated by carrion or dung flies. A good example is found on the flowers of the carob tree much sought after for its chocolate substitute however the flowering season is really just for carrion flies, so carab lovers need Ceratonia siliqua to be planted well away from the house. The beautiful native fungus Aseroe rubra, is also attractive to a few isolated flies when it appears amongst the leaf litter.

Saprophyte: [sa-pro-fIt] From Sapros, which is Ancient Greek for putrid and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which derive their nutrients from growing on a dead plant, animal, bacteria or fungus in the soil. A good example is the orchid Dipodium punctata.

Saprophiticus: [sa-pro-fi-ti-kus] From Sapros, which is Ancient Greek for fetid or putrid and Phutón, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which derive their nutrients from growing on a dead plant, animal, bacteria or fungus in the soil. A good example is the orchid Calochilus saprophyticus.

Sarcanthus: [sar-kan-thus] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Antha/Anthos which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower. It refers to orchids, which have a fleshy labellum, petals and sepals. A good example was Sarcanthus purpuratus, which is now known as Schistotylus purpuratus.

Sarcathria: [sar-ka-thrI-a] From Sárx/Sárxa, which are Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit or a succulent and Athria, which is unknown. It may refer to stems or internodes, which are very feshy. A good example was Sarcathria indica, which is now known as Tecticornia indica subsp. leiostachyai.

Sarco: [sar-koh] From Sárx/Sárxa, which are Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit. It refers to an organ, which is fleshy.

Sarcocadetia: [sar-ko-ka-de-ti-a] From Sárx/Sárxa, which are Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Cadetia, which is Latin for a junior or cadet. It refers to plants, which are generally smaller or more petite than other species in the genus. A good example was Sarcocadetia funiformis, which is now known as Cadetia funiformis.

Sarcocephalus: [sar-ko-se-fa-lus] From Sárx/Sárxa, which are Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to plants which have a fleshy labellum, petals and sepals. A good example is Sarcocephalus undulatus which is now known as Nauclea orientalis.

Sarcochilus: [sar-ko-ki-lus] From Sárx/Sárxa, which are Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Cheilos, which is Ancient Greek for a lip. It refers to orchids which have a fleshy labellum, petals and sepals. A good example is Sarchilus fitzgeraldii.

Sarcocornia: [sar-ko-kor-ni-a] From Sarko, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy and Kornis, which is Ancient Greek for a horn. It refers to flowers, which have somewhat fleshy horn like articles. A good example is Sarcocornia quinqueflora subsp. quinqueflora.

Sarcodes: [sar-koh-deez] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit. It refers to structures or at times the organs, which are rather fleshy. A good example was Helchrysum sarcodes, which is now known as Chrysocephalum semipapposum.

Sarcogonum: [sar-ko-goh-num] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Gonum, which is Latin for many angles. It refers to structures or organs usually the leaves or fruits, which have distinct angles. A good example is the variable leaves on Sarcogonum adpressum, which is now known as Muehlenbeckia adpressa.

Sarcolobos: [sar-ko-loh-bos] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Lobos/Lobī, which is Latin for a lobe or lobes. It refers to the lobes on the flowers being fleshy. A good example is Sarcolobus hullsii.

Sarcomelicope: [sar-ko-me-li-koh-pee] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit, Meli, which is Ancient Greek for honey and Kope, which is Ancient Greek for a division. It refers to several usually four thick nectary glands, which are near the ovaries. A good example is Sarcomelicope simplicifolia subsp. simplicifolia.

Sarcopetalum: [sar-ko-pe-ta-lum] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Pétalon which is Ancient Greek for thin flat metal sheets or petal or petals. It refers to plants, with fleshy type petals. A good example is Sarcopetalum harveyanum.

Sarcopterifructa: [sar-ko-teer-i-fruk-ta] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit, Pteris, which is Ancient Greek for a fern and Fructus, which is Latin for a fruit. It refers to trees, which have fern like pinnules for leaves and fleshy fruits. A good example is Guioa sarcopterifructa.

Sarcopteryx: [sar-ko-teer-iks] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Pteron, which is Ancient Greek or later Pteryx, which is Latin for a wing. It refers to plants, which have fleshy fruits that are prominently ribbed. A good example is Sarcopteryx stipata.

Sarcosiphon: [sar-ko-sI-fon] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Síphōn/Sī́phōn, which is Ancient Greek for a tube or conduit. It refers to tubular flowers, which are rather fleshy. A good example was Sarcosiphon rodwayi, which is now known as Thismia rodwayi.

Sarcostemma: [sar-ko-stem-ma] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Stemma, which is Ancient Greek for a garland or crown. It refers to flowers, which form a rather fleshy garland around the fleshy stems. A good example is Sarcostemma viminale subsp. australe.

Sarcostemmoides: [sar-ko-stem-moi-deez] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit, Stemma, which is Ancient Greek for a garland or crown and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which closely resemble the Sarcostemma genus. A good example is Euphorbia sarcostemmoides.

Sarcotesta: [sar-koh-tes-ta] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Testa, which is Ancient Greek for the hard covering on the seeds. It refers to testas, which have a rather fleshy or mucous seed coat. A good example is to be found on the seeds of Cycas media and the commercial pomegranate Punica granatum.

Sarcotoechia: [sar-ko-to-ki-a] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit, Toichos, which is Ancient Greek for a wall and Ima which is Ancient Greek for a cloak. It may refer to the inner lining of the fruits, which are thick and fleshy and somewhat velvety. A good example is Sarcotoechia protracta.

Sarcous: [sar-kos] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit. It refers to a description of a structure or organ having a fleshy stem/s. A good example is Sarcocornia quinqueflora subsp. quinqueflora.

Sarcozona: [sar-ko-zoh-na] From Sárx/Sárxa, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy as per the edible flesh of a fruit and Zone, which is Ancient Greek for an encircling belt like structure. It refers to fruits, which have a fleshy belt like ring attached. A good example is the fruits on Sarcozona praecox.

Sargo: [sar-goh] From Sargós, which is Ancient Greek or Sargus, which is Latin for a fish (bream). Its reference to bream or fish is unclear. A good example was Sarga stipoidea, which is now known as Sorghum stipoideum.

Sargentii: [sar-jen-ti-I] Is named in honour of Sargent but which Sargent cannot be substantiated. A good example is the sundew Drosera sargentii.

Saribus: [sar-ri-bus] From Saribus, which is Latinized probably from the local Malay word for the palms found there. It refers to plants, which are very closely related to the Livistona genus and for a long time Saribus genus was included in the Livistona genus. Recent studies using DNA have conclusively proven that the two genre require separation. A good example was Saribus mariae, which is now known as Livistona mariae.

Sarissa: [sar-ris-sa] From Sarissa, which is Ancient Greek for a long spear 4-6 meters in length held by troops in a tight formation in battle. Its reference is unclear. A good example is the fruits on Daviesia sarissa.

Sarmentaceum: [sar-men-ta-se-um] From Sarmentosus, which is Latin for a twig or being twiggy and Aceum, which is Ancient Greek for pertaining to. It refers to stems, which have rather long internodes and few leaves as a consequence. A good example is Epilobium sarmentaceum.

Sarmentosa: [sar-men-toh-sua] From Sarmentosus, which is Latin for a twig or being twiggy. It refers to plant stems, which have rather long internodes and few leaves as a consequence. They may form runners across the ground. A good example is Menyanthes sarmentosa.

Sarmentose: [sar-men-tohs] From Sarmentosus, which is Latin for a twig or being twiggy. It refers to plant stems, which have rather long internodes and few leaves as a consequence. They may form runners across the ground. A good example is Viola hederacea.

Sarmentosum: [sar-men-toh-sum] From Sarmentosus, which is Latin for a twig or being twiggy. It refers to a plant stems, which have rather long internodes and few leaves as a consequence. A good example is Heliotropium sarmentosum.

Sarojusticia: [sa-ro-jus-ti-si-a] From Saros, which is Ancient Greek for broom like and Justicia, which is named in honour of James Justice who was a Scottish botanist. It may refer to shrubs, resemble a straw broom as they age and become twiggier in appearance. A good example is Sarojusticia kempeana.

Sarophorus: [sa-ro-for-us] From Saros, which is Ancient Greek for broom like and Phoros, which is Ancient Greek for to bear. It refers to the plant culms, which resemble large broom heads or were once used in the manufacturing of brooms. A good example is Juncus sarophorus.

Saropsis: [sa-rop-sis] From Saros, which is Ancient Greek for broom like and Opsis, which is Ancient Greek for to look like. It refers to plant culms, which look similar to the old straw broom heads. A good example was Saropsis fastigiata, which is now known as Chordifex fastigiatus.

Sarotes: [sa-ro-teez] From Sarotes, which is unknown but maybe derived from Cisoria which is Latin for a pair of scissors or Kikhṓrion, which is Ancient Greek or Cichoria, which is Latin for Chichory. Both etymologoes are difficult to refer back to the two species found in Australia. A good example is Guichenotia sarotes or Thomasia sarotes.

Sarracenia: [sa-ra-se-ni-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Michel Sarrazin; 1659-1734, who was a Canadian physician and botanist. A good example is one of the exotic pitcher plants is Sarracenia leucophylla which is a favourite amongst collectors here in Australia.

Sassafras: [sa-sa-fras] From Sassafras, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the local Spanish word for a similar plant known as Sassafras. It refers to the fragrance being very similar to the North American Sassafras genus. A good example is Doryphora sassafras.

Sateioides: [sa-tay-oi-deez] From Sativa, which is Latin for cultivated and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the cultivated sativa genus in either appearance or scent. A good example is Mentha sateioides.

Sativa: [sa-tee-va] From Sativa, which is Latin for cultivated. It refers to the fact that Cannabis or hemp fibre was one of the first crops cultivated for its fibre as a cash crop. A good example is the Asian fibre plant Cannabis sativa or the Asian rice Oryza sativa.

Sativum: [sa-tee-vum] From Sativa, which is Latin for cultivated. It refers to the fact that Cannabis or hemp fibre was one of the first crops cultivated for its fibre as a cash crop and can refer to other more recent plants, which were the first to be planted from their genus. A good example is Leptospermum madidum subsp. sativum.

Satureioides: [sa-tor-oi-deez] From Satureia, which is Latin for savoury and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the fact that it resembles the Satureja genus in its appearance. A good example is Mentha satureioides.

Saturejifolia: [sa-tor-e-ji-foh-li-a] From Satureja, which is Latin for an aromatic plant from the Mediterranean area and Folia, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves which resemble thyme, Satureja genus. A good example is Darwinia saturejifolia.

Saundersiana: [sorn-der-si-a-na] Is named in honour of Saunders. A good example is Persoonia saundersiana.

Saurauia: [sor-our-i-a] From Saurus, which is Latin for a dinosaur. It refers to the imprint of some early fossils indicating they may have been pressed into their positions by dinosaurs so may have their origins as old as the dinosaurs. Scientists are not in agreement with the fossils being that of Sauropus however it makes a nice yarn at a B-B-Que. A good example is Saurauia andreana.

Sauropodoides: [sor-o-po-doi-des] From Saurus which is Latin for a dinosaur and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Sauropus genus in that they the imprint of some early fossils indicating they may have been pressed into their positions by dinosaurs so may have their origins as old as the dinosaurs. Scientists are not in agreement with the fossils being that of Sauropus however it makes a nice yarn at a B-B-Que. A good example is Phyllanthus sauropodoides.

Sauropus: [sor-o-poos] From Saurus, which is Latin for a dinosaur and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to the imprint of some early fossils indicating they may have been pressed into their positions by dinosaurs so may have their origins as old as the dinosaurs. Scientists are not in agreement with the fossils being that of Sauropus, however it makes a nice yarn at a B-B-Que. Some species are grown in China as a very good vegetable which yields good vitamin content and is known there as ma ne cai (马尼菜). It is not known whether the local species are edible or not so caution should be taken. A good example is Sauropus albiflorus. The foliage is considered edible and has a delicate aniseed taste. – https://hortflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/taxon/ad9be360-5340-11e7-b82b-005056b0018f

Saussurea: [sor-su-re-a] Is named in honour of Horace de Saussure; 1740-1799, who was a Swiss scientist and collector of alpine plants. A good example is Saussurea neoserrata and Saussurea lappa which both have minor potential as a root and table vegetable.

Savaiense: [sa-vay-ens] From Savai, which is Latinized for a district on one of the Samoan Islands. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the Island however the reference here is unclear. A good example was Sclerothamnus microphyllus, which is now known as Eutaxia microphylla.

Savannicola: [sa-van-i-koh-la] From Savannah, which is Latinized from the Spanish word for a large flat plain dominated by grasses and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in habitats or environments which are flat and dominated by grasses. A good example is Terminalia savannicola.

Savannorum: [sa-van-nor-um] From Savanah, which is Latinized from the Spanish word for rolling grasslands and Nenorum which is Latin for a woodland. It refers to plants which prefer to grow in habitats between a savannah grassland and an open woodland. A good example is Hibiscus savannorum which is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further investigation as to its real or correct classification.

Saviana: [sa-vi-a-na] Maybe from Savians, which is Latin for to saviour. It refers to plants, which are pleasant to look at, thus are worthwhile savouring the moment. A good example was Isolepis saviana, which is now known as Isolepis setacea.

Saxatile: [saks-sa-tIl] From Saxum, which is Latin for a rock or rocky. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on or amongst rocks. A good example was Racosperma saxatile, which is now known as Acacia saxailis.

Saxatilis: [saks-sa-ti-lis] From Saxum, which is Latin for a rock or rocky. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on or amongst rocks. A good example is Eucalyptus saxatilis or Caladenia saxatilis.

Saxicola: [saks-si-koh-la] From Saxum, which is Latin for a rock or rocky  and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell. It refers to plants, which prefer rocky or boulder type habitats. A good example is Poa saxicola or Acacia saxicola.

Saxicolus: [saks-si-ko-lus] From Saxum, which is Latin for a rock or rocky and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to reside at or dwell. It refers to plants, which prefer rocky or boulder type habitats. A good example is the Australian Lichen known as Xanthoparmelia reptans.

Saxifraga: [saks-si-fra-ga] From Saxum, which is Latin for a rock or rocky, Frangere, which is Latin for breaking up and Aceae, which is Latin for a family. It refers to the Geranium family, which were considered useful for the treatment of urinary calculi (Dissolving or fracturing of kidney stones), rather than the physical property of actually breaking rocks apart. A good ex ample is Saxifraga granulata.

Saxifragaceae: [saks-si-fra-ga-se-ee] From Saxum, which is Latin for a rock or rocky, Frangere, which is Latin for breaking up and Aceae, which is Latin for a family. It refers to the Geranium family, which were considered useful for the treatment of urinary calculi (Dissolving or fracturing of kidney stones), rather than the physical property of actually breaking rocks apart. A good ex ample is Saxifraga granulata.

Saxifragoides: [saks-si-fra-goi-deez] From Saxum, which is Latin for a rock or rocky, Frangere, which is Latin for breaking up and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Saxifraga genus that were considered useful for the treatment of urinary calculi (Dissolving or fracturing of kidney stones), rather than the physical property of actually breaking rocks apart. A good example is Crepidomanes saxifragoides.

Saxitilis: [saks-si-ti-lis] From Saxum, which is Latin for a rock or rocky. It refers to the plants habitat being very rocky.A good example is Dubouzetia saxitilis.

Saxosus: [saks-o-sus] From Saxum, which is Latin for a rock or rocky. It refers to plants, which prefer growing on rocky outcrop. A good example is Phyllanthus saxosus.

Sayeri: [say–er-I] Is named in honour of W. A. Sayer who was a plant collector for Ferdinand von Mueller in far north eastern Queensland and later for the national geographic in New Guinee. A good example is Sayeria johnsoniae.

Sayeria: [say-er-i-a] Is named in honour of W. A. Sayer who was a plant collector for Ferdinand von Mueller in far north eastern Queensland and later for the national geographic in New Guinee. A good example is Sayeria johnsoniae.

Sayeriana: [say-er-i-a-na] Is named in honour of W. A. Sayer who was a plant collector for Ferdinand von Mueller in far north eastern Queensland and later for the national geographic in New Guinee. A good example is Hollandaea sayeriana.

Scaber: [ska-ber] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough surface. A good example is the leaves on Thysanotus scaber.

Scaberula: [ska-ber-u-la] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough surface. A good example is the leaves on Deyeuxia scaberula.

Scaberulous: [ska-ber-u-los] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough surface. A good example is the culms on Dichelachne sieberiana and the phyllodes on the sandpaper leaf wattle Acacia denticulosa.

Scabiosa: [ska-bi-oh-sa] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough surface. A good example is the leaves on Scabiosa anthemifolia.

Scabiosifolia: [ska-bi-o-si-fo-li-a] From Scab, which is Latin for rough and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a leaves which have rough surfaces. A good example is the leaves on Calotis scabiosifolia.

Scabra: [ska-bra] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough scabby like surface. A good example is the leaves on Philotheca scabra subsp. scabra.

Scabrella: [ska-brel-la] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough surface. A good example is Gardenia scabrella.

Scabrid: [ska-brid] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough surface. A good example is the stipes on the fertile fronds on Schizaea bifida.

Scabrida: [ska-bri-da] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough surface. A good example is the spikes and florets on Ectrosia scabrida.

Scabridiuscula: [ska-bri-di-us-ku-la] From Scab, which is Latin for rough and Sculla, which is Latin for small or a little. It refers to structures or organs, which has a slightly rough surface. A good example is Coopernookia scabridiuscula.

Scabridula: [ska-bri-dyoo-la] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a slightly rough surface. A good example is the leaves on Correa reflexa var. scabridula.

Scabridulous: [ska-bri-dyoo-lus] From Scab, which is Latin for rough and ridules, which is Latin for small wrinkles. It refers to structures or organs, which is dominated by fine wrinkles. A good example is the floret glumes, which grow in small exotic, clump grass Aira cupaniana.

Scabridulum: [ska-brid-yoo-lum] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which have a rather rough surface. A good example is the apical stems and leaves on Melodorum scabridulum.

Scabrifolia: [ska-brid-foh-li-a] From Scab, which is Latin for rough and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rather rough surface. A good example is Pottia scabrifolia.

Scabripes: [ska-bri-pes] From Scabrous, which is Latin for somewhat roughened. It refers to structures or organs, which are slightly rough in texture. A good example is Schoenus scabripes.

Scabristipes: [ska-bris-ti-pes] From Scabrous, which is Latin for rough and Stipes, which is Latin for a stem. It refers to stipes on ferns which have rather rough surface. A good example is Hypolepis scabristipes.

Scabriuscula: [ska-bri-us-ku-la] From Scabrous, which is Latin for rough and Usculus, which is Latin for smaller or diminutive of. It refers to structures or organs, which have a slightly to moderately roughened surface. A good example is Petrophile scabriuscula.

Scabriusculum: [ska-bri-us-ku-lum] From Scabrous, which is Latin for rough and Usculus, which is Latin for smaller or diminutive of. It refers to structures or organs, which have a slightly to moderately roughened surface. A good example is Sphaerolobium scabriusculum.

Scabriusculus: [ska-bri-us-ku-lus] From Scabrous, which is Latin for rough and Usculus, which is Latin for smaller or diminutive of. It refers to structures or organs, which has a slightly to moderately roughened surface. A good example is Isopogon scabriusculus.

Scabrous: [ska-brus] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough surface. A good example is the phyllodes on the sandpaper wattle, Acacia denticulosa.

Scabrum: [ska-brum] From Scab, which is Latin for rough. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough surface. A good example is the leaves on Chlamysporum scabrum, which is now known as Thysanotus scaber.

Scaevola: [skay-voh-la] From Scaevola, which is Latin for left handed. It refers to Gaius Mucius Scaevola, a legendary Roman assassin, said to have burnt his right hand away as a show of bravery during the early years of the Roman Republic. It refers now to flowers, which resemble a single hand held out against the leaves. A good example is Scaevola calendulacea.

Scaevolina: [skay-voh-li-na] From Scaevola, which is Latin for left handed and Lina, which is Latin for a feminine touch. It refers to Gaius Mucius Scaevola, a legendary Roman assassin said to have burnt his right hand away as a show of bravery during the early years of the Roman Republic. It refers now to flowers, which resemble a single hand held out against the leaves. A good example is Dampiera scaevolina.

Scalariformis: [ska-lar-i-for-mis] From Scālāros, which is Ancient Greek or Scālāris, which is Latin for a ladder and Formis, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to structures or organs, which has ladder like markings on the surface. A good example is the leaves on Olax scalariformis.

Scale: [skay-el] From Ecale, which is French, Skala, which is German or Scalen, which is old English for a thin scarious membranous organ on a plant similar to a bract. It refers to thin or reduced leaf bracts, whch is especially common on ferns and used as an important source for identification. A good example is the scales on Cyathea australis.

Scalena: [ska-le-na] From Ecale, which is French, Skala, which is German or Scalen, which is old English for a thin scarious membranous organ on a plant similar to a bract. It refers to reduced leaf bracts or fronds, which are thin and are an important source for identification of ferns. A good example is the scales on Acacia scalena.

Scalenum: [ska-len-num] From Ecale, which is French, Skala, which is German or Scalen, which is old English for a thin scarious membranous organ on a plant similar to a bract. It refers to reduced leaf bracts or fronds, which are thin and are an important source for identification of ferns. A good example is the scales on Racosperma scalenum, which is now known as Acacia scalena.

Scalia: [ska-li-a] From Ecale, which is French, Skala, which is German or Scalen, which is old English for a thin scarious membranous organ on a plant similar to a bract. It refers to reduced leaf bracts or fronds, which are thin and are an important source for identification of ferns. A good example is the scales on Scalia jaceoides, which is now known as Podolepis jaceoides.

Scaliopsis: [ska-lee-op-sis] From Escalope, which is French for a thin slice of meat. It refers to leaves, which appear to have a series of curved projections cut along the edges. A good example is found on juvenile trees of Scaliopsis lucaeana, which is now known as Podolepis longipedata.

Scalloped: [skol-lopd] From Escalope, which is French for a thin slice of meat. It refers to leaves, which appear to have a series of curved projections cut along the. A good example is the leaf margins on Ajuga australis where the hybrid “Black Scallop” accentuates the scalloping even further.

Scalopia: [ska-lo-pi-a] From Escalope, which is French for a thin slice of meat. It refers to leaves which appear to have a series of curved projections cut along the. A good example is found on juvenile trees of Scolopia braunii.

Scalpelliformis: [skal-pel-li-for-mis] From Scalpellum, which is Latin for a surgical knife or scraper and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to leaves which closely resemble the shape and form of a surgeon’s knife. A good example is Acacia scalpelliformis.

Scaly: [skay-lee] From Ecale, which is French, Skala, which is German or Scalen, which is old English for a thin scarious membranous organ on a plant similar to a bract. It refers to thin or reduced leaf bracts, which is especially common on ferns and used as an important source for identification. A good example is the scales on Cyathea cooperi.

Scambopus: [skam-bo-pus] From Scambos, which is Ancient Greek for curved or bent and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to pedicels which have a distinct curve in some species and swelling towards the apexes similar to a foot in other species. A good example is Scambopus curvipes.

Scandens: [skan-denz] From Scandere, which is Latin for the people of Scandere. It refers to people, which are very good climbers from a very mountainous/hilly district. A good example of a climbing fern is Microsorum scandens or a small climbing vine is Hibbertia scandens.

Scape: [skayp] From Scapos, which is Ancient Greek or Scapus, which is Latin for a type of spike arising from the ground. It refers to leafless flowering stems, which grows directly out of the ground or from the centre of a rosette. A good example is Xanthorrhoea latifolia.

Scapiformis: [ska-pi-ger] From Scapos, which is Ancient Greek or Scapus, which is Latin for a spike arising from the ground and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to flowering stems, which comes directly out of the ground or from the centre of a rosette. A good example was Brachyscome scapiformis, which is now known as Brachyscome spathulata. It refers to plants, which have leafless flowering stems. A good example is the bracts on Cymbidium suave.

Scapiger: [ska-pi-jer] From Scapos, which is Ancient Greek or Scapus, which is Latin for a spike arising from the ground. It refers to stems, which comes directly out of the ground or from the centre of a rosette. A good example is Ranunculus scapiger.

Scapigera: [ska-pi-jer-ah] From Scapos, which is Ancient Greek or Scapus, which is Latin for a spike arising from the ground. It refers to flowering stems, which comes directly out of the ground or from the centre of a rosette. A good example is Grevillea scapigera.

Scapigerum: [ska-pi-jer-uh m] From Scapos, which is Ancient Greek or Scapus, which is Latin for a spike arising from the ground. It refers to flowering stems, which comes directly out of the ground or from the centre of a rosette. A good example is the exotic pig face Mesembryanthemum scapigerum.

Scapigerus: [ska-pi-jer-uh s] From Scapos, which is Ancient Greek or Scapus, which is Latin for a spike arising from the ground. It refers to spikes, It refers to flowering stems, which come directly out of the ground or from the centre of a rosette. A good example is Ranunculus scapigerus.

Scaposum: [ska-po-suh m] From Scapos, which is Ancient Greek or Scapus, which is Latin for a leafless flower spike. It refers to plants, which have many leafless flowering stems. A good example is the bracts on Conospermum scaposum.

Scaposus: [ska-po-suh s] From Scapos, which is Ancient Greek or Scapus, which is Latin for a leafless flower spike. It refers to plants, which have many leafless flowering stems. A good example is the bracts on Ptilotus drummondii var. scaposus.

Scarab Beetles: [ska-rahb, bee-tlz] From Karabos, which is Ancient Greek or latter Scarabaeusa, which is Latin for a horned beetle. It refers to the general common name of a genus of beetles in Australia and their larva, which are known as scarab beetle larva or scarab grubs. A good example is Xylotrupes Ulysses.

Scarabaeoides: [ska-ra-bee-oi-deez] From Karabos, which is Ancient Greek or latter Scarabaeusa, which is Latin for a horned beetle and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to pods, which somewhat resemble the shells of some Scarabaeusa genus of beetles. A good example is the pods on Atylosia scarabaeoides.

Scarification: [ska-ri-fi-kay-shon] From Scarificatio, which is Latin for to scratch or scratching. It refers to artificial or natural methods, where hard coated seeds have the outer layer removed or reduced prior to germinating. Naturally it is done by wind and sand or water and sand. It is usually achieved artificially by rubbing the seeds gently over fine emery paper. A good example is the seeds of most Fabaceae including Acacia granitica.

Scariosa: [ska-ri-oh-sa] From Scariosusm, which is Latin for thin dry and membranous. It refers to structures or organs, which are thin, dry, membranous and papery. A good example is the bracts on Lepyrodia scariosa.

Scariosum: [ska-ri-oh-sum] From Scariosus, which is Latin for thin dry and membranous. It refers to structures, or organs, which are thin, dry, membranous and papery. A good example is the bracts on Eriocaulon scariosum compared to other species in the genus.

Scarious: [ska-ri-us] From Scariosus, which is Latin for thin dry and membranous. It usually refers to bracts, which are thin, dry, membranous and papery. A good example is the bracts on Ozothamnus thyrsoideus.

Scarlettianum: [skar-let-ti-a-num] Is named in honour of Scarlett, but which Scarlett cannot be substantiated. A good example is Trichanthodium scarlettianum.

Scarred: [skard] From Eschar, which is English for a mark left from a fallen organ. It refers to having the ring of the old leaf base, stipular and/or branch retained on the stem or trunk.

Scaryomyrtus: [skar-i-o-mer-tus] Maybe from Scariōsus, which is Latin for thin, dry, and membranous, as certain bracts; chaffy and Myrtus, which is Greek name for a group of plants from Europe. It refers to plants, which are in the Mrytacea family which have thin, dry, and membranous, as certain bracts. A good example was Scaryomyrtus hexamera, which is now known as Calectasia intermedia.

Scatologist: [ska-ri-to-lo-jist] From Skôr, which is Ancient Greek, Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist, which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies the faeces of animals.

Scatology: [ska-ri-to-lo-jee] From Skôr, which is Ancient Greek, Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the science of studying the faeces of animals to help determine what they eat and how the bowels work.

Scaturiginous: [ska-ri-ter-i-ji-nos] From Scaturrīgō, which is Latin for a discharge of water from the ground as in springs. It refers wallums, which have many springs or rills flowing through them or wet springy ground in wallums and marshes.

Sceptrum: [skep-trum] From skêptron, which is Ancient Greek or latter Latin scēptrum, which is Latin for a skeptre or staff. It refers to styles, which have a somewhat skeptre shape. A good example is Banksia sceptrum.

Sceura: [ske-u-ra] Probably from Sceura, which is Latinized from a local vernacular for the name of the plant. A good example was Sceura marina, which is now known as Avicennia marina.

Schaereria: [shee-er-ri-a] Is named in honour of Schaerer. A good example is the Tasmanian fungus Schaereria bullata.

Schaueri: [she-e-rI] Is named in honour of Jocob Christopher Scheffler; 1742-1786 who was a German plant collector and botanist. A good example is Beaufortia schaueri.

Schedonorus: [she-do-nor-us] From Schedon, which is Ancient Greek for almost or very near to and Oros, which is Ancient Greek for a mountain. It refers to plants, which grow on high hills or ranges which are not tall enough to be classified as mountains. A good example was Schedonorus scirpoideus, which is now known as Spartochloa scirpoidea.

Schefflera: [she–fleer-a] Is named in honour of Jocob Christopher Scheffler who was a German botanist. A good example is the umbrella tree, Schefflera actinophylla.

Schelhammera: [shel-ham-me-ra] Is named in honour of Gunther Schelhammer; 1649-1716, who was a German professor of medicine. He was a strong critic of any philosophy that purports any sort of divine intervention in natural phenomena, on the grounds that they all lead to the loss of meaning of experimental activity and assign a god as the inacceptable role. Man uses god as a role model when a hypothesis cannot be explained as the wish of the devine creator instead of looking at his own experimental failures or lack of present knowledge of the subject. A good example is Schelhammera undulata.

Schenaultia: [she-nol-ti-a] Is named in honour of Leschenault de la Tour Jean B.C.T.; 1773-1826, who was a French geographer and naturalist. Schenaultia is a spelling error seen in some earlier works. A good example is Calytrixle schenaultia which is now correctly known as Calytrix Leschenaultii.

Schenkia: [shen-ki-a] Is probably named in honour of Joseph August Schenk; 1815-1891, who was an Australian born German botanist and palaeobotanist. A good example is Schenkia australis.

Schidiomyrtus: [shi-di-oh-mer-tus] Probably from Skhídia, which is Ancient Greek for a chip of wood and Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus. A good example was Schidiomyrtus diosmifolia which is now known as Baeckea diosmifolia.

Schiffneri: [shif–ner-I] Is probably named in honour of Schiller who was a noted German horticulturalist and an avid orchid fancier. A good example is Dysoxylum schiffneri, which is now known as Dysoxylum parasiticum.

Schillerianum: [shil-ler-i-an-num] Is probably named in honour of Schiller who was a noted German horticulturalist and an avid orchid fancier. A good example is Bulbophyllum schillerianum.

Schinifolia: [shi-ni-foh-li-a] From Schinus, which is Ancient Greek for the Pistacia genus and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the leaves of the Pistachio nut trees. A good example is the leaves and leaflets on Cassia schinifolia, which is now known as Senna barclayana.

Schinoides: [shin-oi-deez] From Schinus, which is Ancient Greek for the Pistacia genus. It refers to trees, which resemble the appearance of the related Pistachio nut trees. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia schinoides.

Schinzii: [shin–zi-I] Is named in honour of Hans Schinz; 1858-1941, who was a Swiss director of the Zurich Botanic Gardens. A good example is Triodia schinzii.

Schistocarpa: [shis-to-kar-pa] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to dry dehiscent fruits, which split into two or more one seeded carpels. A good example is Maireana schistocarpa.

Schistocarpaea: [shis-to-kar-pee-a] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to dry dehiscent fruits, which split into two or more one seeded carpels. A good example is Schistocarpaea johnsonii.

Schistorhiza: [shis-toh-rI-za] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Rhíza, which is Ancient Greek for a roots. It refers to roots which are strongly divided all directions. A good example is Calandrinia schistorhiza.

Schistostylis: [shis-to-stI-lis] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Stŷlos which is Ancient Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to a styles which divide frequently into many sectors thus they have many stigmas. A good example is Schistotylus purpuratus.

Schistostylus: [shis-to-stI-lus] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to a styles which divide frequently into many sectors thus they have many stigmas. A good example is Schistotylus purpuratus.

Schiz: [shiz] From Schizein or Schistosa, which are Ancient Greek for a cleft, split or division.

Schizachyrium: [shi-za-kI-ri-um] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Chyrium, which is Latin for to do with chaff. It refers to chaff, which splits readily. A good example is Schizachyrium fragile.

Schizacme: [shi-zak-me] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Acme, which is Latin for invariable. It refers to structures or organs, which split readily and very consistently. A good example is the manner in which the fruits split on Schizacme montana.

Schizaea: [shi-zee-a] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide. It refers to fronds, which have very deep clefts. A good example is Schizaea asperula.

Schizandra: [shi-zan-dra] From Schizein which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Andros which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to anthers, which split into two separate cells before releasing the pollen grains. A good example is the sundew Drosera schizandra.

Schizanthum: [shi-zan-thum] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, especially the petals which have very deep and variable clefts. A good example is the sundew Stylidium schizanthum.

Schizeilema: [shi–zay-le-ma] which is Latin for to split or divide, Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Lema, which is Ancient Greek for to cover. It refers to invocular bracts, which have equally split clefts. A good example is Schizeilema fragoseum.

Schizocarp: [shi-zo-karp] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to ovaries, which split into two or more compartments with each compartment having a single seed. A good example is the fruits on Dodonaea viscosa.

Schizocarpa: [shi-zo-kar-pa] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to dry ovaries, which split into two or more compartments with each compartment having a single seed.

Schizocorona: [shi-zo-kor-oh-na] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Meris, which is Ancient Greek for a part. It refers to fruits, which split into 4 equal parts when ripe with a single seed in each compartment. A good example was Schizocorona floribunda, which is now known as Cynanchum floribundum.

Schizomeria: [shi-zo-mer-ra] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Meris, which is Ancient Greek for a part. It refers to the fruits, which split into 4 equal parts when ripe. A good example is Schizomeria ovata.

Schizophyllum: [shi-zo-fIl-lum] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to structures or organs usually the leaves, which have deep clefts. A good example is the leaf like pikleus on the edible fungi in the Schizophyllum genus including Schizophyllum commune. The species may in fact be more than one species and needs extensive work to divide the species correctly. It also has 23,328 known sexes of which individuals of any sex are compatible for mating with all but their own sex.

Schizotheca: [shi-zo-thee-ka] From Schizein, which is Ancient Greek or Schistosa, which is Latin for to split or divide and Theka which is Ancient Greek for a case, box or sheath. It usually refers to anthers or at times fruits which resemble a case or box which splits when mature. A good example was Schizotheca hemprichii, which is now known as Thalassia hemprichii.

Schlechtendaliana: [shlek-ten-da-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal; 1794–1866, who was a German botanist and curator of the German National Herbarium. A good example was Pimelea schlechtendaliana, which is now known as Pimelea glauca.

Schlechtendalii: [shlek-ten-da-li-I] Is named in honour of Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal; 1794–1866, who was a German botanist and curator of the German National Herbarium. A good example is Correa schlechtendalii.

Schlechteri: [sh-lek-ter-I] Is named in honour of Friedrich Richard Rudolf Schlechter; 1872–1925 was a German taxonomist, botanist, and author of several works on orchids from Africa, Indonesia, New Guinea, South and Central America and Australia. Unfortunately his superb collection was destroyed in the bombing of Berlin in 1945. A good example is Gmelina schlechteri.

Schmidelia: [shmi-de-li-a] Is named in honour of Schmidel. A good example was Schmidelia anodonta, which is now known as Mischocarpus anodontus.

Schmidtianum: [shmid-ti-a-num] Is named in honour of Schmidt but which Schmidt cannot be substantiated. A good example was Dendrobium schmidtianum, which is now known as Ceraia saaronica.

Schneiderae: [shnI–der-ee] Is named in honour of E Schneider, fl.1870-1971. A good example was Dendrobium schneiderae, which is now known as Australorchis eungellensis and Australorchis schneiderae.

Schoberia: [shoh-ber-i-a] Is named in honour of Schober. A good example is Schoberia australis, which is now known as Suaeda australis.

Schoenia: [shoo–ni-a] Is named in honour of Johannes Schoen who was an eye specialist and botanical illustrator. A good example is Schoenia ramosissima.

Schoeninum: [shoo-ni-num] From Skhoînos, which is Ancient Greek for a sedge or reed. It refers to leaves, which have a vague resemblance to the canes of sedges and reeds. A good example is Dendrobium schoeninum, which is now known as Dockrillia schoenina.

Schoenodum: [shoo–noh-dum] Is named in honour of Johannes Schoen who was a botanical illustrator and Nōdus/Nōdī which are Latin for a node or knot. It refers to plants, which resemble the Schoenia genus and produce many nodes along the culms. A good example was Schoenodum scariosum, which is now known as Meeboldina scariosa.

Schoenoides: [shoo–noi-deez] Is named in honour of Johannes Schoen who was a botanical illustrator and Eîdos/Oides, which is Latin for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Schoenia genus. A good example is Gahnia schoenoides.

Schoenoleena: [shoo-no-lee-na] From Skhoînos, which is Ancient Greek for a sedge or reed and Laina which is Ancient Greek for a cloak. It refers to the flowers on reeds or rushes, which are partially covered by bracts.

Schoenophyllus: [shoo-no-fIl-lus] From Skhoînos, which is Ancient Greek for a sedge or reed and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves and or culms, which are typical of the rushes or reeds. A good example is Schoenoplectiella dissachantha.

Schoenoplectiella: [shoo-no-plek-ti-el-la] From Skhoînos, which is Ancient Greek for a sedge or reed and Plectos, which is Ancient Greek for plaited or twisted and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. It refers to the culms being slightly twisted. A good example is Schoenoplectiella dissachantha.

Schoenoplectus: [shoo-no-plek-tus] From Skhoînos, which is Ancient Greek for a sedge or reed and Plectos, which is Ancient Greek for plaited or twisted. It often refers to the culms, which are twisted. A good example is Schoenoplectus lacustris ssp. tabernaemontani.

Schoenorchis: [shoo-nor-kris] From Skhoînos, which is Ancient Greek for a sedge or reed and Orchis, which is Ancient Greek for an orchid. It refers to orchids, which have roots similar in appearance to many reeds and rushes. A good example is Schoenorchis sarcophylla.

Schoenus: [shoo-nus] From Skhoînos, which is Ancient Greek for a sedge or reed. It refers to plants, which resemble a typical rush. A good example is Schoenus nigricans.

Scholaris: [skol-ar-is] From Scholaris, which is Latin for of the school or restful. It refers to plants, which have a growth habit conjures up a restful place to sit and think below the canopy. A good example is Alstonia scholaris.

Schollerifolia: [skol-ler-i-foh-li-a] From Scholler, which is Latin for a genus of plants in northern Europe which are now mainly in the Prunella genus and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves which resemble the Prunella genus. A good example was Baeckea schollerifolia, which is now known as Rinzia schollerifolia.

Schollerifolium: [skol-ler-i-foh-li-um] From Scholler, which is Latin for a genus of plants in northern Europe which are now mainly in the Prunella genus and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves which resemble the Prunella genus. A good example was Hypocalymma schollerifolium, which is now known as Rinzia schollerifolia.

Scholtzia: [sholt–zi-a] Is named in honour of Dr. H. Scholtz who was a German physician and botanical author. A good example is Scholtzia involucrata.

Schomburgkiana: [shom-bur-ki-a-na] Is named in honour of Schomburgk; 1811-1891, who was a German born Australian Director of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and established the first institutional herbarium and botanical library in Australia while trialling many native pasture and forage plants for agriculture. A good example is Boerhavia schomburgkiana.

Schomburgkii: [shom-bur-ki-I] Is named in honour of Schomburgk; 1811-1891, who was a German born Australian Director of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and established the first institutional herbarium and botanical library in Australia while trialling many native pasture and forage plants for agriculture. A good example is Alysicarpus schomburgkii.

Schottiana: [sho-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Heinrich Wilhelm Schott; 1794-1865, who was an Australian botanist who worked extensively in Brazil and dedicated his studies to the Aracaea family being the first person to systematiccaly catergarize it. A good example is Flindersia schottiana.

Schoutenia: [shoh-te-ni-a] Is named in honour of Willen Coenelisz Schouten; 1567-1625, who was an explorer and the first person to sail around the Cape Horn to reach the Pacific Ocean. A good example is Schoutenia ovata.

Schreberi: [shree–ber-I] Is named in honour of Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber; 1739-1810, who was a German naturalist and student of Linnaeus who was the first person to apply the binomial system developed by Linneaus to the mammals he studied. A good example is Brasenia schreberi.

Schuermannii: [shru-er-man-ni-I] Is named in honour of Schuermann, however I cannot find any reference to so it maybe a spelling error and actually named in honour of Dr. Karl Moritz Schumann; 1851-1904 19th century German botanist, and founder of the German Cactus Society. This also fits with the dates of birth and death with Ferdinand von Mueller who first named the plant as a German colleague. A good example is Darwinia schuermannii, which is now known as Homoranthus homoranthoides.

Schultesii: [shul-te-si-I] Is probably named in honour of M. Schultz who was a missionary and collector of plant specimens from around Darwin. A good example is Ectrosia schultzii.

Schultziana: [shult-zi-a-na] Is probably named in honour of M. Schultz who was a missionary and collector of plant specimens from around Darwin. A good example is Indigofera schultziana.

Schultzii: [shult–zi-I] Is probably named in honour of M. Schultz who was a missionary and collector of plant specimens from around Darwin. A good example is Ectrosia schultzii.

Schulzenii: [shul-ze-ni-I] Is named in honour of Ludwig Wilhelm Schulzen who was a Botanist in southern Australia and collector for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example was Corethrostylis schulzenii, which is now known as Lasiopetalum schulzenii.

Schwarzii: [shwar-zi-I] Is named after Schwenden; 1842-1920, who was a German missionary in central Australia. A good example is Actinotus schwarzii.

Schwaegrichenia: [shwee-gri-ke-ni-a] Is named in honour of Christian Freidrich Schwaegrichen; 1775-1853, who was the director of the Leipzig Botanic Gardens, a full professor in botany and a specialist in the field of bryophytes. A good example was Schwaegrichenia flavida, which is now known as Anigozanthos flavidus.

Schwendenerism: [shwen-de-ner-izm] Is named in honour of Schwenden; 1829-1919, who was a Swiss botanist. He did the early theories on Lichens being Fungi and an alga living together in symbiosisand the early theories on tropism and Ismós which are Ancient Greek for a doctrine or a teaching.

Schwendensis: [shwer-in-en-sis] From Schwerin, which is Latinized for the Schwerin Pass on the head waters of the Docker River in central far eastern Western Australia and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Schwerin pass. A good example is Goodenia schwerinensis.

Sciadioides: [ski-a-di-oi-des] From Skiadeion, which is Ancient Greek for an umbel, shade or an umbrella and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have a love of shady environments similar to other shade loving plants. A good example was Notholaena sciadioides, which is now known as Cheilanthes tenuifolia.

Sciadophilus: [ski-a-do-fi-lus] From Skiadeion, which is Ancient Greek for an umbel, shade or an umbrella and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for to be loved or loving. It refers to plants, which love shady environments. A good example of a fern is Pteris pacifica or a flowering plant in Cordyline stricta.

Sciadophora: [ski-a-do-for-a] From Skiadeion, which is Ancient Greek for an umbel, shade or an umbrella and Phóros, which is Ancient Greek for to carry or to bear. It refers to the dense foliage of the leaves creating a dense shade beneath the trees. A good example is Backhousia sciadophora.

Sciaphila: [ski-a-fil-a] From Skiadeion, which is Ancient Greek for umbel, shade or an umbrella and Phílos, for to be loved or loving. It refers to plants, which have a love of shady environments. A good example is Sciaphila arfakiana.

Scias: [ski-as] From Skias, which is Ancient Greek for a canopy or umbel, shade or an umbrella. It refers to plants, which can provide shade. A good example is Eucalyptus scias.

Science: [sI-ens] From Scientia, which is Latin for knowledge. It refers to: “Common sense is science exactly in so far as it fulfils the ideal of common sense: That is, it sees facts as they are, or at any rate, without the distortion of prejudice, and reasons from them in accordance with the dictates of sound judgement. And science is simply common sense at its best, that is rigidly accurate in observation and merciless to fallacy in logic.” – Thomas Henry Huxley.

Scindapsus: [skin-dap-sus] From Skindapsós, which is Ancient Greek for an Indian instrument used in the taming of elephants. It refers to the plants that grow by twisting around another plant or object gained from the use of the instrument being swayed side to side or around and around. A good example is Scindapsus altissimus.

Sciophanes: [ski-o-fIz] From Skia, which is Ancient Greek for a ghost and Phanes, which is Latin for jagged or maybe Mancy which is Ancient Greek for Divination. It appears to refer to plants, which have open wispy habit which is often difficult to see thus having a ghostly appearance. A good example is Acacia sciophanes.

Sciotostyla: [ski-o-to-stI-la] From Skios, which is unknown and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a post, pillar or column. It refers to the female reproductive organ between the carpel and stigma. A good example is Melaleuca sciotostyla.

Scirpifolia: [sker-pi-foh-li-a] From Skirpus, which is the Latin name for the bull rush and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves which somewhat resemble those of bulrushes. A good example is Acacia scirpifolia.

Scirpifolium: [sker-pi-foh-li-um] From Skirpus, which is the Latin name for the bull rush and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves which somewhat resemble those of bullrushes. A good example was Racosperma scirpifolium, which is now known as Acacia scirpifolia.

Scirpodéndron: [sker-po-den-dron] From Skirpus, which is the Latin name for the bull rush and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to the giant robust size of the sedge and its appearance in the wild being similar to a mass of Pandanus palms. Thus, the reference to being a tree. A good example is Scirpodéndron ghaeri.

Scirpoidea: [sker-poi-de-a] From Skirpus, which is the Latin name for the bull rush and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble a rush. A good example is Borya scirpoidea.

Scirpoides: [sker-poi-deez] From Skirpus, which is the Latin name for the bull rush and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble a rush. A good example is Scirpoides nodosa.

Scirpoidea: [sker-poi-de-a] From Skirpus, which is the Latin name for the bull rush and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble rushes in the Scirpus genus. A good example is Spartochloa scirpoidea.

Scirpoideum: [sker-poi-de-um] From Skirpus, which is the Latin name for the bull rush and Eîdos/Oides, which are Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble rushes in the Scirpus genus. A good example is Brizopyrum scirpoideum.

Scirpoideus: [sker-poi-de-us] From Skirpus, which is the Latin name for the bull rush and Eîdos/Oides, which are Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble rushes in the Scirpus genus. A good example is Schedonorus scirpoideus, which is now known as Spartochloa scirpoidea.

Scirpus: [sker-pus] From Skirpus, which is the Latin name for the bull rush. It refers to the plants being in the same family as the bull rush. A good example is Scirpus polystachyus.

Sciurea: [sI-u-re-a] From Skiura, which is Ancient Greek for a Squirel’s tail. It refers to grass floral racemes which are curved and bushy like a squirrel’s tail. A good example was Dichelachne sciurea, which is now known as Dichelachne micrantha.

Sciuroides: [sI-u-roi-deez] From Skiurodes, which is Ancient Greek for a Squirrel’s tail and Eîdos/Oides, which are Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to grass floral racemes, which are curved and bushy like a squirrel’s tail and resemble the tail of the Saimiri Sciurea monkey. A good example is Aristida sciuroides.

Scler: [skler] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard. It refers to a surfaces, which are rather hard.

Sclerachne: [skler-ak-ne] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Achne, which is Ancient Greek for chaff. It refers to lemmas, which are hard and scaly. A good example was Sclerachne punctata which is now known as Chionachne punctata.

Sclerandrium: [skler-an-dri-um] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male. It refers to stamens, which appear hard and scaly. A good example was Sclerandrium grandiflorum which is now known as Germainia grandiflora.

Sclerantha: [skler-an-tha] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on the flower or the flower. It refers to florets, which are somewhat harder than other species in the genus. A good example was Chloris sclerantha, which is now known as Chloris ventricosa.

Scleranthoides: [skler-an-thoi-deez] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard, ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on the flower or the flower Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to anthers, which resemble the anthers of the Scleranthus genus. A good example is Eriachne scleranthoides.

Scleranthus: [skler-an-thus] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Anthos, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on the flower or the flower. It refers to anthers, which are hard and scaly. A good example was Scleranthus brockiei.

Sclerenchyma: [skler-en-kI-ma] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Chymus which is Ancient Greek for juice. It refers to the supporting tissue within plants, which are rather hard. Two types of sclerenchyma cells exist: fibres and sclereids. The cell walls consist of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. Sclerenchyma cells die after elongation is completed while the cell wall thickening ceases. Sclerenchyma fibres are of great economic importance, since they constitute the source material for many fabrics including flax, hemp, jute and ramie. Often these cells are very hard, crack and weep.

Scleria: [skler-i-a] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard. It refers to the stems or culms on some species, which are hard. A good example is Scleria tricuspidata.

Sclerid: [skler-id] From Scleros which is Ancient Greek for hard. It refers to a description of the cells which have thick, pitted lignified walls.

Sclerioides: [skler-i-oi-deez] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to structures or organs, which are very hard. A good example is Gahnia sclerioides.

Sclero: [skle-ro] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard. It refers to surfaces, which are hard.

Sclerobassia: [skler-o-bas-si-a] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Básis, which is Ancient Greek or Bassum, which is Latin for thick, plump or stumpy. It refers to plants which are rather short and spreading. A good example was Sclerobassia litoralis, which is now known as Sclerolaena recurvicuspis.

