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Haageana: [ha–gee-na] Is named in honour of J. N. Haagg; who was a German amateur botanist, plant collector and botanist. A good example was Cordyline haageana, which is now known as Cordyline murchisoniae.

Habenaria: [ha-ben-ar-i-a] From Haben, which is Ancient Greek for reins. It refers to labellum, which are long strap like extensions. A good example is Habenaria praecox.

Habenarina: [ha-ben-ar-i-na] From Haben, which is Ancient Greek for reins. It refers to labellum, which are long strap like extensions. A good example is Hempusa habenaria.

Habit: [ha-bit] From habitare, which is Latin for to have and hold onto. It refers to plants, which form a particular shape in relation to its growth.

Habitat: [ha-bi-tat] From Habitare, which is Latin for to have and hold onto. It refers to the environment, which a plant lives. A good example is a dry schlerophyll forest ids the habitat of Eucalyptus planchoniana.

Habra: [ha-bra] From Habros, which is Ancient Greek for delicately beautiful. It refers to grasses, which are more delicate than other species in the genus. A good example is Isolepis habra.

Habrantha: [ha-bran-tha] From Habros, which is Ancient Greek for delicately beautiful and Antha/Anthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to stamens, which are much longer than the petals and are delicately beautiful. A good example is the exotic garden lily Calytrix habrantha.

Habranthus: [ha-bran-thus] From Habros, which is Ancient Greek for delicately beautiful and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to the large anthers and their flowers, which are delicately beautiful. A good example is the exotic garden lily Habranthus brachyandrus.

Habrophyllus: [ha-bro-fIl-lus] From Habros, which is Ancient Greek for delicately beautiful and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are rather beautiful. A good example is Plectranthus habrophyllus.

Habros: [ha-bros] From Habros, which is Ancient Greek for delicately beautiful. It refers to moths,which are are relatively beautifyul or more colourful than other species in the genus. A good example is Euproctis habrostola.

Habrostola: [ha-bro-stoh-la] From Habros, which is Ancient Greek for delicately beautiful and stolḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a long gown or dress  worn by women as a symbol of status.It refers to moths,which are are relatively beautifyul or more colourful than other species in the genus. A good example is the long winged moth Euproctis habrostola.

Hackelochloa: [ha-ke-lo-kloh-a] Is named in honour of Professor Eduard Hackel; 1850-1926, who was an Australian botanist, and Khloa, which is Ancient Greek for a grass. A good example is the exotic pasture grass Hackelochloa granulosa.

Hackettiana: [ha-ke-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Walter Champion Hackett; 1864-1938, who was an Australian nurseryman and plant collector. A good example is Dodonaea hackettiana.

Hadleyana: [had-lee-a-na] Is named in honour of Hadley but which Hadley cannot be substantiated. A good example is Terminalia hadleyana.

Hadra: [ha-dra] From Hadrós, which is Ancient Greek for thick and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, phyllodes, fronds or stems which are much thicker than other species in the genus. A good example is the leaves and stems on Eremaea hadra.

Hadrophylla: [ha-dro-fIl-la] From Hadrós, which is Ancient Greek for thick and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It usually It refers to leaves, phyllodes, fronds or stems, which are much thicker than other species in the genus. A good example is the phyllodes and stems on Acacia hadrophylla.

Hadrophyllum: [ha-dro-fIl-lum] From Hadrós. which is Ancient Greek for thick and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It usually It refers to leaves, phyllodes, fronds or stems, which are much thicker than other species in the genus. A good example is the phyllodes and stems on Racosperma hadrophyllum which is now known as Acacia hadrophylla.

Haeckeanum: [hee-ke-a-num] Is named in honour of Gottfried Renatus Haekea; 1789-1864, who was a German pharmacist and Botanist. It refers to where the plants were originally discovered. A good example is Dendrobium haeckeanum, which is now known as Geodorum densiflorum.

Haeckeria: [hee-ker-i-a] Is named in honour of Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel; 1834–1919, who was a German biologist, naturalist, Philosopher, physician, professor, marine biologist, and artist. He discovered, described and named thousands of new species, mapped a genealogical tree reLating all known life forms, and coined many terms in biology, including anthropogeny, ecology, phylum, phylogeny, stem cell and Protista. A good example is Haeckeria punctulata.

Haegiela: [hee-ji-e-la] Is named in honour of Laurence Arnold Robert Haegi; 1952-20.., who was an Australian botanist and plant collector. A good example is Haegiela tatei.

Haemantha: [hee-man-tha] From Haimatikos, which is Ancient Greek or Haemo, which is Latin for blood or blood red in colour ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are deep blood-red in colour. A good example is the deep blood-red to deep maroon blood-red flowers on Calonema haemantha, which is now known as Caladenia formosa.