Scleroblitum: [skler-o-blI-tum] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Blitum, which is Latin for the old name of a wild bland strawberry. It refers to fruits which look somewhat like a strawberry with hard surface. A good example is Scleroblitum atriplicinum.

Sclerocarpa: [skler-o-kar-pa] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a hard surface. A good example is Metrosideros sclerocarpa.

Sclerocarpum: [skler-o-kar-pum] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits which have a hard surface. A good example is Aneilema sclerocarpum.

Sclerocauly: [skler-o-kor-li] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulis, which is Latin for a stem or branch. It refers to a description of stems or branches, which are rather hard and somewhat brittle.

Scleroclamys: [skler-o-kla-mis] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Clamydēs, which is Latin for a short cloak worn over the shoulder by men or a ceremonial cloak. It may refer to stems which are weather harden and cloaked in long white hairs. A good example is Sclerochlamys brachyptera.

Scleroclada: [skler-o-kla-da] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a stem or branch. It refers to stems or branches, which have hard surfaces. A good example is Acacia scleroclada.

Scleroderma: [skler-o-der-ma] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Dérma, which is Ancient Greek for a skin or hide. It refers to skins which, have a hard tough surface. A good example is the Pileus on Scleroderma mayama.

Scleroglossum: [skler-o-kla-dum] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Glôssa, which is Ancient Greek or Glossa which is Latin for a tongue. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble hard tongue. A good example is the strap or tongue like fronds on Scleroglossum wooroonooran which are much harder than other species in the genus.

Scleroides: [skler-oi-deez] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to a structures or at times an organs, which have hard surfaces. A good example is the fine teeth along the margins of the tough leaves on Exocarya scleroides.

Sclerolaena: [skler-o-lee-na] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Laina, which is Ancient Greek for a cloak. It refers to carpels, which are rather dry and hard which suits its hot dry habitat. A good example is Sclerolaena anisacanthoides.

Sclerolaenoides: [skler-o-lee-noi-deez] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard, Laina, which is Ancient Greek for a cloak and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to carpels, which are dry and hard like those in the Scleroaena genus. A good example is Maireana sclerolaenoides.

Scleroleima: [skler-o-lee-ma] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Leimon, which is Latin for a meadow. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on hard wet pans in open meadows on hard, wet, rocky surfaces. A good example was Scleroleima forsteroides, which is now known as Abrotanella forsteroides.

Sclerophyll forest: [skler-o-fil, fo-rest] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Forest, is which is Latin for an unenclosed woodland. It refers to plants which make up forests that have evolved with hard, dry leaves and are generally regarded as drier environments. A good example is Banksia sclerophylla.

Sclerophylla: [skler-o-fIl-la] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are dry, tough and hard. A good example is Banksia sclerophylla.

Sclerophyllum: [skler-o-fI-lum] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are dry, tough and hard. A good example is Conospermum sclerophyllum.

Sclerophyllous: [skler-o-fI-lus] From Sklēros, which is Greek for hard and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to environments, which are usually hotter and drier, however in Australia it has become the norm to talk about any plant community, which is dominated by leaves that are thick, dry, tough and hard.

Scleroprius: [skler-o-pri-us] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Prios, which is Ancient Greek for to come before or prior to.

Scleroptera: [skler-o-teer-a] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Pteron, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to structures or organs, which have a distinct dry and tough wing. A good example is the seeds on Maireana scleroptera.

Scleropterum: [skler-o-teer-um] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Pteron, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to hard seeds, which have a distinct dry and tough wing. A good example is Osteocarpum scleropterum.

Sclerosperma: [skler-o-sper-ma] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to hard seeds, which have a very hard testa. A good example is Acacia sclerosperma.

Sclerospermum: [skler-o-sper-mum] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to hard seeds which have a very hard testa. A good example was Racosperma sclerospermum, which is now known as Acacia sclerosperma.

Sclerostegia: [skler-o-ste-ji-a] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Stegia, which is Ancient Greek for a roof. It refers to scales or other structures or organs, which are hard and have a dry appearance. The genre of Halscaria, Pachycornia, Sclerostegia, Tecticornia and Tegicorniaare now all subsumed to be transferred to the Tecticornia genus as per international reckoning and recommendation until further investigations are completed on the Australian species to prove otherwise. A good example is the wood on Sclerostegia medullosa.

Sclerothamnus: [skler-o-tham-nus] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Thamnos, which is Ancient Greek for a shrub. It refers to shrub structures and organs, which have hard surfaces. A good example was Sclerothamnus microphyllus, which is now known as Eutaxia microphylla.

Sclerotium: [skler-o-ti-um] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard. It refers to fungi, which have a sterile compact mass of hyphae, usually with a hard, crusty outer protective layer. A good example is Scleroderma areolatum.

Sclerotized: [skler-o-tI-zd] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard. It refers to a component of the cuticles of various Arthropods, mainly found in insects and arachnids which are hard. It is formed by crosslinking members certain protein molecules. The resulting material adds physical stiffness and toughens the chitinous exoskeleton. It is particularly prominent in the thicker, armoured segments of insect and Arachnid integuments like the biting mouthparts and sclerites (a component section of an exoskeleton, especially each of the plates forming the skeleton of an arthropod.) of scorpions and beetles.

Sclerous: [skler-oh-sos] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard. It refers to a description of structures or organs, which are hard and scaly.

Scleroxyla: [skler-o-sI-la] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to woods, which are hard and has a dry appearance. A good example is the wood on Halfordia scleroxyla.

Scleroxylon: [skler-o-sI-lon] From Sklēros, which is Ancient Greek for hard and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to woods, which are hard and has a dry appearance. A good example is the west African white timber Triplochiton scleroxylon.

Scobina: [sko-bi-na] From Scobina, which is Latin for rough as though rasped or a rasp. It refers to surfaces of a structures or organs, which is very rough to the touch. A good example is Ficus scobina.

Scolopendria: [sko-lo-pen-dri-a] From Scolopendrias which is the Greek for a centipede. The name was given by Dioscorides for the hart’s tongue fern which he compared the numerous sori to the legs of a millipede. A good example is Bossiaea scolopendria where it refers to the numerous flowers either side of the midrib on the stems being like the legs on a centipede.

Scolopendrinum: [sko-lo-pen-dri-num] From Scolopendrias which is the Greek for a centipede. The name was given by Dioscorides for the hart’s tongue fern which he compared the numerous sori to the legs of a millipede. A good example is Conospermum scolopendrinum where it refers to the numerous flowers either side of the midrib on the stems being like the legs on a centipede.

Scolopendrum: [sko-lo-pen-drum] From Scolopendria, which is the Greek for a centipede. It refers to stems and or fruits, which are covered in long thorns somewhat resembling the legs of a centipede. A good example is Platylobium scolopendrum.

Scolopia: [sko-loh-pi-a] From Scolopis, which is Ancient Greek for anything pointed. It refers to plants, which have sharp points or teeth on the margins of the leaves. A good example is Scolopia braunii.

Scoparia: [sko-par-i-a] From Scoparia, which is Latin for to be like a broom. It refers to smaller branches and twigs, which are similar looking to a broom or could be used as a broom. A good example is Jacksonia scoparia.

Scoparium: [sko-par-i-um] From Scoparia, which is Latin for to be like a broom. It refers to smaller branches and twigs, which are similar looking to a broom or could be used as a broom. A good example is Leptospermum scoparium.

Scopata: [sko-pa-ta] From Scōpātum, which is Latin for to have twiggy shoots. It refers to shoots, which are rather twiggy. A good example is Hibbertia scopata which is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further investigation as to its real or correct classification.

Scopulicola: [sko-pu-li-koh-la] From Scopulina, which is Latin for cliffs or rocky cliffs Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats which are on rocky cliff faces. A good example is Xanthósia scopulicola.

Scopulorum: [sko-pu-lor-um] From Scopulina, which is Latin for cliffs or rocky cliffs. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats which are on rocky cliff faces or rocky ledges. A good example is Eucalyptus scopulorum.

Scordioides: [skor-di-oi-deez] From Skorpioeidḗs, which is Ancient Greek for a scorpion’s tail. It refers to structures or organs, which is semi coiled or somewhat zig zagging like a scorpion’s tail. A good example is Gonocarpus scordioides.

Scorpia: [skor-pi-a] From Skorpioeidḗs, which is Ancient Greek for a scorpion’s tail. It refers to structures or organs, which is semi coiled or somewhat zig zagging like a scorpion’s tail. A good example is Gonocarpus scordioides.

Scorpioide: [skor-pi-oi-de] From Skorpioeidḗs, which is Ancient Greek for a scorpion’s tail. It refers to the description of a flower spikes, which is semi coiled or somewhat zig zagging like a scorpion’s tail.

Scorpioides: [skor-pi-oi-deez] From Skorpioeidḗs, which is Ancient Greek for a scorpion’s tail. It refers to structures or organs, which is semi coiled or somewhat zig zagging like a scorpion’s tail. A good example is the flower spike on the sundew Drosera scorpioides.

Scortechinia: [skor-te-chi-ni-a] Is named in honour of Scortechini; 1845-1886, who was born in the Papal states of the time in Italy. He collected plant material from around Stanthorpe and the Logan area in Australia. A good example is Agonis scortechiniana, which is now known as Leptospemum speciosum.

Scortechinii: [skor-te-chi-ni-I] Is named in honour of Scortechini; 1845-1886, who was born in the Papal states of the time in Italy. He collected plant material from around Stanthorpe and the Logan area in Australia. A good example is Grevillea scortechinii subsp. sarmentosa.

Scorzonera: [skor-zo-neer-a] From Scorzonera, which is Latin for a black poisonous snake. It refers to the roots of plants, which was once used to cure snake bite. A good example is the black roots on Scorzonera calcitrapifolia.

Scottiana: [sko-ti-a-na] Maybe is named in honour of Harriet Scott Nee, later Mrs Harriet Morgan; 1830-1907, who was an Australian collector of plants for Ferdinand von Mueller or one of her sisters, but it cannot be 100% substantiated. A good example is Dampiera scottiana.

Scottianum: [sko-ti-a-num] Maybe is named in honour of Harriet Scott Nee, later Mrs Harriet Morgan; 1830-1907, who was an Australian collector of plants for Ferdinand von Mueller or one of her sisters, but it cannot be 100% substantiated. A good example is Xylomelum scottianum.

Scratchleyana: [skra-ch-lee-a-na] Maybe named in honour of Major General Sir Peter Henry Scratchley; 1835–1885 who was a high commander in New Guinee and defence advisor in the Australian colony. A good example is Cycas scratchleyana.

Scree: [skree] From Skitha, which is Latinized from the Nordic for an accumulation of rock fragments. It refers to a mixture of soils, which have variable material sizes, deposited by water, ice or landslides which includes fine clay particles, pebbles, stones, gibbers and rocks. They are most commonly found at the base of cliffs, steep hills and steep valleys.

Screes: [skreez] From Skitha, which is Latinized from the Nordic for an accumulation of rock fragments. It refers to a mixture of soils, which have variable material sizes, deposited by water, ice or landslides which includes fine clay particles, pebbles, stones, gibbers and rocks. They are most commonly found at the base of cliffs, steep hills and steep valleys.

Scrithicola: [skri-thi-koh-la] Maybe from Crīsāre, which is Old Latin for a crest or ridge, Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin reside or dwell at. Its reference is usually to a bird’s crest or ridge on an animal’s back but lately has been used more extensively for a section on a hill, mountain or wave so could mean plants, which prefer to grow on the tops of hills or small mountains. A good example is Mitrasacme scrithicola.

Scrobiculata: [skro-bi-ku-la-ta] From Scrobiculum, which is Latin for a planting hole or ditch. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in furrows or being pitted. A good example is the furrowed stems on Leptomeria scrobiculata.

Scrobiculate: [skro-bi-ku-layt] From Scrobiculum, which is Latin for a planting hole or ditch. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in furrows or being pitted. A good example is the seeds of Pseuduvaria villosa.

Scrobiculatum: [skro-bi-ku-la-tum] From Scrobiculum, which is Latin for a planting hole or ditch. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in many furrows or being pitted. A good example is the seeds of Pseuduvaria villosa.

Scrobiculatus: [skro-bi-ku-la-tus] From Scrobiculum, which is Latin for a planting hole or ditch. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in a lot of furrows or are densely pitted. A good example is the seeds of Pseuduvaria villosa.

Scrophularia: [skro-fu-lar-i-a] From Scrophularia, which is Latin for a family of plants around the Mediterranean Sea. It refers to the belief that the plants, cured scrofula the initial stages of Tuberculosis. A good example is the exotic garden plant Scrophularia nodosa.

Scrophulariaceae: [skro-fu-lar-i-a-see-ee] From Scrophularia, which is Latin for a family of plants around the Mediterranean Sea and Aceae, which is Latin for a family. It refers to the belief that the plants, which are grouped together in the family of which a few species were thought to cure scrofula the initial stages of Tuberculosis.

Scrotochloa: [skro-to-kloh-a] From Keírō, which is Ancient Greek or Scrōtum, which is Latin for to cut off and Chloa, which is Ancient Greek for a grass. It refers to panicles, which appear to have many of the florets cut off. A good example is Scrotochloa urceolata.

Scrymgeouriae: [skIm-je-our-ri-ee] Is named in honour of Scrymgeour, Eleanor Marion botanist Nee Scrymgeour; 1942-20, who was an Australian botanist and author in Western Australia. A good example is semi arid shrub Sclerolaena scrymgeouriae.

Scullionii: [skul-li-o-ni-I] Is named in honour of Scullion. A good example is Eriocaulon scullionii.

Sculponeata: [skul-po-ne-a-ta] From Sculponeata, which is unknown. A good example is Melaleuca sculponeata.

Sculptus: [skul-tus] From Sculptus, which is Nordic for a crust. It refers to plants, which look artificial. A good example is Cyperus sculptus.

Scurf: [skerf] From Skurfa, which is Nordic for a crust. It refers to a rough scaly surfaces of leaves, flower parts or stems, which have a scurfy surface or appearance. A good example of a plant with scurf is Cullen australasicum.

Scurfy 1: [sker-fee] From Skurfa, which is Nordic for a crust. It refers to the description of plants that have a rough scaly surface on a structure or organ like a leaf, flower part or stem.

Scurfy 2: [sker-fee] From Skurfa, which is Nordic for a crust. It refers to the description of certain insects that resemble rough scaly surfaces usually on the stems.

Scurvy: [sker-vee] From Skurfa, which is Nordic for a crust. It refers to a disease where the lips and gums swell and bleed along with anaemia and crusty skin due to a lack of Vitamin C. A good example of Scurvy protection can be had by eating the plant known as scurvy weed Commelina cyanea.

Scutata: [sku-ta-ta] From Scūtāta, which is Latin for a long shield. It refers to organs, which have a longer part. A good example is the lower lobe on Prostanthera scutata.

Scutellari: [sku-tel-lar-i] From Scūtāta, which is Latin for a long shield. It refers to flower lobes or petals, which resemble a scutata shield. A good example is the lower petal on Scutellari mollis.

Scutellaria: [sku-tel-lar-i-a] From Scutellaria, which is Latin for a dish or saucer shaped. It refers to plants, which have characteristics similar to the Scutella genus in that the calyxes in bud resemble a dish or a cup. A good Australian example is Sutellaria mollis.

Scutellarioides: [sku-tel-lar-i-oi-deez] From Scutellaria, which is Latin for a dish or saucer shaped and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have saucer shape leaves similar to the Scutellaria genus. A good example is Plectranthus scutellarioides.

Scutellifera: [sku-tel-li-fer-a] From Scutellaria, which is Latin for a dish or saucer shaped and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear leaves similar in shape to a saucer. A good example is Hydrocotyle scutellifera.

Scutellifolium: [sku-tel-li-foh-li-um] From Scutellaria, which is Latin for a dish or saucer shaped and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble flat saucers. A good example was Helichrysum scutellifolium, which is now known as Ozothamnus scutellifolium.

Scyphiphora: [skaI-fi-for-a] From Skyphos, which is Ancient Greek for an ancient two handled cup and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for the specialized leaves behind the flowers, which often from a cupular protection. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Eucalyptus scyphocalyx.

Scyphocalyx: [skI-fo-ka-liks] From Skyphos, which is Ancient Greek for an ancient two handled cup and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for the specialized leaves behind the flowers, which often from a cupular protection. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Eucalyptus scyphocalyx.

Scyphocoronis: [skI-fo-kor-oh-nis] From Skyphos, which is Ancient Greek for a traditional drinking bowl and Korona which is Ancient Greek for a crown. It refers to achenes which form a bowl like crown at the apex of the pedicel. A good example is Scyphocoronis viscosa, which is now known as Millotia major.

Scytalis: [skI-ta-lis] From Skutálē, which is Ancient Greek for a baton code or now a baton held in relay races. It refers to the pods which resemble a baton. A good example was Scytalis anomala, which is now known as Vigna marina.

Seaforthianum: [see-for-thi-a-num] From Seaforth, which is Latinized from the local area in NSW and Ana/Ensis, which are Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in and around Seaforth. A good example is Solanum seaforthianum.

Seana: [see–a-na] Is named in honour of John See; 1844-1907, who was an Australian and former Labour Premier of New South Wales who supported parks, women’s suffrage, supported the clothing industry and abolished sweat shops in Australia. A good example is Eucalyptus seeana.

Seasonal: [see-zon-aL] From Satio/Sation, which is Latin for to sow. It refers to plants, which have distinct seasonal cycles. A good example is to be found in the many annuals like Senecio amygdalifolium.

Seasonally: [see-zon-al-li] From Satio/sation, which is Latin for to sow. It refers to plants,  for the vines and which have distinct seasonal cycles. A good example is to be found in the many annuals like Coronidium elatum.

Sebaea: [see–bey-a] Is named in honour of Albertus Seba; 1665-1736, who was a Dutch Apothecaryist and botanist. A good example is Sebaea ovata.

Sebastiania: [se-bas-ti-a-ni-a] Maybe named in honour of Saint Sebastian who died as a martyr in 288AD. A good example is the yet to be officially named Sebastiania chamaelea.

Secalinum: [se-ka-li-num] From Seclusa, which is Latin for hidden away or to live in seclusion. It refers to plants, which have a tendency to be hidden in the background under another shrub or in isolated places. A good example is Hordeum secalinum.

Secamone: [se-ka-mon] From Skammonia, which is Ancient Greek or Scammonia which is Latin for the names given to some ancient African twinning plants. (The exact meaning of the name may have been derived from a lost African dialect for the vines and Latinized as there appears to be no reliable correlation anywhere for the name.) A good example is Secamone elliptica.

Secedens: [se-ke-denz] From Sēcēdēns, which is Latin for to withdraw. It refers to plants, found in isolated pockets away from the norm in its environment. A good example is Mitrasacme secedens.

Sechium: [se-ki-um] From Sechium, which is Latinized from the vernacular for the West Indian name for the plant. It refers to the horticultural fruits, which is eaten as a vegetable for the choko vine and fruit. A good example is Sechium edule.

Seclusa: [se-kloo-sa] From Seclusa, which is Latin for hidden away or to live in seclusion. It refers to plants, which have a tendency to be hidden in the background. A good example is Acacia seclusa.

Seclusum: [se-kloo-sum] From Seclusa, which is Latin for hidden away or to live in seclusion. It refers to plants, which have a tendency to be hidden in the background. A good example was Racosperma seclusum, which is now known as Acacia seclusa.

Secondary Root: [se-con-dair-ee, root] From Secundarius, which is Latin for two or second and Rot, which is Old English/Nordic for a rhizome or usually the underground part of a plant that absorbs the nutrients. It refers to lateral roots with root caps and root hairs, derived from the pericyclic.

Secondary: [se-con-dair-ee] From Secundarius, which is Latin for two or second. It refers to organs, which play a secondary role or function on a plant.

Secubans: [se-ku-banz] From Secuban, which is unknown unless it was a typing or written spelling error for secunda which is Latin for to appear on one side only, to be unilateral. It refers to flowers, which appear along one side of the axis or flower spike. A good example is the flowers Cyperus secubans which weakly appear on one side.

Secund: [se-kund] From Secundum, which is Latin for to appear on one side only, to be unilateral. It refers to flowers, which appear along one side of the axis or flower spike. A good example was Spiranthes sinensis var. australis, which is now known as Spiranthes australis.

Secunda: [se-kund-a] From Secundus, which is Latin for to appear on one side only, to be unilateral. It refers to flowers, which appear along one side of the axis or flower spike. A good example is Grevillea secunda.

Secundiflora: [se-kun-di-flor-a] From Secunda, which is Latin for to appear on one side only, to be unilateral and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which appear along one side of the axis or flower spike. A good example is Diuris secundiflora.

Secundum: [se-kun-dum] From Secundus, which is Latin for to appear on one side only, to be unilateral. It refers to flowers, which appear along one side of the axis or flower spike. A good example is Dendrobium secundum.

Securinega: [se-ku-rin-ga] From Securis, which is Latin for an axe or hatchet and Negro which is Latin for black. It refers to  stems, which are very hard to cut and the deep colour of the stems. The Securinega genus in Australia have all been transferred to Flueggea genus. A good example was the Securinga melanthesoides, which is now known as Flueggea virosa subsp. melanthesoides.

Secutum: [se-ku-tum] From Secūtum, which is Latin for I follow. It refers to one sided spikes, which have the flowers one above the other on one side. A good example is Prasophyllum secutum.

Sedentarius: [se-den-tar-i-us] From Sedentarius, which is Latin for are permanently attached to one area and habitat. It refers to plants, being found in one type of habitat in a single location. A good example is Elaeocarpus sedentarius.

Sedifolia: [se-di-fo-li-a] From Sedus, which is Latin for fleshy and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves being rather fleshy to very fleshy like those of the exotic Sedum genus. A good example is Maireana sedifolia.

Sedifolium: [se-di-fo-li-um] From Sedus, which is Latin for fleshy and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaves being rather fleshy to very fleshy like those of the exotic Sedum genus. A good example is the exotic succulent Aeonium sedifolium.

Sedifolius: [se-di-fo-li-us] From Sedus, which is Latin for fleshy and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaves, which are rather fleshy to very. A good example maybe Menetho sedifolius, which is presently an unresolved name awaiting further cclassification.

Sedoides: [se-doi-deez] From Sedum, which is Latin for Sedum and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Sedum genus or have growth habits like the Sedum genus. A good example is the exotic succulent Zoysia sedoides, which is now known as Zoysia macrantha.

Sedopsis: [se-dop-sis] From Sedātum, which is Latin for to appease or to pacify and Opsis, which is Ancient Greek for to look similar to or the same. It refers to flowers, which are rather calming to look at. A good example is Sedopsis filsonii.

Seeds: [seedz] From Seden/Sede, which are Middle English for a fertilized mature ovum. It refers to mature ovules of plants, which contain the embryo of a new plants and is surrounded by the endocarp.

Seemannii: [see-man-i-I] Is named in honour of Bertold Carl Seemann; 1825-1871, who was a German botanist who studied plants in the south Pacific Islands and South America. A good example is Baccaurea seemannii.

Seemeniana: [see-man-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Bertold Carl Seemann; 1825-1871, who was a German botanist who studied plants in the south Pacific Islands and South America. A good example is the parasitic plant from Cape York Peninsular and New Guinee Amyema seemeniana.

Segment: [seg-ment] From Sec, which is Latin for to cut and Mentum which is Latin for a chin. It refers to organs, which are cut in parts but not cut through. The reference to a chin is that the mouth partially severs the chin from the upper part of the head. A good example is the segmented flowers on Diplarrena moraea.

Segmentosa: [seg-men-toh-sa] From Sec, which is Latin for to cut and Mentum which is Latin for a chin. It refers to organs, which are cut in parts but not cut through. The reference to a chin is that the mouth partially severs the chin from the upper part of the head. A good example is Brachyscome segmentosa.

Sehima: [se-hi-ma] From Saehim, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Arabic word for the type specimen in Yemen. It refers to plants, which are related to the type species. A good example is Sehima nervosum.

Seitheae: [say-thee-e] From Seitheae, which is unknown, but maybe Latinised from an Irish vernacular for leathery. A good example is Solanum seitheae, which is now considered to be a synonum of Solanum echinatum.

Sejugata: [se-ju-ga-ta] Maybe from Jugum, which is Latin for to have the leaves in pairs similar to a bipinnate leaf. It refers to the squatting habit of growth and the somewhat reed like appearance of the plants. A good example is Daviesia sejugata.

Sejuncta: [se-junk-ta] From Sējuncta which is Latin for to exclude. It refers to plants, which have very fine features and often are overlooked or are excluded over other species in the genus. A good example is Prostanthera sejuncta.

Sejunctum: [se-junk-tum] From Sējunctum which is Latin for to exclude. It refers to plants, which have very fine features and often are overlooked overlooked or are excluded over other species in the genus. A good example is Leptospermum sejunctum.

Selachiana: [se-la-ki-a-na] From Sélakhos, which is Ancient Greek for a shark and and Ana/Ensis, which are Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were originally found or are limited to the area around Sharks Bay in central Western Australia. A good example is Eucalyptus selachiana.

Selaginella: [se-la-jin-el-la] From Selago, which is Latin for one of the clubmosses, Lycopodium selago and Ella, which is Latin for the feminine form. It refers to plants, which have the appearance of small dainty clubmosses. A good example is Selaginella gracillima.

Selaginoides: [se-la-jin-oi-deez] From Sel resemble the Sellaginella genus. A good example is Ozothamnus selaginoides.

Selago: [se-lah-jin-oi-deez] From Selago, which is Latin for one of the clubmosses Lycopodium selago. It refers to plants, which resemble small mosses. A good example is Lycopodium selago.

Selenium: [se-len-i-um] From Seleni/Seleno, which is Ancient Greek for the Goddess of the moon.

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Selenodesmium: [se-le-noh-des-mi-um] From Seleni/Seleno, which is Ancient Greek for the Goddess of the moon and Desmós which is Ancient Greek for to band together. It refers to silvery pinnules, which glisten like a bright moon on the forest floor held together by black filiform petioles. A good example was Selenodesmium obscurum, which is now known as Abrodictyum obscurum.

Selenothamnus: [se-le-no-tham-nus] From Seleni/Seleno, which is Ancient Greek for the Goddess of the moon and Thamnos which is Ancient Greek for a shrub. It refers to silvery leaves, which glisten like a bright lit moon. A good example is Selenothamnus squamatus.

Selkii: [sel–ki-I] Is named in honour of Selk. It is truly one of the more spectacular Hibbertia species with masses of yellow, orange and apricot flowers appearing all at the same time yet we do not have the privilege of knowing the recipient. A good example is Selenothamnus squamatus.

Selliera: [sel-li-ear-a] Is named in honour of Francois Noel Sellier; 1737-1800, who was a French botanical engraver, illustrator, woodblock worker, publisher and author. A good example is Selliera radicans.

Selwynia: [sel-wi-ni-a] Is named in honour of Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn; 1824–1902, who was a British geologist, public servant who was a strict disciplinarian and from the beginning set up a very high standard of work in his department completing over 60 geological maps in southern Australia mainly in Victoria. A good example is Bosistoa selwynii. A good example is Selwynia laurina.

Selwynii: [sel-wi-ni-I] Is named in honour of Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn; 1824–1902, who was a British geologist, public servant who was a strict disciplinarian and from the beginning set up a very high standard of work in his department completing over 60 geological maps in southern Australia mainly in Victoria. A good example is Bosistoa selwynii.

Semaphorum: [se-ma-for-um] From Sema, which is Ancient Greek for a flag or standard and Phóros, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to petals, which are held up like a flag. A good example is Stylidium semaphorum.

Semataxis: [se-ma-taks-sis] From Seminere, from Semen which is Latin for to sow your seeds and Taxis/Taxus, which is Latin for to arrange in order. It refers to the arrangement of those parts of a plant which are associated with the seed production the semaphylls. – petals, sepals and tepals which are primarily used as advertising to attract pollinators.

Semecarpoides: [se-me-kar-poi-deez] From Seminere, from Semen which is Latin for to sow your seeds, Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the plants, which resemble the Semecarpus genus. A good example is Bubbia semecarpoides.

Semecarpus: [se-me-kar-pus] From Seminere, from Semen which is Latin for to sow your seeds and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are a nut at the end of a swollen pedicel and often commencing germination while still attached to the tree. A good example is the fruits on Semecarpus australiensis.

Semelparous: [se-mel-par-us] From Seminere, from Semen which is Latin for to sow your seeds and Phóros/Phérein, which are Ancient Greek for to bear or to carry. It refers to plants, which only have a single reproduction in its lifetime prior to its death. A good example is the flowering and fruiting of Bambusa arnhemica.

Semen: [see-men] From Seminere, from Semen which is Latin for to sow your seeds. It refers to the mixture of sperm and fluids that nourish and feed the ova or from the stigma to the ova. The fluid is mainly glucose and is made in the following organs prostate gland, Cowper’s glands, and seminal vesicles.

Semi: [se-mi] From Semi which is Latin for a half.

Semialata: [se-mi-a-la-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Alata, which is Latin for a wing. It refers to structures or organs, which have a weak or poorly formed wing. A good example was Coridochloa semialata, which is now known as Alloteropsis semialata.

Semialatum: [se-mi-a-la-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Alata, which is Latin for a wing. It refers to structures or organs, which have a weak or poorly formed wing. A good example was Panicum semialatum, which is now known as Alloteropsis semialata.

Semiamplexicaule: [se-mi-am-pleks-si-kor-le] From Semi, which is Latin for a half, Amplexus/Ambiplectī, which is Latin for the clasping position of frogs and toads during the act of fertilization and Kaulos, which is Greek or Caulus, which is Latin for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to leaves, which have a strong clasping position around the stems or small branches. A good example was Helichrysum semiamplexicaule, which is now known as Chrysocephalum apiculatum.

Semiannulare: [se-mi-an-nu-lair-ee] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Anul/Anulus, which is Latin for a ring. It refers to the hairs on the seeds forming a distinct half circle or ring. A good example is Rytidosperma semiannulare.

Semiannularis: [se-mi-an-nu-lar-is] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Anul/Anulus, which is Latin for a ring. It refers to hairs on the seeds, which form distinct half circle or rings. A good example was Arundo semiannularis, which is now known as Rytidosperma semiannulare.

Semiaperta: [se-mi-a-per-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Perta which is Latin for open. It refers to the lirella which are rather narrow and appear to be only half open. A good example was Graphis semiaperta.

Semiarmatum: [se-mi-ar-ma-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Armātum, which is Latin for well-armed, fortified or armoured. It refers to structures, which are well armed in spines or prickles. A good example is Solanum semiarmatum.

Semiarmatus: [se-mi-ar-ma-tus] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Armātum which is Latin for armed, equipped, fortified or armoured. It refers to structures, which are well armed in spines or prickles. A good example was Pandanus semiarmatus, which is now known as Pandanus spiralis.

Semiaurea: [se-mi-our-ee-a] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Aurea, which is Latin for a golden flower. It refers to flowers, which have a somewhat rich golden colour. A good example is Acacia semiaurea.

Semibaccata: [se-mi-ba-ka-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Baccata, which is Latin for a berry. It refers to fruits, which are somewhat berry like. A good example is Atriplex semibaccata.

Semibaccatum: [se-mi-ba-ka-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Baccata, which is Latin for a berry. It refers to fruits, which somewhat resemble a berry. A good example is Leptospermum semibaccatum.

Semibarbata: [se-mi-bar-ba-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Barbata, which is Latin for a beard. It refers to structures or organs, which has half a beard as they are glabrous at one end and hairy the other. A good example is Austrostipa semibarbata.

Semibarbatum: [se-mi-bar-ba-tum] From Semi which is Latin for a half and Barbata which is Latin for a beard. It refers to structures or organs, which have half a beard as they are glabrous at one end and hairy the other. A good example was Anthericum semibarbatum, which is now known as Bulbine semibarbata.

Semibinervia: [se-mi-bI-ner-vi-a] From Semi, which is Latin for a half, Bi, which is Latin for two and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for a nerve. It refers to structures or organs, which has two main, faint nerves. A good example is Acacia semibinervia.

Semicalva: [se-mi-kal-va] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Calva, which is Latin for bald. It refers to structures or organs, which are almost glabrous. A good example is Leiocarpa semicalva subsp. semicalva.

Semicalvum: [se-mi-kal-vum] From Semi which is Latin for a half and Calva, which is Latin for bald. It refers to structures or organs, which are almost glabrous. A good example was Helichrysum semicalvum, which is now known as Leiocarpa semicalva subsp. semicalva.

Semicarpioides: [se-mi-kar-pi-oi-deez] From Semi, which is Latin for a half, Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to seeds, which are semi enclosed by the flesh similar to Semecarpus anacardium. A good example is Tasmannia semecarpoides.

Semiciliata: [se-mi-si-li-a-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Ciliata, which is Latin for a fringe. It refers to the flowers or other organs, which have a loose fringe of hairs around the apexes. A good example is Eriachne semiciliata.

Semicinereum: [se-mi-si-neer-um] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Cinereus, which is Latin for ash coloured. It refers to leaves, which are green on the upper lamina and ash coloured on the lower lamina. A good example was Nephelium semicinereum, which is now known as Alectryon semicinerus.

Semicinereus: [se-mi-si-neer-us] From Semi which is Latin for a half and Cinereus, which is Latin for ash coloured. It refers to leaves, which are green on the upper lamina and ash coloured on the lower lamina. A good example is Alectryon semicinerus.

Semicircinalis: [se-mi-sir-ci-na-lis] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Circinalis which is Latin for a coil. It refers to pods, which curve into a half circle. A good example is Acacia semicircinalis.

Semiclara: [se-mi-klair-a] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Clara/Clarus, which is Latin for clear and bright. It refers to flowers, which are very bright whites. A good example are Corymbia semiclara, which is now known as Corymbia hamersleyana.

Semicompositum: [se-mi-kom-po-si-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half, Com, which is Greek/Latin for to come together and Positiōn which is Latin for a place or location. It usually refers to flowers, which are in loose compounds heads. A good example is Bupleurum semicompositum.

Semicorticata: [se-mi-kor-ti-ka-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half, Com, which is Greek/Latin for to come together and Positiōn which is Latin for a place or location. It usually refers to flowers, which are in loose compounds heads. A good example is Eucalyptus semicorticata which is now included in Eucalyptus pilularis.

Semicostata: [se-mi-kos-ta-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Costa, which is Latin for a rib or ribs. It refers to structures or organs, which has several faint ribs. A good example was Ficus semicostata, which is now known as Ficus racemosa.

Semicraspedodromous: [se-mi-kras-pe-do-dro-mus] From Semi, which is Latin for a half, Crasp, which is Latin for a fringe as in distance, Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi which is Latin for a foot or feet and Dromous, which is Ancient Greek for moving or running. It refers to where the lateral veins branch inside the margin and extend to the margin with the dividing vein each forming a marginal loop and joining the super adjacent lateral vein inside the margin.

Semifertile: [se-mi-fer-tIl] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Fertilitās, which is Latin for bearing or capable of producing offspring. It refers to plants, which often produce both fertile and sterile seeds. A good example was Helichrysum semifertile, which is now known as Schoenia ramosissima.

Semifertilis: [se-mi-fer-ti-lis] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Fertilitās, which is Latin for bearing or capable of producing offspring. It refers to plants, which often produce both fertile and sterile seeds. A good example is Cyperus semifertilis.

Semifurcata: [se-mi-fer-ka-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Furcāta, which is Latin for forked or to have deep clefts. It refers to structures or organs, which are lightly forked compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the leaves on Petrophile semifurcata.

Semifuscum: [se-mi-fus-kum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Fuscum, which is Latin for dusky reddish-brown or dusky yellowish-brown. It refers to flowers, which are dusky reddish-brown or dusky yellowish-brown in colour or have dusky reddish-brown or dusky yellowish-brown markings. A good example is Cepobaculum semifuscum.

Semiglabra: [se-mi-gla-bra] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Glabrata, which is Latin for to make bare or smooth. It refers to the leaves or other organs, which are smooth and hairless. A good example is the leaves on Helicteres semiglabra.

Semiglabrata: [se-mi-gla-bra-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Glabrata which is Latin for to make bare or smooth. It refers to the leaves or other organs, which are rather smooth and hairless. A good example is the culms Deyeuxia filiformis var. semiglabrata.

Semiglabratum: [se-mi-gla-bra-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Glabra which is Latin for somewhat smooth or without hair. It refers to the leaves, which are rather smooth.

Semiglabratus: [se-mi-gla-bra-tus] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Glabratus, which is Latin for somewhat smooth or without hair. It refers to the leaves, which are rather smooth. A good example is Croton pohlianus var. semiglabratus.

Semiglauca: [se-mi-glor-ka] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Glaukós, which is Ancient Greek for opaque grey. It refers to structures or organs usually the leaves, which are opaque grey in colour. A good example is Guioa semiglauca.

Semiglaucum: [se-mi-glor-kum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Glaukós, which is Ancient Greek for opaque grey. It refers to structures or organs, which are opaque grey in colour. A good example is Nephelium semiglaucum.

Semiglobata: [se-mi-glo-ba-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Globōsus, which is Latin for sherical. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat spherical. A good example is the fruits on Stropharia semiglobata.

Semiglobosa: [se-mi-glo-boh-sa] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Globōsus, which is Latin for sherical. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat spherical. A good example is the fruits on Eucalyptus semiglobosa.

Semihastata: [se-mi-ha-sta-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Hastātus, which is Latin for to take the shape of a spear. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or pinnules, which somewhat resemble a spear. A good example was Guichenotia semihastata, which is now known as Guichenotia angustifolia.

Semihastatum: [se-mi-has-ta-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Hastātus, which is Latin for to take the shape of a spear. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or pinnules, which somewhat resemble a spear. A good example is Pteridium semihastatum.

Semilanatus: [se-mi-la-na-tus] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Luna which is Latin for the moon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are crescent shape. A good example is Ptilotus semilanatus.

Semilanutum: [se-mi-lan-u-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are resent shape more crescent shape than other species in the genus. A good example was Trichinium semilanatum, which is now known as Ptilotus exaltatus var. semilanatus.

Semilunaris: [se-mi-loo-nar-is] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are crescent shape or glisten like the moon. A good example is the leaves on the type specimen of Atriplex semilunaris.

Semilunata: [se-mi-loo-na-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are crescent shape. A good example is Acacia semilunata.

Semilunatum: [se-mi-lu-na-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are crescent shape. A good example was Racosperma semilunatum, which is now known as Acacia semilunata.

Seminal roots: [se-mi-al, roots] From Seminale, which is Latin for relating to a seed or semen. It refers toroots, which originate from within the seed.

Seminuda: [se-mi-noo-da] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Nūda, which is Latin for bare or naked. It refers to structure or organs, which are almost hairless. A good example is Banksia seminuda.

Seminudum: [se-mi-noo-dum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Nūdum, which is Latin for bare or naked. It refers to structure or organs, which are almost hairless. A good example is Panicum seminudum.

Seminudus: [se-mi-noo-us] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Nūdus, which is Latin for bare or naked. It refers to structure or organs, which are almost hairless. A good example is the stems and leaves on Ptilotus seminudus.

Semiocculta: [se-mi-o-kul-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Occultus, which is Latin for to conceal or hide. It refers to fungi which are often half hidden under logs or leaf litter. A good example is Clitocybe semiocculta.

Semiopacus: [se-mi-o-pa-kus] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Opācus, which is Latin for shady as in meteorology where the sun is hidden by clouds. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in dense shade. A good example is Cleistanthus semiopacus.

Semiopposita: [se-mi-o-po-si-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Oppositus, which is Latin for opposite or on the other side. It refers to organs, which are placed almost opposite each other. A good example was Styphelia semiopposita, which is now known as Leucopogon elatior.

Semioppositus: [se-mi-o-po-si-tus] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Oppositus, which is Latin for opposite or on the other side. It refers to organs, which are placed almost opposite each other. A good example was Leucopogon semioppositus, which is now known as Leucopogon elatior.

Semipapposum: [se-mi-noo-a] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Pápposum, which is Ancient Greek for grandfather. It refers to plants, which are covered in grey hairs similar to a grandfather’s beard. A good example is Gnaphalium semipapposum.

Semipartitum: [se-mi-par-ti-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Partītum, which is Ancient Greek for I share or part with. It refers to plants, which share characteristics with other plants, which differ from most other plants in the genus. A good example is Stylidium semipartitum which has a few sticky glandular hairs similar to plants like those found in the Drosera genus like Drosera binata.

Semipedunculata: [se-mi-pe-dun-ku-la-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to flowers, which have rather short pedicels. A good example was Isolepis semipedunculata, which is now known as Isolepis marginata.

Semipicta: [se-mi-pik-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Picta, which is Latin for painted. It refers to surfaces which look as though they are somewhat painted or partially painted. A good example is Euphrasia semipicta.

Semiplana: [se-mi-pla-nus] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Planum/Planus, which are Greek/Latin for rather flat of the plains. It refers to plants, which prefer flat plains as their environment. A good example was Hakea semiplana, which is now known as Hakea nodosa.

Semiplanus: [se-mi-pla-nus] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Planum/Planus, which are Greek/Latin for rather flat of the plains. It refers to plants, which prefer flat plains as their environment. A good example is Desmocladus semiplanus.

Semirigida: [se-mi-ri-ji-da] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Rigidus, which is Latin for not bending or not flexible. It refers to stems, which are somewhat stiff and rigid. A good example is Acacia semiridida.

Semirubra: [se-mi-roo-bra] From Semi, which is Latin for a half Rubra/Rubrum, which is Latin for deep ruddy or deep red colour. It refers to structures or organs, which are moderately deep red in colour. A good example is Pterostylis semirubra, which is now known as Pterostylis pedunculata

Semisolidus: [se-mi-so-li-dus] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Solidus, which is Latin for solid or dense. It refers to the culms, which are almost solid instead of hollow. A good example is Juncus semisolidus.

Semisterile 1: [se-mi-ste-raIl] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Sterilus, which is Latin for unfruitful. It refers to a plants, which have many sterile florets or many staminate florets. A good example is Hyalosperma semisterile.

Semisterile 2: [se-mi-ste-rIl] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Sterilus, which is Latin for unfruitful. It refers to plants, which have reproductive organs that fail to develop or only partially develop. A good example is Hyalosperma semisterile.

Semiteres: [se-mi-teer-es] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Teres, which is Latin for a cylinder which has a circular cross section. It refers to leaves, which are cylindrical in cross section. A good example is Lepidosperma semiteres.

Semitonsa: [se-mi-ton-sa] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Tōnsa/Tōnsae, which is Latin for an oar. It refers to organs, usually the leaves, which are oar shape. A good example is the seeds on Whiteochloa semitonsa.

Semitonsum: [se-mi-ton-sum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Tōnsa/Tōnsae, which is Latin for an oar. It refers to organs usually the leaves, which are oar shape. A good example is the seeds on Panicum semitonsum.

Semitrullata: [se-mi-tru-la-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Trullata, which is Latin for an inverted knife or a brickies trowel. It refers to leaves, which somewhat take the shape or form somewhat like a brickie’s trowel. A good example is Acacia semitrullata.

Semitrullatum: [se-mi-tru-la-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for a half and Trullata, which is Latin for an inverted knife or a brickies trowel. It refers to leaves, which are somewhat tke the shape or form somewhat like a brickie’s trowel. A good example was Racosperma semitrullatum, which is now known as Acacia semitrullata.

Semiverticillata: [se-mi-ve-ti-sil-la-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for one and verticillatus, which is Latin for somewhat whorled. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which are somewhat in whirls. A good example is Acacia semiverticillata.

Semivestita: [se-mi-ves-ti-ta] From Semi, which is Latin for one and Vestitis, which is Ancient Greek for clothed or dressed. It refers to stems, leaves or phyllodes, which are somewhat covered in appressed hairs. A good example is Grevillea rhyolitica subsp. semivestita.

Semivestitum: [se-mi-ves-ti-tum] From Semi, which is Latin for one and Vestitis, which is Ancient Greek for clothed or dressed. It refers to stems, leaves or phyllodes, which are somewhat covered in appressed hairs. A good example is Lachnocladium semivestitum, which is now known as Tremellodendropsis semivestitia.

Semivoltine: [se-mi-vol-teen] From Semi, which is Latin for one and volutin which is French for producing a number of spring in a year. It refers to giving birth, laying eggs or raising a single generation every two or more years.

Semota: [se-moh-ta] From Semota. which is Latin for remote or very distant. It refers to plants, which grow in remote places. A good example is Eucalyptus semota.

Semperflorens: [sem-per-flor-enz] From Semper, which is Latin for always and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to plants which bloom throughout the year. A good example is Goodenia hederaceae.

Sempervirens: [sem-per-vir-enz] From Semper, which is Latin for always and Virens which is Latin for green. It refers to an evergreen plant.

Senecio: [se-ne-si-oh] From Senescere/Senex, which is Ancient Greek for an old man. It refers to seeds which are covered in pale grey or white hairs like an old man’s beard. A good example is Senecio bipinnatisectus.

Senecioides: [se-ne-si-oi-deez] From Senescere/Senex, which is Ancient Greek for an old man and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to seeds, which are covered in pale grey or white hairs like an old man’s beard similar to the seeds in the Senecio genus. A good example is Isotoma senecioides.

Senecionis: [se-ne-si-o-nis] From Senescere/Senex, which is Ancient Greek for an old man. It refers to plants, which resemble the growth habits of the Senecio genus. A good example is Lobelia senecionis, which is now known as Isotoma axillaris.

Senegalensis: [Se-ne-ga-len-sis] From Senegal, which has been Latinized for Senegal in Africa. It refers to the type species coming from Senegal. A good example is Lepisanthes senegalensis.

Senegalia: [se-ne-ga-li-a] From Senegal, which has been Latinized for Senegal in Africa. It refers to the type species in the genus coming from Senegal. A good Australian example is Senegalia albizioides.

Senescence: [se-ne-sens] From Senescere/senEx, which is Ancient Greek for an old man. It refers to the science of how plants age.

Senescent: [se-ne-sent] From Senescere/senEx, which is Ancient Greek for an old man. It refers to the description of structures or organs, which look aged, often having white scruffy hairs.

Senifolia: [se-ni-foh-li-a] From Sēnī/Sēna, which are Latin for six or each and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are in whorls of six. A good example is Westringia senifolia.

Senna: [sen-na] From Sana, which is Latinized from the Arabic vernacular for a prickly shrub. It refers to plants, which are somewhat prickly. A good local example is Senna aclinis which has dysfunctional soft spines or prickles that are more like bracts.

Senniella: [sen-ni-el-la] From Sana, which is Latinized from the Arabic vernacular for a prickly shrub and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for feminine. It refers to plant organs, which are covered in soft prickles. A good local example was Senniella spongiosa, which is now known as Atriplex spongiosa.

Senticosum: [sen-ti-koh-sum] From Sentis, which is Latin for covered in thorns or very thorny. It refers to structures and organs, which are extensively covered in thorns. A good local example is Solanum senticosum.

Senticosus: [sen-ti-koh-sus] From Sentis, which is Latin for covered in thorns or very thorny. It refers to structures and organs, which are extensively covered in thorns. A good local example is the white scale insect Melanococcus senticosus, which frequently is found on Acacia dealbata and Acacia podalyriifolia.

Sentis: [sen-tis] From Sentis, which is Latin for covered in thorns. It refers to stems, which have a lot of thorns. A good example of the name was Acacia sentis, which is now known as Acacia victoriae.

Seorsiflora: [see-awr-si-flor-a] From Seorsum, which is Latin for to separate, be apart or surrender and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which have an unknown characteristic. A good example is Conostylis seorsiflora.

Seorsiflorum: [see-or-si-flor-um] From Seorsum, which is Latin for to separate, be apart or surrender and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which have an unknown characteristic. A good example was Myrtoleucodendron seorsiflorum, which is now known as Melaleuca seorsiflora.

Seorsifolia: [see-or-si-foh-li-a] From Seorsum, which is Latin for to separate, be apart or surrender and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are well separated away from each other unlike other species in the genus. A good example is Mirbelia seorsifolia.

Seorsifolium: [see- or-si-foh-li-um] From Seorsum, which is Latin for to separate, be apart or surrender and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are well separated away from each other unlike other species in the genus. A good example is Gastrolobium seorsifolium.

Sepal: [see-pal] From Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for the specialized leaves behind a bud that often are cupular, the sepals. It refers to individual specialized leaves at the base of flowers, which are not the petals that are more prominent than in other species in t genus. A good example is the prominent small sepals on Ceropetalum gummiferum which grower larger, to assist in wind distribution and turn pinkish-red on the mature fruits or Hibiscus heterophyllus.

Sepaliferous: [se-pu-li-fer-us] From Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for the specialized leaves behind a bud that are often cupular and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to flowers, which have sepals.

Sepaline: [se-pa-leen] From Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for the specialized leaves behind a bud that often are cupular, the sepals, which are rather prominent. It refers to sepals.The sepaline calyptra is a cap formed from the sepals that are united, single unit.

Sepaloid: [se-pa-loid] From Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum which is Latin for the specialized leaves behind a bud that often are cupular, the sepals and Eîdos/Oides,  which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to sepals which resemble petals. A good example was Convolvulus sepium, which is now known as Calystegia sepium.

Sepalosa: [se-pa-loh-sa] From Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for the specialized leaves behind a bud that often are cupular, the sepals. It refers to sepals, which look very similar to petals. A good example is Goodenia sepalosa.

Sepiaria: [se-pi-ar-i-a] From Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for the specialized leaves behind a bud that at times are cupular. It refers to plants, which have prominent sepals. A good example was Grewia sepiaria, which is now known as Grewia serrulata.

Sepium: [se-pi-um] From Septa/Septum, which is Latin for something which encloses. It refers to partitions, which separate the locules of a fruit, sporangia or the anthers. A good example is where the seeds are separated in the pods of Acacia floribunda.

Septa: [sep-ta] From Septa/Septum, which is Latin for something which encloses. It refers to partitions, which separates the locules of a fruits, sporangia or anthers. A good example is where the seeds separated in the pods of Acacia floribunda.

Septal: [sep-tal] From Septa/Septum, which is Latin for something which encloses. It refers to a description of a single partition which separates the locules of fruits, sporangia or anthers. A good example is the fruits on Solanum ellipticum.

Septate 1: [sep-tayt] From Septa/Septum, which is Latin for something which encloses. It refers to the situation where fern spores, fungi spores and hyphae do not have a petition separating the cells.

Septate 2: [sep-tayt] From Septa/Septum, which is Latin for something which encloses. Is where parts of the plant divide and separate. A good example is the seed hairs on Calotis cuneifolia.

Septentrionalis: [sep-ten-trI-on-a-lis] From Septentrionalis, which is Latin for northern. (Originally in reference to the seven stars known collectively as the north star) It generally refers to plants, which are found in the northern half of the continent. A good example is Borya septentrionalis, which is found between Townsville and Cooktown.

Sepulcralis: [se-pu-kra-lis] From Sepulcre, which is Latin for a tomb, grave or burial place. It refers to the appearance of being like a spectre or ghost like as in not real. A good example is the flimsy almost skeletal appearance compared to other Eucalyptus species of Eucalyptus sepulcralis.

Septica 1: [Sep-ti-ka] From Sēptikós, which is Ancient Greek or Sēpticum which is Latin for septic or putrifying. It refers to plants, which have a putrid smell, grow on septic or on manures or resemble bile. A good example is Fuligo septica.

Septica 2: [Sep-ti-ku] From Septa/Septum, which is Latin for something which encloses. It refers to fruit septas, which cover both an inner placenta and an outer placenta on the inner skin of the exocarp. A good example is Ficus septica.

Septicidal: [sep-ti-sI-dal] From Septa/Septum, which is Latin for something which encloses and Cidal, which is a Latin suffix for to kill or murder. It refers to capsules or incorrectly at times poricidal anthers, which split along the weakened or thinner margin – septum so the septum remains in place acting as though it has been cut and is dying thus releasing the ripe seeds. A good example is the capsules of Isolepis sepulcralis.

Septifraga: [sep-ti-fra-ga] From Septa/Septum, which is Latin for something which encloses and Frangere which is Latin to break or break away from. It refers to capsules, which dehisces by splitting away from the base of its petitions. A good example is Gunniopsis septifraga.

Septifragal Capsule: [sep-ti-fra-gal, kap-syool] From Septi, which is Latin for seven and Fragal, which is Latin for to break and Capsula which is Latin for a dry dehiscent fruit, composed of two or more carpels. It refers to valves, which break away from the septa or at times partially break away from the septa. A good example is the fruits on Veronica lithophila.

Septifragal: [sep-ti-fra-gal] From Septa/Septum, which is Latin for something which encloses and Frangere, which is Latin to break or break away from. It refers to capsules, Which dehisce by splitting away from the base of its petitions. A good example is the capsules on Viola betonicifolia.

Septum: [sep-tum] From Septa/Septum, which is Latin for something which encloses. It refers to several partitions, which separate the locules of fruits, sporangia or anthers. A good example is the seeds being separated by the rag in the fruits of Citrus australisicum.

Septuosa: [sep-tyoo-oh-sa] From Septa, which is Latin for seven. It may refer to type species labellum, which have seven lobes or appendages along the margins. A good example is the seeds being separated by the rag in the fruits of Arachnorchis septuosa.

Sepulcralis: [sep-ul-kra-lis] From Sepulcrāle, which is Latin for a tomb or to be completely surrounded or a funeral. It may refer to plants, which are surrounded by taller more robust and broader plants. A good example is Isolepis sepulcralis.

Serendipita: [se-ren-di-pi-ta] From Serendipity, which is Latinized from the Persian word for an aptitude for Making desirable discoveries often by accident. It refers to plants, which are pleasantly surprising to find in the wild. A good example is the nuts of Corymbia serendipita.

Seriata: [se-ri-a-ta] From Seri/Series, which is Latin for a series. It refers to organs, which are arranged in one or more series. A good example is Melaleuca seriata.

Seriatum: [se-ri-a-tum] From Seri/Series, which are Latin for a series. It refers to organs, which are arranged in one or more series. A good example is the pore fungus Hydnum seriatum.

Seriate: [se-ri-ayt] From Seriātum, which is Latin for to arrange (plants) in a sequence according to prescribed criteria of their characteristics. It refers to organs, which are arranged in one or more series. A good example would be to arrange the flower colours in sequence of Calytrix Leschenaultii and Dianella Caerulea.

Seriatuhm: [se-ri-a-tum] From Seri/Series, which is Latin for a series. It refers to organs, which are arranged in one or more series. A good example is the seed capsules on Myrtoleucodendron seriatum, which is now known as Melaleuca seriata.

Sericandra: [se-ri-ayt] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for male or man. It refers to the stamens, which are covered in silky soft hairs. A good example is the Western Australian shrub which is now becoming a weed on the east coast Sericandra lophantha, which is now known as Acacia lophantha.

Sericantha: [se-ri-kan-tha] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Antha/Anthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to structures or organs, which are sparsely to densely covered in short soft hairs. A good example is Dampiera sericantha.

Sericata: [se-ri-ka-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk. It refers to organs usually the leaves or phyllodes, which are silky soft to touch. A good example is Racosperma sericata.

Sericatum: [se-ri-ka-tum] From Sub which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres, also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk. It refers to organs, usually the leaves or phyllodes which are silky soft to touch. A good example is Leptospermum sericatum.

Sericea: [se-ri-se-a] From Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script for Si/Ser 丝 for silk. Sêres also has the meaning from the Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in soft, fine, silky hairs. To have silky hairs. A good example is Grevillea sericea.

Sericeum: [se-ri-se-um] From Sub which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk. It refers to an organ, which is covered in soft silky hairs. A good example is Leptospermum sericeum.

Sericeus: [se-ri-se-us] From Sub which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in soft, fine, silky hairs. To have silky hairs. A good example is the stems on Evolvus alsinoides var. sericeus.

Sericiflora: [se-ri-si-flor-a] From Sub which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, calyxes or pedicels which are covered in soft, silky hairs. A good example is Halgania sericiflora.

Sericiflorum: [se-ri-si-flor-um] From Sub which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, calyxes or pedicels which are covered in soft, silky hairs. A good example is Dysoxylum sericiflorum.

Sericisepala: [se-ri-si-se-pa-la] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Sképē which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum which is Latin for specialized leaves which surround the immature bud which are free and usually cupular in shape – the sepals. It refers to sepals, which are covered in soft, silky hairs. A good example is Neofabricia sericisepala.

Sericocalyx: [se-ri-ko-ka-liks] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for specialized leaves which surround the immature bud which are often cupular in shape – calyx. It refers to calyxes, which are covered in soft, silky hairs. A good example is Myrtus sericocalyx, which is now known as Decaspermum humile.

Sericocarpa: [se-ri-ko-kar-pa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are covered in soft, silky hairs. A good example is Terminalia sericocarpa.

Sericocarpum: [se-ri-ko-kar-pum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are covered in soft, silky hairs. A good example is Racosperma sericocarpum, which is now known as Acacia sericocarpa.

Sericoflora: [se-ri-ko-flor-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, calyxes or pedicels which are covered in soft, silky hairs. A good example is Acacia sericoflora.

Sericoflorum: [se-ri-ko-flor-um] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres, also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, calyxes or pedicels which are covered in soft, silky hairs. A good example is Dysoxylum sericiflorum, which is now known as Dysoxylum setosum.

Sericoleopis: [se-ri-ko-le-op-sis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Opsis, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to structures or organs, which are densely covered in fine silky hairs similar to many other species in the genus. A good example is Aceratium sericolepsis.

Sericolignis: [se-ri-ko-lig-nis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Lignin, which is Latin for the impure matter found in wood pulp. It refers to the wood pulp, which has short soft hairy appendages. A good example is Lepiderema sericolignis.

Sericopetala: [se-ri-ko-pe-ta-la] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to petals, which are covered in fine silky hairs. A good example is Atalaya sericopetala.

Sericopetalus: [se-ri-ko-pe-ta-lus] From Sub which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres, also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to petals which are covered in fine silky hairs. A good example is Elaeocarpus sericopetalus.

Sericophora: [se-ri-ko-for-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Phóros/Phérein, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in short and long, fine, silky hairs. A good example Billardiera sericophora.

Sericophylla: [se-ri-ko-fIl-la] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres, also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which are covered in fine silky hairs. A good example Acacia sericophylla.

Sericophyllum: [se-ri-ko-fIl-lum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres, also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are covered in fine silky hairs. A good example was Acacia sericophyllum, which is now known as Acacia sericophylla.

Sericostachya: [se-ri-ko-sta-kI-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to the flowering spikes, which are covered in fine, soft sericeus hairs. A good example is Pimelea sericostachya.

Sericostachyum: [se-ri-ko-sta-ki-um] From Sêres which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to the flowering spikes which are covered in fine, soft sericeus hairs. A good example was Trichinium sericostachyum, which is now known as Ptilotus sericostachyus.

Sericostachyus: [se-ri-ko-sta-kI-us] From Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to the flowering spikes, which are covered in fine, soft sericeus hairs. A good example is Ptilotus sericostachyus.

Sericovexilla: [se-ri-ko-veks-sil-la] From Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script Si/Ser 丝 for silk as Sêres also has the meaning from Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk and Vexilum, which is Latin for a flag bearer or standard. It refers to the standard petals of the Papilionaceous family, which are lightly covered in fine, soft sericeus hairs. A good example is Indigofera sericovexilla.

Seringia: [se-ri-ji-a] From Seringa, which is Latin for the vernacular Brazilian word for the tree. It refers to several Brazilian trees in the Euphorbiaceae family and Hevea genus which yield rubber. A good example is Seringia denticulata.

Seriocarpa: [se-ri-kar-pa] From Sēricum, which is Latin for silk or silky and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a very silky look or silky feeling. A good example is Terminalia sericocarpa.

Seriphioides: [se-ri-fi-oi-deez] From Sēricum, which is Latin for silk or silky and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble other plants, which have silky structures and organs. A good example is Dillwynia seriphioides.

Serjania: [sar-ja-ni-a] Is named in honour of Rev. Father Philippe Sergeant; who was an 18th century French monk and skilled in botany. A good example is Serjania australis, which is now known as Paullinia australis overseas while the native species is now known as Dodonaea pinnata.

Serosa:[se-roh-sa] From Serous, which is Latin for a serum and Membrana, which is Latin for a membrane. It refers to a smooth membrane, which consist of two layers of epithelial cells which secrete serous fluids.

Serotina: [se-ro-ti-na] From Serotinus, which is Latin for late. It refers to organs, usually the flowers, which develop late in the growing season – late summer. A good example is Verticordia serotina.

Serotinal: [se-ro-ti-nal] From Serotinus, which is Latin for late. It refers to an organ usually the flowers, which develope late in the growing season – late summer.

Serotine: [se-ro-teen] From Serotinus, which is Latin for late. It refers to description of an organ usually the flowers, which develop late in the growing season – late summer.

Serotinum: [se-ro-ti-num] From Serotinus, which is Latin for late. It refers to organs usually the flowers, which develop late in the growing season – late summer. A good example is Helichrysum italicum subsp. serotinum.

Serotinus: [se-ro-ti-nus] From Serotinus, which is Latin for late. It refers to organs usually the flowers, which develop late in the growing season – late summer. A good example is the native bee Trichocolletes serotinus which is usually seen late in the season.

Serous Membrane: [se-ro-us, mem-brayn] From Serous, which is Latin for a serum and Membrana, which is Latin for a membrane. It refers to a smooth membrane, which consist of two layers of epithelial cells which secrete serous fluids.

Serpens: [ser-pens] From Serpere, which is Latin for to creep like a snake. It refers to the plants, which are repent and crawl along the ground like a snake. A good example is Eremophila serpens.

Serpenticaulis: [ser-pen-ti-kor-lis] From Serpere, which is Latin for to creep like a snake and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to plants, which are repent and crawl along the ground, through the mulch or over trunks much like a snake. A good example is Serpenticaulis wolfei.

Serpentina: [ser-pen-ti-na] From Serpere, which is Latin for to creep like a snake. It refers to plants, which are repent and crawl along the ground or through the mulch like a snake. A good example is Lycopodiella serpentina.

Serpentum: [ser-pen-tum] From Serpere, which is Latin for to creep like a snake. It refers to plants, which are repent and crawl along the ground or through the mulch like a snake. A good example is the spreading habit of Poa serpentum, which is now known as Poa porphyroclados.

Serphyllaceum: [ser-fIl-la-se-um] From Serpere which is Latin for to creep like a snake. It refers to plants, which are repent and crawl along the ground or through the mulch like a snake. A good example was Spyridium serpyllaceum, which is now known as Spyridium obcordatum.

Serpentine Soils: [ser-pen-tIn, soilz] From Serpere, which is Latin for to creep like a snake and Soils which often have greenish bands and appear like snakes in cross sections. It refers to soils that are greenish-brown or blueish-brown in nature:

* usually have high concentrations of nickel and chromium which are more common in ultramafic rocks,

* Lack of essential nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus,

* have a low calcium-to-magnesium ratio.

Serpentinicola: [ser-pen-ti-koh-la] From Serpere, which is Latin for snake like Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to Dwell. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on serpentine soils which often reflect the colour bands of snakes in cross sections. A good example Acacia serpentinicola.

Serpentina: [ser-pen-ti-na] From Serpere, which is Latin for snake like Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to Dwell. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on serpentine soils which often reflect the colour bands of snakes in cross sections. A good example is Melaleuca serpentina.

Serpentinum: [ser-pen-ti-num] From Serpere, which is Latin for snake like Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to Dwell. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on serpentine soils which often reflect the colour bands of snakes in cross sections. A good example is Lycopodium serpentinum.

Serpentinus: [ser-pen-ti-nus] From Serpere which is Latin for to creep like a snake Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to Dwell. It refers to plants, which stay close to the ground like snakes. A good example is Callistemon serpentinus which was known as Melaleuca serpentina.

Serpyllifolium: [ser-fi-li-foh-li-um] From Serpyll, which is Latin for Thyme and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the leaves of the Thyme genus. A good example is Gonocarpus serpyllifolium.

Serpylliifolia: [ser-fi-li-foh-li-a] From Serpyll, which is Latin for Thyme and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaves, which resemble the leaves of the Thyme genus. A good example is Epacris serpyllifolia.

Serra: [ser-ra] From Sero/Sertum, which is Latin for to be bound together, interwoven or intertwined. It refers to organ bases, which are bound or entwined together. A good example is Haloragis serra.

Serraensis: [ser-ree-en-sis] From Serra which is Latinized for a region in the Grampians National Park (Unable to locate exact area) and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were discovered or are restricted to the Grampians National Park. A good example is Eucalyptus serraensis.

Serrata: [ser-ra-ta] From Serra/Serras, which is Latin for the teeth of a saw. It refers to margins, which resemble the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is Banksia serrata.

Serrate: [ser-ayt] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for the teeth of a saw. It refers to margins of on organs, which resemble the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is Banksia integrifolia.

Serratifolia: [ser-a-ti-foh-li-a] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for the teeth of a saw and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to margins, which resemble the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is Callicoma serratifolia.

Serratifolium: [ser-a-ti-foh-li-um] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for the teeth of a saw and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaf margins, which resemble the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is Astroloma serratifolium.

Serratifolius: [ser-a-ti-foh-li-us] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for the teeth of a saw and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaf margins, which resemble the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is Phyllocladus serratifolius.

Serratuloides: [ser-ra-tu-loi-deez] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for the teeth of a saw and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to structures or organ margins, which resemble the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is Banksia serratuloides.

Serratum: [ser-ra-tum] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for the teeth of a saw. It refers to margins, which resemble the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is Sorghum serratum.

Serratus: [ser-ra-tus] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for the teeth of a saw. It refers to structures or organ margins, which resemble the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is the labellum on Lyperanthus serratus.

Serrifolia: [ser-ri-foh-li-a] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for the teeth of a saw and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaf margins, which resemble the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is Brachiaria serrifolia.

Serriform: [ser-ri-form] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for the teeth of a saw and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape of or form of. It refers to margins, which resemble the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is Banksia serrata.

Serrulatum: [ser-ru-la-tum] From Sero/Sertum, which is Latin for to be bound together, interwoven or intertwined. It refers to organ bases, which are bound or entwined together. A good example are the petiole wings, which are wrapped around the stems on Pterocaulon serrulatum.

Serrulatus: [ser-ru-la-tus] From Sero/Sertum, which is Latin for to be bound together, interwoven or intertwined. It refers to organ bases, which are bound or entwined together. A good example is the roots on Sarcochilus serrulatusa.

Serruriae: [ser-ru ri-ee] Is named in honour of Prof. James Serrurier who was an 18th century botanist at Utrecht university. A good example is Petrophile serruriae.

Sersalisia: [ser-sa-li-si-a] Maybe from Sēriceum, which is Latin for short, soft, silky like hairs and Kallis, which is Ancient Greek for beautiful. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in beautiful, short, soft, silky like hairs. A good example is Sersalisia sericea.

Schaueri: [shower-I] Is named in honour of Johannes Conrad Schauer; 1813–1848, who was a German botanist interested in Spermatophytes and Australian Myrtacea. A good example is Kunzea schaueri.

Schultziana: [shult-zi-a-na] Is named in honour of Schultz but which Schultz cannot be substantiated. A good example is Indigofera schultziana.

Serphylaceum: [ser-fI-la-se-um] From Hér(pullon), which is Ancient Greek and later Ser(Phýllon), which is Ancient Greek for pertaining to, Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf and Aceum, which is Latin for pertaining to or resembling. It refers to leaves, which are resemble the leaves of the Wild Thyme. A good example was Spyridium serpyllaceum, which is now known as Spyridium obcordatum.

Serrulata: [ser-ru-la-ta] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for a fine toothed saw. It refers to margins, which have very fine teeth. A good example is Boronia serrulata.

Serrulatum: [ser-ru-la-tum] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for a fine toothed saw. It refers to margins, which have very fine teeth. A good example is Pterocaulon serrulatum var. serrulatum.

Serrulatus: [ser-ru-la-tus] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for a fine toothed saw. It refers to margins, which have very fine teeth. A good example is Sarcochilus serrulatus.

Serra: [ser-ra] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for a fine toothed saw. It refers to margins, which have very fine teeth. A good example is Chamaexeros serra.

Serrus: [seer-rus] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for a fine toothed saw. It refers to margins, which have very fine teeth. A good example was Acanthocarpus serrus, which is now known as Chamaexeros serra.

Sersalisia: [ser-sa-li-si-a] Maybe named in honour of Sersalis. A good example is Sersalisia sericea.

Sertiforme: [ser-ti-form] Maybe from Sertum, which is Latin for a wreath and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which would be very suitable for making traditional wreaths. A good example was Racosperma sertiforme, which is now known as Acacia sertiformis.

Sertiformis: [ser-ti-for-mis] Maybe from Sertum, which is Latin for a wreath and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which would be very suitable for making traditional wreaths. A good example is Acacia sertiformis.

Seruneum: [ser-u-ne-um] From Sēsámē, which is Ancient Greek or Sesamum, which is Latin for an oily plant. It refers to many characteristics, which resemble the Sesamum genus. A good example was Seruneum verbesinoides, which is now known as Wedelia verbesinoides.

Sesameus: [se-sa-mee-us] From Sēsámē, which is Ancient Greek or Sesamum, which is Latin for an oily plant. It refers to many characteristics, which resemble the Sesamum genus. A good example is Aeschynomene sesameus.

Sesamoides: [se-sa-moi-deez] From Sēsámē, which is Ancient Greek or Sesamum, which is Latin for an oily plant and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to characteristics, which resemble the Sesamum genus. A good example is Gastrodia sesamoides.

Sesbania: [ses-ba-ni-a] From Seisaban, which is Latinized for the vernacular of a local name of an Arabic (Yemen) or Sisaban which is Latinized for the vernacular of a local name in Persia (Iraq). A good example is Sesbania cannabina var. cannabina or Australia’s largest pea flower Sesbania formosa.

Seseli: [se-se-lI] From Seseli, which is the ancient Greek/Latin name for a plant of the same name from around the Mediterranean. A good example is the moon carrot Seseli gummiferum.

Sesleria: [ses-ler-i-a] Is named in honour of Leonardo Sesler, 17..-1785, who was an Italian botanist, naturalist and physician. A good example is the moon carrot Sesleria pungens, which is now known as Triodia bitextura.

Sesquifloris: [ses-kwee-flor-is] From Seseli, which is Latin for one and a half and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to the flower heads which appear as a full head and a half a head. A good example is the exotic, garden lawn weed Cyperus sesquifloris.

Sesquispicula: [ses-kwee-spi-ku-la] From Seseli, which is Latin for one and a half and Spīculum, which is Latin for a little sharp point, a sprick, sting or the head of a dart or spear. It refers to leaves or culms which end in a sharp point. A good example was Schoenus sesquispicula, which is now known as Schoenus sesquispiculus.

Sessifolia: [se-si-foh-li-a] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaves not having a stalk. A good example is Atriplex sessilifolia.

Sessifolium: [se-si-foh-li-um] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which do not have a petiole. A good example is Erigeron sessilifolium.

Sessile: [se-sIl] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on. It refers to an organ usually the leaves or flowers, which do not have a petiole. A good example is Pilidiostigma sessile.

Sessiliceps: [se-si-li-seps] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on and kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which have no pedicel. A good example is Acacia sessiliceps.

Sessiliflora: [se-si-li-flor-a] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to the flowers not having a stalk. A good example is Medicosma sessiliflora.

Sessiliflorum: [se-si-li-flor-um] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which do not have a pedicel. A good example is Geranium sessiliflorum.

Sessiliflorus: [se-si-li-flor-us] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which do not have pedicels. A good example is Glinus sessiliflorus.

Sessilifolia: [se-si-li-foh-li-a] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which do not have a petiole. A good example was Iotasperma sessilifolia, which is now known as Iotasperma sessilifolium.

Sessilifolium: [se-si-li-foh-li-um] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which do not have a petiole. A good example is Iotasperma sessilifolium.

Sessilifolius: [se-si-li-foh-li-us] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on and Folius, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which do not have a petiole. A good example is Ptilotus sessilifolius.

Sessile: [se-sIl] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on. It refers to an organ usually the leaves or flowers, which do not having a stalk. A good example is the phylodes on Racosperma sessile, which is now known as Acacia sessilis.

Sessilis: [se-sil-is] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on. It refers to an organ usually the leaves or flowers, which do not have a stalk. A good example is Sporobolus sessilis.

Sessilispica: [se-sil-i-spi-ka] From Sessilis, which is Latin for to sit on and Spicta which is Latin for a spike. It refers to flowering spikes, which bear flowers right from the base. A good example is Acacia sessilispica.

Sessilispicum: [se-si-li-spi-kum] From Sessilis which is Latin for to sit on and Spicta which is Latin for a spike. It refers to flowering spikes which bear flowers right from the base. A good example was Racosperma sessilispicum, which is now known as Acacia sessilispica.

Sesuvium: [se-soo-vi-um] From Sesuvii, which is Latinized from the vernacular from the Sesuvii people who were a Gallic tribe. A good example is Sesuvium portulacastrum.

Seta: [se-ta] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to a hair like extension usually on the leaf apex or at times on other structures or organs. A good example is Rhododendron seta.

Setacea: [se–ta-se-a] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to plants which have structures and or organs, which are bristly, bristle like or bristle shaped. A good example is Austrostipa setacea.

Setaceous: [se-ta-se-os] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to plants, which have bristles along the stems. A good example is Batrachospermum Setaceous.

Setaceum: [se-ta-se-um] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to seeds, which are covered in setaceous hairs. A good example is Rytidosperma setaceum.

Setaceus: [se-ta-se-us] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to seeds, which are covered in bristly hairs. A good example is Diplopogon setaceus.

Setae: [se-tee] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to a special group of hair like structures that are found on the leaves of some species of Eucalyptus and Corymbia. The complex hairs have cell caps at the apex while the base is hollow and filled with oil. A good example is Corymbia papuana.

Setaria: [se-tar-i-a] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to long bristles which surround the seeds. A good example is Setaria australiensis.

Setarius: [se-tar-i-us] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to long bristles which surround the seeds. A good example is Oplismenus setarius, which is now known as Oplismenus compositus.

Setchelliogaster: [se-kel-li-o-ga-ster] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a Bristle, Cheilos, which is Ancient Greek for a lip and Gastḗr, which is Ancient Greek for a belly. It refers to certain fungi, which have a few bristles near the stalks or lips of the pileus before the pileus expand fully. A good example is Setchelliogaster tenuipes.

Setifera: [se-ti-feer-a] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Ferra, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which bear very short bristles. A good example is the anthers on Gnephosis setifera.

Setiferous: [se-ti-feer-os] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Ferra, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to organs, which have very short bristles. A good example is the bristle on the anthers of Aceratium ferrugineum or the scales on Lepidosperma resinosum.

Setifolia: [se-ti-foh-li-a] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which have a hair like extension. A good example is Deyeuxia setifolia.

Setifolium: [se-ti-foh-li-um] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to hair like extension usually on the leaves, which are covered in bristles. A good example is Chrysopogon setifolium.

Setifolius: [se-ti-foh-li-us] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to hair like extension usually on the leaves, which are covered in bristles. A good example is Schoenus setifolius.

Setiformis: [se-ti-for-mis] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in bristles. A good example was Scirpus setiformis, which is now known as Isolepis cernua.

Setiger: [se-ti-jer] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Gerum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in bristles. A good example is Leucopogon setiger.

Setigera: [se-ti-jer-a] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle Gera, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to organs, which bear bristles around or on the flower heads. A good example is Conostylis setigera.

Setigerum: [se-ti-jer-um] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Gerum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which bear bristles. A good example was Pittosporum setigerum, which is now known as Pittosporum melanospermum.

Setigerus: [se-ti-jer-us] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Gerum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to flower heads, which are covered in bristles. A good example is Cenchrus setigerus.

Setistyla: [se-ti-stI-la] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to styles, which bear bristles. A good example is Ficus setistyla, which is now known as Ficus congesta var. congesta.

Setosa: [se-toh-sa] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat bristly. A good example is Conostylis setosa.

Setosasperula: [se-to-sa-sper-u-la] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Asperum, which is Latin for somewhat roughened. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat rough and covered in bristly. A good example is the culms and spikes on Scleria setosasperula, which is now known as Scleria brownii.

Setose: [se-tohs] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat bristly. A good example is the stems and calyxes on Corchorus cunninghamii.

Setosum: [se-toh-sum] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to fruits or another organs, which are covered in short bristly hairs. A good example is Dysoxylum setosum.

Setosus: [se-toh-sus] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to structures or organs, which have short bristly hairs. A good example is Erigeron setosus.

Setulifera: [se-tu-li-fer-a] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which bear short bristly hairs. A good example is Acacia setulifera.

Setuliferum: [se-tu-li-fer-um] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which bear short bristly hairs. A good example was Racosperma setuliferum, which is now known as Acacia setulifera.

Setuligerus: [se-tyoo-li-jer-us] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle and Gerus, which is Latin to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which bear short bristly hairs. A good example is the culms or spikes on Restio setuligerus, which is now known as Leptocarpus tenax.

Setulosa: [se-tyoo-loh-sa] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to structures or organs, which have very short bristly hairs. A good example is Pultenaea setulosa.

Setulose: [se-tu-lohs] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to structures or organs, which have very short bristly hairs. A good example is the bristles and stinging hairs on Dendrocnide moroides.

Setulosum: [se-tu-loh-sum] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to structures or organs, which have very dense, short bristly hairs. A good example is Leptostigma setulosum.

Setulosus: [se-tu-loh-sus] From Seta/Setae, which are Latin for a bristle. It refers to structures or organs, which have very dense, short bristly hairs. A good example is the Kimberley Hibiscus, Hibiscus setulosus.

Sexangula: [seks-san-gu-la] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek or Sex which is Latin for six and Angulāris, which is Latin for an angle or angles. It refers to plants, which have six sided capsules. A good example is the beautiful, 12 petals and six sided capsule, flowers on Bruguiera sexangula.

Sexfloris: [seks-flor-is] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek or Sex which is Latin for six and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flower heads, which have or six flower heads in a head. A good example is Cyperus sexfloris.

Sextylosus: [seks-tahy-loh-sus] From Hex, which is Greek or Sex which is a Latin prefix for six and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or Stylus which is Latin for a style. It refers to plants, which have six styles. While the word is often bandied around I know of no native plants, which have six styles.

Seymouriae: [sei-mor-i-ee] Is named in honour of Seymour. A good example was Grevillea seymouriae, which is now known as Grevillea oleoides.

Shanesiana: [sha-ne-si-a-na] Is probably named in honour of one of the O’Shanesy family members; who were Australian, nurseryman and collectors of plants for Ferdinand von Mueller around coastal central Queensland. Records of the first specimens were collected by Patrick Adam O’shanesy in this area on the”17th March 1863″. A good example is Capparis shanesiana.

Shanesii: [sha-ne-si-I] It is probably named in honour of one of the O’Shanesy family members; who were Australian, nurseryman and collectors of plants for Ferdinand von Mueller around coastal central Queensland. Records of the first specimens were collected by Patrick Adam O’shanesy in this area on the”17th March 1863″. A good example is Lycianthes shanesii.

Shanklandiorum: [shank-lan-di-or-um] Is named in honour of Shankland and Diorum which is Latin for god. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Banksia shanklandiorum.

Shannoniana: [shan-non-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Shannon. A good example is Syzygium sharoniae.

Shannonii: [shan-non-i-I] Is named in honour of Shannon. A good example was Leucaena shannonii, which is now known as Leucaena salvadorensis and Leucaena magnifica.

Sharpeana: [shar-pee-a-na] Is named in honour of Phillip Ridley Sharpe; 1915-19.., who was a botanist and plant collector. A good example is Rhodamnia sharpeana.

Sharpii: [shar–pi-I] Is named in honour of Sharp but which Sharp cannot be substantiated. A good example is Isachne sharpie.

Shawia: [shor–i-a] Is named in honour of Shaw but which Shaw cannot be substantiated. A good example was Shawia subrepanda, which is now known as Olearia subrepanda.

Sheaffiana: [shee-fi-a-na] Is named in honour of Sheaff. A good example is Diuris sheaffiana.

Sheath: [sheeth] From Sheath, which is Old English or Scheid which is German for a knife’s case. It refers to structures at the base of leaves, which surrounds the stem or culm. A good example is Cyperus congestus.

Sheathiana: [shee-thi-a-na] Is named in honour of Sheath. A good example is Eucalyptus sheathiana.

Sheathii: [shee–thi-I] Is named in honour of Sheath. A good example is Gyrostemon sheathii.

Sheffieldia: [shef-fil-di-a] Is named in honour of Thomas William Shepherd 1821-1884 who was an English born Australian nurseryman, plant editor for many magazines, collector of Australian plants around the Illawarra district and propagator of many native hybrids. A good example is Sheffieldia incana, which is now known as Samolus repens.

Shepherdi: [shep–her-dI] Is named in honour of Thomas William Shepherd 1821-1884 who was an English born Australian nurseryman, plant editor for many magazines, collector of Australian plants around the Illawarra district and propagator of many native hybrids. A good example is Dendrobium shepherdi.

Shepherdii: [shep-her-di-I] Is named in honour of Thomas William Shepherd 1821-1884 who was an English born Australian nurseryman, plant editor for many magazines, collector of Australian plants around the Illawarra district and propagator of many native hybrids. Good examples are Gossia shepherdii and Bulbophyllum shepherdii.

Shiressii: [sher-es-si-I] Is named in honour of Shiress; 1862-1944, who was an amateur botanist and collector with W. F. Blakely. A good example is Tetratheca shiressii.

Shirleyae: [sher–li-ee] Is named in honour of Shirley Barbara de la Hunty, nee Strickland 1925–2004, who was an outstanding Australian athlete who won more international and Olympic records than any other Australian athletic. She with her husband Edmund were an ardent conservationist. She was the first to collect this taxon in 1959. A good example is Thryptomene shirleyae.

Shirleyana: [sher-lee-a-na] Is named in honour of John Francis Shirley; 1849-1922, who was an exceptionally good teacher and later a botanist and Doctor of Science for work done on the “Thallus of the genus Parmelia” and Panacea which is Ancient Greek for to cure all. A good example is Acacia shirleyana.

Shirleyi: [sher–lee-I] Is named in honour of John Francis Shirley; 1849-1922, who was an exceptionally good teacher and later a botanist and Doctor of Science for work done on the “Thallus of the genus Parmelia” and Panacea which is Ancient Greek for to cure all. A good example is Acacia shirleyi.

Shirleyopanax: [sher-lee-o-pan-aks] Is named in honour of John Francis Shirley; 1849-1922, who was an exceptionally good teacher and later a botanist and Doctor of Science for work done on the “Thallus of the genus Parmelia.” and Panacea, which is Ancient Greek for to cure all. A good example was the genus Shirleyo panax which is more widely known now as Polyscias which includes Polyscias sambuccifolium.

Shonia: [sho-ni-a] From Shona, which is Latinized for the language of the Banutu tribe in Africa. It probably refers to the plants that grow in their tribal area. A good example is Shonia territorialis.

Shoot: [shoot] From Shoten, which is Old English for a flow of water or a conduit with water. It refers to young stems which are less than one, year old with leaves.

Shrub: [shrub] From Scrybb, which is Old English for brushwood or Skrub, which is Danish for a shrub or brushwood. It refers to a plant which has two or more branches growing from near the ground. A good example is Ricinocarpos pinifolium.

Shutereia: [shoo-ter-i-a] Is named in honour of Dr. James Shuter; 17??-1834, who was a government naturalist who collected plants around Madras. A good example was Shutereia bicolor, which is now known as Hewittia bicolor.

Shuteria: [shoo-ter-i-a] Is named in honour of Dr. James Shuter; 17..-1834, who was a government naturalist who collected plants around Madras. A good example was Shuteria vestita which is a misapplied name for Neonotonia wightiir.

Shuttleworthiana: [shutl-wer-thi-a-na] Is named in honour of Robert James Shuttleworth; 1810-1874, who was a British born, Swiss who studied red snow and red algae. A good example is Banksia shuttleworthiana.

Shuttleworthii: [shutl-wer-thee-I] Is named in honour of Robert James Shuttleworth; 1810-1874, who was a British born Swiss who studied red snow and red algae. A good example is Acacia shuttleworthii.

Sibilans: [si-bi-lanz] From Sibilant, which is Latin for a hissing sound. It refers many plants, which have rather fine leaves, articles or phyllodes that make a hissing or whooshing sound as a wind or breeze passes around them. A good example Acacia sibilans.

Sibina: [si-bi-na] From Sibilant, which is Latin for a hissing sound. It refers many plants, which have rather fine leaves, articles or phyllodes that make a hissing or whooshing sound as a wind or breeze passes around them. A good example Acacia sibina.

Sibinum: [si-bi-num] From Sibilant, which is Latin for a hissing sound. It refers many plants, which have rather fine leaves, articles or phyllodes that make a hissing or whooshing sound as a wind or breeze passes around them. A good example was Racosperma sibinum, which is now known as Acacia sibina.

Sibirica: [sahy-ber-i-ka] From Siberica, which is Latinized from the local vernacular name for Siberia. It refers to the isolation as though it grows in the Siberian desert. A good example Acacia sibirica.

Sibiricum: [sahy-ber-i-kum] From Siberica, which is Latinized from the local vernacular for Siberia. It refers to the isolation as though it grows in the Siberian desert. A good example was Racosperma sibiricum, which is now known as Acacia sibirica.

Sibthorpia: [sib-thor-pi-a] Is named in honour of John Sibthorp; 1758-1796, and his son who were English botanists. A good example is the European moneywort Sibthorpia europaea.

Sibthorpioides: [sib-thor-pi-oi-deez] Is named in honour of John Sibthorp; 1758-1796, who was an English botanist and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the plants resemble the Sibthorpia genus. A good example is Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides.

Siccitatopapillata: [si-si-ta-to-pa-pil-la-ta] From Siccitās, which is Latin for a drought or dryness and papillae, which is Latin for small nipple like protrusions or goose bumps like lumps especially those surrounding a nipple. It refers to structures or organs, which have a dry texture or appearance. A good example is Hygrocybe siccitatopapillata.

Sicilifolia: [si-si-li-foh-li-a] Probably From Sikel, which is old English for a blade and Folia, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are curved somewhat like a sickle. A good example is Eucalyptus sicilifolia.

Sickle: [si-kel] From Sikel, which is old English for a blade. It refers to leaves, which are curved like a sickle. A good example is Eucalyptus sicilifolia.

Siculiforme: [si-ku-li-form] From Siccitās, which is Latin for a drought or dryness and Forme, which is Latin for to be shaped like or to take the form of. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or at times fronds, which have a dry texture or appearance. A good example is Racosperma siculiforme, which is now known as Acacia siculiformis.

Siculiformis: [si-ku-li-for-mis] From Siccitās, which is Latin for a drought or dryness and Forme, which is Latin for to be shaped like or to take the form of. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or at times fronds, which have a dry texture or appearance. A good example is Acacia siculiformis.

Siculus: [si-ku-lus] From Siccitās, which is Latin for a drought or dryness. It refers to leaves, which have a dry texture or appearance. A good example is Melilotus siculus.

Sicyos: [si-kay-os] From Sicyos, which is Latin for a cucumber. It refers to the plants, which are related to the commercially grown cucumber. A good example is Sicyos australis.

Sida: [sahy-da] From Sida, which was Greek for a type of water lily but now refers to a type of Mallow. It refers to plants, which are in the Malvaceae family. A good example is Sida rohlenae.

Siderocapsa: [sahy-der-o-kap-sa] From Sideros, which is Ancient Greek for iron and Capsa, which is Latinized from the local vernacular for Cap Sainte Marie district on the southern end of Madagascar. It refers to bacteria, which create oily slimes and rusty brown sludges in slow moving anaerobic waters where iron and manganese are in high concentrations in the soil. A good example is Siderocapsa caronata.

Siderophloia: [sahy-der-floi-a] From Sideros, which is Ancient Greek for ironand phlóos, which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to deeply furrowed barks, which are much harder than other species in the genus. A good example is the timber from Eucalyptus siderophloia.

Sideroxylon: [sahy-der-oks-sahy-lon] From Sideros, which is Ancient Greek for iron and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to timbers, which are much harder than other species in the genus. A good example is the timber from Eucalyptus sideroxylon.

Sidjamesii: [sid-jeim-si-I] Is named in honour of Sid Herbert James; 1933 -1998, associate Professor of Botany Western Australia University. A good example is Stylidium sidjamesii.

Sidoides: [si-doi-deez] From Sida, which is Ancient Greek for a type of water plant/lily and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which closely resemble plants in the Sida genus. A good example is Corchorus sidoides.

Sieberi: [see–ber-I] Is named in honour of Franz Wilhelm Sieber; 1789-1844, who was a Prague botanist who travelled around the world collecting plants, which included venturing into New South Wales in 1823. A good example is Melaleuca sieberi.

Sieberiana: [see-ber-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Franz Wilhelm Sieber; 1789-1844, who was a Prague botanist who travelled around the world collecting plants, which included venturing into New South Wales in 1823. A good example is Pomaderris sieberiana.

Sieberianus: [see-ber-i-a-nus] Is named in honour of Franz Wilhelm Sieber; 1789-1844, who was a Prague botanist who travelled around the world collecting plants, which included venturing into New South Wales in 1823. A good example is Dichopogon sieberianus.

Sieboldtinum: [see-bold-ti-a-num] Is named in honour of Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold; 1796–1866, who was a German physician, botanist, and traveller who specialized in Japanese flora and fauna and the introduction of Western medicine in Japan. A good example is Eriocaulon sieboldtianum.

Siegfriedia: [sig-free-di-a] Is named in honour of a German folklore hero who was the son of Segmund and Seiglinda. A good example is Siegfriedia darwinioides.

Siemssenii: [see-se-ni-I] Is named in honour of G. Theodor Siemssen; who was a German merchant and collector of plant material around 1838 for Ferdinand von Mueller and others. A good example is Olearia siemssenii, which is now known as Olearia viscidula.

Sigesbeckia: [sig-e-be-ki-a] Is named in honour of Johanne George Siegesbeck; 1686-1755, who was the director of the St Petersburg Apothecary’s Gardens. Linnaeus named this bitter weed after a bitter opponent of his system. A good example is Sigesbeckia orientalis subsp. orientalis.

Sigmoidal: [sig-moi-dal] From Sigmoeides, which is Ancient Greek for a shape like sigma and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to organs, which have a shape similar to that of an “S”. A good example is the style on Grevillea stenostachya which is somewhat sigmoidal.

Signata: [sig-na-ta] From Signata, which is Latin for a mark as in a signature. It refers to smooth barks, which have “signatures” or scribbles etched by insects into the bark. A good example is Eucalyptus signata.

Signatum: [sig-na-tum] From Signata, which is Latin for a mark or signature. It refers to barks which have “signatures” or scribbles etched by insects into the smooth bark. A good example was Racosperma signatum, which is now known as Acacia signata.

Siifolia: [sI-i-foh-li-a] From Silai, which is Latin for finely cut and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which appear to have been finely cut along the margins. A good example is the terminal pinnules on Tectaria siifolia.

Siifolium: [sI-i-foh-li-um] From Silai, which is Latin for finely cut and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are finely dissected similar to that of the parsley. A good example was Polypodium siifolium, which is now known as Tectaria siifolia.

Silaifolia: [si-la-i-foh-li-a] From Silai, which is Latin for finely cut and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are finely dissected similar to that of the table herb parsley, Petroselinum crispum. A good example is Lomatia silaifolia.

Silaifolium: [sI-la-i-foh-li-um] From Silai, which is Latin for finely cut and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are finely dissected similar to that of the parsley. A good example is Embothrium silaifolium, which is now known as Lomatia silaifolia.

Silamensis: [sI-la-men-sis] From Si, which is unknown, Laurus, which is Latin for the laurel tree or bay leaf and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which somewhat or closely resemble those of the European bay leaves.

Silauifolia: [sI-lour-ri-foh-li-a] From Si, which is unknown, Laurus, which is Latin for the laural tree or bay leaf and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which somewhat to closely resemble the European bay leaves. A good example was Grevillea silauifolia which maybe now known as Grevillea laurifolia.

Silcrete: [sil-kreet] From Silex, which is Ancient Greek for flints or pebbles and Crētum, which is Latin for to be separated. It refers to indurated soils, duricrusts, which are formed when very fine surface sand and gravel are cemented by dissolved silica that resolidifies. It often forms in arid areas forming the crusts on top of rocks, ranges and hills. It was used extensively in the making stone implements by Australian aborigines.

Silicestris: [sil-i-ses-tris] From Silex, which is Ancient Greek for flints or pebbles and Crētum, which is Latin for to be separated. It refers to indurated soils, duricrusts are formed when when very fine surface sand and gravel are cemented by dissolved silica that resolidifies. It often forms in arid areas forming the crusts on top of rocks, ranges and hills. It was used extensively in the making stone implements by Australian aborigines. It refers to plants, which prefer conglomerate to sandy soils. A good example is Viola silicestris.

Silicle: [sil-i-kal] From Silicula, which is Latin for a little husk or pod. It refers to fruits, which have a narrow seed pod splitting open when mature to reveal the seeds. A good example is the fruits on Senna aclinis.

Silicon: [sil-i-kon] From SilEx, which is Ancient Greek for Flint or pebbles.

Symbol Si,

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Siliculosum: [si-li-kyoo-loh-sum] From Silicula, which is Latin for a little husk or pod. It refers to fruits, which have a narrow seed pod splitting open when mature to reveal the seeds. A good example is the fruits on Aneilema siliculosum.

Silique: [si-li-choo-e] From Silicula, which is Latin for a little husk or pod. It refers to fruits, which have a narrow seed pod splitting open when mature to reveal the seeds. A good example is Brassica nigra.

Silique on Senna acclinis                   Pattersonia sericea

Siloxerus: [si-lo-seer-us] The derivation is uncertain however is most probably comes from Sirós, which is Ancient Greek for a pit for holding grains as in a modern day silo and Xērós, which is Ancient Greek for dry. It refers to the habitats or flower heads, which when dried are packed with seeds. A good example is Siloxerus humifusus.

Silphiosperma: [sil-fi-o-sper-ma] From Silphium, which is Ancient Greek for a plant in norther Africa and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to plants, which resembled the now extinct plant that was boiled and used as a contraceptive in ancient times. A good example is Silphiosperma perpusillum, which is now known as Brachyscome perpusilla.

Silvatica: [sil-va-ti-ka] From Silvaticus, which is Latin for trees. It refers to a description of a plants, which grow beneath a tree or within a forest. A good example is Persoonia silvatica.

Silvaticum: [sil-va-ti-kum] From Silvaticum, which is Latin for trees. It refers to plants, which grow beneath a tree or within a forest. A good example is Adiantum silvaticum.

Silvestris: [sil-ves-tris] From Silvaticum, which is Latin for trees. It refers to plants, which grow beneath trees within a forest. A good example is Kardomia silvestris.

Simaba: [si-ma-ba] From Simaba, which is unknown but maybe Ancient Greek origin for plants originating out of Africa. It may refer to plants which are related to the South African plants in the Simaba genus. A good example is Simaba baileyana, which is now known as Quassia baileyana.

Simile: [si-mi-lee] From Simili, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the appearance being similar to another or typical of other species in the genus. A good example is Zygophyllum simile.

Similis: [si-mi-lis] From Simili, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to structures or organs, which have the appearance that is similar or very typical of another species or genus. A good example is Sannantha similis.

Simmondsiana: [sim-mond-si-a-na] Is named in honour of Simmonds. A good example is Psychotria simmondsiana.

Simmondsii: [si-mond-si-I] Is named in honour of Joseph Henry Simmonds; 1845-1936, who was a New Zealand Methodist minister who took a great interest in Australian Eucalyptus species and who discovered the type species. A good example is Eucalyptus simmondsii.

Simmonsiana: [si-mon-see-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Bryon Kenneth Simmons who was a Zimbabwe born Australian agrostologist who became Australia’s most authorities grass specialist and probably the world’s best in his field. A good example Acacia simmonsiana.

Simocybe: [sim-mo-sIb] From Simō, which is Latin for a male name and Kubernáō, which is Ancient Greek for I steer, drive or  guide. It’s reference to the fungus is unclear. A good example is Simocybe subfulva.

Simoniana: [sI-mon-i-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Bryon Kenneth Simmons who was a Zimbabwe born Australian agrostologist who became Australia’s most authorities grass specialist and probably the world’s best in his field. A good example is Dinebra simoniana.

Simple 1: [sim-pal] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound. It refers to leaves, which are not divided. A good example is Dodonea triquetra.

Simple 2: [sim-pl] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound. It refers to flowers or other organs, which are unbranched. A good example is Hibiscus splendens.

Simplex: [sim-pleks] From Simplex, which is Ancient Greek for undivided or entire, a single unit. It refers to structures or organs, which is entire. A good example is Andersonia simplex.

Simplicicaulis: [sim-pli-si-kor-lis] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound and Kallis, which is Ancient Greek for beautiful. It refers to plants, which have an unpretentious but simple beauty when examined closely. A good example is Lobelia simplicicaulis.

Simplicifolia: [sim-pli-si-foh-li-a] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants which have simple leaves. A good example is Sarcomelicope simplicifolia subsp. simplicifolia.

Simplicifolium: [sim-pli-si-foh-li-um] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants which have simple leaves. A good example isJ jasminum simplicifolium.

Simplicifolius: [sim-pli-si-foh-li-us] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants which have simple leaves. A good example is Adenanthos pungens var. simplicifolius.

Simplicifrons: [sim-pli-si-fronz] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound and Frons, which is Greek/Latin for fronds. It refers to ferns, which have an unpretentious, undivided fronds. A good example is Asplenium simplicifrons.

Simplicissima: [sim-pli-si-si-sim-a] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound and Issimus, which is Latin for the most. It refers to plants, which have the simplest of leaves, phyllodes or fronds, especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example was Carex simplicissima, which is now known as Carex capillacea.

Simplicissimum: [sim-pli-si-si-mum] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound and Issimus, which is Latin for the most. It refers to plants, which have the simplest of leaves, phyllodes or fronds, especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Dendrobium simplicissimum.

Simplicissimus: [sim-pli-si-si-mus] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound and Issimus, which is Latin for the most. It refers to plants, which have the simplest of leaves, phyllodes or fronds especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Crypsinus simplicissimus.

Simpliciuscula: [sim-pli-si-us-ku-la] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound and Uscula, which is Latin for little or the diminutive of. It refers to leaves or leaflets, which rather simple and less complex than other species in the genus. A good example is Sesbania simpliciuscula.

Simpliglottis: [sim-pli-glo-tis] From Simplus, which is Latin for not complex or compound and Glôttís, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to plants, which have the simplest of leaves, phyllodes or fronds especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Simpliglottis jeanesii.

Simsia: [sim-si-a] Is named in honour of Dr. J. Sim; 1749-1831, who was an English Physician and botanist. A good example is Simsia abrotanoides.

Simsii: [sim–si-I] Is named in honour of Dr. J. Sim; 1749-1831, who was an English Physician and botanist. A good example is Acacia simsii.

Simulans: [sim-u-lanz] From Simulātum, which is Latin for alike, similar to or to mimic. It refers to one plant which resembles another plant intimately or superficially. A good example is Allocasuarina simulans which resembles Allocasuarina distyla.

Simulata: [sim-u-la-ta] From Simulāta, which is Latin for alike, similar to or to mimic. It refers to one plant which resembles another plant intimately or superficially.A good example is Thelymitra simulata.

Simulatus: [sim-u-la-tus] From Simulātus, which is Latin for alike, similar to or to mimic. It refers to one plant which resembles another plant intimately or superficially. A good example is Cupaniopsis simulatus which resembles Cupaniopsis anachrioides.

Sinapecruentus: [si-na-pe-kroo-en-tus] From Sinensis, which is Latin for of or from China and Cruentus, which is Latin for blood red. It refers to plants, or flowers which have a blood red sheen similar to that which is found in the National colours of China. A good example is Boletus sinapecruentus.

Sinapicolor: [si-na-pi-ku-lor] From Sinensis, which is Latin for, of or from China, Krôma, which is Ancient Greek, Colores, which is Greek or Colōr, which is Latin for a substance with respect to light reflected by an object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light saturation or chroma. It refers to plants, which have a distinct glossy reddish-yellow and or yellowish-red colour often in regard to the skin glow and of many Chinese. A good example is the pileus and stipe on Cortinarius sinapicolor.

Sinclairii: [sin-klair-ri-I] Is named in honour of James Sinclair; 1809-1881, who was instrumental in the design and overseeing of the works on Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens which led to Melbourne being known as the garden city and later Victoria as the garden state. A good example is Acianthus sinclairii.

Sinensis: [si-nen-sis] From Sinensis, which is Latin for of or from China. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in China. A good example is Toona sinensis.

Singeriana: [sin-jer-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Singer. A good example is Utricularia singeriana.

Singula: [sin-gyoo-la] From Singularis, which is Latin for one of a kind or to have a single unit. It refers to plants, which have a single flower or single flower head from each leaf node or terminal point. A good example is the single flower head from the leaf axis of Acacia singula.

Singulum: [sin-gyoo-lum] From Singularis, which is Latin for one of a kind or to have a single unit. It refers to plants, which have a single flower or single flower head from each leaf node or terminal point. A good example is the single flower head from the leaf axis of Racosperma singulum, which is now known as Acacia singula.

Singularis 1: [sin-gyoo-lar-is] From Singularis, which is Latin for one of a kind or to be exceptional. It refers to plants, which have just one species in the genus a monotypic genus. A good example is Timonius singularis.

Singularis 2: [sin-gyoo-lar-is] From Singularis, which is Latin for one of a kind, single or to be exceptional. It refers to plants, which have some outstanding characteristic. A good example is Eucalyptus singularis which often forms pure stands of just a single species.

Singulifloris: [sin-gyoo-li-flor-is] From Singularis, which is Latin for one of a kind, single or to be exceptional and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers the flowers, which are appear singularly from the leaf axis compared to other species in the genus where the flowers appear in multiple numbers. A good example is Scleranthus singulifloris.

Singuliflora: [sin-gyoo-li-flor-a] From Singularis, which is Latin for single and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers the flowers, which appear singularly from the leaf axis. A good example is Pouteria singuliflora.

Singuliflorum: [sin-gyoo-li-flor-um] From Singularis, which is Latin for one of a kind, single or to be exceptional and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers the flowers, which are appear singularly from the leaf axis compared to other species in the genus where the flowers appear in multiple numbers. A good example is Jasminum singuliflorum.

Singuliflorus: [sin-gyoo-li-flor-us] From Singularis, which is Latin for one of a kind, single or to be exceptional and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess for spring and flowers. It refers the flowers, which are appear singularly from the leaf axis compared to other species in the genus where the flowers appear in multiple numbers. A good example is Scleranthus singuliflorus.

Sinistrorse: [si-nis-trors] From Sinistrosum, which is Latin for twinning in an anticlockwise direction. It refers to creepers, which rise helically in an anticlockwise direction in the southern hemisphere. Antonym is dextrorse where creepers rise helically in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere. A good example of a sinistrorse vine is Cissus antarctica.

Sinuvadosus: [si-nu-va-doh-sus] From Sinuos, which is Latin for to have curves and Vadōsum, which is Latin for shallow. It refers to plants, which have a strong, curves in the leaves, trunk or stems and grow in shallow water, periodically flooded land or water logged environments. A good example was Pandanus sinuvadosus, which is now known as Pandanus tectorius.

Sinoga: [si-no-ga] From Agonis, spelt backwards. It refers to plants, which are similar to that of the Agonis Genus. There is still some discussion of the species whether it should be named Sinoga lysicephala or Asteromyrtus lysicephala.

Sinuata: [si-nyoo-a-ta] From Sinuare, which is Latin for to bend, unduLating or strongly bending. It refers to structures or organs, which are wavy or bendy in the case of a sinuous path. A good example is the pods on Acacia sinuata.

Sinuate: [si-nyoo-ayt] From Sinuare, which is Latin for to bend, unduLating or strongly bending. It refers to structures or organs, which are wavy or bendy in the case of a sinuous path. A good example is Grevillea baileyana.

Sinuatis: [si-nyoo-a-tis] From Sinuare, which is Latin for to bend, unduLating or strongly bending. It refers to structures or organs, which are wavy or bendy in the case of a sinuous path. A good example is the incorrect spelling of Stenocarpus sinuatis which should be Stenocarpus sinuatus.

Sinuatus: [sin-yoo-a-tus] From Sinuare, which is Latin for to bend, unduLating or strongly bending. It refers to structures or organs, which are wavy or bendy in the case of a sinuous path. A good example is the leaves on Stenocarpus sinuatus.

Sinuolata: [sin-yoo-o-la-ta] From Sinuare, which is Latin for to bend, unduLating or strongly bending. It refers to structures or organs, which are wavy or bendy in the case of a sinuous path. A good example is Dodonaea sinuolata.

Sinuosa: [sin-yoo-oh-sa] From Sinuare, which is Latin for to bend, unduLating or strongly bending. It refers to structures or organs, which are wavy or bendy in the case of a sinuous path. A good example is the rhizomes on Lecanopteris sinuosa.

Sinuosum: [sin-yoo-oh-sum] From Sinuare, which is Latin for to bend, unduLating or strongly bending. It refers to structures or organs, which are wavy or bendy in the case of a sinuous path. A good example is the leaves on the plant discovered only in fossil records of Dacrydium sinuosum.

Sinuous: [sin-yoo-oh-us] From Sinuare, which is Latin for to bend, unduLating or strongly bending. It refers to structures or organs, which are wavy or bendy in the case of a sinuous path. A good example is the pileus margins on the fungus Paxillus involutus.

Sinus: [sahy-nus] From Sinus, which is Latin for a deep bend or curve. It refers to valleys or divisions between two lobes in a leaf, sepals, petals or labellum. A good example is the leaf lobes on Oxalis chnoodes.

Siphonandrum: [sahy-fo-nan-drum] From Siphon, which is Ancient Greek for a tube and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male or man. It refers to stamens which resemble long tubes. A good example was Trichinium siphonandrum, which is now known as Ptilotus siphonandrus.

Siphonandrus: [sahy-fo-nan-drus From Siphon, which is Ancient Greek for a tube and Odontos, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth. It refers to the apex of some petals on some flowers, which have a distinct tooth like ending and also having a long pedicel which continues to grow following anthesis. A good example is Ptilotus siphonandrus.

Siphonanthus: [sahy-fo-nan-thus] From Siphon, which is Ancient Greek for a tube and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which have a distinctly long corolla tube. A good example was Siphonanthus floribundus, which is now known as Clerodendrum floribundum.

Siphonodon: [sahy-fo-no-don] From Siphon, which is Ancient Greek for a tube and Odontos which is Ancient Greek for a tooth. It refers to the apex of some petals on some flowers having a distinct tooth like ending and also having a long pedicel which continues to grow following anthesis. A good example is Siphonodon australis.

Siphonoglossa: [sahy-fo-no-glos-sa] From Siphon, which is Ancient Greek for a tube and Glossos, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to lower petal of the flowers, which appear like a tongue being poked out while they also have a long tube like corolla. A good example is the garden herb Siphonoglossa pilosella.

Siphonostele: [sahy-fo-no-steel] From Siphon, which is Ancient Greek for a tube and Stele, which is Ancient Greek for a central cylinder within a vascular which has a central pith. It refers to the inner cylindrical vascular system of most plants. Siphonosteles have a region of tissue called the pith internal to the xylem. The vascular bundles comprise of a cylinder surrounding the pith. Siphonosteles often have interruptions in the vascular strand where leaves (typically megaphylls) originate (called leaf gaps) Siphonosteles can be ectophloic (phloem present only external to the xylem) or they can be amphiphloic (with phloem both external and internal to the xylem. Among living plants, many ferns and some Asterid flowering plants system is known as the amphiphloic stele.

Sirmuellera: [ser-myool-ler-a] From Sir, which is Middle English for a Knight or Baron and is named in Honour of Ferdinand von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian botanist and taxonomist who dedicated his life to Australian plants. It refers to the respect of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Sirmuellera dryandroides, which is now known as Banksia dryandroides.

Sitobolium: [sit-o-loh-bi-um] From Situm, which is Classical Latin for to lay down, sit down, put down, lay a foundation etc. in reference to a situation or position and Lobós, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to pinnules, which are laid in different positions along the pinna rachis. A good example was Sitobolium davallioides, which is now known as Dennstaedtia davallioides.

Sium: [si-um] From Sion, which is Ancient Greek for a Marsh plant of northern Europe. A good example is the often grown and eaten sweet root vegetable known as Sium sisarum.

Siussii: [si-u-si-I] Is named in honour of Siuss. A good example was Callitris siussii, which is now known as Callitris preissii.

Skeatsianus: [skeet-si-a-nus] Is probably named in honour of Edward M. Skeats; 1858-1928, who was a British born American engineer, geologist and botanical water coloured painter of flowers. A good example is Calocephalus skeatsianus, which is now known as Gilruthia osbornii.

Skeletal Sands: [ske-le-tal, sandz] From Skeletos or Skellein, which are Ancient Greek for dry or dried up and Sand, which is German for sand. It refers to those sands usually deposited as sand dunes or beach sands along the coast that have sea shells, corals and other coarse organic calcium products included in various stages of decomposition.

Skeletal soils: [ske-le-tal, soilz] From Skeletos or Skellein, which are Ancient Greek for dry or dried up and Sand which is German for sand. It refers to those soils that are very thin over their parent rock. It is a very thin layer of soil – The soil has eroded away or is in an early stage of break down.

Skinneri: [skin–ner-I] Is named in honour of Skinner but which Skinner cannot be substantiated. A good example is Pultenaea skinneri.

Skirrophora: [sker-o-for-a] From Skirros, which is Ancient Greek for a hard swelling usually at the base and Phorum, which is Ancient Greek for to carry. It refers to plants, which bear hard swellings. A good example is Calocephalus skirrophora, which is now known as Trichanthodium skirrophorum.

Skirrophorum: [sker-o-for-um] From Skirros, which is Ancient Greek for a hard swelling usually at the base and Phorum, which is Ancient Greek for to carry. It refers to plants, which bear hard swellings. A good example is Calocephalus skirrophora Trichanthodium skirrophorum.

Skirrophorus: [sker-o-for-us] From Skirros, which is Ancient Greek for a hard swelling usually at the base and Phorum, which is Ancient Greek for to carry. It refers to plants, which bear hard swellings. A good example is the swelling around the ovaries on Skirrhophorus demissus, which is now known as Epitriche demissus.

Skirrophora: [sker-o-for-a] From Skirros, which is Ancient Greek for a hard swelling usually at the base and Phorum, which is Ancient Greek for to carry. It refers to plants, which bear hard swellings. A good example is Gnephosis skirrophora.

Skirrophorum: [sker-o-for-um] From Skirros, which is Ancient Greek for a hard swelling usually at the base and Phorum, which is Ancient Greek for to carry. It refers to plants which bear hard swellings. A good example is Trichanthodium skirrophorum where the flowers resemble a hard swelling like a club head.

Sladeanum: [slei-dee-a-num] Is named in honour of Slade. A good example is Trichanthodium skirrophorum.

Slateri: [slei-dee-ei-nuh m] Is named in honour of Ernest William Slater; who first collected the orchid in 1930. A good example is Rhizanthella slateri.

Sleeper Weed: [slee-per, weed] From Slap, which is Old English/Dutch for a person or thing which is not awake or lying dormant and Weod which is Old English for a plant of little or no value. It refers to plants, which grow and spreading slowly outside its native environment however a change in circumstances like soil acidity, rainfall, temperatures, fertilizers or genetic variation it can easily run rampant. The idle stage of such plants are known as sleeper weeds. A good example is the exotic sleeper weed Brillantaisia lamium.

Sleipner: [sleep-ner] It refers to a type of fine grey loamy soil which is derived from fine grained igneous dactyl or rhyolite rocks which are capable of storing high levels of carbon dioxide.

Sleumeri: [sloo–mer-I] Is named in honour of Herman Otto Sleumer 1906-1993, who was a German born Dutch botanist and taxonomist. A good example is Chionanthus sleumeri.

Sloanea: [sloh–nee-a] Is named in honour of Sir Hans Sloan; 1660-1753, who was an English Physician and naturalist. A good example is Sloanea australis.

Smaragdyna: [sma-ra-dI-na] From Smáragdos, which is Ancient Greek or Smaragdus, which is Latin for an emerald and Dúnamis, which is Ancient Greek or Dýnamis, which is Ancient Greek for powerful or dynamic. It refers to structures or organs, which are emerald green and glossy. A good example is the two tone emerald flowers on Pterostylis smaragdyna.

Smeatoniana: [smee-to-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Thomas Drury Smeaton; 1832-1908, who was an English born Australian engineer who was unable to find work and worked as a bank clerk. He was an active plant collector and devout naturalist in South Australia. A good example is Calytrix smeatoniana.

Smeringa: [smer-in-ga] From Smeringa, which is unclear but it may be from Smerinka, which is Ancient Greek for a direction. It may refer to phyllodes, which are in whorls and go in all directions. A good example is Acacia smeringa.

Smeringum: [smer-in-gum] From Smeringa, which is unclear but it may be from Smerinka, which is Ancient Greek for a direction. It may refer to the phyllodes, which are in whorls and go in all directions. A good example is the long sharp thorn on the apexes of the phyllodes on Racosperma smeringum, which is now known as Acacia smeringa.

Smilacifolia: [smI-lah-si-foh-li-ah] From Smilax, which is a Greek for a nymph and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to Nymph Smilax, who was slighted by her lover Krokos; who was unhappy with her, so he transformed her into a prickly bramble that no one would dare touch. Thus it refers to leaves or phyllodes, which very closely resembles the leaves of the Smilax genus. A good example is the long sharp thorn on the apexes of the phyllodes on Acacia smilacifolia.

Smilacina: [smI-la-si-na] From Smilax, which is a Greek for a nymph. It refers to the Nymph Smilax, who was slighted by her lover Krokos; who was unhappy with her, so he transformed her into a prickly bramble that no one would dare touch. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which very closely resembles the leaves and stems of the Smilax genus. A good example is Tinospora smilacina.

Smilax: [smI-laks] From Smilax, which is a Greek for a nymph. It refers to the Nymph Smilax, who was slighted by her lover Krokos; who was unhappy with her, so he transformed her into a prickly bramble that no one would dare touch. A good example is Smilax australe while Smilax glyciphyla is one of the few vines that lack the “Wait a while” thorns.

Smillieae: [smI–li-ee] Is named in honour of Mrs. E. J. Smilli. A good example is Coelandria smillieae.

Smithia: [smi–thi-a] Is named in honour of Smith but which Smith cannot be substantiated. A good example is Smithia sensitiva.

Smithiana: [smi-thi-an-na] Is named in honour of Smith but which Smith cannot be substantiated. A good example is Philotheca difformis subsp. smithiana as well as Crotalaria smithiana.

Smithii: [smi–thi-I] Is named in honour of Henry George Smith; 1852-1924, who was an Australian phytochemist working on essential oils from Australian native plants. A good example is Eucalyptus smithii.

Smith-whitei: [smith-whI-ti-I] Is named in honour of Smith White; 1909-1998, who was an Australian professor of biology Geneticist and president of the NSW Linnean society. A good example is Brachyscome smithwhitei.

Sobolifera: [so-bo-li-fer-a] From Soboles, which is Latin for side shoots and Ferra, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear many side shoots that develop close to or at some distance from the mother plant. A good example Veronica sobolifera.

Soboliferous: [soh-bol-i-fer-us] From Soboles, which is Latin for side shoots and Ferra, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear many side shoots that develop close to or at some distance from the mother plant. A good example is Lomandra filiformis var. soboliferous.

Sobolifera: [soh-bo-li-fer-a] From Soboles, which is Latin for side shoots and Ferra, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear many side shoots that develop close to or at some distance from the mother plant. A good example Candollea sobolifera, which is now known as Stylidium soboliferum.

Soboliferum: [soh-bo-li-fer-um] From Soboles, which is Latin for side shoots and Ferra, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear many side shoots that develop close to or at some distance from the mother plant. A good example Stylidium soboliferum.

Socialis: [soh-si-a-lis] From Sociālis, which is Latin for to grow in groups. It refers to plants which often sucker and grow in small groups. A good example is Eucalyptus socialis.

Societatis: [soh-si-e-ta-tis] From Sociālis, which is Latin for to grow in groups. It refers to plants, which often sucker and grow in small clusters. A good example is Melaleuca societatis.

Sodium: [soh-di-um] From Natrium which is Latin for sodium.

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Sogerense: [so-ger-ens] Maybe from Soger, which is Latinized for the vernacular of the Malaysian fern of that name and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from It refers to the type speciies which was first discovered in Malaysia. A good example is Archidéndron sogorense.

Sogerensis: [so-ger-en-sis] Maybe from Soger, which is Latinized for the vernacular for the Malaysian fern of that name and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to the ferns type species which was first discovered in Malaysia. A good example is Pneumatopteris sogerensis.

Solanceae: [sol-an-se-ee] From Solanace, which is Latin for the nightshade plants and Aceae, which is Latin for of the family. It refers to plants, usually the flowers, which resemble those of the potato, tomato, capsicum and chillies. A good example is Thomasia solanacea.

Solanceum: [so-lan-se-um] From Solanace, which is Latin for the nightshade plants and Aceae, which is Latin for of the family. It refers to plants, usually the flowers, which resemble those of the potato, tomato, capsicum and chillies. A good example was Lasiopetalum solanaceum, which is now known as Thomasia solanacea.

Solanderi: [sol-lan-der-I] Is named in honour of Daniel Carlsson Solander 1733–1782) who was a Swedish naturalist and an Apostle of Carl Linnaeus. Solander was the first university educated scientist to set foot on Australian soil at Botany Bay with Sir Joseph banks and suggested the name of the bay as Botanist Bay. A good example is Geranium solanderi var. solanderi.

Solandri: [so–lan-dri] Is named in honour of Daniel Carlsson Solander 1733–1782) who was a Swedish naturalist and an Apostle of Carl Linnaeus. Solander was the first university educated scientist to set foot on Australian soil at Botany Bay with Sir Joseph banks and suggested the name of the bay as Botanist Bay. A good example is Tribulopis solandri.

Solanifolia: [sol-ei-ni-foh-li-a] From Solanace, which is Latin for the nightshade plants and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves that resemble the capsicum and chillies. A good example is Hibbertia solanifolia.

Solanifolium: [sol-ei-ni-foh-li-um] From Solanace, which is Latin for the nightshade plants and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves that resemble the capsicum and chillies. A good example is Hibiscus solanifolium.

Solanum: [sol-a-num] From Solanace, which is Latin for the nightshade plants. It refers to the family of plants, which includes the potato, tomato, capsicum and chillies. A good example is Solanum ellipticum.

Soldanella: [sol-da-nel-la] From Soldan, which is Latin for small coins and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for feminine. It usually refers to leaves, which are round like coins but daintier in appearance. A good example is Convolvulus soldanella, which is now known as Calystegia soldanella.

Solea: [so-lee-a] From Solea, which is Latin for a sandal or sole of a shoe. It refers to petals, which resemble a shoe’s sole. A good example was Solea monopetala, which is now known as Hybanthus monopetalus.

Solenandra: [sol-e-nan-dra] From Sōlḗn, which is Ancient Greek or Sōlēn, which is Latin for short tubes or pipes and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male or man. It refers to filaments, which resemble a series of miniature pipes. A good example is Solenandra leucophracta, which is now known as Stenanthemum leucophractum.

Solenantha: [sol-e-nan-tha] From Sōlḗn, which is Ancient Greek or Sōlēn, which is Latin for short tubes or pipes and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which hang down resembling a series of miniature pipes. A good example was Solenantha spinosa, which is now known as Melicytus dentatus.

Soleniscia: [sol-en-is-ki-a] From Sōlḗn, which is Ancient Greek or Sōlēn, which is Latin for short tubes or pipes and Ischium, which is Latin for part of the hip bone. It may refer to long tubular flowers and their sepals, which somewhat resemble an animal bone emerging from the Ischium. A good example is Soleniscia elegans, which is now known as Styphelia tenuiflora.

Solenogyne: [sol-en-o-jIn] From Sōlḗn, which is Ancient Greek or Sōlēn, which is Latin for short tubes or pipes and Gyne, which is Ancient Greek for a female. It refers to florets which look like a series of miniature pipes. A good example is Solenogyne bellioides.

Solenostele: [sol-en-o-steel] From Sōlḗn, which is Ancient Greek or Sōlēn, which is Latin for short tubes or pipes and Stele, which is Ancient Greek for a central cylinder within a vascular bundle which has a central pith.

Solenostigma: [sol-en-o-stig-ma] From Sōlḗn, which is Ancient Greek or Sōlēn, which is Latin for short tubes or pipes and Stígma/Stízein, which are Greek for the female reproductive organ upon the style. It refers to stigmas which extend beyond the style like miniature pipes. A good example was Solenostigma paniculata, which is now known as Celtis paniculata.

Solenota: [sol-e-noh-ta] From Sōlḗn, which is Ancient Greek or Sōlēn, which is Latin for short tubes or pipes and Nota, which is Latin for noteworthy or worthy of being noticed. It refers to the seed pods, which resemble long curved or straight rectangular boxes with four distinct tubular ribs which are distinctly different to almost every other species in the genus and worthy of taking note of. A good example is Acacia solenota.

Solenota: [sol-e-noh-ta] From Sōlḗn, which is Ancient Greek or Sōlēn, which is Latin for short tubes or pipes and Nota, which is Latin for noteworthy or worthy of being noticed. It refers to seed pods, which resemble long curved or straight rectangular boxes with four distinct tubular ribs which are distinctly different to almost every other species in the genus and worthy of taking note of. A good example was Acacia solenota, which is now known as Acacia solenota.

Solida: [sol-i-da] From Solida, which is Latin for dense or solid. It refers to foliage, which is very dense. A good example is Davallia solida.

Solidifolia: [so-li-di-foh-li-a] From solidus, which is Latin for solid or dense and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have a dense canopy or many leaves. A good example is Fimbristylis solidifolia.

Soliparma: [so-li-par-ma] From sōli, which is Ancient Greek or Sōlus, which is Latin for a alone, by itself or solitary and Parma, which maybe from the Latin for the rare Parma Wallaby. It may refer to plants, which prefer solitude and have similar colouration like the Parma wallaby. A good example is Dicrastylis soliparma.

Solitary: [so-li-tri] From Sōlus, which is Latin for a alone, by itself or solitary. It usually refers to many of the Australian native bees, which live a solitary existence. A good example is Thyreus caeruleopunctatus.

Soliva: [so-li-va] Is named in honour of Dr. Salvador Soliva, who was an 18th century Spanish physician to the Spanish court and collector of plants in America. A good example is Soliva anthemifolia.

Sollya: [so-li-a] Is named in honour of Richard Horsman Solly; 1778-1858, who was an English naturalist and writer who discovered the type species. A good example is Sollya heterophylla.

Solmslaubachii: [solms-lor-ba-ki-I] Is named in honour of Hermann Maximilian Carl Ludwig Friedrich Graf Zu Solmslaubach; 1842-1915, who was German botanist. A good example is Pandanus solmslaubachii.

Solstice: [sol-stIs] From Sōlstitium, which is Latin for the longest, hottest day of the year. It now refers to either the longest day in summer – the summer solstice or the shortest day in winter – the winter solstice.

Solstitium: [sol-sti-ti-um] From Sōlstitium, which is Latin for the longest, hottest day of the year. It may refer to plants which flower at the peak of the summer heat, where the longest day light hours appear. A good example is Prasophyllum solstitium.

Somersetensis: [som-er-se-ten-sis] From Somerset, which is Latinized for the area on the eastern tip of Cape York Peninsular and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in far north eastern Cape York Peninsular, Queensland. A good example was Alstonia somersetensis, which is now known as Alstonia spectabilis subsp. spectabilis.

Sonchifolia: [son-ki-foh-li-a] From Sonchos, which is Ancient Greek for the sow thistle and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the European sow thistles. A good example is Emilia sonchifolia var. sonchifolia.

Sonchus: [son-kus] From Sonchos, which is Greek for the sow thistle. It refers to plants, which are closely related to the European sow thistles. A good example is Sonchus hydrophilus.

Sondera: [son–der-a] Is named in honour of Daniel Carlsson (Charles) Solander; 1733–1782, who was a Swedish naturalist and an Apostle of Carl Linnaeus. He was the first university educated scientist to set foot on Australian soil. A good example was Sondera macrantha, which is now known as Drosera macrantha.

Sonderensis: [son-der-en-sis] From Sonder, which is Latin for Mount Sonder and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on Mount Sonder in Central Australia in the Northern Territory. A good example is Leucopogon sonderensis.

Sondottia: [son-dot-ti-a] Is named in honour of Daniel Carlsson (Charles) Solander; 1733–1782, who was a Swedish naturalist and an Apostle of Carl Linnaeus. He was the first university educated scientist to set foot on Australian soil. A good example is Sondottia glabrata.

Sonneratia: [son-ner-a-ti-a] Is named in honour of Pierre Sonnerat; 1745-1814, who was a French naturalist and writer. A good example is Sonneratia lanceolata.

Sonzaya: [son-zay-a] From Sonzaya, which is unknown but maybe from a localized vernacular for the African tree. A good example was Sonzaya australiana, which is now known as Canarium australianum var. australianum.

Sooja: [soo-ja] From Sooja, which is unknown. A good example was Sooja nomame, which is now known as Chamaecrista nomame var. nomame.

Sophera: [so-fer-a] From Sophora, which is Latinized for the Arabic word for a similar looking plant with yellow pea flowers. It refers to plants, which resemble the north African plants. A good example was Cassia sophera, which is now known as Senna sophera.

Sophia: [soh-fi-a] From Sophia, which is Latin for wisdom or Sohos, which is Latin for wise. It refers to similar plants in the genus, which have given to patients with dynasty by wise herbalists – such was their wisdom. A good example is Descurainia Sophia.

Sophora: [soh-for-a] From Sophora, which is Latinized for the Arabic word for a similar looking plant with yellow pea flowers. It refers to flowers, which resemble the Arabic plant. A good example is Sophora fraseri.

Sophorae: [soh-for-ee] From Sophora, which is Latinized for the Arabic word for a similar looking plant with yellow pea flowers. It refers to plants, which resemble the Arabian plant. A good example Acacia longifolia subsp. sophorae.

Sordid: [sor-did] From Sordidus, which is Latin for dirty, squalid or self-seeking. It usually refers to flowers, which are off white or a colour which has a dirty appearance. A good example is the flowers on Grevillea sericea which can have sordid pink flowers.

Sorghum: [sor-gum] From Sorgo, which is Italian for the sorghum grain. It refers to the close relationship of the Australian plants to the African and European species. A good example is Sorghum bicolor subsp. almum.

Sorophylla: [so-ro-fIl-la] From Sororia, which is Latin for a sisterly and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds which appear close together and resemble each other like sisters. A good example is Acacia sorophylla.

Sorophyllum: [so-ro-fIl-lum] From Sororia, which is Latin for sisters or sisterly and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds which appear close together and resemble each other like sisters. A good example was Racosperma sorophyllum, which is now known as Acacia sorophylla.

Sororia: [sor-o-ri-a] From Sororia, which is Latin for sisters or sisterly. It refers to plants, which resemble other plants in the genus. A good example is Dodonaea sororia.

Sorosis: [sor-oh-sis] From Soros, which is Ancient Greek for a heap. It refers to fleshy fruits, which have multiple flowers, seed vessels and receptacles consolidated and appearing as a single fruit like those of the pineapple or mulberry. A good example is Morinda citrifolia.

Sorus 1: [sor-us] From Soros, which is Ancient Greek for a heap. It refers to a cluster of sporangia on the back of fern fronds, which hold the spores. A good example is Platycerium superbum.

Sorus 2: [sor-us] From Soros, which is Ancient Greek for a heap. It refers to a cluster of sorus like clusters of spores on fungi and certain lichens. A good example is the beautiful but probably toxic fungus Boletellus ananiceps. The closely related fungus in South America is eaten following correct preparation. The native species may be edible following the same preparation but should be treated as toxic until proven otherwise.

Soulattrie: [soh-la-tri-ee] From Soulttrie, which is unknown. A good example is the beautiful but toxic fungus Calophyllum soulattrie.

Southwellii: [sourth-wel-li-I] Is named in honour of Daniel Southwell; 1764-1797, who was a British midshipman and diarist on the Sirrus who noted 100 aboriginal place names around Port Jackson and Botany Bay. A good example is Zieria southwellii.

Southwoodii: [sourth-woo-di-I] Is named in honour of Sir Richard Southwood; 1931-2005, who was an eminent and influential English zoologists and ecologist. A good example is Dinebra southwoodii.

Soutteri: [soh–ter-I] Is named in honour of W Souter who worked in the acclimatization of plants in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. A good example is Argyreia soutteri, which is now known as Merremia peltata.

Sowdenii: [sow-de-ni-I] Is named in honour of Sowden. A good example is Acacia sowdenii, which is now known as Acacia papyrocarpa.

Sowerbaea: [sow-er-bee-a] Is named in honour of James Sowerby; 1757-1822, who was an English illustrator who illustrated the 36 volumes of J. E. Smiths “English Botany”. A good example is Sowerbaea juncea.

Spadicea: [spa-di-se-a] From Spadix, which is Greek/Latin for a fleshy flower spike. It refers to thick flowering spikes, which bears rather small flowers, often surrounded or partially surrounded by a spathe. A good example is Ectrosia spadicea.

Spadiceum: [spa-di-se-um] From Spadix, which is Greek/Latin for a fleshy flower spike. It refers to thick flowering spikes, which bears rather small flowers, often surrounded or partially surrounded by a spathe. A good example is Spyridium spadiceum.

Spadix: [spa-diks] From Spadix, which is Greek/Latin for a fleshy flower spike. It refers to a thick flowering spikes, bearing small flowers, often surrounded or partially surrounded by a spathe. A good example is Alocasia brisbanensis.

Spadostyles: [spa-do-stIlz] From Spadix, which is Greek/Latin for a fleshy flower spike and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to styles, which have a small spadix like appendage near the base. A good example was Spadostyles ternata, which is now known as Pultenaea spinosa.

Spania: [spa-ni-a] Maybe from Spania, which is Ancient Greek for a few. It may refer to plants, which bear fewer flowering spikes than other species in the Cognate genera. A good example is Acacia spania.

Spanium: [spa-ni-um] Maybe from Spania, which is Ancient Greek for a few. It may refer to plants, which bear fewer flowering spikes than other species in the Cognate genera. A good example was Racosperma spanium, which is now known as Acacia spania.

Spanoghea: [spa-no-jee-a] From Spanoghea, which is unknown. A good example was Spanoghea nephelioides, which is now known as Alectryon subcinereus.

Sparganium: [spar-ga-ni-um] From Sparganium, which is Ancient Greek for a swaddling blanket. It refers to the name given to the genus by Dioscorides and is believed to be in reference to the very long leaves on some of the early species. A good example is Sparganium subglobosum.

Sparkesii: [spar-ke-si-I] Is named in honour of Sparks. A good example was Cymbidium sparkesii, which is now known as Cymbidium canaliculatum var. sparkesii.

Sparrmanii: [spark-ma-ni-I] Is named in honour of Sparrman. A good example is Chamaesyce sparrmanii, which is now known in the Euphorbia genus and may not be applicable to the Australian species that is still awaiting further investigation.

Sparsa: [spar-sa] From Sparsa, which is Latin for a few or thinly distributed. It refers to habitats which have few plants. A good example is Beaufortia sparsa.

Sparsicoma: [spar-si-koh-ma] From Sparsum, which is Latin for a few or thinly distributed and Koma, which is Ancient Greek for hair. It refers to plants, which have very few hairs. A good example was Eucalyptus sparsicoma, which is now known as Eucalyptus phaenophylla subsp. phaenophylla.

Sparsiflora: [spar-si-flor-a] From Sparsum, which is Latin for a few or thinly distributed and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which produce fewer or far fewer flowers than the other species in the genus. A good example Acacia sparsiflora.

Sparsiflorum: [spar-si-flor-um] From Sparsum, which is Latin for scattered, few or sprinkled and Sora, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which produce fewer or far fewer flowers than the other species in the genus. A good example was Racosperma sparsiflorum, which is now known as Acacia sparsiflora.

Sparsiflorus: [spar-si-flor-us] From Sparsum, which is Latin for scattered, few or sprinkled and Sora, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which produce fewer or far fewer flowers than the other species in the genus or other subspecies. A good example is Leucopogon capitellatus var. sparsiflorus.

Sparsisora: [spar-si-sor-a] From Sparsum, which is Latin for a few or thinly distributed and Sōrós, which is Ancient Greek or later Sōrus, which is Latin for a heap or cluster of sporangia. It refers to ferns, which produce fewer or far fewer sporangia than other species in the genus. A good example is Drynaria sparsisora.

Sparsisora: [spar-si-sor-a] From Sparsum, which is Latin for a few or thinly distributed and Sōrós, which is Ancient Greek or later Sōrus, which is Latin for a heap or cluster of sporangia. It refers to ferns, which produce fewer or far fewer sporangia than other species in the genus. A good example is Polypodium sparsisorum, which is now known as Drynaria sparsisora.

Sparsum: [spar-sum] From Sparsum, which is Latin for a few or thinly distributed. It refers to plants, which produce far fewer leaves than other species in the genus. A good example was Gompholobium sparsum, which is now known as Gompholobium polymorphum.

Sparsus: [spar-sus] From Sparsus, which is Latin for a few or thinly distributed. It refers to plants, which produce far fewer leaves than other species in the genus. A good example was Leucopogon sparsus, which is now known as Leucopogon bifloris.

Spartea: [spar-te-a] From Spartium, which is Greek for a grass used in weaving such as Spartium junceum. It refers to plants, which appear similar to the Spartium genus. A good example is Lomandra spartea.

Spartellum: [spar-tel-lum] From Spartium, which is Ancient Greek for a grass used in weaving such as Spartium junceum. It refers to plants, which resemble the Spartium genus. A good example is Paspalidium spartellum.

Sparteus: [spar-te-us] From Spartium, which is Ancient Greek for a grass used in weaving such as Spartium junceum. It refers to plants, which appear similar to the Spartium genus. A good example is Exocarpos sparteus.

Spartinoides: [spar-tin-oi-deez] From Spartium, which is Ancient Greek for a grass used in weaving such as Spartium junceum and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the ancient grasses used in the manufacture of ropes. A good example is Eragrostis spartinoides.

Spartioides: [spar-ti-oi-deez] From Spartium, which is Ancient Greek for a grass used in weaving such as Spartium junceum and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have fibres which resemble the fibres of the grasses in the Spartina genus. A good example was Amperea spartioides, which is now known as Amperea xiphoclada.

Spartochloa: [spar-to-kloh-a] From Spartium, which is Ancient Greek for a grass used in weaving such as Spartium junceum and Thamnus, which is Ancient Greek for a bush. It refers to stems, which were used in the manufacture of ropes. A good example is Spartochloa scirpoidea.

Spartothamnella: [spar-to-tham-nel-la] From Spartium, which is Ancient Greek for a grass used in weaving such as Spartium junceum and Thamnus, which is Ancient Greek for a bush. It refers to stems on shrubs, which were used in the manufacture of ropes or thatching. A good example is Spartothamnella puberula.

Spathacea: [spa-tha-se-a] From Spathe, which is Ancient Greek for a blade and Aceus, which is a Latin suffix for forming into family groups. It refers to plants, which are related and have specialized leaf bracts; often coloured, which forms a sheath which surrounds or partially surrounds and extends beyond the spadix. A good example is Hemarthria uncinata subsp spathacea.

Spathaceus: [spa-tha-se-us] From Spathe, which is Ancient Greek for a blade and Aceus, which is a Latin suffix for forming into family groups. It refers to plants, which are related and have specialized leaf bracts; often coloured, which forms a sheath that surrounds or partially surrounds and extends beyond the spadix. A good example is Acrothamnus Spathaceus.

Spathe: [spay-th] From Spathe, which is Ancient Greek for a blade. It refers to specialized leaf bracts; often coloured, which form a sheath which surrounds or partially surrounds and extends beyond the flowering spadix. A good example is Alocasia brisbanensis.

Sp. baramba creek: [sp.-bar-am-ba, kreek] From Baramba Creek, which is Latin for a creek beteen Kingaroy Nanango. It refers to plants, which were first discovered along the Creek in south eastern Queensland. A good example is Hibiscus sp.baramba creek.

Sp. clarence: [sp.–kla-rens] From Clarence which is Latin for the Clarence River in Northern NSW. It refers to plants, which first discovered along the Clarence river. A good example is Baeckea sp. Clarence, which is now known as Babingtonia clarence river.

Sp. ormeau: [sp.-or-mee-oh] From Ormeau, which is Latin for the district surrounding Ormeau in south eastern Queensland. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around Ormeau in south eastern Queensland. A good example is Brachychiton sp. ormeau.

Spartothamnella: [spar-to-tha-nel-la] From Spárton, which is Ancient Greek for a rope, cord or cable and Thamnos, which is Ancient Greek for a shrub or bush. It refers to shrubs, in which the bark or long thin stems were once used as cordage. A good example is Spartothamnella teucriiflora.

Spartothamnus: [spar-to-tham-nus] From Spárton, which is Ancient Greek for a rope, cord or cable and Juncus, which is Ancient Greek for reeds or rushes. It refers to shrubs, which resemble reeds that have long thin culms that were once used as cordage. A good example is Spartothamnus junceus.

Sparusifolia: [spar-u-si-foh-li-a] From Sparus, which is Classical Latin for a blade, spear or small missile and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which take the form of a spear head. A good example is Pararistolochia sparusifolia.

Spathia: [spa-thi-a] From Spathe, which is Ancient Greek for a blade. It refers to an appendage or lower glumes, which resembles a spathe. A good example is Spathia neurosa.

Spathiform: [spa-thi-form] From Spathe, which is Ancient Greek for a blade and Forme which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to specialized leaf bracts, which are often coloured, which forms sheaths that surround or partially surround and extend beyond the spadix. A good example is the green leafy bracts of Gýmnostákhus anceps which form a poor spathe along the spike.

Spathoglottis: [spa-tho-glo-tus] From Spathe, which is Ancient Greek for a blade and Glôttís, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to lower petal/labellum, which protrude well beyond the lateral petals like a spathe. A good example is Spathoglottis plicata.

Spathularia: [spa-choo-lar-i-a] From Spatula, which is Latin to have the shape of a spoon. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or at times fungi which resemble a spoon or ladle in shape. A good example is the leaves on the parasitic plant Lysiana spathulata.

Spathulata: [spa-choo-la-ta] From Spatula, which is Latin to have the shape of a spoon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which somewhat resembles a spoon or ladle. A good example is the leaves on the parasitic plant Lysiana spathulata.

Spathulatum: [spa-choo-la-tum] From Spatula, which is Latin to have the shape of a spoon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which somewhat resembles a spoon or ladle. A good example is the sepals on Spyridium spathulatum.

Spathulatus: [spa-choo-la-tus] From Spatula, which is Latin to have the shape of a spoon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which somewhat resembles a spoon or ladle. A good example is the sepals on Hibiscus spathulatus.

Spathulifolia: [spa-choo-li-foh-li-ah] From Spatula, which is Latin to have the shape of a spoon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which somewhat resembles a spoon or ladle. A good example is the leaves on the parasitic plant Acacia spathulifolia.

Spathulifolium: [spa-choo-li-foh-li-us] From Spatula, which is Latin to have the shape of a spoon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which somewhat resembles a spoon or ladle. A good example is the leaves on the parasitic plant Eriostemon spathulifolium, which is now known as Asterolasia asteriscophora.

Spathulifolium: [spa-choo-li-foh-li-us] From Spatula, which is Latin to have the shape of a spoon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which somewhat resembles a spoon or ladle. A good example is Eriostemon spathulifolius.

Spatulata: [spa-choo-la-ta] From Spatula, which is Latin for to have the shape of a spoon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes including the petiole, which are shaped like a spoon. A good example is the leaves on Drosera spatulata.

Spatulate: [spa-choo-layt] From Spatula, which is Latin for to have the shape of a spoon. It refers to a description usually of the leaves or phyllodes which are shaped like a spoon. A good example is Pandanus spechtii, which is now known as Pandanus aquaticus.

Spatulatum: [spa-choo-la-tum] From Spatula, which is Latin for to have the shape of a spoon and Um, which is Greek/Latin for a degree. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which accentuate the resemblance of a spoon or ladle. A good example is the leaves on Erpetion spathulatum, which is now known as Viola sieberiana.

Spechtii: [spek–ti-I] Is named in honour of Raymond Louis, Specht; 1924-20.., who was an Australian botanist, ecologist and conservationist. A good example is Pandanus spechtii, which is now known as Pandanus aquaticus.

Species: [spee-seez] From Specere, which is Latin for a kind or type. It refers to the position of where a plant or animal is placed in, which is ranked below a genus and at times above a sub species or variety if a sub species or variety exists. Specific, with both being the same. (A practice no longer approved by the international Code of Botanical Nomenclature).

Specimen: [spe-si-men] From Specimen, which is Latin for an indication, an example or model. It refers to individual plants used as an example of its species or genus as a model for scientific study or display. A good example is Eriostemon spathulifolius.

Speciosa: [spee-si-oh-sa] From Speciōsum, which is Latin for to have the appearance of. It refers to plants, structures or at times organs, which display an appearance of being good-looking, handsome, beautiful splendid, brilliant or showy. A good example is the flowers on Mirbelia speciosa subsp. speciosa.

Speciosissima: [spee-si-oh-si-si-ma] From Speciōsum, which is Latin for to have the appearance of and Issima which is Latin for the superlative or the most. It refers to plants, structures or at times organs, which display an appearance of being the most or best looking, handsome, beautiful splendid, brilliant or showy species in the genus. A good example is synonymous with the flowers on Telopea speciosissima.

Speciosissimum: [spee-si-oh-si-si-mum] From Speciōsum, which is Latin for to have the appearance of and Issima which is Latin for the superlative or the most. It refers to plant, structures usually the flowers, which display an appearance of being the most or best looking, handsome, beautiful splendid, brilliant or showy species in the genus. A good example was Embothrium speciosissimum, which is now known as Telopea speciosissima.

Speciosum: [spee-si-oh-sum] From Speciōsus, which is Latin for to have the appearance of. It refers to plants, structures or at times organs, which display an appearance of being good-looking, handsome, beautiful splendid, brilliant or showier than other species in the genus. A good example is the flowers on Phebalium speciosum.

Speciosus: [spee-si-oh-sus] From Speciōsus, which is Latin for to have the appearance of. It refers to plants, structures or at times organs, which display an appearance of being good-looking, handsome, beautiful splendid, brilliant or showier than other species in the genus. A good example is the flowers on Ricinocarpos speciosus.

Speckii: [spe–ki-I] Is named in honour of Henry Nathaniel Speck; 1906-1970; who was an Australian wildflower illustrator. A good example is the flowers on Acacia speckii.

Spectabilis: [spek-ta-bi-lis] From Spectaculum/Spectare, which are Latin for spectacular. It refers to plants, which make a spectacular display when in flower. A good example is Acacia spectabalis.

Spectabile: [spek-ta-bIl] From Spectaculum/Spectare, which are Latin for spectacular. It refers to the flowers, which make a spectacular display when in flower. A good example is Leptospermum spectabile.

Spectatissima: [spek-ta-ti-si-si-ma] From Spectaculum/Spectare, which are Latin for spectacular and -Issima, which is Latin for the superlative. It usually refers to the flowers, which make the most spectacular display when in flower. A good example is Darlingia spectatissima.

Spectatrix: [spek-ta-triks] From Spectatrices, which is Latin for being a spectator. It refers to plants, which make a very impressive site when in flower. A good example is Eucalyptus spectatrix.

Spectra: [spek-tra] From Spectrum, which is Latin for to behold. It refers to plants, which make a very impressive site when in flower. A good example is Acacia spectra.

Speculum: [spek-yoo-lum] From Speculum, which is Latin for a mirror and Ulum, which is Latin for an instrument. It refers to leaves, which are highly glossy to reflect images like a mirror or take the mirror image of. A good example is the labellum on Calochilus campestris or the wings on leaf hoppers like Ricania speculum, which can be a mirror image of its background.

Speluncae: [spe-lun-see] From Spêlynx, which is Ancient Greek or Spēlunc/Spēlunca, which is Latin for a cave or cave like overhangs. It refers to the plants, which are often found around the entrance to caves or cave like overhangs. A good example is Microlepia speluncae.

Spenceri: [spen–ser-I] Is named in honour of spencer but which Spencer cannot be substantiated. A good example was Hibiscus spenceri, which is now known as Urena armitiana var. spenceri.

Spenceriana: [spen-ser-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Spencer but which Spencer cannot be substantiated. A good example is Sida spenceriana.

Spergula: [sper-gu-la] From Spargere, which is Latin for to scatter. It refers to plants, which are often scattered around the environment instead of growing in small or dense communities. A good example is Glinus spergula.

Spergulacea: [sper-gu-la-se-a] From Spargere, which is Latin for to scatter. It refers to plants, which are often scattered around the environment instead of growing in small or dense communities. A good example was Mitrasacme spergulacea, which is now known as Mitrasacme stellata.

Spergularia: [sper-gu-lar-i-a] From Spargere, which is Latin for to scatter. It refers to plants, which are often scattered around the environment instead of growing in small or dense communities. A good example is Spergularia diandroides.

Spergularina: [sper-gu-lar-i-na] From Spargere, which is Latin for to scatter. It refers to plants, which are often scattered around the environment instead of growing in small or dense communities. A good example is Calandrinia spergularina.

Sperm: [sperm] From Spérma, which is Ancient Greek or Spérma, which is Latin for a seed and derived earlier from Speírein, which is Ancient Greek for to sow. It refers to the male single reproductive cell which has half the genetic DNA material to create new life after being united through the process of mitosis with an ovum the female reproductive cell that contains the other half of the DNA material.

Spermacoce: [sper-ma-koh-se] From Spérma, which is Greek or Spérma, which is Latin for a seed and Speírein, which is Ancient Greek for to sow and Coce which is Latin for a point. It refers to seeds or fruits which are surrounded by the calyx that forms appoint at or near to the apex. A good example is Spermacoce laevigata.

Spermacocoides: [sper-ma-ko-koi-deez] From Spérma, which is Greek or Spérma, which is Latin for a seed and derived from Speírein, which is Ancient Greek for to sow and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Spermacocea genus in that the seeds or fruits are surrounded by the calyx that forms appoint at or near to the apex. A good example was Hedyotis spermacocoides, which is now known as Oldenlandia spermacocoides.

Spermathecae: [sper-ma-the-see] From Spérma, which is Greek or Spérma, which is Latin for a seed and derived from Speírein, which is Ancient Greek for to sow and Thḗkē/Tithénai, which is Ancient Greek for a box. It refers to organs of the female reproductive tract usually in insects, some molluscs, oligochaete worms and certain other invertebrates and on rare occasions with vertebrates, which can receive and store sperm from the male organs until the oocytes are sufficiently developed for fertilization to take place.

Spermathecae Sac: [sper-ma-the-see, sak] From Spérma, which is Greek or Spérma, which is Latin for a seed and derived from Speírein, which is Ancient Greek for to sow and Thḗkē/Tithénai, which is Ancient Greek for to place or put in. It refers to an organ of the female reproductive tract usually in insects, some molluscs, oligochaete worms and certain other invertebrates and on rare occasions with vertebrates. Its purpose is to receive and store sperm from the male organs until the oocytes are sufficiently developed for fertilization to take place.

Spermacoce: [sper-ma-koh-se] From Spérma, which is Greek or Spérma, which is Latin for a seed and derived from Speírein, which is Ancient Greek for to sow and Cocca, which is Latin for a capsule. It refers to seed capsules, in which the calyx surrounds the capsule and the calyxes’ apexes meet above the capsule’s apex. A good example is Spermacoce brachystema.

Spermaxyrum: [sper-maks-sI-rum] From Spérma, which is Greek or Spérma, which is Latin for a seed and derived from Speírein, which is Ancient Greek for to sow and maybe Xurón, which is Ancient Greek or Xyris, which is Ancient Greek for sharp or a razor. It refers to structures or organs, which are bitter or sharp to the taste. A good example was Spermaxyrum phyllanthi, which is now known as Olax phyllanthi.

Sphacelata: [s-fa-se-la-ta] From Sphacelata, which is Latin for appearing to be dead. It refers to the plants, which appear to be dead on the surface but spring back into life when it rains or always looking half dead. A good example is Setaria sphacelata.

Sphacelatum: [s-fa-se-la-tum] From Sphacelata, which is Latin for appearing to be dead. It refers to the plants, which appear to be dead on the surface but spring back into life when it rains or always looking half dead. A good example is Pterocaulon sphacelatum.

Sphacelatus: [s-fa-se-la-tus] From Sphacelata, which is Latin for appearing to be dead. It refers to the plants, which appear to be dead or dying on the surface but spring back to life when it rains or always looking half dead. A good example is Chordifex sphacelatus.

Sphacellatus: [s-fa-sel-la-tus] From Sphacelata, which is Latin for appearing to be dead. It refers to the plants, which appear to be dead on the surface but spring back into life when it rains or always looking half dead. This is a spelling error for the genus Sphecelatus which was sometimes met in earlier publications. A good example is Cyperus sphacellatus which is known as Cyperus sphacellatus.

Sphaeocalyx: [s-fay-o-ka-liks] From Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for a sphere or a globe and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for the specialized leaves that surround the immature bud which are often cupular in shape – calyx. It refers to the calyxes which are sphere to spatulate in shape. A good example is Stenopetalum sphaceocarpum.

Sphaeocarpum: [s-fay-o-kar-pum] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which have a sherical shape. A good example is Stenopetalum sphaceocarpum.

Sphaeocarpus: [s-fee-o-kar-pus] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which have a sherical or round shape. A good example is Monocarpus sphaerocarpus.

Sphaeranthoides: [s-fee-ran-thoi-deez] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round, ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flower heads, which are more sherical or round in shape than other species in the genus. A good example is Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides.

Sphaeranthus: [s-fee-ran-thus] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to the flower heads being spherical in shape. A good example is Sphaeranthus indicus.

Sphaerantia: [s-fee-ran-ti-a] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which are Ancient Greek for round and Anti, which is Ancient Greek for opposite or opposed. It refers to the fruits, which somewhat spherical or rounded in shape with flattish poles. A good example is Sphaerantia chartacea.

Sphaerica: [s-fee-ri-ka] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round. It refers to fruits, which are somewhat spherical or rounded in shape with flattish poles. A good example is the fruits or gum nuts on Corymbia sphaerica.

Sphaericum: [s-fee-ri-kum] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round to globular. It refers to three dimensional organs, which resemble a Sphere, orb or round as in an old type of light globe. A good example is Gnaphalium sphaericum.

Sphaericus: [s-fee-ri-kus] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round to globular. It refers to three dimensional organs, which resemble a Sphere, orb or round as in an old type of light globe. A good example is Euchiton sphaericus.

Sphaeridiophorum: [s-fee-ri-di-o-for-um] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Phorum, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which have a sherical shape especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the pods on Sphaeridiophorum linifolia, which is now known as Indigofera linifolia.

Sphaerocarpa: [s-feer-o-kar-pa] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a sherical shape or orbicular form. A good example is Banksia sphaceocarpa.

Sphaerocarpum: [s-feer-o-kar-pum] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a sherical shape or orbicular form. A good example is Leptospermum sphaerocarpum.

Sphaerocarpus: [s-feer-o-kar-pus] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a sherical shape or orbicular form. A good example is the red fungus Sphaerocarpus fragiformis.

Sphaerocephala: [s-feer-oh-se-fa-la] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which are spherical or rounded in shape. A good example is Fimbristylis sphaerocephala.

Sphaerocephalum: [s-feer-o-se-fa-lum] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Kephalos which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which are spherical or rounded in shape. A good example is Calicium sphaerocephalum.

Sphaerocephalus: [s-feer-o-se-fa-lus] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Kephalos which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which are spherical or rounded in shape. A good example is Borya sphaerocephala.

Sphaerocionium: [s-feer-ro-si-o-ni-um] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and maybe Kṓneion, which is Ancient Greek for the poison hemlock. It refers to leaves or fronds, which resemble the pinnate leaves of the poison hemlock and have small orbicular sporangia near the apex of the pinnules. A good example was Sphaerocionium australe which is known as Hymenophyllum australe.

Sphaeroideum: [s-feer-oi-de-um] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for a fruiting pod. It refers to the pods having a globular shape. A good example was Conchium sphaeroideum, which is now known as Hakea gibbosa.

Sphaeroideus: [s-feer-oi-dee-us] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for a fruiting pod. It refers to the pods having a globular shape. A good example was Cyperus sphaeroideum.

Sphaerolobium: [s-feer-o-loh-bi-um] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for a fruiting pod. It refers to pods, which have a globular shape. A good example is Sphaerolobium vimineum.

Sphaeromorphaea: [s-feer-o-mor-fee-a] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Morphḗ, which is Ancient Greek for to form a shape or form. It refers to structures or organs, which have or form a globular shape. A good example was Sphaeromorphaea petiolaris, which is now known as Epaltes australis.

Sphaerophylla: [s-feer-oh-fIl-lah] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which have a globular form. A good example is Calandrinia sphaerophylla.

Sphaeropteris: [s-feer-oh-teer-is] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Ptéris, which is Ancient Greek for a fern. It refers to the sporangia on fronds, which have a globular shape. A good example is Sphaeropteris celebica, which is now known as Cyathea celebica.

Sphaeropus: [s-feer-oh-poos] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Pous which is Ancient Greek or pedi which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to fruits, which resemble a globular shaped club foot. A good example is Sphaeropus pygmaeus, which is now known as Scleria pygmaea.

Sphaerosperma: [s-feer-o-sper-ma] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Spérma which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are round or spherical. A good example is Dysphania sphaerosperma.

Sphaerospermum: [s-feer-o-sper-mum] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Spérma which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are round or spherical. A good example is Cladosporium sphaerospermum.

Sphaerospora: [s-feer-o-spor-a] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Sporá/Speírein, which is Ancient Greek for sperm, a seed or fern spore. It refers to seeds, which take a round or orb form. A good example is Tephrosia sphaerospora.

Sphaerosporum: [s-feer-oh-spor-um] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Spora, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds of ferns and byrophytes. It refers to the seeds which are spherical or globoidal with flattish poles. A good example is Verticillium sphaerosporum.

Sphaerosporus: [s-feer-oh-spor-us] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Spora, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds of ferns and byrophytes. It refers to the seeds which are spherical or globoidal with flattish poles. A good example is Crepidotus sphaerosporus.

Sphaerostachya: [s-feer-o-sta-kI-a] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to flower spikes which are more spherical than tube shape. A good example is Acacia sphaerostachya.

Sphaerostachyum: [s-feer-o-sta-kI-um] From Sphaero/Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek for round and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to flower heads which are neither spherical nor tubular in shape. A good example was Racosperma sphaerostachyum which is known as Acacia sphaerostachya.

Sphagnologist: [s-fag-nol-o-jist] From Sphag, which is Ancient Greek for a moss, Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist, which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies the science of (sphagnum) mosses.

Sphagnology: [s-fag-nol-o-jee] From Sphagnos, which is Ancient Greek for a moss and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the science of studying (sphagnum) mosses.

Sphagnum: [s-fag-num] From Sphagnos, which is Ancient Greek for a moss. It refers to plants which resemble the (sphagnum) mosses. A good example is Sphagnum cristatum.

Sphalmium: [s-fal-mi-um] Maybe from Sphalerós, which is Ancient Greek for slimy deceptive or treacherous. It may refer to its preference of soils which contain zinc sulphate sith some iron. A good example is Sphalmium racemosum.

Sphenandra: [s-fen-an-dra] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male. It refers to stamens, which are wedge shaped. A good example is Hibbertia sphenandra.

Sphenandrum: [s-fen-an-drum] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male. It refers to stamens, which are wedge shaped. A good example is Pachynema sphenandrum.

Sphenocarpa: [s-fen-o-kar-pa] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Karpós which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are somewhat wedge shaped. A good example is Banksia sphaerocarpa.

Sphenoclea: [s-fen-o-kle-a] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Kleio, which is Ancient Greek for to be enclosed. It refers to individual follicles, which are compressed into a distinct wedge shape. A good example is Sphenoclea zeylanica.

Sphenomeris: [s-fen-o-meer-is] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Meris, which is Ancient Greek for a part or portion. It refers to pinnules, which are wedge shaped. A good example is Sphenomeris microphylla, which is now known as Lindsaea microphylla.

Sphenophylla: [s-fen-o-fIl-la] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek fora leaf. It refers to leaves, on the type specimens, which are wedge shape. A good example is Acacia sphenophylla.

Sphenophyllum: [s-fen-o-fIl-lum] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves on the fossil specimens, which had wedge shaped leaves and show the progress through to some modern plant linages. A good example is the fossil records of the fern Sphenophyllum miravallis.

Sphenophyllus: [s-fen-o-fIl-lus] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek fora leaf. It refers to leaves, which are somewhat wedge shaped. A good example is Sauropus sphenophyllus.

Sphenopterus: [s-fen-o-teer-us] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Pteris, which is Ancient Greek fora wing. It refers to seeds, which have usually two oblong wedge shaped wings. A good example was Gyrocarpus sphenopterus, which is now known as Gyrocarpus americanus subsp. sphenopterus.

Sphenostemon: [s-fen-o-ste-mon] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Stêma, which is Ancient Greek for a thread. It refers to the male reproductive organs, which are somewhat wedge shaped. A good example is Sphenostemon lobosporus.

Sphenotoma: [s-fen-o-toh-ma] From Spheno, which is Ancient Greek for a wedge and Tomos, which is Ancient Greek for a cutting or more accurately the cutting edge of a bird’s beak. It refers to petals, which are roughly cut into wedge shape sections. A good example was Sphenotoma gracilis, which is now known as Cyperus spherobolus.

Sphere: [sfeer] From Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek or Sphēra, which is Latin for a ball. It refers to structures or organs, which have the shape of a ball.

Spherical: [s-fe-ri-kal] From Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek or Sphēra, which is Latin for a ball. It refers to an organ or structure which has the shape of a ball.

Spherobolus: [s-fer-o-bo-lus] From Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek or Sphēra, which is Latin for a ball and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes which have a rather circular or sherical shape. A good example is Cyperus spherobolus.

Sphincterostoma: [s-fin-ter-o-stoh-ma] From Sphingos, which is Ancient Greek for moths and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for to be loved or loving. It refers to plants, which are pollinated by hawk moths or other nocturnal Lepidopteran. A good example was Sphincterostoma axilliforum, which is now known as Andersonia axilliflora.

Sphingophily: [s-fing-o-fi-li] From Sphingos, which is Ancient Greek for moths and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for to be loved or loving. It refers to plants, which are pollinated by hawk moths or other nocturnal Lepidopteran. A good example is the hawk moths, which includes Hippotion celerio that are attracted to the flowers of Cissus antarctica, while their larvae to the leaves.

Sphyrnoides: [s-fIr-noi-deez] From Sphyrna, which is Ancient Greek for as hammer head shark and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers, which have lateral petals that resemble the head of a hammer head shark. A good example is Chiloglottis sphyrnoides.

Spicanata: [spi-ka-na-ta] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to flowers, which are born on spikes or pinnae which are spike like. A good example was Spicanta penna-marina, which is now known as Blechnum pennamarina.

Spicant: [spi-kant] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to flowers, which are born on spikes or pinnae which are spike like. A good example is Blechnum spicant.

Spicata: [spi–ka-ta] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to flowers, which are born on spikes. A good example is Pimelea spicata.

Spicate: [spi-kayt] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to the description of flowers, which are born on a spikes.

Spicatum: [spi-ka-tum] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to flowers, which are born on a spikes. A good example is Prasophyllum spicatum.

Spicatus: [spi-ka-tus] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to flowers, which are born on a spikes. A good example is Pseudelephantopus spicatus.

Spiceri: [spi-ke-rI] Is named in honour of Spicer; 1820-1879, who was an English clergyman who resided in Tasmania and wrote an account of the plants of Tasmania including the distribution of exotic plants and weeds which is the first account of weeds in the state. A good example is Argentipallium spiceri.

Spiciflora: [spi-ki-flor-a] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to the prominence of the flowers on a spike which is unusual for the genus. A good example is Brunoniella spiciflora.

Spiciflorum: [spi-ki-flor-um] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to the prominence of the flowers on a spike which is unusual for the genus. A good example is Cleidion spiciflorum, which is now known as Cleidion javanicum.

Spiciflorus: [spi-ki-flor-us] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to the prominence of the flowers on a spike which is unusual for the genus. A good example is Leucopogon spiciflorus.

Spicifloris: [spi-ki-flor-is] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to the prominence of the flowers on a spike which is unusual for the genus. A good example is Leucopogon spicifloris.

Spiciform: [spi-ki-form] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to flowers, which are born on spike like structures. A good example is the flower spikes on Tinospora smilacina.

Spiciforma: [spi-ki-for-ma] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to flowers, which are born on a spike like structure. A good example is the flower spikes on Micraira spiciforma.

Spicigerum: [spi-ki-jer-um] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike and Gera, which is Latin for to bear. It refers to structures, which have thorns or thorn like organs. A good example is the flower spikes on Capillipedium spicigerum.

Spiculaea: [spi-kyoo-lee-a] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to flowers, which are born on a rather short spikes from the main spike. A good example was Spiculaea huntiana, which is now known as Thynninorchis huntiana.

Spicule: [spi-kyool] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to flowers, which are born on a very short spike like structure. A good example is Pseudelephantopus spicatus.

Spiculifera: [spi-kyoo-li-fer-a] From Spiculum, which is Latin for a spear or dart and Fera, which is Latin for to bear. It refers to plants, which bear their flowers on spikes. A good example of the name is Fistulina spiculifera however the meaning is unknown here unless the tubes end in a sharp point.

Spiculigera: [spi-kyoo-li-jer-a] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike and Gera, which is Latin for to bear. It refers to plants, which bear their flowers on spikes. A good example is Pimelea spiculigera.

Spike: [spIk] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to long structures, which flowers are born. A good example is Coleus graveolens.

Spikelet: [spI-klet] From Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to the structure which flowers are born being rather short. A good example is the flowering spikelets on many grasses and herbaceous plants like Oplismenus aemulus.

Spilanthes: [spil-an-thes] From Spilos, which is Ancient Greek for a spot and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to the spot affect created by the florets on the type specimen. A good example is the exotic horticultural flower Spilanthes acmella.

Spilanthoides: [spil-an-thoi-deez] From Spilos which is Ancient Greek for a spot, Antha/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble plants from the Spilanthes genus. A good example is Apowollastonia spilanthoides.

Spilleriana: [spil-ler-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Spiller. A good example is Acacia spilleriana.

Spillerianum: [spil-ler-i-a-num] Is named in honour of Spiller. A good example is Acacia spilleriana, which is now known as Acacia spilleriana.

Spilos: [spi-los] From Spilos, which is Ancient Greek for a spot. It usually refers to flowers, which have a large spot on each petal. A good example is the sundew Drosera spilos.

Spinarum: [spin-ar-um] From Spīnōsus/Spīnārum, which is Latin for a thorn, spine or backbone. It refers to the modified leaves, phyllodes, petioles, midveins or stipules which have turned into or are reduced to spines. They are seen at the nodes where a leaf is expected or are an extension to the leaf’s apex. A good example was Carissa spinarum, which is now known as Carissa lanceolata.

Spine: [spIn] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone. It refers to the modified leaves, phyllodes, petioles, midveins or stipules which have turned into or are reduced to spines. They are seen at the nodes where a leaf is expected or are an extension to the leaf’s apex. A good example is Bursaria spinosa.

Spinescens: [spin-es-senz] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone. It refers to plants, which have modified leaves, phyllodes, petioles, midveins or stipules that have turned into or are reduced to spines. They are seen at the nodes where a leaf is expected or are an extension to the leaf’s apex. A good example is Pittosporum spinescens.

Spinescent: [spin-es-sent] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone. It refers to the modified leaves, phyllodes, petioles, midveins or stipules, which have turned into or are reduced to thorns. They are seen at the nodes where a leaf is expected or are an extension to the leaf’s apex. To end in a backbone. It refers to plants, making a lot of pungent spines. A good example is Spinifex sericeus.

Spinibractea: [spin-i-brak-te-a] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone and Bracteātus, which is Latin for thin plates of gold or gold plated plates. It refers to small modified leaves, which are set below a flower. A good example is Atriplex spinibractea.

Spinifera: [spin-i-fer-a] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to the small modified leaves below the flower spikes, which appear like little green spikes. A good example is Micraira spinifera.

Spinifex: [spin-i-fex] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone and FEx, which is Ancient Greek for a fixer or maker of. It refers to plants, which are covered in spines. A good example is Spinifex sericeus or the new genus where most of the Australian species are now placed like Triodia basedowii.

Spiniger: [spin-i-jer] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone and Gerum, which is Latin for to have or has. It refers to plants, which appear to have a few soft spines. A good example is Thysanotus spiniger.

Spinigerum: [spin-i-jer-um] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone and Gerum, which is Latin for to have or has. It refers to plants, which have a lot of spines. A good example is the spines on the leaves of Graptophyllum spinigerum.

Spinosa 1: [spin-oh-sa] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone. It refers to an insecticide based on chemical compounds found in the bacteria species Saccharopolyspora spinosa. It was first discovered in 1985 in isolates from a disused rum still. It is now isolated from crushed sugar cane which produce a yellowish-pink aerial hyphae. It has been found that spinosyns have pesticidal properties that are effective for many mites and insects.

Spinosa 2: [spin-oh-sa] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone. It refers to the modified leaves, phyllodes, petioles, midveins or stipules. The leaves have turned into or are reduced to spines. They are seen at the node where a leaf is expected or are an extension to the leaf’s apex. A good example is Pultenaea spinosa.

Spinose Stipules: [spin-ohs, sti-pyoo-lz] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone. It refers to a description of a plant which has spines. A good example is Acacia alata.

Spinosissima: [spin-o-si-si-ma] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone and -Issima, which is Latin for the superlative or most. It refers to structures or organs, which is extensively covered in spines. A good example is the apexes of the leaves on Acacia spinosissima.

Spinosissimum: [spin-o-si-si-mum] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone and -Issima, which is Latin for the superlative or most. It refers to structures or organs, which is extensively covered in spines. A good example is the apexes of the leaves on Acacia spinosissima, which is now known asAcacia spinosissima.

Spinuligera: [spin-u-li-jeer-a] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a small thorn or backbone and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which bear short spines similar to other species with short spines. A good example is the apexes of the leaves on Conostylis spinuligera.

Spinulosa: [spin-yoo-loh-sa] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone. It refers to plant which have short spines. A good example is the apexes of the leaf lobes on Banksia spinulosa.

Spinulose: [spin-yoo-lohs] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone. It refers to a description of a plant which has minute spines, thorns or prickles.

Spinulosum: [spin-yoo-loh-sum] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone. It refers to plants, which have short spines usually at the apex of the leaves. A good example is the apexes of the leaf lobes on Stylidium spinulosum.

Spinulosus: [spin-yoo-loh-sus] From Spīnōsus, which is Latin for a thorn or backbone. It refers to plants, which have short spines. A good example is the apexes of the leaf lobes on Hibiscus spinulosus, which is now known as Hibiscus fryxellii var. fryxellii.

Spiraeanthemum: [spI-ree-an-the-mum] From Speîra, which is Ancient Greek or Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral or twist or coil. It refers to structures or organs, which have the form of a corkscrew around the stems or spikes. A good example is the flowers on the spikes of Spiraeanthemum davidsonii, which is now known as Acsmithia davidsonii.

Spirafolia: [spI-ra-foh-li-a] From Speîra, which is Ancient Greek or Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral or twist or coil and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which spiral around the stem. A good example is the leaves on Patersonia spirafolia.

Spiral: [spI-ral] From Speîra, which is Ancient Greek or Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral or twist or coil. It refers to structures or organs, which resembles the form of a corkscrew around the stems or spikes. A good example is the leaves on the northern Pandanus, Pandanus spiralis.

Spiralis: [spi-ra-lis] From Speîra, which is Ancient Greek or Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral or twist or coil. It refers to leaves or flowers, which twist similar to a corkscrew around the stems or spikes. A good example is found on the culms of Lepidobolus spiralis.

Spiranthera: [spi-ran-ther-a] From Speîra, which is Ancient Greek or Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral or twist or coil and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which spiral around the flower spike. A good example is Spiranthera ovata, which is now known as Eustrephus latifolius.

Spiranthes: [spi-ran-thes] From Speîra, which is Ancient Greek or Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral or twist or coil and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which spiral around the flower spike. A good example is Spiranthes australis.

Spirodela: [spi-ro-de-la] From Speîra, which is Ancient Greek or Spīrālis which is Latin for a spiral, twist or coil and Delos, which is Ancient Greek for clear. It refers to organs, which clearly display a spiral twisting within the cells. A good example is Spirodela polyrhiza.

Spirogardnera: [spi-ro-gard-ner-a] From Speîra, which is Ancient Greek or Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral, twist or coil and probably Charles A gardne; 1869-1970, who was an English born Australian botanist and plant collector in Western Australia. It refers to flowers, which clearly display a spiralling habit along the spikes. A good example is Spirogardnera rubescens.

Spirolobal: [spi-ro-loh-bal] From Speîra, which is Greek or Spīrālis which is Latin for a spiral or twist or coil and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for a lobe. It refers to where the incumbent lobe is folded once.

Spirophylla: [spi-ro-fIl-la] From Speîra, which is Greek Spīrālis which is Latin for a spiral, twist or coil and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are irregularly coiled around the stems. A good example was Sprengelia spirophylla, which is now known as Andersonia grandiflora.

Spiropodium: [spi-ro-poh-di-um] From Speîra, which is Greek Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral, twist or coil and Orbita, which is Latin for a wheel tracks. It refers to pods which are irregularly coiled like many wheel tracks on the road. A good example was Spiropodium baccharoides, which is now known as Pluchea baccharoides.

Spirorbe: [spi-rorb] From Speîra, which is Greek Spīrālis which is Latin for a spiral, twist or coil and Orbita, which is Latin for a wheel tracks. It refers to pods which are irregularly coiled like many wheel tracks on the road. A good example was Racosperma spiorbe, which is now known as Acacia spirorbis subsp. solandri.

Spirorbis: [spi-ror-bis] From Speîra, which is Ancient Greek or Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral, twist or coil and Orbita, which is Latin for a wheel tracks. It refers to pods, which are irregularly coiled like many wheel tracks on the road. A good example is Acacia spirorbis subsp. solandri.

Spirostachya: [spi-ro-sta-kI-a] From Speîra, which is Ancient Greek or Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral, twist or coil and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to spikes where the flowers are produced spirally. A good example was Fimbristylis spirostachya, which is now known as Fimbristylis depauperata.

Spirostylis: [spi-ro-sti-lis] From Speîra, which is Greek Spīrālis, which is Latin for a spiral or twist or coil and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for part of the female reproductive organs on a flower. It refers to styles which have a twist. A good example is Polycarpaea spirostylis.

Splendens: [splen-denz] From Splendēns, which is Latin for to glisten or shine. It refers to plants, which have a real shine or are spectacular in flower. A good example is Faradaya splendida.

Splendida: [splen-di-da] From Splendēns, which is Latin for to glisten or shine. It refers to plants, which have a real shine or are spectacular in flower. A good example is Faradaya splendida.

Splendidum: [splen-di-dum] From Splendēns, which is Latin for to glisten or shine. It refers to plants, which have a real shine or are spectacular in flower. A good example was Helipterum splendidum, which is now known as Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. splendida.

Spodiosperma: [spo-di-o-sper-ma] From Spodios, which is Ancient Greek for ashen-grey and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds which are ash grey in colour. A good example is Newcastelia spodiotricha.

Spodiotricha: [spo-di-o-tri-ka] From Spodios, which is Ancient Greek for ashen-grey and Tricha, which is Ancient Greek for a glandular hair. It refers to glandular hairs, which ash coloured. A good example is Newcastelia spodiotricha.

Spodochroma: [spo-dio-kroh-ma] From Spodios, which is Ancient Greek for ashen-grey and Khrôma, which is Ancient Greek for colour. It refers to contrasting and variable blueish-grey colours of the foliage and variable yellow coloured flowers. A good example is Sida spodochroma.

Spondylophylla: [spon-dI-lo-fIl-la] From Spondias, which is Ancient Greek for the name given by Theophrastus for plum like fruits and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which resemble the leaves of the horticulturally grown plum. A good example is Acacia spondylophylla.

Spondylophyllum: [spon-dI-lo-fIl-lum] From Spondias, which is Ancient Greek for the name given by Theophrastus for plum like fruits and Phullon/Phýllon,  which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which resemble the leaves of the horticulturally grown plum. A good example was Racosperma spondylophyllum, which is now known as Acacia spondylophylla.

Spongiivalvis: [spun-ji-val-vis] From Spongiā́, which is Ancient Greek or Spongea, which is Latin for a sponge and Valvae, which is Latin for the leaves of a door. It refers to a structure or organ, which is very sponge like. A good example is the spongy fruits with two locules on Atriplex spongiivalvis.

Spongiocarpa: [spun-ji-o-kar-pa] From Spongiā́, which is Ancient Greek or Spongea, which is Latin for a. It refers to structures or organs, which is very sponge like or spongy to touch. A good example is the spongy fruits on Maireana spongiocarpa.

Spongiocaule: [spun-ji-o-kor-le] From Spongiā́, which is Ancient Greek or Spongea, which is Latin for a sponge or spongy and Kaulós, which is Ancient Greek for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to stems which have a spongy feel to them. A good example is Pericalymma spongiocaule.

Spongiosa: [spun-ji-oh-sa] From Spongiā́, which is Ancient Greek or Spongea, which is Latin for a sponge or spongy. It refers to structures or organs, which is very spongy to feel. A good example is the spongy fruits on Atriplex spongiosa.

Spongiosum: [spun-ji-oh-sum] From Spongiā́, which is Ancient Greek or Spongea, which is Latin for a sponge or spongy. It refers to a structure or organ, which is very sponge like. A good example is the sponge, Ceratodictyon spongiosum.

Spongiosus: [spun-ji-oh-sus] From Spongiā́, which is Ancient Greek or Spongea, which is Latin for a sponge or spongy. It refers to a structure or organ, which is very sponge like. A good example is the Lichen, Lichen spongiosus.

Spongolite: [spun-jo-lIt] From Spongia, which is Greek/Latin for a sponge. A soil made from the remnants of sea sponges mixed with silica sands or the remains of shell grit compressed to form a lightweight rock with is very abrasive. A good example is the soils where Kunzea parvifolia prefer to grow.

Spongolitica: [spun-jo-li-ti-ka] From Spongia, which is Greek/Latin for a sponge or spongy and Iticos, which is a Greek suffix to form an adjective. It refers to structures or organs, which has a spongy feel to them. A good example is Acacia spongolitica.

Spongoliticum: [spun-jo-li-ti-kum] From Spongia, which is Greek/Latin for a sponge or spongy and Iticos, which is a Greek suffix to form an adjective. It refers to structures or organs, which has a spongy feel to them. A good example was Racosperma spongoliticum, which is now known as Acacia spongolitica.

Spongy: [spun-jee] From Spongia, which is Greek/Latin for a sponge. It refers to structures, which are sponge like.

Sponia: [spun-ni-a] From Spondias, which is Ancient Greek for the name given by Theophrastus for plum like fruits. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble the horticulturally grown plum. A good example is the leaves and the fruits on the poison peach Sponia aspera, which is now known as Trema aspera.

Spontaneous: [spun-tay-ne-os] From Spont(aneus), which is Latin for willingly. It refers to growing wild without any assistance from people.

Spontaneum: [spon-tay-ne-um] From Spont(aneus), which is Latin for willingly. It refers to growing wild without any assistance from people. A good example is Acacia spooneri.

Spooneri: [spoon–er-I] Is named in honour of Dr. Antony Godfrey Spooner; 1927-1997, who was an Australian  Physician, field naturalist and collector of plants. A good example is Acacia spooneri.

Sporadanthus: [spor-a-dan-thus] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a fern seed and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to seeds which are very tiny like clumps of fern spore. A good example is Sporadanthus caudatus.

Sporadica: [spor-a-di-ka] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a fern seed or a small seed. It refers to seeds, which resemble clumps of fern spore. A good example is Philotheca sporadica.

Sporadicus: [spor-a-di-kus] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a fern seed. It refers to seeds which resemble clumps of fern spore. A good example is Sporadanthus caudatus.

Sporadotrichum: [spor-a-do-trI-kum] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a fern seed or small seeds and Tríchōma, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to small seeds which are covered in short hairs. A good example is Solanum sporadotrichum.

Sporangiophore: [spor-an-ji-o-for] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a fern seed, Angios, which is Ancient Greek for an enclosed vessel and Phoros, which is Ancient Greek for to bear. It refers to sporangium, which bear unbellate strobilus. A good example is found on mosses and clubmosses like Huperzia caranata.

Sporangium: [spor-an-ji-um] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a fern seed and Angios, which is Ancient Greek for an enclosed vessel. It refers to fern fronds, fungi gills or bacteria, which produces or holds the spores. A good example is the sporangia found on Pteris pacifica.

Spore: [spor] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for aside especially the seeds of a fern. It refers to small reproductive cells associated with ferns, fungi and bacteria. A good example is found on Adiantum aethiopicum.

Sporobolus: [spor-o-bo-lus] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a fern seed and Bolus, which is Ancient Greek for throwing or discarding. It refers to how easy the seeds are released when ripe. A good example is Sporobolus actinocladus.

Sporocarp: [spor-o-karp] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a seed especially a fern’s seed and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits or sporangia of ferns and fern allies, which contain spores. A good example is Marsilea drummondii.

Sporocarpus: [spor-o-kar-pus] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a fern seed and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits or sporangia of ferns and fern allies, which contain the spores. A good example is Marsilea hirsuta.

Sporogonium: [spor-o-ji-um] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a spore and Gonos, which is Ancient Greek or Gonium, which is Latin for a germ cell at the stage of mitosis. It refers to fungi or lichens, which produce spores that are undergoing mitosis.

Sporophyte: [spor-o-fIt] From Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for a spore and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which produce small seeds or have foliage which produce spore like cells. A good example was Eriostemon sporadicus, which is now known as Philotheca sporadica.

Spotted: [spo-ted] From Spot, which is middle English for a spot or blemish. It refers to colours, which are deposited on a surface usually in small spots or dots. A good example is the spotted trunk on Corymbia maculata.

Sprengelia: [spren-je-li-a] Is named in honour of Kurt Sprendal; 1750-1816, who was a German naturalist who enthusiastically enhanced the knowledge of pollination. A good example is the swamp heath Sprengelia incarnata.

Sprengelioides: [spren-je-li-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Kurt Sprendal; 1766-1833, who was a German botanist who enthusiastically naturalist who enhanced the knowledge of pollination and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the similarity of plants to that of Sprengelia genus. A good example is Rupicola sprengelioides.

Sprengeri: [spreng–er-I] Is named in honour of Herr Sprenger; who was a German who first collected the type specimen for his employer. A good example is the weed Asparagus aethiopicus, which is now known as Asparagus sprengeri.

Spreta: [spre-ta] From Sprētō, which is Latin for severed, rejected or despised. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Eucalyptus spreta.

Spumosa: [spu-moh-sa] From Spūmōsum, which is Latin for foam, frothy or slimy. It refers to honey coloured fungi like lichens, which have can have a slimy or frothy appearance. A good example is Squamella spumosa.

Spur 1: [sper] From Spuren, which is Middle English, Sporo, which is German or Spori, which is Old Nordic for a projection or out growth. It refers to flowers, which have short stunted or horny like projections that grow outwards. A good example of spurs is found on the seeds of Cenchrus caliculatus.

Spur 2: [sper] From Spuren, which is Middle English, Sporo, which is German or Spori, which is Old Nordic for a projection or out growth. It refers to sepals or petals, which develop into an elongated hollow extension usually behind the main part of the flower. The spur usually contains nectar for long tongued small birds or long proboscis insects. A good example is found on many orchids like Dendrobium speciosum.

Spuria: [spur-i-a] From Spurious, which is Latin for false or not real. It refers to the lateral awns on lemmas, which are insignificant or absent thus the spikelets resembling those of the Stipa genus. A good example is Aristida spuria.

Spyridioides: [spI-ri-di-oi-deez] From Spyridium, which is Ancient Greek for little basket and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which closely resemble the Spyridium genus. A good example is Cryptandra spyridioides.

Spyridium: [spI-ri-di-um] From Spyridium, which is Ancient Greek for little basket. It refers to the specialized leafy bracts that surround the flowers of the type specimen. A good example is Spyridium scortechinii.

Squalida: [skwo-li-da] From Squalida, which is Latin for dirty or encrusted. It refers to the plants growth habits, which are unruly or untidy. A good example is the introduced weed Brachyscome squalida.

Squalidum: [skwo-li-dum] From Squalidum, which is Latin for dirty or encrusted and Um, which is Greek/Latin for a degree. It refers to plant growth habits, which are very untidy especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example was Galium squalidum, which is now known as Galium australe.

Squalidus: [skwo-li-dus] From Squalidus, which is Latin for dirty or encrusted and Um which is Greek/Latin for a degree. It refers to plant growth habits, which are rather untidy especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the introduced weed Senecio squalidus.

Squamata: [skwar-ma-ta] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It refers to reddish-brown scales, which surround the flower buds. A good example is Acacia squamata.

Squamatum: [skwar-ma-tum] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It refers to the brownish scales, along the stems and flower bracts. A good example is Lepidium squamatum.

Squamatus: [skwar-ma-tus] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It refers to brownish scales, which are along the stems or on the flower bracts. A good example is Leptorhynchos squamatus.

Squamea: [skwar-me-a] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It probably refers to the small leaves, which appear somewhat like scales along the stems. A good example is Melaleuca squamea.

Squamella: [skwar-mel-la] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like and Méli/Mellis, which is Ancient Greek for honey or honey coloured. It refers to the small glume like scales, which surround the flowers and fruits that are honey coloured. A good example is Squamella spumosa.

Squamellata: [skwar-mel-la-ta] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like and Méli/Mellis, which is Ancient Greek for honey or honey coloured. It refers to the small glume like scales, which surround the flowers and fruits that are honey coloured. A good example was Caustis squamellata, which is now known as Hypolaena exsulca.

Squamellatus: [skwar-mel-la-tus] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like and Méli/Mellis. which is Ancient Greek for honey or honey coloured. It refers to small glume like scales, which surround the flowers and fruits that are honey coloured. A good example was Schoenus squamellatus, which is now known as Schoenus multiglumis.

Squamellosa: [skwar-mel-loh-sa] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like and Méli/Mellis, which is Ancient Greek for honey or honey coloured. It refers to small glume like scales, which surround the flowers and fruits that are honey coloured. A good example was Candollea squamellosa, which is now known as Stylidium squamellosum.

Squamellosum: [skwar-mel-loh-sum] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like and Méli/Mellis which is Ancient Greek for honey or honey coloured. It refers to the small glume like scales which surround the flowers and fruits that are honey coloured. A good example is Stylidium squamellosum.

Squameum: [skwar-mee-um] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It probably refers to small leaves, which appear somewhat like large scales along the stems. A good example is Phebalium squameum.

Squameus: [skwar-mee-us] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It probably refers to the small leaves appearing somewhat like large scales along the stems. A good example is. Eriostemon squameus.

Squamigra: [skwar-mi-gra] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. and gera which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It probably refers to small leaves, which appear somewhat like scales along the stems. Good example is Mitrasacme squamigera.

Squamipetala: [skwar-mi-pe-ta-la] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like and Pétalon, which is Ancient Greek or Petánnumi, which is Ancient Greek for to spread out or later Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for thin metal leaf. It refers to specialized usually coloured leaves, which surround the ovaries and aid in the attraction of pollinators which appear somewhat like scales along the stems. A good example is Boronia squamipetala.

Squamophloia: [skwar-mo-floi-a] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to barks, which are covered in scales. A good example is the bark on Melaleuca squamophloia.

Squamosa: [skwar-moh-sa] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It refers to structures or organs, which are scale like or covered in scales. A good example is the bark on Eucalyptus squamosa.

Squamose: [skwar-mohs] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in large scales. A good example is the large scales like protrusions on the fruits of Centrolepis sp. squamose.

Squamosum: [skwar-moh-sum] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in large scales. A good example is the large scales like protrusions on the fruits of Physarum squamosum.

Squamosus: [skwar-moh-sus] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in large scales. A good example is the large scales like protrusions on the fruits of Empolis squamosus.

Squamuligera: [skwar-myoo-li-jer-a] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like and Gera, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear scales. A good example is Asterolasia squamuligera.

Squamuligerum: [skwar-myoo-li-jer-um] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like and Gera, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear scales. A good example was Phebalium squamuligerum, which is now known as Asterolasia squamuligera and Phebalium squamulosum subsp. longifolium.

Squamuligerus: [skwar-myoo-li-jer-us] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like and Gera, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear scales. A good example was Urocarpus squamuligerus, which is now known as Asterolasia squamuligera.

Squamulosa: [skwar-myoo-loh-sa] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It refers to plants, which have scales are and usually more scaly than other species in the genus. A good example is Alyxia squamulosa.

Squamulosum: [skwar-myoo-loh-sum] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It refers to plants, which have scales are and usually more scaly than other species in the genus. A good example is Phebalium squamulosum subsp. longifolium.

Squamulosus: [skwar-myoo-loh-sus] From Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or to be scale like. It refers to plants, which have scales are and usually more scaly than other species in the genus. A good example is Abrus squamulosus, which is now known as Abrus precatorius.

Squarrosa: [skwar-oh-sa] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for scurfy or scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in scurfy like scales. A good example is Lappula squarrosa.

Squarrose: [skwar-rohs] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for scurfy or scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in scurfy like scales. A good example is the scurfy like scales on the rhizomes of Nephrolepis cordifolia.

Squarrosipes: [skwar-ro-si-peez] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for scurfy or scaly. It refers to a structures or organs, which is covered in scurfy like scales. A good example is the pileus and stalk on Pholiota squarrosipes.

Squarrosum: [skwar-roh-sum] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for scurfy or scaly. It refers to a description of a structures or organs, which is covered in scurfy like scales. A good example is Leptospermum squarrosum.

Squarrosus: [skwar-roh-sus] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for scurfy or scaly. It refers to a description of a structures or organs, which is covered in scurfy like scales. A good example is Leucopogon squarrosus.

Squarrulosa: [skwar-roo-loh-sa] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for scurfy or scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in scurfy like scales. A good example is Kardomia squarrulosa.

Squarrulosum: [skwar-roo-loh-sum] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for scurfy or scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in scurfy like scales. A good example is Chrysocephalum squarrulosum var. squarrulosum.

Squarrulosus: [skwar-roo-loh-suh s] From Squarrōsus, which is Latin for scurfy or scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in scurfy like scales. A good example is Hibiscus squarrulosus.

Stachycarpus: [sta-kI-Kar-puh s] From Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flowering spike and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to flowers, and fruits, which develop on a sturdy spike. A good example was Stachycarpus amarus, which is now known as Sundacarpus amarus.

Stachyodes: [sta-kI-oh-deez] From Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flowering spike and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for thick. It refers to flowers, which develop on a sturdy spike. A good example is the exotic riparian weed Chloanthes stachyodes, which is now known as Pityrodia terminalis.

Stachystemon: [sta-kI-ste-mon] From Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flowering spike and Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to stamens, which form along the flowering spike itself. A good example is Stachystemon vermicularis.

Stachytarpheta: [sta-kI-tar-fe-ta] From Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flowering spike and Tarphys, which is Ancient Greek for thick. It refers to the flowers forming on a very thick spike. A good example is the exotic riparian weed Stachytarpheta cayennensis.

Stackhousei: [stak-hou-se-I] Is named in honour of Thomas Stackhouse; 1832?-1896, who was an Australian naval officer and botanist who formed the Linnean Society of NSW. He specialized in rare and endangered plants. A good example is Jacksonia stackhousei.

Stackhousia: [stak-hou-si-a] Is named in honour of Thomas Stackhouse; 1832?-1896, who was an Australian naval officer, botanist who formed the Linnean Society of NSW. He specialized in rare and endangered plants. A good example is Stackhousia clementii.

Stackhousii: [stak-hou-si-I] Is named in honour of Thomas Stackhouse; 1832?-1896, who was an Australian naval officer, botanist who helped formed the Linnean Society of NSW. He specialized in rare and endangered plants. A good example is Jacksonia stackhousii.

Stadmannia: [stad-man-ni-a] Is named in honour of Stadman. A good example is Stadmannia australis, which is now known as Diploglottis australis.

Staeri: [stee-ri] Is named in honour of Johann Ernst Ferdinand Staer; 1850-1933, who was a German born Australian nurseryman and collector of native plants. A good example is Eucalyptus staeri.

Stagnalis: [stag-na-lis] From Stagnalis, which is Latin for pools. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in ephemeral pools or wet areas along ephemeral creeks and streams. A good example is Eragrostis stagnalis.

Stagnense: [stag-nens] From Stagnalis, which is Latin for pools and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in ephemeral pools or wet areas along ephemeral creeks and streams in the Arcoona district of South Australia. A good example is Embadium stagnense.

Stagnensis: [stag-nen-sis] From Stagnalis, which is Latin for pools and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered at waterholes or along ephemeral pools. A good example is Parakeelya stagnensis, which is now known as Calandrinia stagnensis.

Stagnina: [stag-ni-na] From Stagnalis, which is Latin for pools and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in ephemeral pools or wet areas along ephemeral creeks and streams. A good example is Echinochloa stagnina.

Stagninus: [stag-ni-nus] From Stagnalis, which is Latin for pools and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in ephemeral pools or wet areas along ephemeral creeks and streams. A good example was Oplismenus stagninus, which is now known as Echinochloa stagnina.

Staigeriana: [stei-jer-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Karl Theodore Staiger; 1833-1888, who was Queensland analytical Chemist who supervised botanical printing by electrotype process. A good example is Eucalyptus staigeriana.

Stákhustemon: [sta-uu-ste-mon] From Stákhus, which is Greek for a flowering spike and Stêma, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to stamens, which form along the flowering spike itself. A good example is Stákhustemon vermicularis.

Stalk: [storlk] From Stalke, or stave which is Middle English for a slender supporting organ. It refers to that part of plants which the leaf, flower, calyx or frond is held and is more often known as the petiole or pedicel.

Stamen: [stay-men] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to the collective name of the filament and anther as a single unit. A good example is the prominent stamens on Melaleuca viminalis.

Staminal: [sta-min-al] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to reLating to stamens. A good example is the prominent stamens on Melaleuca viridiflora.

Staminal Disc: [stam-in-al, disk] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower and Dískos, which is Ancient Greek or Diskus, which is Latin for a disc or plate shape. It refers to a fleshy, elevated or depressed, circular cushions, which are formed at the base of the stamens where the nectaries are usually located. A good example of a flower that is pistillate one day while the following day it is a staminate flower is Brasenia schreberi.

Staminal Claw: [stam-in-al, klor] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower and Klauw, which is Dutch or Claw which is Old English for a birds foot. It refers to stamens, which form five distinct arms and look somewhat similar to a bird’s claw. A good example is Melaleuca thymifolia.

Staminate: [stam-in-ayt] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to the collective name of the filament and anther as a single unit especially in male flowers. A good example is Marsdenia straminea.

Straminea: [stam-in-ee-a] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to the collective name of the filament and anther as a single unit especially in male flowers. A good example is Parsonia straminea.

Staminodial: [stam-in-oh-di-al] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to stamens, which are sterile or aborted. A good example can be found on Ranunculus lappaceus.

Staminodina: [stam-in-oh-di-na] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to stamens, which are sterile or aborted or which may be modified as a nectary or petaloid structure. A good example is Polycarpaea staminodina.

Staminodium: [stam-in-o-di-um] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to stamens, which are sterile or aborted or which may be modified as a nectary or petaloid structure.

Staminophore: [stam-in-o-for] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower and Phóros/Phérein, which is Ancient Greek for to bear. It refers to flowers, which bear stamens. A good example is the three prominent stamens on Commelina cyanea.

Staminosa: [stam-in-o-sa] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to stamens, which are rather prominent. A good example is Verticordia staminosa.

Staminosus: [stam-in-o-sus] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower, the filaments and anthers collectively. It refers to stamens, which are more prominent than other species in the genus. A good example is Homalocalyx staminosus.

Standard: [stan-dard] Probably from Standord which is old English or French for conformed to. It refers to the upper petal of the flowers from members of the Papilionaceae and Fabaceae family which are much larger than the other species have in the genus. A good example is the upper standard petal on Daviesia arborea.

Standleyensis: [stand-lee-en-sis] From Standley, which is Latinized for Stanley Chasm or Stanley Gap and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered along the tributary of the Fink River in the vicinity of Stanley Chasm. A good example is Hakea standleyensis.

Stannariensis: [stan-nar-i-en-sis] From Stannary, which is Latinized for Stannary Hills and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around the Stannary Hills west of Atherton in far north eastern Queensland . A good example is Eucalyptus stannariensis, which is now known as Eucalyptus cloeziana.

Stannicola: [stan-ni-koh-la] From Stanni, which is unknown  and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants which were first discovered around Stanni in central northern NSW. A good example was Eucalyptus stannicola, which is now known as Eucalyptus youmanii.

Stapfiana: [sta-fi-a-na] Is named in honour of Otto Staph; 1822-1933, who was an Austrian Botanist who held various positions at the Kew Botanic Gardens, was edidtor of the Botanical Magazine and studied the genus Thryptomene. A good example was Goodenia stapfiana, which is now known as Goodenia stobbsiana.

Stapfii: [sta–fi-I] Is named in honour of Otto Staph; 1822-1933, who was an Austrian Botanist who held various positions at the Kew Botanic Gardens, was edidtor of the Botanical Magazine and studied the genus Thryptomene. A good example was Thryptomene staphfii.

Startii: [star–ti-I] Is named in honour of Antony Noel Start; 1946-20.., who was an Australian biologist. A good example is Acacia startii.

Staurogyne: [star–o-jIn] From Staurós, which is Ancient Greek for a cross or at times the spokes of a wheel and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman. It refers to ovaries or fruits which appear to make a cross or crossover. A good example is Staurogyne leptocaulis.

Staurophylla: [star-o-fIl-la] From Staurós, which is Ancient Greek for a cross or at times the spokes of a wheel and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which frequently appear to form crosses as they cross over each other. A good example is the leaves on which cross over each other on Prostanthera staurophylla.

Staurophyllum: [star-o-fIl-lum] From Staurós, which is Ancient Greek for a cross or at times the spokes of a wheel and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which frequently appear to form crosses as they cross over each other. A good example is the spiny leaves with long basal lobes which form strong crosses as they grow along the stems on Oxylobium staurophyllum, which is now known as Podolobium ilicifolium.

Stawellia: [stor-we-li-a] Is named in honour of Sir William Stawell; 1818-1889, who was the chief justice of Victoria. A good example is Stawellia gymnocephala.

Stawellii: [stor-we-li-I] Is named in honour of Sir William Stawell; 1818-1889, who was the chief justice of Victoria. A good example is Symplocos stawellii var. stawellii.

Steedmanii:[steed-ma-ni-I] Is named in honour of Henry Steedman; 1886?-1953,who was a Scottish born Australian who explored and collected plants extensively in coastal Western Australia. A good example is Melaleuca steedmanii.

Steenisioblechnum: [stee-ni-si-o-blek-num] Is named in honour of Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan “Kees” van Steenis; 1901-1986, who was a Dutch botanist of the maritime Southeast Asia including Australia and New Zealand and plant geography and Blechnum which is the Ancient Greek name for these ferns. A good example was Steenisioblechnum acuminatum, which is now known as Pteridoblechnum acuminatum.

Steetzia: [steet–zi-a] Is named in honour of Joachim Steetz; 1804-1862, who was a German botanist and herbarium collector. His herbarium, comprised of more than 5000 specimens from over 160 collectors and 50 countries was purchased in 1863 by the Victorian Government Botanist Ferdinand von Mueller for the sum of 80 pounds. A good example was Steetzia pannosa, which is now known as Olearia pannosa.

Steetziana: [steet-zi-a-na] Is named in honour of Joachim Steetz; 1804-1862, who was a German botanist and herbarium collector. His herbarium, comprised of more than 5000 specimens from over 160 collectors and 50 countries was purchased in 1863 by the Victorian Government Botanist Ferdinand von Mueller for the sum of 80 pounds. A good example is Millotia steeziana.

Steetzianum: [steet-zi-a-num] Is named in honour of Joachim Steetz; 1804-1862, who was a German botanist and herbarium collector. His herbarium, comprised of more than 5000 specimens from over 160 collectors and 50 countries was purchased in 1863 by the Victorian Government Botanist Ferdinand von Mueller for the sum of 80 pounds. A good example is Helichrysum steetzianum.

Stegania: [ste-ga-ni-a] From Stegon, which is Ancient Greek for a roof or covering. It refers to organs, which have a roof like appendage. A good example is the sporangia on Stegania alpina, which is now known as Blechnum pennamarina subsp. alpina.

Steganthera: [ste-gan-ther-a] From Stegon, which is Ancient Greek for a roof or covering and Antheros, which is Ancient Greek or Anthera, which is Latin for the male reproductive organ on a flower that dehiscs to release the pollen. It refers to anthers, which remain inside the corolla tube. A good example is Steganthera macooraia.

Stegostyla: [ste-go-stI-la] From Stegon, which is Ancient Greek for a roof or covering. It refers to the upper petal on many orchids, which resemble a roof or covering. A good example was Stegostyla atradenia, which is now known as Caladenia atradenia.

Steiglitziana:[stay-glit-zi-a-na] Is named in honour of Steiglitz. A good example is Grevillea steiglitziana.

Steiroglossa: [stay-ro-glos-sa] Maybe from Stereós, which is Ancient Greek or Sterilis, which is Latin for sterile or barren and Glôssa, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It may refer to the ray petals on Compositaceae flowers, which are sterile or barren. A good example was Steiroglossa lineariloba, which is now known as Brachyscome lineariloba.

Stekhovia: [stek-hoh-vi-a] Is probably named in honour of Jacobus Herman (Hermanus) Schuurmans Stekhoven; 1792-1855, who was a Dutch botanist and naturalist. A good example was Stekhovia scapigera, which is now known as Goodenia scapigera.

Stelbophyllum: [stel-bo-fIl-lum] Maybe from Stḗlē which is Ancient Greek for an upright rock or a column and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Greek for a leaf. It may refer to the central longitudinal channel on the leaves which gives the appearance of the leaves looking like miniature columns or the preference of the species to grow on rocks. A good example was Stelbophyllum toressae, which is now known as Dockrillia toressae.

Stele: [steel] From Stḗlē, which is Ancient Greek for an upright rock or a column. It refers to the central primary vascular system of the root, trunk and stems which is restricted in the cortex zone by the endodermis and the pericyclic.

Stellae: [stel-lee] From Astḗr which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which are Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to an organ having a star shape.

Stellaria: [stel-lar-i-a] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which are Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to flowers, which have a star shape or appear like stars in the field. A good example is Stellaria papillata.

Stellarioides: [stel-lar-i-oi-deez] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Stellaria genus. A good example is Hybanthus stellarioides.

Stellaris: [stel-lar-is] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to flowers, or other organs, which have a star shape. A good example is the star formed, in which the flower spike arises on Utricularia stellaris.

Stellata: [stel-la-ta] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to organs usually the flowers, which have a star shape. A good example is Isolepis stellata.

Stellate 1: [stel-layt] From Astḗr which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus which is Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to organs, which has a star shape. A good example is the stellate hairs on Correa reflexa.

Stellate 2: [stel-layt] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to organs usually the flowers, which have a star shape. A good example is the five spreading petalled flowers on Eriostemon australasius.

Stellaticeps: [stel-la-ti-seps] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flowers, which are born on long peduncles and held above the foliage like stars. A good example is the stellate hairs on Acacia stellaticeps.

Stellatum: [stel-la-tum] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to organs, which have a star shape. A good example was Leptospermum stellatum, which is now known as Leptospermum trinervium and Leptospermum sericatum.

Stellatus: [stel-la-tus] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to organs usually the flowers, which has a star shape. A good example is Pogostemon stellatus.

Stelliflora: [stel-li-flor-a] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which have narrow acute apexes and stand high above the foliage. A good example is the sundew Drosera stelliflora.

Stelligera: [stel-li-jer-a] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape and Gera/Fera which is Latin for to bear. It refers to structures which bear star like organs. A good example is the leaves on Austrobassia stelligera.

Stelligerum: [stel-li-jer-um] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape and Gera, which is Latin for to bear. It refers to structures or organs, which are star shaped. A good example was Lasiopetalum stelligerum, which is now known as Thomasia stelligera.

Stelligerus: [stel-li-jer-us] From Astḗr which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus which is Latin for a star or star shape and Gera which is Latin for to bear. It refers to an a structure or organ, which bears star like organs. A good example is Echinopsilon stelligerus.

Stellulata: [stel-yoo-la-ta] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to flower buds, which resemble yellow stars along the stems. A good example is Eucalyptus stellulata.

Stellulatum: [stel-lu-la-tum] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to flower buds, which resemble yellow stars along the stems. A good example is Chenopodium stellulatum.

Stellulatus: [stel-lu-la-tus] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape. It refers to flower buds, which resemble yellow stars along the stems. A good example is Cyperus brevifolius var. stellulatus.

Stelluligera: [stel-lu-li-jer-a] From Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek or Stellāris/Stellātus, which is Latin for a star or star shape and Gera, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear star like flowers. A good example was Verticordia stelluligera, which is now known as Verticordia densiflora var. stelluligera.

Stem: [stem] From Stemn, which is middle English or Stamm, which is German for the ascending axis of a plant. It refers to stalks, which support the leaves, flowers and fruits of a plant.

Stema: [ste-ma] From Stéma, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for a wreath or garland.

Stemmacantha: [stem-ma-kan-tha] From Stéma, which is Ancient Greek for a wreath or garland and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are prominently positioned on the stem like a garland. A good example is Stemmacantha australis.

Stemo: [ste-mo] From Stéma, which is Ancient Greek for a wreath or garland. It refers to plants, which have long stems. A good example is the flowering stems on Anigosanthos flavida.

Stemodia: [ste-mo-di-a] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmin which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower and Dis which is Ancient Greek for two. It refers to having two stamens. A good example is Stemodia florulenta.

Stemodiacra: [ste-mo-di-a-kra] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmin, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower and Dis, which is Ancient Greek for two.  It refers to the stamens, which take a very prominent role on the flower. A good example was Stemodiacra lythrifolia, which is now known as Stemodia lythrifolia.

Stemona: [ste-mo-na] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmin, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to the stamens, which take a very prominent role on the flower. A good example is Stemona australiana.

Stemonuraceae: [ste-mo-nu-ra-se-ee] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmin, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower and Aceae, which is Latin for a family. It refers to the family, in which the plants belong above a Genus and below an Order. A good example of a plant in the Stemonuraceae family is Irvingbaileya australis.

Stemonurus: [ste-mo-nyoo-rus] From Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmin, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of a flower and Uros, which is Ancient Greek for a tail. It refers to the stamens, which are rather prominent while the filaments bend down like a tail. A good example was Stemonurus australiana, which is now known as Gomphandra australiana.

Sten: [sten] From stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow. It refers to any organ, which is narrow in width.

Stenandra: [sten-an-dra] From stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male. It refers to stamens, which are rather long and thin. A good example is Restio stenandra, which is now known as Chordifex stenandrus.

Stenandrus: [sten-an-drus] From stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male. It refers to stamens, which are rather long and thin. A good example is Chordifex stenandrus.

Stenanthemum: [sten-an-the-mum] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Antha/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ in a flower or the flower. It refers to anthers, which are rather slender when compared to the anthers. A good example is Stenanthemum leucophractum.

Stenanthera: [sten-an-ther-a] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are rather long and slender. A good example is Stenanthera ciliata.

Stenobotrya: [sten-o-bo-trI-a] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Botrys, which is Ancient Greek for a bunch of grapes. It refers to flowers and fruits, which are somewhat like slender bunches of grapes from a distance. A good example is Grevillea stenobotrya.

Stenocalyx: [sten-o-ka-liks] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for specialized leaves which surround the immature bud which are often cupular in shape – calyx. It refers to calyxes, which are rather narrow. A good example is Micromyrtus stenocalyx.

Stenocarpa: [sten-o-kar-pa] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are rather narrow. A good example is Hakea stenocarpa.

Stenocarpoides: [sten-o-kar-poi-deez] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to plants, which resemble the Stenocarpus genus in that they have long slender follicles. A good example is Strangea stenocarpoides.

Stenocarpum: [sten-o-kar-pum] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are rather slender. A good example is Viscum stenocarpum.

Stenocarpus: [sten-o-kar-pus] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are rather slender. A good example is Stenocarpus sinuatus.

Stenochila: [sten-o-ki-la] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Cheilos, which is Ancient Greek for a lip or a pair of lips. It refers to the labellum on orchids which are much narrower than other species in the genus. A good example is Dipodium stenochilum.

Stenochilum: [sten-o-ki-lum] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Cheilos, which is Ancient Greek for a lip or a pair of lips. It refers to the labellum on orchids, which are rather narrow. A good example is Dipodium stenochilum.

Stenochilus: [sten-o-ki-lus] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Cheilos, which is Ancient Greek for a lip or a pair of lips. It refers to the labellum on orchids or corolla lobes, which are narrower than other species in the genus. A good example is Stenochilus subcanescens, which is now known as Eremophila glabra.

Stenoclada: [sten-o-kla-da] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Klados which is Ancient Greek for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to stems or smaller branches which are slimmer than other species in the genus. A good example is Polygala stenoclada.

Stenocladus: [sten-o-kla-dus] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a bstem or branch. It refers to stems or branches which are rather slim. A good example is Sauropus stenocladus.

Stenocoleum: [sten-o-ko-le-um] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Koleos, which is Ancient Greek for a sheath or sheath covering. It refers to the leaf sheaths on the stems, which are short and tightly fixed. A good example is Baloskion stenocoleum.

Stenocoleus: [sten-o-ko-le-us] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Koleos, which is Ancient Greek for a sheath or sheath covering. It refers to the leaf sheaths on the stems which are slimmer than other species in the genus. A good example was Restio stenocoleus, which is now known as Baloskion stenocoleum.

Stenodonta: [sten-o-don-ta] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Donta, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth. It refers to structures or organs, which have long, narrow teeth. A good example is the narrow teeth on the calyxes of Swainsona stenodonta.

Stenoglottis: [sten-o-glo-tis] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Glottis, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to organs, which stick out similar to a short, narrow tongue. A good example is Rumex stenoglottis where the style resembles a short, round tongue.

Stenogyna: [sten-o-jI-na] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman. It refers to pistols, which is very narrow. A good example is the exceptionally rare and possibly extinct Grevillea which is only known from the type specimen, Grevillea stenogyne.

Stenoloba: [sten-o-loh-ba] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for a lobe. It refers to corolla lobes which are much longer  and slenderer than other species in the genus. A good example is Synaphea stenoloba.

Stenomera: [sten-o-meer-a] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Mera, which is Ancient Greek for part of a member or one of a number. It refers to lobes, which are rather long and rather narrow. A good example is Grevillea stenomera.

Stenopetala: [sten-o-pet-a-la] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek or Petalum, which is Latin for a thin metallic plate later used for the description of specialised coloured leaves surrounding the bud of a flower – the petals. It refers to the petals, which are rather long and very narrow. A good example is Meiogyne stenopetala subsp. stenopetala.

Stenopetalum: [sten-oh-pe-ta-lum] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Pétalon/Pétalos, which are Ancient Greek or Petalum, which is Latin for a thin metallic plate later used for the description of specialised coloured leaves surrounding the bud of a flower – the petals. It refers to the petals, which are very long and very narrow. A good example is Stenopetalum sphaerocarpum.

Stenopetalus: [sten-o-pe-ta-lus] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Pétalon/Pétalos, which are Ancient Greek or Petalum, which is Latin for a thin metallic plate later used for the description of specialised coloured leaves surrounding the bud of a flower – the petals. It refers to the petals, which are very long and very narrow. A good example is the Tasmanian Ranuncular. Ranunculus stenopetalus.

Stenophylla: [sten-o-fIl-la] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are narrower on this species compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Lobelia stenophylla.

Stenophyllum: [ste-no-fIl-lum] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are much narrow on this species compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Phebalium stenophyllum.

Stenophyllus: [ste-no-fIl-lus] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are much narrow on this species compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Arthrochilus stenophyllus.

Stenoprion: [ste-no-pri-on] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Príōn, which is Ancient Greek for a saw. It refers to leaves, which have rather slender backward facing teeth which resemble the teeth on a coping saw. A good example is Banksia stenoprion.

Stenoptera: [ste-noh-teer-a] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Pteron, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or at times spines, which have narrow wings extending a little way down the stem. A good example is Acacia stenoptera.

Stenopterum: [ste-no-teer-um] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Pteron, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to leaves, phyllodes, which have a narrow wing extending a little way down the petiole or stem. A good example is Sphaerolobium stenopterum.

Stenosepala: [ste-no-se-pa-la] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for the specialized leaves behind a bud that often are cupular, the sepals. It refers to sepals, which are very narrow. A good example is Lechenaultia stenosepala.

Stenosepalum: [ste-no-se-pa-lum] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or much later Sepalum, which is Latin for a covering or roof. It refers to the specialized leaves known as sepals, which cover and protect the petals and sexual organs in the bud stage separating prior to anthesis that are much longer and narrower than other species in the genus. A good example is Stylidium stenosepalum.

Stenosepalus: [ste-no-se-pa-lus] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or much later Sepalum, which is Latin for a covering or roof. It refers to the specialized leaves known as sepals, which cover and protect the petals and sexual organs in the bud stage separating prior to anthesis that are much longer and narrower than other species in the genus. A good example is Bunochilus stenosepalus.

Stenospermocarpy: [ste-no-sper-mo-kar-pee] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow, Spérma, which is Ancient Greek or Spérma, which is Latin for a seed and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits and their seeds, which may also produce apparently seedless fruits, however the seeds here are actually aborted while they are still small. A good example is the commercial seedless watermelons Citrullus lanatus. It is not to be confused with Parthenocarpic, which refers to fruits, which are naturally or artificially induced production of fruits without fertilization of ovules, which makes the fruits seedless. A good example is the orange Citrus sinensis.

Stenostachya: [ste-no-sta-kI-a] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flower spike. It refers to flower spikes, which are very narrow. A good example is Musgravea stenostachya.

Stenostachyum: [ste-no-sta-I-um] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flower spike. It refers to flower spikes, which are very narrow. A good example was Panicum stenostachyum, which is now known as Digitaria stenostachya.

Stenostachyus: [ste-no-sta-kI-us] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flower spike. It refers to flower spikes which are very narrow. A good example was Restio stenostachyus, which is now known as Dielsia stenostachya.

Stenostoma: [ste-no-stoh-ma] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Stoma, which is Ancient Greek for a mouth or opening. It refers to hypanthiums which have an opening which resemble a yawning mouth. A good example is Eucalyptus stenostoma.

Stenotalis: [ste-no-ta-lis] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Tēlíkos, which is Ancient Greek or Tālis which Latin for distinguish. It refers to plants, which are more distinguished than other species in the genus. A good example is Stenotalis ramosissima, which is now known as Leptocarpus scoparius.

Stenotheca: [ste-no-the-ka] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Theka, which is Ancient Greek for a case or box. It refers to carpels or fruits, which are rather narrow especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Lobelia stenotheca, which is now known as Grammatotheca bergiana.

Stenozyga: [ste-no-zI-ga] From Stenos, which is Ancient Greek for narrow and Zugon, which is Ancient Greek for a yoke. It refers to leaves, which divide near the apex and resemble a narrow yoke. A good example is Dodonaea stenozyga.

Stephania: [ste-fa-ni-a] Is named in honour of Christian Fredrich Stephan; 1757-1814, who was a German botanist who kept a herbarium on Russian plants mainly from Crimea and Siberia. A good example is Stephania japonica var. discolor.

Stephanocarpa: [ste-fa-no-kar-pa] Is named in honour of Christian Fredrich Stephan; 1757-1814, who was a German botanist who kept a herbarium on Russian plants mainly from Crimea and Siberia and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which resemble the fruits of the Stephania genus. A good example was Ficus stephanocarpa, which is now known as Ficus coronata.

Stephensiana: [ste-fen-si-a-na] Is named in honour of Stephenson but which Stephenson cannot be substantiated. A good example was Neoalsomitra stephensiana, which is now known as Neoalsomitra clavigera.

Stephensoniana: [ste-fen-so-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Stephenson but which Stephenson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Plagiochila stephensoniana.

Stephensonii: [ste-fen-so-ni-I] Is named in honour of Stephenson but which Stephenson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Platysace stephensonii.

Stera: [ste-ra] From stera which unknown. A good example was Stera conocephala, which is now known as Cratystylis conocephala.

Stercicola: [ste-ri-koh-la] From Stercus, which is Latin for aging faeces or the Roman deity which discovered the benefits of manuring and Kola which is Ancient Greek or Cola which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which benefit from fields, which have been well manured. A good example is Psilocybe stercicola.

Stercoreus: [ster-kor-ree-us] From Stercus, which is Latin for aging faeces or the Roman deity which discovered the benefits of manuring. It refers to plants, which benefit from fields, which have been well manured. A good example is Cyathus stercoreus.

Sterculia: [ster-ku-li-a] From Stercus, which is Latin for aging faeces or the Roman deity which discovered the benefits of manuring. It refers to plants, which yield a fetid odour from the flowers in some of the overseas species. A good example is Sterculia quadrifida.

Sterculiifolia: [ster-ku-li-foh-li-a] From Stercus, which is Latin for the Roman deity which discovered the benefits of manuring and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaves, which typical of the Sterculia genus or have an unpleasant odour of rotting manure. A good example is the leaves on Cissus sterculifolia.

Stereomorphic: [steer-ee-o-mor-fik] From Stere, which is Ancient Greek for strongly three dimensional and Morphḗ,, which is Ancient Greek for to undergo a change or having the form, structure or dimension of. It refers to flowers, which are strongly three dimensional with basically a radial symmetry. The many structures are reduced, and usually regular in shape. A good example is seen on the composite flowers of the Banksia genus especially the likes of Banksia prionotes.

Stereophloia: [steer-ee-oh-floi-a] From Stere, which is Ancient Greek for strongly three dimensional and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to barks, which are strongly three dimensional with basically a radial symmetry. A good example is Melaleuca stereophloia.

Stereophylla: [steer-ee-oh-fIl-la] From Stere, which is Ancient Greek for strongly three dimensional and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to structures or organs usually the leaves or phyllodes, which are strongly three dimensional with basically a radial symmetry. A good example is Acacia stereophylla.

Stereophyllum: [steer-ee-oh-fIl-lum] From Stere, which is Ancient Greek for strongly three dimensional and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to structures or organs usually the leaves or phyllodes, which are strongly three dimensional with basically a radial symmetry. A good example is Stereophyllum wattsii.

Stereoxylon: [steer-ee-oh-saI-lon] From Stere, which is Ancient Greek for strongly three dimensional and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to structures or organs, which are strongly three dimensional and woody in texture. A good example is the bark on Stereoxylon crenulata which is again under review and has been known in the past as Baeckea crenulata, Baeckea crenulata var. tenella, Jungia tenella, Sannantha crenulata, Escallonia crenulata, Schidiomyrtus crenulata, Schidiomyrtus tenella, Schidiomyrtus tenella var. tenella, Schidiomyrtus tenellus, Baeckea diosmoides, Schidiomyrtus sieberi, Schidiomyrtus ericacea and more recently as Baeckea imbricata before the latest move to Babingtonia crenulata. Hopefully it has found its true position in the plant kingdom.

Sterigmata: [ste-rig-ma-ta] From stereós which is Ancient Greek or Sterilis, which is Latin for unfruitful and Mata which is Latin for a small protrusion. It refers to plants, which have a small protrusion near the base of a structure or a small protrusion from a jelly like substance. A good example is the jelly Fungus Tremella fuciformis.

Sterile 1: [ste-rIl] From stereós which is Ancient Greek or Sterilis, which is Latin for unfruitful. It refers to plants, which are unable to reproduce sexually that is not having stamens or pistils so reproduction is strictly vegetatively. A good example is the many species of Musa which includes the commercial banana Musa acuminata which has been hybridised that extensively that it is now sterile and extinct in the wild.

Sterile 2: [ste-rIl] From stereós which is Ancient Greek or Sterilis, which is Latin for unfruitful. It refers to soils, which are impoverished and produces far fewer microbes and macro organisms and healthy food.

Sterilescens: [ste-ri-les-senz] From stereós which is Ancient Greek or Sterilis, which is Latin for unfruitful and Escense, which is Latin for becoming. It refers to plants, which produce very few fertile seeds. A good example is Rhodanthe sterilescens.

Sterilis: [ste-ril-is] From stereós which is Ancient Greek or Sterilis, which is Latin for unfruitful. It refers to plants, which are unlikely to reproduce sexually or the plants produce very few fertile seeds. A good example is Eragrostis sterilis which producers down to two fertile florets on a spike of which there can be over 90 florets to a spike.

Sternbergiana: [stern-ber-ji-ei-na] Is named in honour of Sternbergh. A good example was Grevillea sternbergiana, which is now known as Grevillea crithmifolia.

Sterquilinus: [ster-kwi-li-nus] From Stercus, which is Latin for the Roman deity which discovered the benefits of manuring. Sterquilinus was the god for “manure” or “faeces.” He was also known as Stercutus and Sterculius and in Greece was known as Picumnus the Greek god of manure. Early Romans and Greeks had agrarian civilizations and, most of their original pantheon of gods — as opposed to the later ones were adopted from Greek stereotypes, were of a rural nature with figures such as Pomona, Ceres, Flora and Dea Dia so it was only responsible for them to have a god supervising the basics of organic fertilization. Sterquilinus essentially taught the use of manure in agricultural processes which on all accounts was a very responsible position in those days. It refers to fungi which pare at home on dung or as he was called behind his back poopy. A good example is the fungus associated with the Coprinus genus like Coprinus sterquilinus.

Steudeliana: [stoo-de-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel; 1783-1856, who was a German physician and an authority on grasses. A good example was Scleria steudeliana, which is now known as Scleria biflora var. biflora.

Steudelianum: [stoo-de-li-a-num] Is named in honour of Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel; 1783-1856, who was a German physician and an authority on grasses. A good example was Panicum steudelianum, which is now known as Digitaria parviflora.

Steudelii: [stoo-de-li-I] Is named in honour of Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel; 1783-1856, who was a German physician and an authority on grasses. A good example is Philotheca steudelii which is presently under review.

Stevensoniae: [stee-ven-son-i-ee] Is named in honour of stevensons but which Stevensons cannot be substantiated. A good example is Hygrocybe stevensoniae.

Sticherus: [stI-keer/cheer-us] From stichos, which is Ancient Greek for a row or line. It refers to the sori being placed in a single row either side of the pinnae’s midrib. A good example is the sproangia on Sticherus flabellatus var. flabellatus.

Stictocardia: [stik-to-kar-di-a] stictos, which is Ancient Greek or Strictum, which is Latin for to have spots and Kardio, which is Ancient Greek for a heart. It refers to the oil dots on the heart shaped. A good example is the fruits on Stictocardia queenslandica.

Stictoideus: [stik-toi-dee-us] stictos, which is Ancient Greek or Strictum, which is Latin for to have spots and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to spores, which have spots similar to other organs, which are spotted. A good example is the fruits on Ascobolus stictoideus.

Stictophylla: [stik-to-fIl-la] stictos, which is Ancient Greek or Strictum, which is Latin for to have spots and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds which have spots or are spotty. A good example is the fruits on Acacia stictophylla.

Stictophyllum: [stik-to-fIl-lum] From Stictos, which is Ancient Greek or Strictum, which is Latin for to have spots and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which have spots or are spotty. A good example is the fruits on Racosperma stictophyllum, which is now known as Acacia stictophylla.

Sticta: [stik-ta] From Stictos, which is Ancient Greek or Strictum, which is Latin for to have spots. It refers to flowers, which have spots of a different colour. A good example is the fruits on Sticta fuliginosa.

Stictus: [stik-tus] From Stictos, which is Ancient Greek or Strictum, which is Latin for to have spots. It refers to flowers, which have spots of a different colour. A good example is the fruits on Adenanthos stictus.

Stigma: [stig-ma] From Stígma, which is Ancient Greek or Stigma which Latin for a stigma or thorn point It refers to the female reproductive organ, which receives the pollen and consequently results in the action of reproduction by fertilization of the ova or egg.

Stigmatophylla: [stig-ma-to-fa-la] From Stígma, which is Ancient Greek or Stigma which Latin for a stigma or thorn point and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to stigmas which, resemble a broad leaf. A good example is Acacia stigmatophylla.

Stigmatophyllum: [stig-ma-to-fIl-lum] From Stígma, which is Ancient Greek or Stigma which Latin for a stigma or thorn point and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to stigmas which, resemble to a broad leaf. A good example was Racosperma stigmatophyllum, which is now known as Acacia stigmatophylla.

Stigmatosus: [stig-ma-toh-sus] From Stígma, which is Ancient Greek or Stigma which is Latin for a stigma or thorn point and Matosa which is Latin for to have. It refers to the female reproductive organ, which is more prominent in this species than other species in the genus. It receives the pollen and consequently results in the action of reproduction by fertilization of the ova or egg. A good example is Croton stigmatosus.

Stilboides: [stil-boi-deez] From Stílbē, which is Ancient Greek for glittering as in a candle flickering and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to fungi which resemble the Stilbe genus. A good example is Fusarium stilboides which is the bright white hairy fungus often seen on the skins of capsicum and chilies and can lead to collar rot especially on seedlings and juvenile trees.

Stilbophyllum: [stil-bo-fIl-lum] From Stílbē, which is Ancient Greek for glittering as in a candle flickering and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which a glitter about them. A good example is Stilbophyllum toressae.

Stillingiifolia: [sti-lin-ji-foh-li-a] Is probably named in honour of Benjamin Stilling fleet; 1702–1771, who was an English born botanist, translator and author and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the foliage which is more prominent than other species in the genus. A good example was Wartmannia stillingiifolia, which is now known as Homalanthus stillingifolius.

Stillingiifolium: [sti-lin-ji-foh-li-um] Is probably named in honour of Benjamin Stilling fleet;1702–1771, who was an English born botanist, translator and author and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the foliage which is more prominent than other species in the genus. A good example is Homalanthus stillingiifolium which was seen as a spelling error in some earlier reports for Homalanthus stillingiifolius.

Stillingiifolius: [sti-lin-ji-foh-li-us] Is probably named in honour of Benjamin Stilling fleet; 1702–1771, who was an English born botanist, translator and author and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the foliage which is more prominent than other species in the genus. A good example is Homalanthus stillingifolius.

Stilt: [stilt] From Stilte, which is German/Middle English for a leaning pole. It refers to the adventitious roots used for supporting a plant. They usually arise from nodes lower down on the stem/trunk and are commonly known as trunk roots. A good example is the red Mangrove Rhizophora stylosa.

Stilwelliae: [stil-we-li-ei] Is named in honour of Stilwell. A good example is Olearia stilwelliae.

Stinging: [sting-ing] From stynge, sting, stenge, which are old English for to be stabbed by a sharp instrument. It refers to plants, which have hairs on their leaves or twigs that pierce your skin and break off. They are erect, usually long, hollow trichomous hairs which produce an irritating fluid when touched. The hairs release a newly discovered toxin known as “Gympietides”. The sting lasts as long as the hairs remain below your skin, that is until your body physically removes them. The pain from broken hairs can last for days to months. A good example is found on Dendrochnide excelsa.

Stipa: [sti-pa] From stipa, which is Ancient Greek for a fibre. It refers to the very long thread or fibre like awn. A good example was Stipa puberula, which is now known as Austrostipa puberula.

Stipacea: [sti-pah-se-a] From stipacea, which is Latin for to bear stipules. It refers to grains, which are supported by a slender pedicel. A good example is Eriachne stipacea.

Stipandra: [sti-pan-dra] From stipa which is Ancient Greek for a feathery inflorescent and Andros which is Ancient Greek for a man or male. It refers to the anthers, which are covered in matted shaggy or floccose hairs.

Stipata: [sti-pa-ta] From Stīpāre, which is Latin for to cram together or packed together. It refers to structures, which have many organs crammed on. A good example is the densely  packed inflorescences on Sarcopteryx stipata.

Stipatum: [sti-pa-tum] From Stīpāre, which is Latin for to cram together or packed together. It refers to structures which have many organs crammed on. A good example is the densely packed inflorescences on Dendrolobium stipatum.

Stipatus: [sti-pa-tus] From Stīpāre, which is Latin for to cram together or packed together. It refers to structures, which have many organs crammed on. A good example is the dense clumps on Agaricus stipatus var. fatuus, which is now known as Psathyrella fatua.

Stipe 1: [stahyp] From Stéphō, which is Ancient Greek or Stīpes, which is Latin for a post. It refers to the petioles of ferns.

Stipe 2: [stahyp] From Stéphō, which is Ancient Greek or Stīpes, which is Latin for a post. It refers to stalks, which support the receptacle or ovary of a flower between the pedicel and carpel (the unfertilized ovaries).

Stipe 3: [stahyp] From Stéphō, which is Ancient Greek or Stīpes, which is Latin for a post. It refers to stalks or stem, which supports the pileus or fruiting caps or fruiting body of fungi. A good example is Omphalotus nidiformis.

Stipellate: [sti-pel-layt] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to a plants, which has stipels in addition to its stipules. A good example is Cajanus pubescens.

Stipellosa: [sti-pel-loh-sa] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to a plants, which has stipels in addition to its stipules. A good example is Balls-Headley stipulosa.

Stipels: [sti-pelz] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to small leaf like organs, which is attached at the base of some leaflets. A good example is Polyscias sambucifolia.

Large Stipels on Polyscias sambucifolia

Stipitata: [sti-pi-ta-ta] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to small stalks or slender supports as the petiole of a fern fronds, the stem supporting the pileus of a mushroom, or a stalk like elongation of the receptacle of a flowers. A good example is Lagenophora stipitata.

Stipitate: [sti-pi-tayt] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to a description of stalk or slender support, as the petiole of a fern frond, the stem supporting the pileus of a mushroom, or a stalk like elongation of the receptacle of a flower. A good example is the pods on Gompholobium pinnatum.

Stipitatum: [sti-pi-ta-tum] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to robust or stout stalks or slender supports, as the petioles of fern fronds, the stems supporting the pileus of mushrooms, or a stalk like elongations of the receptacle of a flower. A good example is Elatostema stipitatum.

Stipitatus: [sti-pi-ta-tus] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to robust or stout stalks or slender supports, as the petioles of a fern fronds, the stems supporting the pileus of mushrooms, or a stalk like elongation of the receptacle of a flower. A good example is Mischocarpus stipitatus.

Stipoides: [sti-poi-deez] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to an organs, which resemble stalks or slender supports, as the petioles of a fern fronds, the stem supporting the pileus of mushrooms, or a stalk like elongations of the receptacle of a flower. A good example is Microlaena stipoides.

Stipoideum: [sti-poi-de-um] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to an organs, which resemble stalks or slender supports, as the petioles of a fern fronds, the stem supporting the pileus of mushrooms, or a stalk like elongations of the receptacle of a flower. A good example is Sorghum stipoideum.

Stipular: [sti-pu-lar] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to an organs, which resemble stalks or slender supports, as the petioles of a fern fronds, the stem supporting the pileus of mushrooms, or a stalk like elongations of the receptacle of a flower.

Stipulacea: [sti-pu-la-se-a] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to an organs, which resemble stalks or slender supports, as the petioles of a fern fronds, the stem supporting the pileus of mushrooms, or a stalk like elongations of the receptacle of a flower. A good example is Cullen stipulaceum, which is now known as Cullen stipulaceum.

Stipulaceum: [sti-pu-la-se-um] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to a stalk or slender support, as petioles or rachis of a fern fronds, or a pedicels of a flower which has small leaf like appendages usually near the base. A good example is Cullen stipulaceum.

Stipularis: [sti-pu-lar-is] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to a stalk or slender support, as petioles or rachis of a fern fronds, or a pedicels of a flower which has small leaf like appendages usually near the base. A good example is Muelleranthus stipularis.

Stipulate: [sti-pu-layt] From Stipitatus which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers a description of having leaf like organs, which are attached to, near the base of the leaves or leaflets.

Stipule: [sti-pyool] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to small leaf like organs, which are attached to the stem or near the base of the petiole. There are ten types of stipules found on plants They are: 1. Lateral 2. Adnate 3. Scaly 4. Intrapetiolar 5. Interpetiolar 6. Foliaceous 7. Ochreate 8. Spinous/Spinose 9. Tendrillar 10. Ventral.

Photos Acacia alata, Casuarina equisetifolia

Stipulifera: [sti-pu-li-fer-a] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which bear stipules. A good example is Dillwynia stipulifera.

Stipuliform: [sti-pu-li-form] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to structures or organs, which bear stipule like appendages. A good example is Pultenaea kraehenbuehl.

Stipuligera: [sti-pu-li-jeer-a] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf and Gera. which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which have stipules. A good example is Acacia stipuligera.

Stipuligerum: [sti-pu-li-jeer-um] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf and Gera, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which have stipules. A good example WAs Racosperma stipuligerum, which is now known as Acacia stipuligera.

Stipulosa: [sti-pu-loh-sa] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to a small leaf like organs, which are attached to the stem or near the base of the petiole. A good example is Acacia stipulosa.

Stipulosum: [sti-pu-loh-sum] From Stipitatus, which is Latin for a secondary leaf. It refers to a small leaf like organs, which is attached to the stem or near the base of the petiole. A good example was Racosperma stipulosum, which is now known as Acacia stipulosa.

Stirlingia: [stir-lin-ji-a] Is named in honour of James Stirling; 1852-1905, who was a geologist and friend of Ferdinand von Mueller and collector of Alpine plants. A good example is Pultenaea kraehenbuehl.

Stirlingii: [stir-lin-ji-I] Is named in honour of James Stirling; 1852-1905, who was a geologist and friend of Ferdinand von Mueller and collector of Alpine plants. A good example is Stirlingia latifolia.

Stirpiculture: [stir-pi-kul-cher] From Stiripi, which is Latin for stock and Culture which is Greek/Latin for to cultivate or to grow. It refers to selective breeding to develop strains with particular characteristics. A good example is the Grevillea hybrid Grevillea robin-gordon, whose parents are Grevillea banksia and Grevillea bipinnatifida.

Stizolobium: [sti-zo-loh-bi-um] From Stizza, which is Latin for an irritant or to be vexed and Lobos/Lobi, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to seed pods, which are covered in stiff, rigid hairs which can be quite irritating. A good example was Stizolobium scarabaeoides, which is now known as Cajanus scarabaeoides.

Stjohnii: [saint-jo-ni-I] Is named in honour of St John. A good example was Eucalyptus stjohnii, which is now known as Eucalyptus globulus subsp. pseudoglobulus.

Stoatei: [stoh-te-I] Is named in honour of Theodore Norman Stoate; 1895-1979, who was an Australian forester and a tree nutritional expert writing several papers on the subject. A good example is Eucalyptus stoatei.

Stobbsiana [stob-si-a-na] Maybe is named in honour of Arthur James Stopps; 1833-1931, who was probably an English born Australian botanical watercolourist and lithographer. I am surmising that no names tallied with Stobbs and the time period fits if the two “b”s is an error for the two “p”s . A good example is Goodenia stobbsiana.

Stock 1: [stok] From Sokkos which is Ancient Greek for a slipper. It refers to the plants rooted stock to which a graft is made.

Stock 2: [stok] From Sokkos, which is Ancient Greek for a slipper. It refers to plants, or trees which cutting materials are sourced for grafting or propagating from.

Stockeri: [stok–er-I] Is named in honour of Geoffrey Charles Stocker 1941-2…, who was an Australian Forester and ecologist. A good example is Eucalyptus stockeri, which is now known as Corymbia stockeri.

Stocking: [sto-king] From Sokkos, which is Ancient Greek for a slipper. It refers to persistent bark, located at the base of some trees that differs from the bark on the middle and upper trunk. A good example is found on Eucalyptus tereticornis.

Stoddartii: [sto-dar-ti-I] Is named in honour of Stoddart. A good example was Lepturus stoddartii, which is now known as Lepturus repens subsp. stoddartii.

Stoechadis: [stoh-kha-dis] From Stoikhás, which is Ancient Greek for lined up in little rows one behind the other. It refers to the flowers on the spikes, which are lined up in a row. A good example is Conospermum stoechadis.

Stoloniferus: [sto-lo-ni-fer-us] From Stolō, which is Latin for a branch, stem or twig and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear shoots that grow along the ground and produces roots at its nodes or at times from the lower trunk or stems. A good example is Brachyscome stoloniferus.

Stoloniferous: [sto-lo-ni-fer-os] From Stolō, which is Latin for a branch, stem or twig and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear shoots that grow along the ground and produces roots at its nodes or at times from the lower trunk or stems. A good example is Digitaria brownii.

Stoloniferus: [sto-lo-ni-fer-us] From Stolō, which is Latin for a branch, stem or twig and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which bear shoots that grow along the ground and produces roots at its nodes or at times from the lower trunk or stems. A good example is Cyperus stoloniferus.

Stolons: [stoh-lonz] From Stolō, which is Latin for a branch, stem or twig. It refers to plants, which bear shoots that grow along the ground and produces roots at its nodes or at times from the lower trunk or stems. A good example is Viola hederacea.

Stoma: [stoh-ma] From Stóma, which is Ancient Greek for a mouth or opening. It refers to cavities or openings between two guard cells usually on the leaf blade which allows for the transfer of gasses and moisture from plants during light reactions of photosynthesis which requires sunlight and the dark reactions which uses stored NADPH as its energy source.

Stomarrhena: [stoh-mar-rhee-na] From Stóma, which is Ancient Greek for a mouth or opening and Arren, which is Ancient Greek for a male or man. It refers stamens, filaments or anthers, which have a cavity or opening between two guard cells. A good example of a tree is Astroloma stomarrhena.

Stomium: [stoh-mi-um] From Stóma, which is Ancient Greek for a mouth or opening. It refers to sporangia, which erupt or split to release the spore.

Stomodeum: [sto-mo-de-um] From Stóma, which is Ancient Greek for a mouth or opening and Hodaion, which is Ancient Greek for on the way. It refers to depressions in the oral region of an embryo and later seen in the foetus which develops into the mouth and oral cavity.

Stoneana: [stoh-ne-a-na] Is named in honour of Stone but which Stone cannot be substantiated. A good example of a tree was Eucalyptus stoneana, which is now known as Eucalyptus leptophleba.

Stonesiealla: [stoh-si-el-la] Is named in honour of Stones but which Stones cannot be substantiated and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. A good example is Stonesiella selaginoides.

Stoniealla: [sto/h-ni-el-la] Is named in honour of Stones but which Stones cannot be substantiated and Ella which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. A good example was Eucalyptus stoneana, which is now known as Eucalyptus leptophleba.

Stopfordii: [stoh-for-di-i] Is named in honour of A.E. or G.F. Stopford but which Stopford cannot be substantiated. A good example is Eucalyptus stopfordii which is now defunct as it has been found to be a natural hybrid between Eucalyptus melliodora and Eucalyptus sideroxylon.

Storckiella: [stor-ki-e-la] From Stork/storck, which is early English for a stork and Ella, which is Ancient Greek for beautiful or a maiden. It refers to the plants being tall ad rigid like a stork with beautiful flowers. A good example of a tree is Storckiella australiensis.

Storyi: [stor-ee-I] Is probably named in honour Robert Story; 1913-1999 who was a South African botanist, ecologist and strong believer in organic agriculture. A good example is Acacia storyi.

Stoveae: [stoh-vee-e] Is named in honour Ms. Kathie Stove; 1950-2…, who was an Australian Botanical Technical Officer. A good example is Helichrysum stoveae.

Stowardii: [stoh-war-di-I] Is named in honour Frederick Stoward; 1866-1931 who was an English born Australian and member of the Hardy Wine family. He was the founder of the type species Eucalyptus stowardii.

Stradbrokense: [strad-bro-kens] From Stradboke Island, which is Latinized for the Island on the eastern side of Moreton Bay and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to specimens, which were first discovered on Stradbroke Island. A good example was Cladium stradbrokense, which is now known as Trachystylis stradbrokensis.

Stradbrokensis: [stad-bro-ken-sis] From Stradboke Island, which is Latinized for the Island on the eastern side of Morton Bay and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to specimens, which were first discovered on Stradbroke Island. A good example is Persoonia stradbrokensis.

Strahanensis: [stra-ha-nen-sis] From Strahen, which is Latinized for a district in south western Tasmania Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around Strahen in Tasmania. A good example is Banksia strahanensis which is now extinct.

Stramentosa: [stra-men-toh-sa] From Straminea which is Greek/Latin for straw or straw coloured. It refers to stems which are somewhat straw like being long and thin. A good example is Melaleuca stramentosa.

Straminea: [stra-min-e-a] From Stramina, which is Greek/Latin for straw colour. It refers to structures or organs usually the flowers, which are straw coloured. A good example is the white flowers, which turn yellowish as they age on Marsdenia straminea.

Stramineous: [strah-min-e-os] From Straminea, which is Greek/Latin for straw or straw coloured. It refers to flowers, which are lime-green with a tint of tan or yellow. A good example is Herbertus stramineus.

Strangea: [stran–jee-a] Is named in honour of Federick Strange; 1826-1854, who was an explorer and collector of biological specimens. He discovered the original species and halotype on Moreton Bay. A good example is Strangea linearis.

Strangfordii: [strahnj-fawr-di-ahy] Is named in honour of Strangford. A good example is Goodenia strangfordii.

Stravadium: [stre-va-di-um] From Strava, which is Latin for to strew or to spread out. It may refer to the anthers, which spread out from the centre of the flowers, which are spread out along the rachis or the distribution of the plants that are spread throughout south east Asia and Australia. A good example of an Australian species was Stravadium gracile, which is now known as Barringtonia acutangula subsp. acutangula.

Streblus: [stre-blus] From Streblos, which is Ancient Greek for crooked. It refers to the trunk and branches of the type species Streblus asper, which are rather crooked. A good example of an Australian species is Streblus pendulinus.

Strehlowii: [stre-loh-i-I] Is named in honour of Carl Friedrich Theodor Strehlow; 1871–1922, who was a German missionary, anthropologist and collector of natural history facts and items. A good example is Crotalaria eremaea subsp. strehlowii.

Streleskia: [stre-les-ki-a] Is named in honour of Paul Strzelecki:  1796-1873, who was a Polish explorer who discovered Mount Kosiusko. A good example was Streleskia montana, which is now known as Wahlenbergia marginata.

Streptachne: [strep-tak-ne] From Streptós, which is Ancient Greek for twisted, plaited, coiled or bent and Glossa which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to the stems which are chaotically laid in all directions. A good example was Stipa streptachne, which is now known as Aristida utilis.

Streptima: [strep-ti-ma] From Streptós, which is Ancient Greek for twisted, plaited, coiled or bent and Glossa which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to the stems, which are chaotically laid in all directions. A good example was Streptima pauciflora, which is now known as Frankenia pauciflora.

Streptocarpum: [strep-toh-kar-pum] From Streptós, which is Ancient Greek for twisted, plaited, coiled or bent and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are simply twisted. A good example was Stylidium streptocarpum, which is now known as Stylidium divaricatum.

Streptoglossa: [strep-to-glo-sa] From Streptós, which is Ancient Greek for twisted, plaited, coiled or bent and Glôssa, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to the stems, which are chaotically laid in all directions. A good example is Streptoglossa liatroides.

Streptothamnus: [strep-to-tham-nus] From Streptós, which is Ancient Greek for twisted, plaited, coiled or bent and Thamnos, which is Ancient Greek for a shrub or bush. It refers to the stems, which are often twisted and bent on these shrub. A good example is Streptothamnus moorei.

Striata: [stri-a-ta] From Striātum, which is Latin for striped or fluted. It refers to longitudinal grooves or stripes on the trunks and or branches, which is beautifully personified with the bark stripping off the trunks on some species. A good example of a striped bark is seen on Micromyrtus striata.

Striate: [stri-ayt] From Striātum, which is Latin for striped or fluted. It refers to trunks and branches, which have longitudinal grooves or striped. A good example is the patchwork of grooves on the trunk of Grevillea striata.

Striatella: [stri-a-tel-la] From Striātum, which is Latin for striped or fluted and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. It refers to trunks, branches or culms which have longitudinal grooves or striped. A good example is the dainty feminine like striations on Isolepis striatella, which is now known as Isolepis cernua var. cernua.

Striatellum: [stri-a-te-lum] From Striātum, which is Latin for striped or fluted. It refers to structures or organs, which are prominently striped or at times fluted. A good example is the fluted seeds on Panicum striatellum, which is now known as Digitaria parviflora.

Striaticalyx: [stri-a-ti-ka-liks] From Striātum, which is Latin for striped or fluted and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for specialized leaves often cupular behind the flower. It refers to calyxes, which are prominently striped. A good example is the hypanthium which is often striped on Eucalyptus striaticalyx.

Striaticaulis: [stri-a-ti-kor-liks] From Striātum, which is Latin for striped or fluted and Caulis, which is Latin for a stem or branch. It refers to stems which have striations. A good example is Phyllanthus striaticaulis.

Striatiflora: [stri-a-ti-flor-a] From Striātus, which is Latin for striped or fluted and Flōris which is Latin for a flower or Flōs which is the Roman Goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to inner corollas, which is prominently striped. A good example is Prostanthera striatiflora.

Striatifolia: [stri-ah-ti-foh-li-a] From Striātum, which is Latin for striped or fluted and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have grooves or stripes. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia striatifolia which are conspicuously veined which give the appearance of stripes.

Striatifolium: [stri-a-ti-foh-li-um] From Striātum, which is Latin for striped or fluted and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have grooves or stripes. A good example is the phyllodes on Racosperma striatifolium, which is now known as Acacia striatifolia which are conspicuously veined which give the appearance of stripes.

Striatula: [stri-a-tu-la] From Striātum, which is Latin for being faintly striped or fluted. It refers to structures or organs, which have longitudinal grooves or striped trunks and branches. A good example was Eleocharis striatula, which is now known as Eleocharis bonariensis.

Striatulus: [stri-a-tu lus] From Striātus, which is Latin for being faintly striped or fluted. It refers to structures or organs, which have longitudinal grooves or stripes. A good example is Cortinarius striatulus.

Striatum: [stri-a-tum] From Striātum, which is Latin for striped or fluted. It refers to structures or organs, which have longitudinal grooves or stripes. A good example is the slight grooves on the stems of Myriophyllum striatum.

Striatus: [stri-a-tus] From Striātus, which is Latin for striped or fluted. It refers to structures or organs, which have longitudinal grooves or stripes. A good example is the slight grooves on the stems of Andropogon striatus.

Stricklandii: [strik-lan-di-I] Is probably named in honour of John Strickland; 1937-20.., who was an Australian botanist who studied the water and soil relationships in plants. A good example is Eucalyptus stricklandii.

Stricta: [strik-ta] From Stricta, which is Latin for to draw tight. It refers to organs, which are stiff and rigid. A good example is the growth habit of Haloragis stricta.

Strictum: [strik-tum] From Stricta, which is Latin for to draw tight. It refers to organs, which are stiff and rigid. A good example is the growth habit of Orthoceras strictum.

Stricticaulis: [strik-ti-kor-lis] From Strictum, which is Latin for very close, rigid and upright and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek for a trunk or a branch. It refers to structures or organs, which are close together, stiff and rigid. A good example are the stems growth habits on the sundew Drosera stricticaulis.

Stricticulmis: [strik-ti-kul-mis] From Strictum, which is Latin for very close, rigid and upright and Culmus, which is Latin for a hollow grass or sedge stalk. It refers to hollow stems, which are packed close together. A good example was Fimbristylis stricticulmis, which is now known as Fimbristylis recta.

Strictum: [strik-tum] From Strictum, which is Latin for to draw tight or compressed. It refers to the flower spike which is stiff and rigid for an orchid. A good example is Orthoceras strictum.

Strictus: [strik-tus] From Strictus, which is Latin for to draw tight or compressed. It refers to the flower spikes, which are stiff and rigid for an orchid. A good example is Sporadanthus strictus.

Striga: [stri-ga] From Strigōsum, which is Latin for lean, lank, thin or meagre. It refers to structures, which have very few organs. A good example of a plant, which has few leaves is Striga parviflora.

Strigillosa: [stri-gil-loh-sa] From Strigōsum, which is Latin for lean, lank, thin or meagre. It refers to structures, which have very few organs. A good example is the stems on Bossiaea strigillosa.

Strigillose: [stri-gil-lohs] From Strigōsum, which is Latin for lean, lank, thin or meagre. It refers to structures, which have very few organs. A good example is the few branches on Terminalia strigillosa.

Strigillosum: [stri-gil-loh-sum] From Strigōsum, which is Latin for lean, lank, thin or meagre and Um, which is Latin for to exemplify the degree. It refers to structures, which have very few organs. A good example is the widely spaced flowers on the spike of Desmodium strigillosum.

Strigosa: [stri-goh-sa] From Strigōsum, which is Latin for lean, lank, thin or meagre. It refers to structures, which have very few organs, and often refers to having stiff bristly hairs. A good example of a plant which has a few pointed bristles on the seeds is Lissanthe strigosa.

Strigose: [stri-gohs] From Strigōsum, which is Latin for lean, lank, thin or meagre. It refers to structures, which have very few organs, and often refers to having stiff bristly hairs. A good example of a plant that is sparesly to moderately covered in strigose hairs is Persicaria strigosa.

Strigosum: [stri-goh-sum] From Strigōsum, which is Latin for lean, lank, thin or meagre. It refers to structures, which have very few organs, and often refersto having stiff bristly hairs. A good example of a plant that is sparesly to moderately covered in strigose hairs was Polygonum strigosum, which is now known as Persicaria strigosa.

Strigosus: [stri-goh-sus] From Strigōsum, which is Latin for lean, lank, thin or meagre. It refers to structures, which have very few organs, and often refersto having stiff bristly hairs. A good example is the few long stiff hairs on the stems, leaves and calyxes on Amellus strigosus.

Strigulose: [stri-gu-los] From Strigōsum, which is Latin for lean, lank, thin or meagre. It refers to structures, which have very few organs.

Striolata: [strahy-o-la-ta] From Striolā, which is Latin for to have fine vertical stripes or lines. It refers to structures or organs, which have fine longitudinal striations. A good example is Dockrillia striolata.

Striolate: [stri-o-layt] From Striolātum, which is Latin for to have fine vertical stripes or lines. It refers to structures or organs, which has fine longitudinal striations. A good example is the lemmas on Paspalidium aversum.

Striolatum: [stri-o-la-tum] From Striolātum, which is Latin for to have fine vertical stripes or lines. It refers to structures or organs, which has fine longitudinal striations. A good example is the flowers on Dendrobium striolatum var. beckleri, which is now known as Dockrillia schoenina.

Striped: [strI-pt] From Stripe, which is German or strippen, which is Dutch for a long, narrow band or strip differing in colour or texture from the surface on either side of it. It refers to a description of structures or organs, which have a different coloured band/s.

Strobilacea: [stro-bi-la-se-a] From Strobile, which is Ancient Greek for a cone. It refers to flowers, which resemble small cones along the spike. A good example is Romnalda strobilacea.

Strobilanthes: [stro-bi-lan-thes] From Strobile, which is Ancient Greek for a cone and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are spirally arranged along the central axis. A good example is the cones on Isopogon anemonifolium.

Strobilos Twist: [stro-bi-los, twist] From Strobile, which is Ancient Greek for a cone. It refers to the spiral arrangement of organs, especially on cones along the central axis. A good example is found on the cones of Isopogon anemonifolium.

Strobilus: [stro-bil-us] From Strobile, which is Ancient Greek for a cone. It refers to a cone from a gymnosperm, certain Australian flora or club mosses that have overlapping scales which are spirally arranged along the central axis. A good example is the stroboli on Huperzia phlegmaria or the cones on Aaraucaria bidwillii.

Strobophylla: [stro-bo-fIl-la] From Strobile, which is Ancient Greek for a cone and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to a leaves, which are overlapping and are spirally arranged along the stems. A good example is the leaves on Melaleuca strobophylla.

Strombiform: [strom-bi-form] From Strobile, which is Ancient Greek for a cone and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to having an elongated twisted like the conical snail shape. A good example is Einasleighana antiqua which is one of around 1000 species of Australian native snail species.

Strongylodon: [strong-i-loh-don] From Strongylos, which is Ancient Greek for round and Odontos, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth or teeth. It refers to calyx having obtuse teeth on the lobes. A good example is Strongylodon lucidus.

Strongylophylla: [strong-i-lo-fIl-la] From Strongylos, which is Ancient Greek for round and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, Phyllodes or fronds, which are roughly circular in shape. A good example is Acacia strongylophylla.

Strongylophyllum: [strong-i-lo-fIl-lum] From Strongylos, which is Ancient Greek for round and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves,

 Phyllodes or fronds, which are roughly circular in shape. A good example was Racosperma strongylophyllum, which is now known as Acacia strongylophylla.

Strongylophyllus: [strong-i-lo-fIl-lus] From Strongylos, which is Ancient Greek for round and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, Phyllodes or fronds, which are roughly circular in shape. A good example was Leucopogon strongylophyllus, which is now known as Styphelia strongylophylla.

Stropharia: [stro-far-i-a] From Strophio, which is Ancient Greek for to turn over or turning. It refers to prominent hard crest like caruncle at one end or rarely both ends of the hilum of certain seeds. Its function is primarily to absorb water which initiates germination. A good example is the seeds of Coopernookia strophiolata, which is now known as Stropharia coronilla.

Strophiolata: [stro-fi-o-la-ta] From Strophio, which is Ancient Greek for to turn over or turning. It refers to a prominent hard crest like caruncle at one end or rarely both ends of the hilum of certain seeds. Its function is primarily to absorb water which initiates germination. A good example is the seeds of Coopernookia strophiolata.Strophiole: [stro-fi-ohl] From Strophio, which is Ancient Greek for to turn over or turning. It refers to a prominent hard crest like caruncle at one end or rarely both ends of the hilum of certain seeds. Its function is primarily to absorb water which initiates germination.

Struma: [stru-ma] From Strūmōsus/Strūma, which is Latin for to have a cancer like swelling. It refers to structures or organs, which have a cushion like swelling often at one side of the base of the capsules in many mosses. A good example is the base of the follicles on Hakea strumosa.

Strumosa: [stru-moh-sa] From Strūmōsus/Strūma, which is Latin for to have a cancer like swelling. It refers to structures or organs, which have a cushion like swelling often at one side of the base of the capsules in many mosses. A good example is the base of the follicles on Hakea strumosa.

Struthionis: [stru-thi-oh-nis] From Strūthiocamēlus/Strouthíōn, which are Ancient Greek or later Strūthiō which is Ancient Greek for an Ostrich. Its reference is unclear. A good example was Plantago struthionis, which is now known as Plantago varia.

Strychnoides: [strik-noi-deez] From Strychnos, which is Ancient Greek for deadly and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek or Oides which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Strychnos genus in that they contain the toxic, colourless toxin; C₂₁H₂₂N₂O₂, which is found in varying quantities in most seeds. A good example is the high levels in Celtis strychnoides, which is now known as Celtis australiensis.

Strychnos: [strik-nos] From Strychnos, which is Ancient Greek for deadly. It refers to plants, which have the toxic colourless toxin; C₂₁H₂₂N₂O₂, which is found in varying quantities in most seeds. A good example is the high levels in Plantago struthionis and Plantago varia.

Strzeleckiana: [strez-le-ki-a-na] Is named in honour of Paul Edmund Strzelecki (de Count, Sir); 1797-1873 who was a Polish explorer and scientist. A good example was Flindersia strzeleckiana, which is now known as Flindersia collina.

Strzeleckii: [strez-le-ki-I] Is named in honour of Sir Paul Edmund Strzelecki (de Count); 1797-1873 who was a Polish explorer and scientist. A good example is Eucalyptus strzeleckii.

Strzeleckya: [strez-le-ki-a] Is named in honour of Sir Paul Edmund Strzelecki (de Count); 1797-1873 who was a Polish explorer and scientist. A good example was Strzeleckya dissosperma, which is now known as Flindersia dissosperma.

Stupefactum: [styoo-pe-fak-tum] From Stúpposus, which is Latin for to be covered in coarse, matted hairs and Factum, which is Latin for something that is stated and made certain. It refers to structures or organs, which definitely covered in scraggy matted hairs. A good example is Solanum stupefactum.

Stuposa: [styoo-poh-sa] From Stúpposus, which is Latin for

        to be covered in coarse, matted hairs. It refers to the spikes on grasses, which have a hairy matted appearance like tousled hair. A good example is Austrostipa stuposa.

Stuposus: [styoo-poh-sus] From Stúpposus, which is Latin for to be covered in coarse, matted hairs. It refers to the stems and leaves, which have a course matted appearance like  tousled hair.

Sturmia: [ster-mi-a] From Sturmia, which is unknown, however the flowers do have a similarity to Sturmia genus a group of parasitic flies found from Asia through to Europe and the Sturmia orchids like Sturmia paludosa. A good example in Australia was Sturmia habenarina, which is now known as Liparis habenarina.

Stuartiana: [styoo-ar-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Charles Stuart; 1802-1877, who was a gardner who collected plant material for Sonder. A good example is Rhodanthe stuartiana.

Stuartii: [styoo-ar-ti-I] Is named in honour of John Macdouall Stuart; 1915-1866, who was a Scottish explorer and plant collector. A good example is Mitrasacme pilosa var. stuartii.

Stuartina: [styoo-ar-ti-na] Is named in honour of Charles Stuart; 1802-1877, who was an Australian gardener who collected plant material for Sonder. A good example is Stuartina hamata.

Stuckenia: [stu-ke-ni-a] Is named in honour of Stuckey. A good example was Potamogeton pectinatus, which is now known as Stuckenia pectinata.

Studleyensis: [stud-lee-en-sis] From Studley, which is Latinized for the suburb in eastern Melbourne and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in Studley. A good example is Eucalyptus studleyensis.

Sturgissiana: [ster-jis-si-a-na] Is named in honour of James H. Sturgiss; 1890-1983, who was a pastoralist who collected most of the herbarium samples from his property. A good example is Eucalyptus sturgissiana.

Sturtia: [ster–ti-a] Is named in honour of Captain Charles Napier Sturt; 1795–1869, who was a British born explorer in the interior of Australia. A good example was Sturtia gossypioides, which is now known as Gossypium sturtianum.

Sturtianum: [ster-ti-a-num] Is named in honour of Captain Charles Napier Sturt; 1795–1869, who was a British born explorer in the interior of Australia and Anum/Ensis which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants which were first discovered in the Sturt desert region. A good example is Gossypium sturtianum.

Sturtii: [ster–ti-I] Is named in honour of Captain Charles Napier Sturt; 1795–1869, who was a British born explorer in the interior of Australia and Anum/Ensis which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants which were first discovered in the Sturt desert region. A good example is Hibiscus sturtii.

Stutzeri: [stut–zer-I] Is named in honour of Johan Arnold Stutzer; 1763-1821, who was a Danish botanist and translator. A good example is Pullea stutzeri.

Stygia: [stI-ji-a] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman. It refers to styles, which have a swelling like a foot at the base of the style in umbelliferous fruits. A good example is Mesomelaena stygia.

Stygium: [stI-ji-um] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman. It refers to styles, which have a swelling like a foot at the base of the style in umbelliferous flowers. A good example was Limnanthemum stygium which is an unresolved name and maybe now placed in the Villarsia, Nymphoides or Ornduffia genus in the near future.

Stygius: [stI-ji-us] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Gynos which is Ancient Greek for a woman. It refers to styles, which have a swelling like a foot at the base of the styles in umbelliferous flowers. A good example was Schoenus stygius, which is now known as Mesomelaena stygia.

Stylaris: [stI-lar-is] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to flowers, which have a prominent style. A good example is Petrophile stylaris, which is now known as Petrophile striata.

Style: [stahyl] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to the hollow tube in which the pollen travels down that is between the ovary and the stigma.

Stylidioides: [stI-li-di-oi-deez] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to styles, which have the anthers and style united together. A good example is Apostasia stylidioides.

Stylidium: [stI-li-di-um] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to styles, which have become specialized in having a trigger which pulls the stigma in contact with the insect pollinator. A good example is Stylidium laricifolium.

Stylobasium: [stI-lo-ba-si-um] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Basis, which is Ancient Greek for a base. It refers to the styles and stigmas, which are at or near the base of the corolla tubes close to the nectaries. A good example is Stylobasium spathulatum.

Stylocarpellous: [stI-lo-kar-pel-los] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to styles, which, have a stipe above the ovary or carpel.

Styloconus: [stI-lo-ko-nus] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Kônos, which is Ancient Greek or Cōnus, which is Latin for a cone. It refers to styles which are somewhat conical in shape. A good example is Styloconus canescens, which is now known as Blancoa canescens.

Stylocoryna: [stI-lo-ko-rI-na] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Korúnē, which is Ancient Greek for a type of club. It refers to ovaries, which are somewhat club shaped. A good example is Stylocoryna dallachiana, which is now known as Tarenna Dallachiana.

Stylodious: [stI-lo-di-os] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to plants, which have a solitary, style for each free carpel in the gynoecium. A good example is Telopea speciosum.

Stylolepis: [stI-lo-le-pis] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Lepís, which is Latin for a scale or scaly. It refers to styles, which are scaly. A good example was Stylolepis gracilis, which is now known as Podolepis gracilis.

Styloncerus: [stI-lon-seer-us] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Cēreum, which is Latin for waxy. It refers to styles, which appear to be rather waxy. A good example was Styloncerus preissianus, which is now known as Angianthus preissianus.

Stylopodic: stI-lo-po-dik] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column, pillar or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Pous, which is Ancient Greek for a foot or feet. It refers to styles, which have a swelling like a foot at the base near the ovaries.

Stylopodium: [stI-lo-poh-di-um] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column, pillar or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Pous, which is Ancient Greek for a foot or feet. It refers to styles, which have a swelling like a foot at the base in umbelliferous plants. A good example is Gingidia montana.

Stylosa: [stI-loh-sa] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column, pillar or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to styles, which are comparatively thicker and longer than most other species in the genus for the overall size of the flowers. A good example was Grevillea stylosa, which is now known as Grevillea mucronulata.

Stylosanthes: [stI-loh-san-thes] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column, pillar or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to style and anthers, which are very prominent in the genus compared to other genre in the family. A good example is Stylosanthes scabra.

Stylosanthoides: [stI-lo-san-thoi-deez] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column, pillar or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma, ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which closely resemble the Stylosanthes genus in appearance. A good example is Aphyllodium stylosanthoides.

Stylosum: [stI-loh-sum] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column, pillar or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to styles, which are very prominent in this species compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Glochidion sessiliflorum var. stylosum.

Stylosus: [stI-loh-sus] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column, pillar or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to styles, which are very prominent in this species compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the exotic Chrysnthemum, Chrysothamnus stylosus.

Stylotricha: [stI-loh-trI-ka] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column, pillar or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma and Tricha, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to styles, which are sparsely to densely covered in hairs. A good example is the long white sparsely covered styles on Verticordia stylotricha, which is now known as Verticordia brachypoda.

Stylurus: [stI-u-rus] From Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column, pillar or later Greek for a part of the female reproductive organ between the ovaries and the stigma. It refers to styles which are more prominent or longer than other species in the genus. A good example was Stylurus banksii, which is now known as Grevillea banksii.

Stypandra: [stI-stI-pan-dra] From Stype, which is Ancient Greek for flax-fibre and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to the matted shaggy hairs on the distal parts of the staminal filaments. A good example is Stypandra glauca.

Stypandroides: [stI-pan-droi-deez] From Stype, which is Ancient Greek for flax-fibre and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Stypandra genus in that they have matted shaggy hairs on the distal parts of the staminal filaments. A good example is Agrostocrinum stypandroides.

Styphelia: [stI-fe-li-a] From Styphelos, which is Ancient Greek for dense. It refers to growth habits, which in its natural environment and in cultivation is very dense. A good example is Styphelia perileuca.

Styphelioides: [stI-fe-li-oi-deez] From Styphelos, which is Ancient Greek for dense and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have a dense habit of growth and which resembles the Styphelia genus. A good example is Melaleuca styphelioides.

Suaeda: [sway-e-da] From Suaeda, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Arabic word for the type species found there or Suādum, which is Latin for to persuade. A good example is Suaeda australis.

Suaedacea: [sway-e-da-se-a] From Suaeda, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Arabic word for the type species found there or Suādum, which is Latin for to persuade. A good example is Bassia suaedacea.

Suaedifolia: [sway-e-di-foh-li-a] From Suaeda, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Arabic word for the type species found there or Suādum, which is Latin for to persuade and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaves which resemble those of the Suaeda genus. A good example is Kippistia suaedifolia.

Suave: [swarv] From Suavis, which is Latininized from the French word for sweet. It refers to flowers or at times the fruits which are sweetly scented. A good example is Cymbidium suave.

Suaveolens: [swar-vee-o-lenz] From Suavis, which is Latin/French for sweetly scented. It refers to flowers, or at times the fruits, which have a delightfully non overpowering sweet scent. A good example is the fragrance of the flowers on Lophostemon suaveolens.

Suaveolente: [swar-vee-o-len-te] From Suavis, which is Latin/French for sweet. It refers to flowers, or at times the fruits which are sweetly scented. A good example is the fragrance of the flowers on Conospermum suaveolente, which is now known as Conospermum amoenum.

Suavis: [swar-vis] From Suavis, which is Latin/French for sweet. It refers to the scent of the flowers or at times the fruits which are sweetly scented. A good example is Cryptandra suavis, which is now known as Cryptandra arbutiflora.

Suavissima: [swar-vis-si-ma] From Suavis, which is Latin/French for fragrant and -Issima, which is Latin for the most. It refers to flowers, or at times the fruits, which have the strongest or most delightful fragrance. A good example is the flowers on Trigonella suavissima.

Suavissimum: [swar-vis-si-mum] From Suavis, which is Latin/French for fragrant and -Issima, which is Latin for the most. It refers to flowers, or at times the fruits, which have the strongest or most delightful fragrance. A good example is Jasminum suavissimum.

Sub: [sub] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower. It refers to structures or organs, which are below, nearly so, almost, not complete or below the standard of.

Subacrocaulous: [sub-a-kro-kor-los] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Acro which is Ancient Greek for top most and kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulus, which is Latin for a stem or branch. It refers to stems and or branches, which appear to be just below the apex.

Subacroptera:[sub-ah-kro-teer-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Acro, which is Ancient Greek for top most and Pteron, which is Greek/Latin for a wing. It refers to the seeds, which have a large wing. A good example is Terminalia subacroptera.

Subacuta: [sub-ah-ku-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Acro, which is Ancient Greek for top most. It refers to the seeds which have a large wing. A good example is Nymphoides subacuta.

Subaequiglumis: [sub-a-kwee-glu-mis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Aequalis, which is Latin for equal to and Glumis which is Latin for a husk or chaff. It refers to glumes, which are not quite equal in length shape or form. A good example is Gahnia subaequiglumis.

Subaeruginosa: [sub-bee-roo-ji-noh-sa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Aeruginosa, which is Latin for rusty coloured. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat rusty in colour. A good example is the pileus on Psilocybe subaeruginosa.

Subagregans: [sub-a-gre-ganz] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Aggregāre, which is Latin for to assemble, come together or aggregate. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in clumps or colonies.

Subalbida: [sub-al-bi-da] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Albus, which is Latin for the white. It refers to plants, which have white flowers, stems or stalks and pileus. A good example is the white flowers on Amanita subalbida.

Subalpina: [sub-al-pi-na] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Alpinus, which is Latin for the alps. It refers to plants, which grow in environments just below the snow lines or not at the summits of mountains. A good example is Acacia dealbata subsp. subalpina.

Subammophila: [sub-am-mo-fi-la] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Ammos, which is Greek for sand and Phílos, which is Greek for to be loved or loving. It refers to plants, which prefer most types of sandy loams. A good example Psilocybe subammophila.

Subangula: [sub-an-gu-la] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Angusta, which is Latin for narrow. It refers to leaves or leaflets, which are slightly offset from 90 degrees on the stem or rachis. A good example Tristiropsis subangula.

Subangularis: [sub-an-gu-lar-is] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Angula, which is Latin for an angle. It refers to leaves or leaflets, which are slightly offset from 90 degrees on the stem or rachis. A good example was Acacia subangularis, which is now known as Acacia microneura.

Subangusta: [sub-an-gus-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Angusta, which is Latin for narrow. It usually refers to leaves, which are somewhat narrower than many other species in the genus. A good example Eucalyptus subangusta.

Subaphylla: [sub-a-fIl-la] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, which have fewer leaves than other species in the genus. A good example Tetratheca subaphylla.

Subaphyllus: [sub-a-fIl-lus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Phullon/Phýllon, which is Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, which have very few leaves on green stems. A good example Schoenus subaphyllus.

Subapical: [sub-a-pi-kal] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Apic/ApEx, which is Ancient Greek for being at the top. It refers to structures or organs which appear below the apex.

Subappendulatus: [sub-a-pen-du-la-tus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and appendiculatus, which is Latin for to have small appendages. It refers to structures, which have small appendages attached at the base or apex. A good example is probably the flower spikes that somewhat resemble an appendage on Scirpus subappendiculatus, which is now known as Schoenoplectus pungens var. pungens.

Subappiculatus: [sub-a-pi-ku-la tus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Applicātus, which is Latin for to be attached to. It refers to plant, structures or organs, which are attached to another plant, structure or organ. A good example is the wood fungus Resupinatus subapplicatus which is attached to the trunks of trees.

Subarcheri: [sub-ar–cher-I] From Sub, which is a Greek prefix for below or lower and named in honour of Ann Archer (Nee Hortle); 1825-1899, who was a Tasmanian collector of bryophytes. It refers to the close resemblance of the species to Cortinarius archerii but with this species being a little smaller in size. A good example is Cortinarius subarcheri.

Subargentea: [sub-ar-jen-te-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Argentum, which is Latin for silvery. It refers to the leaves, which have a silvery-green colour usually on the lowers only. A good example is Stenogramme interrupta.

Subargenteum: [sub-ar-jen-te-um] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Argentum, which is Latin for silvery. It refers to structures or organs, which have a silvery-green colour usually on the lowers only. A good example was Leptospermum subargenteum, which is now known as Leptospermum grandifolium.

Subaristata: [sub-a-ris-ta-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Aristata, which is Latin for a bristle. It refers to the nuts which have a short bristle at adjacent to the apex. A good example is Fimbristylis subaristata.

Subarvinaceus: [sub-ar-vin-a-se-us] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Avēnāceus, which is Latin of being like oats. It refers to pileus, which have similar colours to that of oats. A good example is Cortinarius subarvinaceus.

Subaureus: [sub-or-re-us] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Auriculata, which is Greek/Latin for shaped like an ear. It refers to structures or organs, which is almost shaped like an ear. A good example is Notothixos subaureus.

Subauriculata: [sub-o-ri-ku-la-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Auriculata, which is Greek/Latin for shaped like an ear. It refers to structures or organs, which is almost shaped like an ear. A good example is Goodenia subauriculata.

Subauriculatum: [sub-o-ri-ku-la-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Auriculata, which is Greek/Latin for shaped like an ear. It refers to sporangia which is almost shaped like an ear. A good example is Goniophlebium subauriculatum.

Subaxillaris: [sub-aks-si-lar-is] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Axillare which is Latin for auxiliary additional or supplementary. It refers to flower spikes which are in a somewhat greater abundance than many other species in the genus. A good example was Schoenus subaxillaris, which is now known as Schoenus maschalinus.

Subbarbatus: [sub-bar-ba-tus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Barbātum, which is Latin for to have a beard or bearded. It refers to organs, which have short beard like hairs or stubble. A good example is Schoenus subbarbatus.

Subbasal: [su-bay-sal] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Basal which is Latin for being at the base. It refers to organs, which appear just above the base. A good example is Hypserpa decumbens where the vein near the base reaches the margin.

Subbasicaulous: [su-ba-si-kor-los] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Basal which is Latin for being at the base and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulus, which is Latin for a stem or branch. It refers to the branches which are at or close to the base of the main trunk.

Subbasifixed 1: [su-ba-si-fikst] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Basal, which is Latin for being at the base and Fixed, which is Latin for to be attached to. It refers to the filaments, which are attached near to the base or underside of the anthers. A good example is Regelia megacephala.

Subbasifixed 2: [su-ba-si-fikst] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Basal, which is Latin for being at the base and Fixed, which is Latin for to be attached to. It refers to the leaves, being attached to the stems at a point above the base or those which have very distinct wings on the petioles. A good example is some of the exotic species of Dillenia alata.

Subbinervia: [su-bI-ner-vi-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, bi, which is Latin for two and Neuron which is Ancient Greek or Nervus which is Latin for a nerve. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have two prominent veins. A good example is Peperomia blanda.

Subbisectum: [su-bI-sek-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Bis, which is Greek for twice and Sectum which is Latin for to cut off, amputate or divided. It refers to organs, which have been disected into two equal parts. A good example is Prasophyllum subbisectum.

Subbolbosa: [su-bol-boh-sa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Bulbōsus, which is Latin for a bulb. It refers to bulbs, which are not quite formed into a true bulb. A good example was Iria subbulbosa, which is now known as Fimbristylis tristachya.

Subbolbosus: [su-bol-boh-sus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Bulbōsus, which is Latin for a bulb. It refers to structures or organs, which are not quite formed into a true bulb. A good example is Schoenus subbulbosus.

Subcaerulea: [sub-kar-roo-lee-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Caerulea, which is Latin for blue. It refers to leaves, which are blueish-green. A good example is Eucalyptus subcaerulea.

Subcaerulescens: [sub-kar-roo-le-senz] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Caerulea, which is Latin for blue. It refers to the leaves, which are blueish-green. A good example is Acacia subcaerulescens.

Subcanescens: [sub-ka-nes-senz] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Canescens, which is Latin for grey or greyish hairs. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in grey or greyish coloured hairs. A good example is the stems, petioles, spikes and pedicels on Microcorys subcanescens.

Subcapitata: [sub-ka-pi-ta-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Capitata, which is Latin for a head. It refers to flowers, which form very loose heads. A good example is Amyema subcapitata.

Subcarnosus: [sub-kar-noh-sus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Carnosus, which is Latin for fleshy. It refers to leaves, which can be described as being somewhat fleshy. A good example is Peperomia blanda.

Subcervicularis: [sub-ser-vi-ku-lar-is] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Cervix, which is Latin for to have a neck. It refers to plants, which have very long peduncles. A good example is Vittadinia cervicularis var. subcervicularis.

Subcinereus: [sub-sin-er-ee-us] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Cinerus, which is Latin for ash grey or greyish. It refers to plants, which have ash-grey or greyish coloured leaves and or stems. A good example is the lower laminas of Alectryon subcinereus.

Subclarkeae: [sub-klar-ke-ee] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and is named in honour of Clarke but which Wood cannot be substantiated. It refers to fungus which are below the standard of a closely related species in Lactarius clarkeae. A good example is Lactarius subclarkeae.

Subcontexta: [sub-kon-teks-tah] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Contextus, which is Latin for to weave together or join or unite in a systematic manner. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds which are somewhat heart shape. A good example is Graphis subcontexta.

Subcordata: [sub-kor-da-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Cordatus, which is Latin for heart shape. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which are somewhat heart shape. A good example is Acrotriche subcordata.

Subcontorta: [sub-kon-tor-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Contortum, which is Latin twisted. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat twisted. A good example is Acacia subcontorta.

Subcordatum: [sub-kor-da-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Cordatus, which is Latin for heart shape. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which are somewhat heart shape. A good example is Gastrolobium subcordatum.

Subcrenulata: [sub-kre-nu-la-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Crenulatus, which is Latin for a notch. It refers to leaves, which are somewhat crenate to crenulate. A good example is Eucalyptus subcrenulata.

Subcrenulatus: [sub-kren-u-la-tus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Crenulatus, which is Latin for a notch. It refers to leaves which are between crenate and crenulate. A good example is Phyllanthus subcrenulatus.

Subcristata: [sub-kris-ta-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Cristata, which are Latin for a crest. It refers to organs, which have small crest like appendages. A good example is Lepiota subcristata.

Subcubica: [sub-ku-bi-ka] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Kybikós, which is Ancient Greek or Cubicus, which is Latin for a cube or dice shape. It refers to leaves or other organs, which resemble a wedge. A good example is the leaves on Dropetes subcubica.

Subcuneata: [sub-ku-ne-a-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Cuneātus, which is Latin for a wedge shaped. It refers to leaves or other organs, which resemble a wedge. A good example is the leaves on Babingtonia subcuneata.

Subcymosa: [sub-sI-moh-sa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Cymōsus, which is Latin for a type of flower head. It refers to flower clusters, which somewhat open from the centre first, then in succession outwardly towards the periphery. A good example is the leaves on Lechenaultia subcymosa.

Subdentata: [sub-den-ta-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Dentatus, which is Latin for a tooth or teeth. It refers to leaf margins or at times other organs, which have a few or very poorly formed blunt teeth. A good example is Macaranga subdentata.

Subdentatum: [sub-den-ta-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Dentatus, which is Latin for a tooth or teeth. It refers to leaf margins or at times other organs, which have a few or very poorly formed blunt teeth. A good example was Nephelium subdentatum, which is now known as Alectryon subdentatus.

Subdentatus: [sub-den-ta-tus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Dentatus, which is Latin for a tooth or teeth. It refers to leaf margins or at times other organs, which have a few or very poorly formed blunt teeth. A good example is Alectryon subdentatus.

Subdichotomum: [sub-di-ko-to-mum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Dichotomía, which is Ancient Greek for dividing into two. It refers to a weak mode of branching by constantly forking, as in some stems or in the veins of leaves. A good example was Lepidopetalum subdichotomum, which is now known as Lepidopetalum fructoglabrum.

Subdigitata: [sub-di-ji-ta-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Digitātus, which is Latin for a digit or fingers. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a digits of the hand. A good example is the spreading flowering spikes on Leptochloa subdigitata, which is now known as Leptochloa digitata.

Subdimidiatum: [sub-di-mi-di-a-tum] From Sub which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Dis which is Ancient Greek for two and Midiatum, which is Ancient Greek for unequal. It refers to structures or organs, which have two somewhat unequal or dissimular divisons. A good example is Hymenophyllum subdimidiatum.

Subdioecious: [sub-dI-ee-shos] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Dis, which is Ancient Greek for two and Oikos/Oikia, which is Ancient Greek for a house or dwelling. It refers to plants, which have some separate male and female flowers on the same plant. A good example is Wurmbea dioica.

Subdissecta: [sub-dI-sek-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Dis, which is Ancient Greek for two and Sectus, which is Latin for a cleft. It refers to the leaves, which are deeply dissected. It refers to structures or organs usually the leaves, which are somewhat lobed or disceted. A good example is Brachyscome ciliaris var. subdissecta.

Subdryophila: [sub-drI-o-fil-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Dryos, which is Latin for an oak tree and Phullon/Phyllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to fungi which usually grow amongst oak leaves within Oak forests. A good example is Collybia subdryophila.

Suberbaceum: [sub-her-ba-ke-um] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or under and Herbāceum, which is Latin for a grass coloured plant. It refers to herbaceous plants, which are grass-green compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Coleus sauveolens.

Suberea: [sub-er-e-a] Maybe From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Keros, which is Ancient Greek for waxy. It refers to leaves, which have a somewhat waxy feel and look. A good example is Eucalyptus suberea.

Suberecta: [sub-er-ek-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Erectus, which is Latin for to stand up. It refers to plants, which do not have a very upright growth habit. A good example is Atriplex suberecta.

Suberosa: [sub-er-oh-sa] From Sūber, which is Latin for a thickening of the pericardium or bark layer. It refers to plants, which have a somewhat corky bark. A good example is Acacia suberosa.

Suberosum: [sub-er-oh-sum] From Sūber, which is Latin for a thickening of the pericardium or bark layer. It refers to plants, which have a somewhat thick, corky bark. A good example is Callistemon suberosum, which is now known as Melaleuca dawsonii.

Suberosus: [sub-er-oh-sus] From Sūber, which is Latin for a thickening of the pericardium or bark layer. It refers to plants, which have a somewhat thick, corky bark. A good example is Tribulus suberosus.

Subexcisa: [sub-eks-si-sa] From Sub, which is Greek prefix for below or lower and Excisa, which is Latin for to cut a way. It refers to structures or organs, which look as though they have cut or torn margins. A good example is Hibbertia subexcisa which is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further investigation as to its real or correct classification.

Subfalcata: [sub-fal-ka-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Falcatus, which is Latin for shaped similar to a scythe. It refers to leaves, which have a somewhat shape similar to a boomerang or scythe. A good example is the leaves on Lysiana subfalcata.

Subfascicularis: [sub-fal-si-koo-lar-is] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Fasciculus, which is Latin for grouped together or bundled together. It refers to structures or organs, which have been somewhat bundled together often by way of insect or genetically being damaged. A good example is the stem basis on Schoenus subfascicularis.

Subflexuosa: [sub-flek-soo-oh-sa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Flexuosus, which is Latin for not rigid or stiff. It refers to stems, which are somewhat flexible. A good example is Acacia subflexuosa.

Subflexuosum: [sub-flek-soo-oh-sum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Flexuosus, which is Latin for not rigid or stiff. It refers to stems, which are somewhat flexible. A good example was Racosperma subflexuosum, which is now known as Acacia subflexuosa.

Subfloccosa: [sub-flo-koh-sa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Floccōsus, which is Latin for tufts of fine woolly hairs. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in tufts of fine woolly like hairs. A good example is Eremophila subfloccosa.

Subfloccosus: [sub-flo-koh-sus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Floccōsus, which is Latin for tufts of fine woolly hairs. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in tufts of fine woolly like hairs. A good example was Stenochilus subfloccosus, which is now known as Eremophila subfloccosa.

Subfluitans: [sub-floo-i-tans] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Fluitos, which is Ancient Greek for to float. It refers to plants, where the leaves maybe submerged floating or erect. A good example is the leaves on Ranunculus inundatus.

Subfrumentacea: [sub-fru-men-ta-se-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Frumenta, which is Latin for pertaining to a grain or grains and Acea, which is Latin for to be alike. It refers to fungi, which have relatively large spores almost grain like. A good example is Clitocybe subfrumentacea.

Subfuscum: [sub-fus-kum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Fuscum, which is Latin for to dusky brown. It refers to structures or organs, which are a dusky brown colour. A good example is the pileus on Tulostoma subfuscum.

Subgalericulata: [sub-ga-ler-i-ku-la-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Galericulatus, which is Latin for a small domed hat usually made of felt of animal skin. It refers to organs, which are smooth and shaped like a domed hat. A good example is the pileus on Mycena subgalericulata.

Subgenus: [sub-je-nus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Génos, which is Ancient Greek for a race, kin, kind or stock and later for a noble family. It refers to a complex arrangement, position of where a plant or animal is placed in, which is ranked below a genus and above a species. A good example is the Eucalyptus genus, Subgenus Eucalyptus, – Section Renantheria, Subsection Mahogany, Series Acmenoideae, Subseries Acmenoideosae and finally to the Species

Subglabra: [sub-gla-bra] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Glabratus, which is Latin for to make bare or smooth. It refers to structures or organs, which are almost smooth or naked of any blemishes or hairs. A good example was Ficus subglabra, which is now known as Ficus fraseri.

Subglabrata: [sub-gla-bra-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Glabratus, which is Latin for to make bare or smooth. It refers to structures or organs, which are almost smooth or naked of any blemishes or hairs. A good example is Pimelea curviflora var. subglabrata.

Subglabrate: [sub-gla-brayt] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Glabratus, which is Latin for to make bare or smooth. It refers to a description of a structure or organ, which is almost smooth or naked of any blemishes or hairs.

Subglabricalyx: [sub-gla-bri-ka-liks] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Glabratus, which is Latin for to make bare or smooth and Kalyx, which is Ancient Greek for a cup. It refers to the calyxes which are somewhat smooth, without hairs. A good example is Acaena echinata var. subglabricalyx.

Subglanata: [sub-gla-na-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Lānātum, which is Latin for to be covered in down ot to be woolly. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat covered in wool or down. A good example is Acacia sublanata.

Subglanatum: [sub-gla-na-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Lānātum, which is Latin for to be covered in down ot to be woolly. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat covered in wool or down. A good example was Racosperma sublanatum, which is now known as Acacia sublanata.

Subglandulifera: [sub-glan-du-li-fer-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Glandulosus, which is Latin for glands or glandular and Ferae/Ferārum which is Latin for to bear. It refers to a structure or organ, which has a glands. A good example is Dodonaea subglandulifera.

Subglandulosus: [sub-glan-du-loh-sus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Glandulosus, which is Latin for to have glands. It refers to an organ, which has a few glands, small glands or a few glandular hairs. A good example is Pleurosorus subglandulosus which has a few glandular hairs on its fronds.

Subglauca: [sub-glor-ka] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Glaukos, which is Ancient Greek or Glaucus, which is Latin for bluish-green to greenish-blue. It refers to the leaves especially the lower laminas which have a somewhat more bluish-green to greenish-blue colour. A good example is Acacia subglauca, which is now known as Acacia leptopetala.

Subglaucinum: [sub-glor-si-num] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Glaukos, which is Ancient Greek or Glaucus, which is Latin for bluish-green to greenish-blue. It refers to the leaves especially the lower laminas, which have a somewhat more bluish-green to greenish-blue colour. A good example is found in the name Urostigma subglaucinum however it appears that the species may have some historical nomenclature as it was only named From A, few leaves that appear to resemble Ficus platypoda from Cape Cleveland. It should be noted that Ficus can only be correctly identified from with the inclusion of the fruits.

Subglaucus: [sub-glor-kus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Glaukos, which is Ancient Greek or Glaucus, which is Latin for bluish-green to greenish-blue. It refers to the leaves especially the lower laminas which have a somewhat more bluish-green to greenish-blue colour. A good example is the culms on Juncus subglaucus.

Subglobosa: [sub-glo-boh-sa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Globosus, which is Latin for a globe. It refers to organs usually the fruits, which have a shape somewhat similar to a light bulb. A good example is  the variable fruits on Tabernaemontana pandacaqui.

Subglobose: [sub-glo-bohs] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Globosus which is Latin for a globe. It refers to organs, usually the fruits, which has a shape somewhat similar to a light bulb. A good example is the globose spores on the smut fungus Tilletia micrairae.

Subglobosum: [sub-glo-boh-sum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Globosus, which is Latin for a globe. It refers to organs usually the fruits or at times the flower heads, which have a shape somewhat similar to an old light bulb. A good example is the flower heads and fruits on Sparganium subglobosum.

Subglobosus: [sub-glo-boh-sus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Globosus, which is Latin for a globe. It refers to organs usually the fruits, which has a shape somewhat similar to a light bulb. A good example is the flower heads on Juncus subglobosus.

Subhastata: [sub-has-ta-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Hastāta, which is Latin for to be armed with a spear. It refers structures or organs, which thke the shape or form of arrow heads. A good example are the leaves on the sundew Thomasia subhastata, which is now known as Thomasia pauciflora.

Subhirtella: [sub-her-tel-la] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Hirtellus, which is Latin for a short stiff hairs. It refers structures or organs, which are slightly hairy on the lower surfaces. A good example is leaves and petioles on the sundew Drosera subhirtella.

Subiculata: [su-bi-ku-la-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Culatus, which is Latin for the reference to be smaller than. It refers structures or organs, which are slightly or somewhat smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is the fungus on the Pandanus genus Stictis subiculata.

Subinermis: [su-bi-ner-mis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Inerme, which is Latin for toothless, unarmed or defenceless. It refers to plants, which have fewer spines or teeth than other species in the genus. A good example was Pandanus subinermis, which is now known as Pandanus cookii.

Subintegra: [su-bin-te-gra] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Integra, which is Latin for entire. It refers to structures or organs, which have margins that are almost entire. A good example is the Western Australian flowering shrub Diplopeltis huegelii subsp. subintegra.

Subintegrifolia: [su-bin-te-gri-foh-li-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Integra, which is Latin for entire and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaves which are more entire than the other sub species. A good example is Brachyscome ciliaris var. subintegrifolia.

Subintegrifolium: [su-bin-te-gri-foh-li-um] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Integra, which is Latin for entire and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaves which are more entire than the other sub species. A good example is Chenopodium subintegrifolium.

Subjuncea: [sub-jun-se-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Juncus, which is Ancient Greek for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind. It refers to plants, which somewhat resemble a rush in wet boggy places. A good example is Cleistochloa subjuncea.

Subjunceum: [sub-jun-se-um] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Juncus, which is Ancient Greek for a rush or Jingere, which are Latin for to tie or bind. It refers to plants, which somewhat resemble a rush in wet places. A good example are Panicum subjunceum, which is now known as Cleistochloa subjuncea.

Sublanata: [sub-la-na-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Lanata, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to structures or organs, which have a somewhat woolly or floccose appearance. A good example is Acacia sublanata.

Sublanceolata: [sub-lan-se-o-la-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Lanceolatus, which is Latin for a small lance. It refers to the shape of leaves or at times the petals or calyxes, which resemble a lance or knife blade. A good example is Ficus virens var. sublanceolata.

Sublanosa: [sub-la-noh-sa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Lanata, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to any structures or organs, which have a somewhat woolly or floccose appearance. A good example is Borya sublanosa.

Sublargus: [sub-lar-jus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Larga, which is Latin for large. It refers to fungi, which are larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Cortinarius sublargus.

Sublateralis: [sub-la-ter-a-lis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Laterāle, which is Latin for a flank or to the side. It refers to plants, which grow more laterally than other species in the genus. A good example is the fungus Schoenus sublateralis.

Sublatus: [sub-la-tus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Laterite, which is Latin for brick red. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat brick reddish in colour. A good example is the fungus Corchorus sublatus.

Sublateritium: [sub-la-ter-i-ti-um] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Laterite, which is Latin for brick red. It refers to structures or organs, or at times fungi, which are brick red in colour. A good example was the fungus Hypholoma sublateritium, which is now known as Corchorus sublatus.

Subliaxus: [sub-li-aks-sus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Laxus, which is Latin for open, wide, spacious or yielding. It refers to a plants, which have a more open growth habit than other species in the genus. A good example is the fungus Schoenus sublaxus.

Sublineare: [sub-li-neer-e] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Līneāre, which is Latin for lines or to be arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line. It refers to structures or organs, which have somewhat straight lines or rather narrow leaves. A good example is Stenanthemum sublineare.

Sublobatus: [sub-lo-ba-tus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Lobus/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble an ear lobe or pod. A good example is the cultivated mung bean Phaseolus sublobatus, which is now known as Vigna radiata which is native to south east Asia including Australia.

Sublucida: [sub-loo-si-da] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Lūcidus, which is Latin for bright. It usually refers to the brightest star in the sky however here it refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat brilliant. A good example is the flowers on Eucalyptus sublucida, which is now known as Eucalyptus eremicola subsp. peeneri.

Sublutea: [sub-loo-te-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Luteus, which is Latin for yellow. It refers to structures or organs, which are yellow or somewhat yellowish in colour. A good example is Amanita sublutea.

Submarginalis: [sub-mar-jin-a-lis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Margo, which is Latin for on the edge. It refers organs, which are not quite on the edge of another organ. A good example is the sporangia on Arthropteris submarginalis that are only close to the edge of the fronds.

Submersed: [sub-mersd] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Mersus, which is Latin for to be out of a liquid. It refers to plants, which grow almost entirely below the water’s surface. A good example is the water weed Aponogeton elongatus.

Submersicaulous: [sub-mer-si-kor-los] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Mersus, which is Latin for to be out of a liquid and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek for a stem or branch. It refers to a description of plants which have some of its stems submersed and the rest growing out of the water.

Submersa: [sub-mer-sa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Mersus, which is Latin for to be out of a liquid. It refers to plants, which grow in habitats, which are often flooded where the plants maybe submerged for long periods beneath the water’s surface or partially beneath the water’s surface. A good example is Trithuria submersa.

Submersum: [sub-mer-sum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Mersus, which is Latin for to be out of a liquid. It refers to plants, which grow almost entirely below the water’s surface. A good example was Eriocaulon submersum, which is now known as Eriocaulon carsonii.

Submicrostachyus: [sub-mI-kroh-sta-kus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for tiny or very small and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to spikes, which are smaller than most other species in the genus. A good example is Schoenus submicrostachyus.

Submminutula: [sub-mi-nu-tu-la] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Minutum, which is Latin for very small. It refers to plants, which are shorter than most other species in the genus. A good example is Hygrocybe subminutula.

Submontana: [sub-mon-ta-na] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Montana, which is Ancient Greek for a mountain. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats which are on hills or on lower mountain slopes to upland mountain slopes. A good example is Psychotria submontana.

Submontanus: [sub-mon-ta-nus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Montana, which is Ancient Greek for a mountain. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats which are on hills or on lower mountain slopes to upland mountain slopes. A good example is Haplostichanthus submontanus subsp. submontanus.

Submultiplinervis: [sub-mul-ti-pli-ner-vis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Multiplus, which is Latin for many or much and Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for a nerve. It refers to leaves or at times other organs, which have many nerves. A good example was Eucalyptus submultiplinervis, which is now known as Eucalyptus pauciflora.

Submutica: [sub-mu-ti-ka] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Muticus, which is Latin for blunt, to have no point. It refers to the seeds of grasses, which have no awns. A good example was Dodonaea submutica, which is now known as Dodonaea pinifolia subsp. submutica.

Submuticum: [sub-mu-ti-kum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Muticus, which is Latin for blunt, to have no point. It refers to the seeds of grasses, which have no awns. A good example is Anthoxanthum submuticum.

Subnitida: [sub-ni-ti-da] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Nitidus, which is Latin for bright and shiny or Nit, which is Latin for glistening. It refers to the leaves, which are somewhat bright and shiny or slightly glistening. A good example is the leaves on Arytera subnitida.

Subnuda: [sub-noo-da] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Nūda, which is Latin for naked or bear. It refers to structures or organs, which are almost glabrous that is they may have a few isolated hairs of scales. A good example is the stems, flowers and fruits on Tephrosia subnuda.

Subnudum: [sub-noo-dum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Nūda, which is Latin for naked or bear. It refers to structures or organs, which are almost glabrous that is they may have a few isolated hairs of scales. A good example is the stems, flowers and fruits on Cosmarium sportella var. subnudum.

Subnudus: [sub-noo-dus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Nūda, which is Latin for naked or bear. It refers to structures or organs, which are almost glabrous that is they may have a few isolated hairs of scales. A good example is the stems, flowers and fruits on Gyrostemon subnudus.

Subochreata: [su-bor-kre-a-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and ōchreāta, which is Latin for to greive. Its reference to grieving is unknown. A good example was Pomaderris subochreata, which is now known as Spyridium subochreatum.

Subochreatum: [sub-bor-kree-a-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and ōchreātum, which is Latin for to greive. Its reference to grieving is unknown. A good example is Spyridium subochreatum.

Subopposita: [sub-op-po-si-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Oppsitus, which is Latin for opposing or opposite to. It usually refers to leaves, which are almost opposite each other on the stem. A good example is Eugenia subopposita, which is now known as Syzygium wilsonii.

Suboppositus: [sub-op-po-si-tus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Oppsitus, which is Latin for opposing or opposite. It usually refers to leaves, which are almost opposite each other on the stem. A good example is Chiloscyphus suboppositus.

Suborbiculare: [sub-bor-bi-ku-lar] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Orbiculāris, which is Latin for an orb or globe. It refers to fruits, which are somewhat spherical in shape. A good example is Syzygium suborbiculare.

Suborbicularis: [sub-bor-bi-ku-lar-is] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Orbicularis, which is Latin for a disc. It refers to foliage, which is somewhat circular. A good example is Prostanthera suborbicularis.

Subovatum: [sub-o-va-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and ōvātum, which is Latin for to have an egg shape. It refers to leaves or at times the petals or calyxes, which are somewhat circular. A good example is the leaves and petals on Bupleurum subovatum.

Subpaniculatus: [sub-pan-i-ku-la-tus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Panic ,which is Latin for blunt, to have no point. It refers to seeds of grasses, which have no awns. A good example were Elymus subpaniculatus and Austrofestuca subpaniculatus which will probably be included in the Austrofestuca species of which Austrofestuca littoralis is presently the only accepted species at the present time.

Subpellucida: [sub-pel-loo-si-da] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Pellūcidus/Perlūcidus, which is Latin for transparent. It refers to structures or organs, which are semitransparent or lucid. A good example was Melothria subpellucida, which is now known as Muellerargia timorensis.

Subpeltata: [sub-pel-ta-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Peltāta, which is Latin for a small hand held shield. It refers to leaves, which are often appear to be almost peltate. A good example is Passiflora subpeltata.

Subpeltatum: [sub-pel-ta-tum] From Sub which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Peltātum, which is Latin for a small hand held shield. It refers to leaves, which are often appear to be almost peltate. A good example was Piper subpeltatum, which is now known as Piper umbellatum.

Subpetiolar: [sub-pe-ti-oh-lar] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Petiolare, which is Latin for a leaf or leaflet stalk. It refers to leaf stalks, which are rather small.

Subpinnatifida: [sub-pin-na-ti-fi-da] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Pinnātus, which is Latin for a feather and Fida, which is Latin for a cleft or to be divided. It refers to leaves or fronds, which have small clefts at the apex only. A good example was Dryandra subpinnatifid, which is now known as Banksia subpinnatifida var. subpinnatifida.

Subpinnatifidus: [sub-pin-na-ti-fi-dus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Pinnātus, which is Latin for a feather and Fida, which is Latin for a cleft or to be divided. It refers to leaves, which have very fine teeth on the margins. A good example is Convolvulus angustissimus.

Subplicata: [sub-pli-ka-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Plicātum, which is Latin for pleated or to fold. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are somewhat folded near the margins or bases. A good example is Pomaderris subplicata.

Subporosa: [sub-pawr-oh-sah] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Porosus, which is Latin for pores. It refers to phyllodes, which have several very tiny pores. A good example is Acacia subporosa.

Subporosum: [sub-por-oh-sum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Porosus, which is Latin for many pores. It refers to phyllodes, which have several very tiny pores. A good example was Racosperma subporosum, which is now known as Acacia subporosa.

Subpronus: [sub-pro-nus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Prōnus, which is Latin for turned or leaning forward. It refers to pileus, which lean to one side with the appearance of nodding or being coy. A good example is Coprinus subpronus.

Subpuberula: [sub-pu-ber-u-la] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Puberula, which is Latin for tiny hairs. It refers to structures or organs, which bear very tiny hair. A good example is the leaves on Carpobrotus glaucescens.

Subquadriparum: [sub-kwo-dri-par-um] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Quad, which is Greek/Latin for four and Para, which is Ancient Greek for near to or beside. It refers to the opposite leaves which have four parallel veins parallel to the midvein. A good example is the leaves on Panicum subquadriparum.

Subretusa: [sub-re-tu-sa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Retusa, which is Latin for an obtuse apex with a notch. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which have an obtuse apex with a small notch. A good example was Acacia subretusa, which is now known as Acacia microcarpa.

Subrigida: [sub-ri-ji-da] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Rigidus, which is Latin for not flexible or stiff. It refers to stems which are somewhat stiff or rigid. A good example is Acacia subrigida.

Subrigidum: [sub-ri-ji-dum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Rigidus, which is Latin for not flexible or stiff. It refers to stems which are somewhat stiff or rigid. A good example was Racosperma subrigidum, which is now known as Acacia subrigida.

Subroseus: [sub-roh-se-us] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Roseum, which is Latin for for rose pink or pertaining to a rose. It refers to flowers, which are rose pink in colour or resemble a rose flower. A good example is the colour of the flowers on Marasmius subroseus.

Subrotata: [sub-ro-ta-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Rotatus, which is Latin for to spin or turn. It refers to stems which are somewhat stiff or rigid. A good example was Acacia subrotata, which is now known as Acacia arida, where the phylodes rotate around the stem in a disorderly manner.

Subrotundifolium: [sub-roh-tun-di-foh-li-um] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Rotundus, which is Latin for round or circular and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaves or phylodes, which are somewhat circular in cross section. A good example is the leaves on Bryum subrotundifolium.

Subsecundus: [sub-se-kun-dus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Secundus, which is Latin for to have leaves or flowers in a row on one side. It refers to the leaves or flowers one side of a stem or spike. A good example is Juncus subsecundus.

Subsericeus: [sub-se-ri-se-us] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Sêres, which is Ancient Greek or Sēricum, which is Old Latin for silky and derived from the Ancient Chinese word Si/Ser 絲 or the modern script for Si/Ser 丝 for silk. Sêres also has the meaning from the Ancient Greek for the land of the Chinese referring to China as the land of silk. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in soft, fine, silky hairs. To have silky hairs.A good example is Evolvulus alsinoides subsp. sericeus.

Subserratum: [sub-ser-ra-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Serrātus, which is Latin for the cutting edge of a saw. It refers to structures or organs, which have saw like margins. A good example is Myoporum subserratum, which is now known as Myoporum insulare.

Subsessile: [sub-se-sIl] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Sessilis, which is Latin for low enough to sit on. It refers to pedicels or petioles which are rather short or shorter than other species in the genus. A good example was Racosperma subsessile, which is now known as Acacia subsessilis.

Subsessilis: [sub-se-si-lis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Sessilis, which is Latin for low enough to sit on. It refers to pedicels or petioles, which are very short. A good example is Myrsine subsessilis.

Subsimplex: [sub-sim-plex] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Simmilis, which is Ancient Greek for to have one. It refers to plants, which have few stems or branches that are well covered in leaves. A good example is Asperula subsimplex.

Subspicata: [sub-spi-ka-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to spikes, which are rather short or shorter than other species in the genus. A good example is Pultenaea subspicata.

Subspicnatus: [sub-spik-na-tus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Spicatus, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to spikes, which are rather short. A good example is Celastrus subspicatus.

Subspinescens: [sub-spi-nes-senz] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Spinescent, which is Latin for spines. It refers to the plants, which bear rather short spines. A good example is Aotus subspinescens.

Subspinulifera: [sub-spin-u-li-feer-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Spinulosa, which is Latin for a spine and Ferra, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to the plants, which bear rather short spines. A good example is Aristida jerichoensis var. subspinulifera.

Subtilis: [sub-ti-lis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Subtīle, which is Latin for fine, slender or thin. It usually refers to the leaves, which are fine and somewhat dainty. A good example is the leaves on Ramariopsis subtilis.

Subsulcata: [sub-sal-kar-ka-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Sulcātus, which is Latin for a furrow or groove. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or at times other organs, which have a shallow groove or furrow. A good example is furrowed leaves on Hakea subsulcata.

Subtartarea: [sub-tar-tar-ee-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Tartarea, which is Latinized for tartar sauce. It refers to lichens which resemble the colour and or textures of tartar sauce. A good example is Coprinus subpronus.

Subtend: [sub-tend] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Tendere, which is Latin for a to stretch. It refers to a flower that is somewhat surrounded or enclosed by its leaves or bracts. A good example is Hakea Victoria or Freycinetia excelsa.

Subtenella: [sub-te-nel-la] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Tenella, which is Latin for small, delicate and tender. It refers to plants, which are smaller, more delicate and look more tender than other species in the genus. A good example is Graphis subtenella.

Subtenuifolia: [sub-te-nwee-foh-li-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Tenui, which is Latin for fine or thin and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have somewhat thin or fine leaves, phyllodes or fronds. A good example is the culms, leaves and spikes on Rhynchospora subtenuifolia.

Subteres: [sub-ter-es] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Teres, which is Latin for cylindrical with a circular cross section. It refers to structures or organs, which has a large portion beneath the surface. A good example is the extensive root system on Frankenia subteres.

Subteretifolia: [sub-ter-e-ti-foh-li-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Terete, which is Latin for smooth and round and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are somewhat circular in cross section and almost smooth. A good example Eremophila subteretifolia.

Subterlineata: [sub-ter-li-ne-a-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Linear, which is Latin for long and narrow. It refers to roots, which are rather fine and exist just below the surface. A good example is Grevillea subterlineata.

Subterminalis: [sub-ter-min-a-lis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Terminalis, which is Latin for the apex or end of. It refers to organs which are not near the apexes. A good example is the flowers on the culms of Schoenoplectus subterminalis.

Subternata: [sub-ter-na-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Ternate, which is Latin for having whorls of three. It refers to structures or organs which usually have three poorly formed angles. A good example is the leaves Pultenaea subternata, which is now known as Pultenaea spinosa.

Subternatum: [sub-ter-na-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Treîs/Tría, which are Ancient Greek for three. It refers to structures or organs, which are usually in sets of three. A good example is the three ribbed stems on Racosperma subternatum, which is now known as Acacia subternata.

Subterranea: [sub-ter-a-ne-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Terranea, which is Latin for the ground. It refers to orchids, which grow beneath the surface of the ground where only the flower emerges. A good example Alexgeorgea subterranea.

Subterranean: [sub-a-ne-an] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Terranea, which is Latin for the ground. It refers to orchids, which grow beneath the surface of the ground where only the flower emerges. A good example Rhizanthella gardner.

Subtessargona: [sub-tes-sar-goh-na] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Téssara, which is Ancient Greek for four and Gonos, which is Ancient Greek for an angle. It refers to structures or organs which have four poorly formed angles. A good example is the pods on Acacia subtessarogona.

Subtessargonum: [sub-tes-sar-goh-num] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Téssara, which is Ancient Greek for four and Gonos which is Ancient Greek for an angle. It refers to structures or organs which have four poorly formed angles. A good example is the pods on Racosperma subtessarogonum, which is now known as Acacia subtessarogona.

Subtiliflora: [sub-ti-li-flor-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Tilus which is Latin for fine or delicate and Flōris which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of Spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are rather small and fine. A good example Grevillea subtiliflora.

Subtiliformis: [sub-ti-li-for-mis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Tilus which is Latin for fine or delicate and Flōris which is Latin for a flower or Flōs which is the Roman goddess of Spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are rather small and fine. A good example Acacia subtiliformis.

Subtilinervis: [sub-ti-li-ner-vis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Tilus, which is Latin for fine or delicate and Neûron or Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for a vein. It refers to veins which are rather fine and delicate looking. A good example Acacia subtilinervis.

Subtilior: [sub-ti-li-or] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Tilus, which is Latin for fine or delicate. It refers to structures or organs, which is rather fine and delicate looking. A good example Eucalyptus subtilior, which is now known as Eucalyptus youmanii.

Subtilis: [sub-ti-lis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Tilus, which is Latin for fine and delicate. It refers to grasses, which have rather fine and slender flower spikes. A good example is Eragrostis subtilis var. subcervicularis.

Subtilissima: [sub-ti-lis-si-ma] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Tillus, which is Latin for fine or delicate and -Issima, which is Latin for the most. It refers to grasses, which have the finest and most delicate looking foliage. A good example is Isolepis subtilissima.

Subtilissimus: [sub-ti-lis-si-mus] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Tillus, which is Latin for fine or delicate and -Issima, which is Latin for the most. It refers to grasses which have the finest and most delicate looking foliage. A good example is Scirpus subtilissimus.

Subtrigona: [sub-trI-goh-na] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Tres, which is Ancient Greek for three and Gônos, which is Ancient Greek for an angle. It refers to organs usually the leaves or phylodes which have three rounded angles. A good example is the cross sectional view of the leaves being somewhat triangular on Melaleuca subtrigona.

Subtrigonum: [sub-trI-goh-num] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower,Tres, which is Ancient Greek for three and Gônos, which is Ancient Greek for an angle. It refers to organs usually the leaves or phylodes which have three rounded angles. A good example is the cross sectional view of the leaves being somewhat triangular on Myrtoleucodendron subtrigonum, which is now known as Melaleuca subtrigona.

Subtrinervia: [sub-trI-ner-vi-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Trēs, which is Latin for three and Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for a nerve. It usually refers to leaves or seeds which have three somewhat prominent nerves. A good example is the leaves on Ficus subtrinervia.

Subtriplinervis: [sub-traI-pli-ner-vis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Trēspli, which is Ancient Greek for three fold or triple and Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for a nerve. It usually refers to leaves, which have three, six or nine somewhat prominent nerves. A good example of the name is Endiandra subtriplinervis.

Subtropica: [sub-tro-pi-ka] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Tropikós, which is Ancient Greekor Tropicum, which is Latin for the solstice and later the tropics. It refers to plants, which prefer more even daylight hours and the humidity of the tropics. A good example is Cassinia subtropica.

Subulata: [sub-u-la-ta] From Sūbulāta, which is Latin for an awl or awl shape. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble an awl in form. A good example is the leaves on Cryptostylis subulata.

Subulate: [sub-u-layt] From Sūbulātum, which is Latin for an awl or awl shape. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble an awl in form. A good example is the leaves on Lissanthe strigosa.

Subulatum: [sub-u-la-tum] From Sūbulātum, which is Latin for an awl or awl shape. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a spindle in form. A good example was Racosperma subulatum, which is now known as Acacia subulata.

Subulatus: [sub-u-la-tus] From Sūbulātus, which is Latin for an awl or awl shape. It refers to structures or organs usually the spiklets, which resemble an awl in form. A good example is Melaleuca subulatus.

Subulifolia: [sub-u-li-foh-li-a] From Sūbulātum, which is Latin for an awl or awl shape and Folia, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to structures or organs, which have an awl form. A good example is Asperula subulifolia.

Subulifolium: [sub-u-li-foh-li-um] From Sūbulātum, which is Latin for an awl or awl shape and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which have an awl form. A good example is Schoenia filifolia subsp. subulifolia.

Subumbellata: [sub-um-bel-la-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Umbellata, which is Latin for a shadow, shade or umbrella. It refers to flowers, which have the shape of an umbrella. A good example is Almaleea subumbellata.

Subundulata: [sub-un-du-la-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Undulatus, which is Latin for a wave. It refers to organs, usually the leaves which have somewhat undulating or wavy margins or laminas. A good example is Bracteantha subundulata, which is now known as Xerochrysum subundulatum.

Subundulatum: [sub-un-du-la-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Undulatus, which is Latin for a wave. It refers to organs, usually the leaves which have somewhat undulating or wavy margins or laminas. A good example is Xerochrysum subundulatum.

Subvaginata: [sub-va-jin-a-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and vaginatus, which is Ancient Greek for a sheath. It usually refers to flowers, which have bracts, or sepals that cover the petals for a longer period and are much longer like a sheath compared to most other species in the genus. A good example is Hibbertia subvaginata.

Subvelata: [sub-ve-la-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Vēlātus, which is Latin for a membrane or membranous structure which typically covers another structure or partly obscuring an opening. It refers to membranes, which partially covers clusters of sporangia near the leaf base, on some lichens, quillworts and their extinct relatives. A good example is Graphina subvelata.

Subvelutina: [sub-vel-u-ti-nu] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Velutinus, which is Latin for velvet. It refers to a plant structure or organs, which are somewhat velvety to touch. A good example is Persoonia subvelutina.

Subverticillata: [sub-ver-ti-sil-la-ta] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Verticillata, which is Latin to be in whorls. It refers to flowers, which are in loose or sub whorls. A good example is Dampiera subverticillata.

Subverticillatum: [sub-ver-ti-sil-la-tum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Verticillata, which is Latin to be in whorls. It refers to flowers, which are in loose or sub whorls. A good example Gastrolobium obovatum var. subverticillatum.

Subviride: [sub-vir-Id] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Viridis, which is Latin for brilliant green. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds which are not quite a brilliant green. A good example was Trichinium subviride, which is now known as Ptilotus obovatus.

Subviridis: [sub-vir-i-dis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Viridis, which is Latin for brilliant green. It usually refers to leaves, which are not quite a brilliant green. A good example is Eucalyptus subviridis, which is now defunct as it has been found to be a natural hybrid between Eucalyptus blakelyi and Eucalyptus cinerea.

Subvirillifera: [sub-vir-il-li-feer-a] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Villī, which is Latin for shaggy hairs or in hairy tufts and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in shaggy hairs or have tufts of shaggy hairs. A good example is Pimelea subvillifera, which often has a few shaggy hairs.

Subvirins: [sub-vir-inz] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Viridis, which is Latin for brilliant green. It usually refers to leaves, which are not quite a brilliant green. A good example is Haemodorum subvirens.

Subviscosa: [sub-vi-skoh-sa] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Viscōsum, which is Latin for sticky. It refers to plant saps or secretions, which feel sticky. A good example is Aeschynomene subviscosa.

Subviscosum: [sub-vi-skoh-sum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Viscōsum, which is Latin for sticky. It refers to plant saps or secretions, which feel sticky. A good example is Abuliton aff. subviscosum.

Subvolubilis: [sub-vo-lu-bi-lis] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower and Volūbile, which is Latin for changeable or at times mutable. It refers to plants, which have great variation. A good example was Tersonia subvolubilis, which is now known as Cypselocarpus haloragoides.

Subxerophila: [sub-seer-o-fi-lu] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Xeros, which is Ancient Greek for dry and Phílos, which is Latin for to be loved or loving. It refers to a plants, which prefer dry arid environments. A good example is Walwhalleya subxerophila.

Subxerophilum: [sub-ser-o-fi-lum] From Sub, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Xeros, which is Ancient Greek for dry and Phílos, which is Latin for to be loved or loving. It refers to a plants, which prefers dry arid environments. A good example is Panicum subxerophilum, which is now known as Walwhalleya subxerophila.

Succedanea: [su-ke-da-nee-a] From Succēdāneus, which is Latin for to substitute. It refers to plants, which very closely resemble another species or genus thus could be substituted for it. A good example is Lepyrodia succedanea, which is now known as Sporadanthus strictus.

Succinea: [su-si-ne-a] From Succulentum, which is Latin for to be full of. It refers to structures or organs, which are very fleshy or very juicy. A good example is the leaves on Eremophila succinea.

Succirubrum: [su-si-ru-brum] Maybe from Succī/Succī, which are Latin for juice or juicy or Succīsum, which is Latin for cut down or felled and Rubrum, which is Latin for red or ruddy. Its reference to the ruddy red, ripe calyxes being juicy or cut down is unclear. A good example is Ceratopetalum succirubrum.

Succosum: [su-ko-sum] From Succulentum, which is Latin for to be full of. It refers to structures or organs, which are very fleshy or very juicy. A good example is Solanum succosum.

Succulent: [su-kyoo-lent] From Succulentum, which is Latin for to be full of. It refers to structures or organs, which are very fleshy or very juicy. A good example is the leaves on Carpobrotus glaucescens.

Sucina: [su-si-na] From Sūcina, which is Latin for amber. It refers to plants or fungi, which have a transluscent glow about them similar to amber. A good example is the jelly fungi like Ductifera sucina.

Suckers: [su-kerz] From Succon, which is Old English or Sugere, which is Latin for a shoot. It refers to shoots, which develops from a root or subterranean stem and develops into a new plant. A good example is Cupaniopsis aracharioides.

Suffocata: [suf-fo-ka-ta] From Suffocatus, which is Latin for suffocating. It refers to flowers, which are turned to the ground or are completely encapsulated or nearly so by the calyxes or bracts and leaves. A good example was Actinotus suffocata, which is now known as Actinotus suffocatus.

Suffocatus: [suf-fo-ka-tus] From Suffocatus, which is Latin for suffocating. It refers to flowers, which are turned to the ground or are completely encapsulated or nearly so by the calyxes or bracts and leaves. A good example is Actinotus suffocatus.

Suffrutescens: [suf-fru-tes-enz] From Sufrutescent, which is Latin for being somewhat shrubby or woody at the base. It refers to plants, which have semi shrubby stems that turns woody in the lowest parts and remain alive over the winter or dry season when the upper parts often die back and reshoot the following season. A good example is Goodenia suffrutescens.

Suffrutescent growth: [suf-fru-tes-sent, grohth] From Sufrutescent, which is Latin for being somewhat shrubby or woody at the base. It refers to plants, which have semi shrubby stems that turns woody in the lowest parts and remain alive over the winter or dry season when the upper parts often die back and reshoot the following season. A good example is Chenopodium australe.

Suffruticosa: [suf-fru-ti-koh-sa] From Sufrutescent, which is Latin for being somewhat shrubby or woody at the base. It refers to plants, which have semi shrubby stems that turn woody in the lowest parts and remain alive over the winter or dry season when the upper parts often die back and reshoot the following season. A good example is Olearia suffruticosa.

Suffruticose: [suf-fru-ti-kohs] From Sufrutescent, which is Latin for being somewhat shrubby or woody at the base. It refers to a plants, which have semi shrubby stems that turn woody in the lowest parts and remain alive over the winter or dry season when the upper parts often die back and reshoot the following season. A good example is Indigofera suffruticosa.

Suffruticosus: [suf-fr-ti-koh-sus] From Sufrutescent, which is Latin for being somewhat shrubby or woody at the base. It refers to a plants, which have semi shrubby stems that turn woody in the lowest parts and remain alive over the winter or dry season when the upper parts often die back and reshoot the following season. A good example was Hybanthus suffruticosus, which is now known as Hybanthus enneaspermus.

Suffulgens: [suf-foo-jenz] From Suffulgēns which is unknown however Fulgēns, is Latin for shinny and bright. It may refer to leaves, which are shinny and bright. A good example of a plant with bright shiny leaves is Eucalyptus suffulgens.

Suffulta: [suf-ful-ta] From Sulfulta, which is Latin for to be propped up. It refers to plants, which appear as though they need propping up or some support. A good example is Scleria suffulta.

Suffusion: [suf-fyoo-zhon] To spread through or over like water on glass or the colours in a rainbow. It refers to an organ’s colour or habit of merging without a definite line from one to the next. A good example is the flower colours on Paracaleana minor.

Suggrandis: [su-gran-dis] From Grandis, which is Latin for large and spectacular. It refers to trees, which are much taller than most other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus suggrandis.

Suillus: [su-il-lus] From Suillum, which is Latin for swine. Its reference to fungi, is unclear unless it refers to the colour of some species or pigs, which have a preference for eating them. A good example is the fungus Suillus granulatusis.

Sulcata: [sul-ka-ta] From Sulcāta, which is Latin for to plough or a furrow. It refers to stems, which have longitudinal grooves that resemble a ploughed furrow in a field. A good example is Vittadinia sulcata.

Sulcate: [sul-kayt] From Sulcātum, which is Latin for to plough or a furrow. It refers to a description of longitudinal grooves, which resemble ploughed furrows in a field. A good example is the stems and phyllodes on Templetonia sulcata.

Sulcaticaule: [sul-ka-ti-kor-le] From Sulcātum, which is Latin for to plough or a furrow and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulus, which is Latin for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to a description of longitudinal grooves on the stems and small branches, which resemble ploughed furrows in a field. A good example is the stems and phyllodes on Helichrysum sulcaticaule, which is now known as Chrysocephalum semipapposum.

Sulcaticaulis: [sul-ka-ti-kor-lis] From Sulcātum, which is Latin for to plough or a furrow and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulus, which is Latin for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to a description of longitudinal grooves on the stems and small branches, which resemble ploughed furrows in a field. A good example is the stems and phyllodes on Acacia sulcaticaulis.

Sulcaticaulis: [sul-ka-ti-kor-lis] From Sulcātum, which is Latin for to plough or a furrow and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulus, which is Latin for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to a description of longitudinal grooves on the stems and small branches, which resemble ploughed furrows in a field. A good example is the stems and phyllodes on Acacia sulcaticaulis.

Sulcatum: [sul-ka-tum] From Sulcātum, which is Latin for to plough or a furrow. It refers to longitudinal grooves, which usually run along the stems like a ploughed furrow in a field. A good example is Phyllangium sulcatum or the small helmeted orchid Nematoceras sulcatum.

Sulcatus: [sul-ka-tus] From Sulcātum, which is Latin for to plough or a furrow. It refers to longitudinal grooves usually running along the stems like a ploughed furrow in a field. A good example is Potamogeton sulcatus.

Sulcinux: [sul-si-nuks] From Sulcātum, which is Latin for to plough or a furrow. It refers to longitudinal grooves usually running along the stems like a ploughed furrow in a field. A good example is Cyperus sulcinux.

Sulcipes: [sul-si-peez] From Sulcātum, which is Latin for to plough and Pous which is Ancient Greek or Pedi/Pes which is Latin for a foot or feet. It may refer to plants, which have a longitudinal groove running along the pedicels, petioles or rachis that is interrupted with foot like glands. A good example was Acacia sulcipes, which is now known as Acacia parramattensis.

Sulfurea: [sul-fer-ree-a] From Sulphur, which is Latin for sulphate yellow. It refers to the colour of flowers, which are bright sulphur yellow. A good example is Senna surattensis subsp. sulfurea.

Sullivaniae: [sul-li-va-ni-ee] Is named in honour of Sullivan but which Sullivan cannot be substantiated. A good example was Prostanthera sullivaniae, which is now known as Prostanthera striatiflora.

Sullivanii: [sul-li-va-ni-I] Is named in honour of D. (David or Daniel) Sullivan; 1836-1895, who was an Australian botanist and Bryophyte collector specializing in mosses. A good example is Dicranum sullivani.

Sulphur: [sul-fer] From Sulphur, which is Latin for Brimstone.

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Sulphurea: [sul-fer-re-a] From Sulphur, which is Latin for sulphate yellow. It refers to flowers, which are bright sulphur yellow. A good example is Diuris sulphurea.

Sumatrana: [su-ma-tra-na] From Sumatra, which is Latinized from the vernacular local word for the large western Indonseian Island and Ana, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Island of Sumatra. A good example is Habenaria sumatrana.

Sumatranum: [su-ma-tra-num] From Sumatra, which is Latinized from the vernacular local word for the large western Indonseian Island and Ana, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the Island of Sumatra. A good example is Glochidion sumatranum.

Sumatrensis: [su-ma-tren-sis] From Sumatra, which is Latinized from the vernacular local word for the large western Indonseian Island and Ana, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Island of Sumatra. A good example is Knoxia sumatrensis.

Summer Annual: [sum-mer, an-yoo-al] Is where a plant has just one growing season. That is it germinates in one season, flowers and fruits in a latter season then dies all over the summer period.

Sundacarpus: [sun-da-kar-pus] From Sunda, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Indonesian word for a group of Islands called Sunda and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are unclear to the but it refers to the plants originating from the Sunda Islands. A good example is Sundacarpus amarus.

Sundaicus: [sun-dI-kus] From Sunda, which is Latinized from the vernacular for a group of Islands called Sundain Indonesia. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Sunda Islands. A good example is Mischocarpus sundaicus.

Super: [soo-per] From Hupér, which is Ancient Greek or later Super which is Latin for above, more than or beyond.

Superans: [soo-per-anz] From Hupér, which is Ancient Greek or later Superans which is Latin for above, more than or beyond. It refers to plants, which have a unique and outstanding beauty. A good example is Hibbertia superans.

Superba: [soo-per-ba] From Hupér, which is Ancient Greek or later Superbiēns, which is Latin for above, more than or beyond. It refers to plants which have more superior structural beauty than other plants in the genus. A good example is Ficus superba.

Superbiens: [soo-per-bi-enz] From Hupér, which is Ancient Greek or later Superbiēns, which is Latin for above, more than or beyond. It refers to plants, which have superior structural beauty than other plants in the genus. A good example was Dendrobium superbiens, which is now known as Vappacalum superbiens.

Superbum: [soo-per-bum] From Hupér, which is Ancient Greek or later Superbiēns, which is Latin for above, more than or beyond. It refers to plants, which have superior structural beauty than other plants in the genus. A good example is Platycerium superbum.

Superbus: [soo-per-bus] From Hupér, which is Ancient Greek or later Superbiēns which is Latin for above, more than or beyond. It refers to plants, which have superior structural beauty than other plants in the genus.

Superciliatum: [soo-per-si-li-a-tum] From Hupér, which is Ancient Greek or later Superbiēns, which is Latin for above, more than or beyond, Ciliātum, which is Latin for cilia like hairs and Um, which is Latin for the superlative of. It refers to structures or organs, which are densely covered in ciliate type hairs. A good example is Dichanthium superciliatum.

Superficiale: [soo-per-fi-shal] From Superficiēns, which is Latin for to overflow or a surplus. It refers to plants, which have a unique or outstanding beauty. A good example was Polypodium superficiale var. australiense, which is now known as Microsorum australiense.

Superficiens: [soo-per-fi-si-enz] From Superficiēns, which is Latin for to overflow or a surplus. It refers to plants, which have a unique or outstanding beauty. A good example was Solanum superficiens, which is now known as Solanum spirale.

Superior: [su-peer-i-or] From Superior, which is Latin for to higher than or better than. It refers to plants, which are above the rest or better than the rest. A good example is the superior position of the ovary on Eucalyptus microcorys.

Superpendens: [soo-per-pen-denz] From Hupér, which is Ancient Greek or later Superbiēns, which is Latin for above, more than or beyond. It refers to plants, which have superior structural beauty than other plants in the genus. A good example is Aristida superpendens.

Supervolute 1: [soo-per-vol-oot] From Hupér, which is Ancient Greek or later Superbiēns, which is Latin for above, more than or beyond and Volute which is Latin for to roll. It refers to laminas which are tightly rolled (decurved) and the other edge is loosely rolled covering the first at times known as loosely convolute. A good example is the leaves of Orites revolutus which are at times supervolute.

Supervolute 2: [soo-per-vol-oot] From Hupér, which is Ancient Greek or later Superbiēns, which is Latin for above, more than or beyond and Volute which is Latin for to roll. It refers to fronds which are rolled and the other edge is also rolled within the main coil of the crozier. A good example is the flower spikes of Cyathea cooperi.

Supina: [su-pi-na] From Supinus, which is Latin for lying face up. It refers to prostrate plants, which have all their structures or organs oriented vertically upwards towards the apexes along the stems. A good example is the flower spikes on Tephrosia supina.

Supine: [su-pIn] From Supinus, which is Latin for lying face up. It refers to prostrate plants, which have all their structures or organs oriented vertically upwards towards the apexes along the stems.

Supinum: [su-pin-um] From Supinus, which is Latin for lying face up. It refers to prostrate plants, which have all their structures or organs oriented vertically upwards along the stems. A good example is Eryngium supinum.

Supinus: [su-pin-us] From Supinus, which is Latin for lying face up. It refers to rushes or grasses, which has all its structures lying flat on the ground or bending downwards while the organs are oriented vertically upwards along the stems. A good example is the flower spikes on Schoenoplectus supinus, which is now known as Schoenoplectiella lateriflora.

Supra: [su-pra] From Supra, which is Latin for rarer or above. It refers to organs, which is above or upon another organ or the ground.

Supra-auxillare: [su-pra, ok-sil-lair] From Supra, which is Latin for rarer or above and Auxillaris which is Latin for in the leaf axils. It refers to organs, which is located directly above the leaf axis. A good example is the leaves of Glochidion supra-axillare.

Suprabasal Reticulation: [su-pra-bay-sal, re-ti-ku-lay-shon] From Supra, which is Latin for rarer or above, Básis, which is Ancient Greek for foundation or at the base and Rēticulātum which is Latin for to have the veins or nerves arranged like the threads of a net or network. It refers to leaves, which have veins radiate out away from the base or away from the petiole. A good example is the leaves of Orthosiphon aristatus.

Suprafoliar: [su-pra-foh-li-a] From Supra, which is Latin for rarer or above and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are arranged directly above and near the point of leaf insertion upon the stem. A good example is the leaves of Livistona australe.

Suprafolium: [su-pra-foh-li-um] From Supra, which is Latin for rarer or above and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a structure or organ arranged directly above and near the point of leaf insertion upon the stem. A good example is the leaves of Livistona decora.

Supranitifolia: [su-pra-ni-ti-foh-li-a] From Supra, which is Latin for rarer or above and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers leaves, which are placed one above the other. A good example is Terminalia supranitifolia.

Supraplana: [su-pra-pla-na] From Supra, which is Latin for rarer or above and Plānum, which is Latin for flat or a plain. It refers to habitats or environments, which are relatively flat. A good example is Grevillea nematophylla subsp. supraplana.

Suprarhizous: [su-pra-rI-zos] From Supra, which is Latin for rarer or above and Rhiza, which is a Latin suffix for a root. It refers to roots, which are growing over another structure.

Surattensis: [su-ra-ten-sis] From Surat, which is Latinized for Surat Basin and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Surat Basin in southern Queensland. A good example is Senna surattensis.

Surcula: [ser-koo-la] From Surculosus, which is Latin for suckering or shooting freely to produce offspring. It refers plants, which freely produce suckers or root nodules to produce new plants. A good example is Gastrodia surcula.

Surculosa: [ser-ku-loh-sa] From Surculosus, which is Latin for suckering or shooting freely to produce off spring. It refers to plants, which freely produce suckers or root nodules to produce new plants. A good example is Dissiliaria surculose.

Surculose: [ser-ku-lus] From Surculosus, which is Latin for suckering or shooting freely to produce off spring. It refers plants, which freely produce suckers or root nodules to produce new plants. A good example is Alpinia caerula.

Surculosum: [ser-ku-loh-sum] From Surculosus, which is Latin for suckering or shooting freely to produce off spring. It refers plants, which freely produce suckers or root nodules to produce new plants. A good example is Marsupidium surculosum.

Surculosus: [ser-ku-loh-sus] From Surculosus, which is Latin for suckering or shooting freely to produce off spring. It refers to plants, which freely produce suckers or root nodules to produce new plants. A good example is Mallotus surculosus.

Surculus 1: [ser-ku-lus] From Surculosus, which is Latin for a shoot or a sucker. It refers to a sucker like outgrowth or shoot. A good example is the suckers on Rubus rosea.

Surculus 2: [ser-ku-lus ] From Surculosus, which is Latin for a shoot or a sucker. It refers to a scion, graft or set of a plant for growth onto another. A good example is the scions on Citrus australis.

Surculus 3: [ser–ku-lus] From Surculosus, which is Latin for a shoot or a sucker. It refers to shoots or adventitious shoots, which rise from a root or rhizome or stem at or below ground level especially where it has been damaged or severed. A good example is the tree root suckers on Cupaniopsis anacardioides.

Surculus 4: [ser-ku-lus] From Surculosus, which is Latin for a shoot or a sucker. It refers to plants, which sucker. A good example is the suckers on Musa banksii.

Surdiviperana: [ser-di-vi-per-a-na] Maybe From Sub which is Ancient Greek/Latin for below or lower, Dīvum, which is Latin for godlike or divine and Perana, which is unknown. A good example is Calytrix surdiviperana.

Suregada: [su-re-ga-da] Maybe from Serēnum which is Latin for Clear, fair, bright, serene, tranquil. It may therefore refer to plants, which are more elegant and beautiful. A good example is the serene fruits on Suregada glomerulata.

Surenus: [su-ren-us] From Serēnum, which is Latin for Clear, fair, bright, serene, tranquil. It may refer to plants, which are taller than other species in the genus in that habitat. A good example is Surenus toona, which is now known as Toona ciliata.

Surficial Epigeous: [sur-fi-shal, e-pee-jee-os] From Epos, which is Ancient Greek for on and Geo, which is Ancient Greek for the earth or ground. It refers to structures or organs, which spread out over the surface of the ground.

Surgens: [ser-jenz] From Surgens, which is Latin for to rise up. It refers to plants, which are taller than other species in the genus in that habitat. A good example is Eucalyptus surgens.

Suriana: [su-ri-a-na] Is named in honour of Francois Joseph Donet Surian; who was a French botanist and explorer. A good example is Suriana maritima.

Surrecta: [su-rek-ta] From Surrecta, which is Latin for to arise or get up. It may refer to plants, which have a fresh aura and stand out beautifully in the morning glow. A good example is Persoonia surrecta, which is now known as Persoonia juniperina.

Surrepens: [su-re-penz] From Surrēpendum, which is Latin for to creep under or long. It refers to stems, which grow across the ground and are longer than most other species in the genus. A good example is Lobelia surrepens.

Surreya: [su-ray-a] From Surreya, which is appears to be from Surrey which is English for a horse drawn cart to seat 4 persons under a cover. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Surreya diandra.

Surrogatum: [su-ro-ga-tum] From Surra, which is Latin for not quite and Gatum which is Latin for substitute. It refers to plants, which are not exactly complying to the normal characteristics of other species in the genus. A good example is the Lord Howe Island Asplenium, Asplenium surrogatum.

Sursum: [ser-sum] From Sursum, which is Latin for to lift up. It refers to plants, which resemble the raising of your arms with the fingers outstretched. A good example is the seaweed Codium sursum.

Sussuela: [sus-su-el-a] From Serra/Serras, which are Latin for the teeth of a saw. It refers to margins, resembling the cutting edge of a saw. A good example is Hoya sussuela.

Sutherlandii: [su-the-lan-di-I] Is probably named in honour of Joseph Sutherland. A good example is Acacia sutherlandii.

Suttonii: [su-to-ni-I] Maybe named in honour of Rev. Charles Sutton; who was an English clergyman and amateur botanist. A good example is Prasophyllum suttonii.

Suture: [soo-ter] From Sutura, which is Latin for a seam and Suere which is Latin for to sew. It refers to seam or joins between partitions particularly on seeds of various palms. A good example is on the seeds of Livistona humilis.

Swainii: [sway–ni-I] Is probably named after John Swain an early 20^th century Australian Botanist. A good example is Austrobuxus swainii.

Swainsona: [sway-son-a] Is named in honour of Isacc Swainson; 1746-1812, who was an English scientist and physician. A good example is Swainsona adenophylla.

Swainsonioides: [sway-so-ni-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Isacc Swainson; 1746-1812, who was an English scientist and physician and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the plants resembling the Swansonia genus. A good example is Swainsona swainsonioides.

Swamp: [swomp] From Zwamp, which is Dutch for a fen or marsh. It refers to an area of wetland usually nutrient rich, which has surface water to various depths for most of the year. A good example of a swamp lover is Melaleuca pachyphylus.

Swanriver: [swon-ri-ver] From Swan River, which is Latinized for the Swan River in Western Australia. It refers to plants, which were first discovered along the Swan River. A good example of a swamp lover is Acacia swanriver.

Swartzii: [swort–zi-I] Is named in honour of Swartz. A good example is Pennisetum swartzii, which is now known as Setaria oplismenoides.

Sweetii: [swee–ti-I] Is named in honour of Sweet. A good example is Pultenaea sweetii, which is now known as Pultenaea flexilis.

Swensonii: [swen-so-ni-I] Is named in honour of Swenson. A good example is Liparis swenssonii.

Swertia: [swer–ti-a] Is named in honour of Emanual Sweert, who was a 16th century Dutch botanist, artist and author. A good example is Swertia parnassifolia, which is now known as Ornduffia parnassifolia.

Swinburnia: [swin-ber-ni-a] Is named in honour of Robert Frederick George Swinbourne 1936-20.., who was an Australian Botanical Technical officer, horticultural adviser and author. A good example is Swinburnia phyllostegia, which is now known as Neotysonia phyllostegia.

Syconium: [sI-ko-ni-um] From Synkon, which is Ancient Greek for a fig. It refers to a fruits, which have the flowers bloom within the inside of the immature fruits. Fertilization is specifically carried out by specific insects. A good example is the fruits of the Ficus genre like Ficus macrophylla.

Syleptic Shoots: [sI-lep-tik, shoots] From Sýllēpsis, which is Ancient Greek for to perform two different functions and Sceoten which is Latinised from Old English or Scheiten, which is Dutch for the part of the new growth which contains the apical meristem. It refers to shoots, which develop and mature from lateral buds before the main shoot has reached maturity.

Sylvaria: [sil-var-i-a] From Sylvaticus, which is Latin for a forest. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow below trees in a forest. A good example is Hygrocybe sylvaria.

Sylvatica: [sil-va-ti-ka] From Sylvātica, which is Latin for a forest. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow below trees in a forest. A good example is Indigofera sylvatica.

Sylvaticum: [sil-va-ti-kum] From Sylvāticum, which is Latin for a forest. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in or on the trees in a forest. A good example is Adiantum silvaticum.

Sylvaticus: [sil-va-ti-kus] From Sylvāticum, which is Latin for a forest. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in and on the trees in a forest. A good example is Marianthus sylvaticus.

Sylvestre: [sil-ves-tre] From Sylvāticum, which is Latin for a forest. It refers to growing in, on the trees or beneath a forest. A good example is Prasophyllum sylvestre.

Sylvestris: [sil-ves-tris] From Sylvāticum, which is Latin for a forest. It refers to growing in, on or beneath trees in a forest. A good example is Chiloglottis sylvestris.

Sylvicola: [sil-vi-koh-la] From Sylvāticum, which is Latin for a forest Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in, on the trees or beneath a forest. A good example is Gentianella sylvicola.

Sylvicolus: [si-vi-koh-lus] From Sylvāticum, which is Latin for a forest, Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in, on the trees within a forest. A good example of a forest dweller is the brush tail possum Trichosurus vulpecula.

Sylvipoa: [si-vi-poh-a] From Sylvāticum, which is Latin for a forest and Póa, which is Ancient Greek any grass that belonged to the old world grasses known as Poa. It refers to grasses, which prefer to grow in or beneath trees in a forest. A good example of a forest dweller is the grass Sylvipoa queenslandica.

Symbiosis: [sim-bi-oh-sis] From Summetria, which is Ancient Greek for proportional and Bioun, which is Ancient Greek for to live. It refers to two organisms, which have a relationship where both organisms live and benefit equally from the association with the other. It is also known as mutualism. A good example is the beneficial tuberous infections found in the roots of Chiloglottis diphylla and a particular fungus.

Symbiotic: [sim-bi-o-tik] From Summetria, which is Ancient Greek for proportional and Bioun, which is Ancient Greek for to live. It refers to two organisms, which have a relationship where both organisms live and benefit equally from the association with the other. It is also known as mutualism. A good example of an unusual symbiotic relationship is that of the seedlings of Macrozamia communis which have a tuber and coralloid roots that rise above the ground and contain cyanobacteria thus the plants have a symbiotic relationship with the bacteria. The bacteria gains its nutrients from the cycad while supplying Nitrogen to the plants.

Symmetrical: [si-me-tri-kal] From Summetria, which is Ancient Greek for proportional. It refers to having the same number and parts.

Symonanthus: [sahy-mon-an-thus] Is probably named in honour of David Eric Symon; 1920-2011, who was an English born Australian, agronomist and botanist who specialized with an emphasis on Solanaceae, Cassia/Senna, Oxalis and donated a herbarium of over 11,500 specimens to the A.D. and worked as a volunteer following his retirement until just before his death. A good example is Symonanthus bancroftii.

Symoniana: [sim-o-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of David Eric Symon; 1920-2011,who was an English born Australian botanist who worked tirelessly as an honorary herbariumist at the South Australian herbarium. A good example was Bassia symoniana, which is now known as Sclerolaena symonian.

Symonii: [sahy-mo-ni-I] Is named in honour of David Eric Symon; 1920-2011, who was an English born Australian botanist who worked tirelessly as an honorary herbarium worker at the South Australian herbarium. A good example is Ptilotus symonii.

Sympatric: [sim-pa-trik] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Patriōtikós, which is Ancient Greek or Patriōticus, which is Latin for an inspired love for the father (land). It refers to two or more species or populations which exist in the same environmental region and thus frequently encounter one another without detracting from the others chances of survival. A good example are Eucalyptus planchoniana, Bossiaea rhombifolia and Xanthorrhoea latifolia which coexist perfectly together.

Sympetalum: [sim-pe-ta-lum] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for a thin metal plate or specialized, coloured leaves which spread out. It refers to petals, which are joined together to form a tube with only the short lobes being divided. A good example is the flowers on Leionema sympetalum.

Sympetaluous: [sim-pe-ta-los] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek or Patalum which is Latin for a petal. It refers to petals, which are joined together to form a tube with only the short lobes being divided. A good example Anigozanthos manglesii.

Symphionema: [sim-fi-o-ne-ma] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread. It refers to long slender stems, which grow into each other. A good example is Symphionema paludosum.

Symphoricarpos: [sim-for-i-kar-pos] From Symphio, which is Ancient Greek for growing together and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which grow in dense bunches. A good example is the exotic horticultural plant Symphoricarpos albus.

Symphyanthera: [sim-fI-an-theer-a From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to long slender stems, which grow into each other. A good example was Michiea symphyanthera, which is now known as Coleanthera myrtoides.

Symphyobasis: [sim-fI-o-ba-sis] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Basis, which is Latin for a base. It refers to plants, which have the stems all united at the base or at times the petals of the flowers all joined at the base of the ovary. A good example is Grevillea victoriae.

Symphyocarpa: [sim-fI-o-kar-pa] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which grow in clumps as in being joined together. A good example is Asteromyrtus symphyocarpa.

Symphyogenesis: [sim-fI-oh-je-ne-sis] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Genesis, (originally Gignesthai but altered later probably by religion) which is Greek/Latin for to be born. It refers to plants, which form of organs or structures by union of sections that were formally separate.

Symphyomyrtus: [sim-fI-o-mer-tus] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek or Mrytus, which is Latin for the European myrtles. It refers to plants, which resemble the European Myrtles and have fruits which appear to be joined together. A good example was Symphyomyrtus lehmannii, which is now known as Eucalyptus lehmannii.

Symphyognema: [sim-fI-o-ne-ma] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread. It refers to calyxes, which has a long thread like apex. A good example was Lyginia symphyonema, which is now known as Lyginia barbata.

Symphyonemera: [sim-fI-o-ne-meer-a] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread. It refers to plants, which grow together as though they are held together with threads. A good example was Symphyomera filicula, which is now known as Leptinella filicula.

Symphyopetalum: [sim-fI-o-pe-ta-lon] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Petánnumi, which is Ancient Greek for to spread out or later Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for thin metal leaf. It refers to specialized usually coloured leaves, which surround the ovaries and aid in the attraction of pollinators. It refers to the petals which form a tube and are united. A good example was Symphyopetalon corraeoides, which is now known as Tolepis phebalioides.

Symplectrodia: [sim-plek-tro-di-a] From SymplEx, which is Ancient Greek for simple or singular and Ectrodia, which is unknown but maybe from Gastrodia, which is Ancient Greek for a belly. It may refer to seeds, which are simple and swell like a belly in the middle. A good example was Symplectrodia gracilis.

Symplocos: [sim-plo-kos] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Ploke, which is Ancient Greek for woven. It refers to lateral veins on the leaves, which are interwoven at the margins. A good example is Symplocos thwaitesii.

Sympodial (Growth): [sim-poh-di-al, grohth] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to terminal growths, which result in a flower then the lateral growth (usually two) is continued at the rhizome by a meristem where the growth pattern is repeated. A good example is Dockrilla pugniformis.

Synandra: [sI-nan-dra] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to stamens, (androecium) which are fused together at the base. A good example is Eucalyptus synandra.

Synandrium: [sI-nan-dri-um] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to stamens, (androecium) are fused together. A good example is the anthers on Pultenaea pedunculata where nine are united and one is free.

Synangia: [sI-nan-ji-a] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Angeion, which is Ancient Greek for a cap. It refers to clusters of sporangia, which are fused in development. A good example is found on Psilotum nudum.

Synantha: [sI-nan-tha] From Synanthum, which is Latin for growing together and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to plants, which flower as the leaves begin to expand and develop. A good example is Acacia synantha.

Synantherous: [sI-nan-ther-us] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to plants, which flower as the leaves begin to expand and develop together. A good example is Brachychiton discolor.

Synaphea: [sI-na-fe-a] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and maybe áphesis/Aphíēmi, which is Ancient Greek for to let go. It may refer to flowers which are discarded shortly after anthesis is completed. A good example is Synaphea spinulosa.

Synaptantha: [sI-nap-tan-tha] From Synaptos, which is Ancient Greek for gnarled and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to anthers, which are gnarled or twisted. A good example is the anthers on Synaptantha tillaeacea which twist sideways.

Syncarpa: [sin-kar-puh] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Karpós which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a thickened appendage around one end. A good example was Halosarcia syncarpa which is now known as Tecticornia syncarpa.

Syncarpha: [sin-kar-fa] From Syn which is Ancient Greek for with and Karpós which is Ancient Greek for chaff. It refers to the seeds growing amongst chaff. A good example is the exotic horticultural plant of Syncarpha canescens.

Syncarpia: [sin-kar-pi-a] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are united or joined together. A good example is Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera.

Syncarpium: [sin-kar-pi-um] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are united or joined together. A good example is Caelospermum paniculatum var. syncarpum.

Syncarpous: [sin-kar-pus] From Symphio, which is Ancient Greek for growing together and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits which are united.

Syncarpy: [sin-kar-pee] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to a group of fruits which have many segments and are joined at the base. A good example is the fruits of Pandanus tectorius.

Synchronicia: [sin-kro-ni-se-a] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Kronos, which is Ancient Greek for time. It refers to flowers, which all appear at the same time or simultaneously in a given area. A good example is the fruits of Acacia synchronicia.

Synchronous 1: [sin-kro-nus] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Kronos, which is Ancient Greek for time. It refers to organs, which appear at the same time or simultaneously as. A good example is the flowers on Grevillea rhyolitica where the individual flowers all open at the same.

Synchronous 2: [sin-kro-nus] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Kronos, which is Ancient Greek for time. It refers to organs, which appear at the same time or simultaneously as. A good example is the flowers on Ackama paniculata where the flowers in one locality all open simultaneously overnight.

Synchronously: [sin-kro-nus-slI] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Kronos, which is Ancient Greek for time. It refers to organs, which appear at the same time or simultaneously. A good example is the flowers on Rhinerrrhiza divitiflora where the flowers in one locality all open simultaneously.

Syncotyly: [sin-ko-ti-lI] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and kotyledon, which is Ancient Greek for a joint, socket or cavity. It refers to a seed’s embryo leaf which has the cotyledon leaves united.

Synecology: [sin-kol-o-ji] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with, Oikos, which is Ancient Greek for a house (environment) and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the study of the branch of ecology, which deals with the relations between natural communities in their environmental habitats.

Syngenesious: [sin-jen-e-si-os] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Genesis, (originally Gignesthai but altered later probably by religion) which is Greek/Latin for to be born. It refers to stamens, where the anthers are united together to form a cylinder around the style but the filaments are free. A good example is Xerochrysum viscosum.

Syngonium: [sin-goh-ni-um] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Gýnos, which is Ancient Greek for the womb. It refers to ovaries, which are united or joined together. A good example is the exotic indoor white butterfly ivy Syngonium podophyllum.

Synima: [si-ni-ma] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread. It may refer to the filaments or the arils on the seeds of some species, which are thread like. A good example is Synima reynoldsiae.

Synonym: [sin-o-nim] From Synonymon, which is Ancient Greek or Synonymum which is Latin for similar or same. It refers to the previous name/s given to a plant before it was reclassified. A good example is Senna hirsuta which was previously known as Cassia hirsuta.

Synoria: [si-nor-i-a] From Syn which is Ancient Greek for with and Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread. It may refer to filaments or arils on the seeds of some species, which are thread like. A good example is Acacia synoria.

Synostemon: [si-no-ste-mon] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Stḗmōn, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for the male reproductive organs of the filaments and anthers as a single identity. It refers to stamens, which are united to form a tube. A good example was Synostemon albifloris, which is now known as Sauropus albifloris.

Synoum: [si-noh-um] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Oum, which is Ancient Greek for an ovum. It refers to two seeds which are joined together. A good example is Synoum glandulosum subsp. glandulosum.

Synsepalous: [sin-se-pa-lus] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for a sepal. It refers to where the sepals are united at the base.

Synstylovarious: [sin-stI-lo-var-i-os] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with, Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column and Oum, which is Ancient Greek for an ovum. It refers to ovaries and styles of adjacent carpels, which are completely fused together but the stigmas remain separated.

Syntherisma: [sin-ther-is-ma] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Therisma, which is unknown or maybe from Theka which is Ancient Greek for a box or case. It refers to structures or organs, which are united as a single unit. A good example was the seeds along the spikes on Syntherisma gibbosa, which is now known as Digitaria gibbosa.

Syryngodium: [sahy-rin-goh-di-um] From Syrtis/Syrtēs, which is Latin for rather boggy similar to quicksand and maybe Godere, which is Ancient Greek for to enjoy or to have an orgasim. It refers to plants, which really love growing on unstable wet sands. A good example is Syringodium isoetifolium.

Syrtica: [sI-r-ti-ku] From Syrtis/Syrtēs, which is Latin for rather boggy similar to quick sand. It refers to plants, which prefer very wet sands similar to quick sand or unstable sand dunes. A good example was Poa syrtica, which is now known as Puccinellia stricta.

Syrticola: [sI-ti-koh-la] From Syrtis/Syrtēs, which is Latin for rather boggy similar to quick sand, Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer very wet sands similar to quick sand or unstable sand dunes. A good example is Exocarpos syrticola which is often associated with unstable dunes.

Systenum: [si-sten-um] From Sýstēm, which is Ancient Greek or Systēm, which is Latin for the assembling of individual parts to form whole unit as in a single entity. It refers to individual orgamns, which are considered as one.

Syntropous: [sin-tro-pos] From Syn, which is Ancient Greek for with and Tropos, which is Ancient Greek for pertaining to a turn. It refers to radicles which are pointing towards the hilum.

Syringifolia: [si-rin-ji-fo-li-a] From Syring, which is Ancient Greek for the ancient name of the Mock Orange and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which resemble the ancient Syringa genus. A good example is Barklya syringifolia.

Syringifolium: [si-rin-ji-fo-li-um] From Sȳring, which is Ancient Greek for the ancient name of the Mock Orange and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which belong to the ancient Syringa genus that typically had hollow stems. A good example is Archidendron syringifolium.

Syrticola: [sIr-ti-koh-la] From Syrtos, which is Latin for sand  Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer sandy environments. A good example is Asperula syrticola.

Systena: [sI-ste-na] Maybe from Sústēma, which is Ancient Greek or Systēma, which is Latin for I stand. It refers to plants, which stand out in their environments. A good example is Melaleuca systena.

Systenum: [sI-ste-num] Maybe from Sústēma, which is Ancient Greek or Systēma, which is Latin for I stand. It refers to plants, which stand out in their environments. A good example is the ground orchid Genoplesium systenum.

Scythe: [sI-th] From Scissor which is Latin for tailor carver. It refers to leaves, which are sickle shaped. A good example is the leaves on the ground orchid Genoplesium systenum.

Sythe: [sI-th] From Scissor which is Latin for tailor carver. It refers to leaves, which are sickle shaped. A good example is the leaves on the ground orchid Genoplesium systenum.

Syzygium: [si-zi-ji-um] From Súzugos, which is Ancient Greek or Syzygia, which is Latin for a pair or yoke together. It refers to leaves, which are paired on a swelling at the base of the petioles similar to a yoke. A good example is found on Syzygium luehmannii.

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