Haemastoma: [hee-ma-stoh-ma] From Haimatikos, which is Ancient Greek or Haemo, which is for blood or blood-red in colour and Stoma, which is Ancient Greek for a mouth. It usually refers to Stomata, which are blood red in colour. A good example is Eucalyptus haemastoma.

Haematica: [hee-ma-ti-ka] From Haimatikos, which is Ancient Greek or Haemo which is for blood or blood red in colour. It refers to flowers, which are blood-red or reddish with blood red markings. A good example is Indigofera haematica.

Haematocephalus: [hee-ma-to-se-fa-lus] From Haimatikos, which is Ancient Greek or Haemo, which is for blood or blood red in colour and Képhalos, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which are blood-red in colour. A good example is the pileus on the fungus Marasmius haematocephalus.

Haematodes: [hee-ma-to-deez] From Haimatikos, which is Ancient Greek or Haemo, which is for blood or blood-red in colour. It refers to flowers, which are blood red or reddish with blood red markings. A good example was Loranthus haematodes, which is now known as Amyema haematodes.

Haematostachya: [hee-ma-to-sta-ki-a] From Haimatikos, which is Ancient Greek or Haemo which is for blood or blood-red in colour and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek or later Stachys which is Latin for a flower spike. It refers to flower spikes which are red to blood-red in colour. A good example is Pimelea haematostachya.

Haematotricha: [hee-ma-trI-ka] From Haimatikos, which is Ancient Greek or Haemo, which is for blood or blood red in colour and Tricha, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to plants, which have red coloured hairs. A good example is Dampiera haematotricha.

Haematoxylon: [hee-ma-to-zI-lon] From Haimatikos, which is Ancient Greek or Haemo, which is for blood or blood red in colour and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to woods, which are deep red in colour. A good example is Eucalyptus haematoxylon.

Haematoxylum: [hee-ma-to-zI-lum] From Haimatikos which is Ancient Greek or Haemo, which is for blood or blood red in colour and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to woods, which are deep red in colour. A good example is Haematoxylum campechianum.

Haemodorum: [hee-mo-dor-um] From Haimatikos, which is Ancient Greek or Haemo, which is for blood or blood red in colour and Doron, which is Ancient Greek for a gift. It refers to roots, stems or roots, which ooze a deep red to Deep orange-red sap. A good example is Haemodorum austroqueenslandicum.

Haemorrhagica: [hee-mor-ra-ji-ka] From Haimatikos, which is Ancient Greek or Haemo, which is for blood or blood red in colour and Hágios, which is Ancient Greek for a holy place. It refers to pileus, which dries to a blood-red colour but the reference to a holy place has uncertainty. A good example is Lepiota haemorrhagica.

Haigii: [hay–gi-I] Is probably named in honour of Louisa Jane Haig; 1838-1919, who was a an English born Australia plant collector or her son John Sibley Haig; 1873-1949, who both collected plants for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example was Argyrocome haigii, which is now known as Rhodanthe haigii.

Hainesii [hay-ne-si-I] Is named in honour of Haines. A good example is Styphelia hainesii.

Hakea: [hay–kee-a] Is named in honour of Barron von Hake; 1745-1818, who was a German councillor and patron of botany. A good example is Hakea sericea.

Hakeacea: [hay-ke-a-se-a] Is named in honour of Barron von Hake; 1745-1818, who was a German councillor and patron of botany. A good example is Melaleuca hakeacea.

Hakeifolia: [hay-kee-foh-li-a] Is named in honour of Barron von Hake; 1745-1818, who was a German councillor and patron of botany and Folium, which is for foliage. It refers to the foliage being typical needle like or terete similar to those of many Hakeas. A good example is Alyogyne hakeifolia.

Hakeifolius: [hay-kee-foh-li-us] Is named in honour of Barron von Hake; 1745-1818, who was a German councillor and patron of botany and Folium, which is for foliage. It refers to the foliage being typical needle like or terete similar to those of many Hakeas. A good example is Hibiscus hakeifolius, which is now known as Alyogyne hakeifolia.

Hakeoides: [hay-kee-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Barron von Hake; 1745-1818, who was a German councillor and patron of botany and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble many other plants in the Hakea genus. A good example Acacia hakeoides.

Halata: [ha-la-ta] From Hālātum, which is Greek for to hug or to embrace. It refers to the lower sepals on orchids, which are much longer and often curve a little forward hugging or embracing the flower. A good example is Habenaria halata.

Half Terete: [harlf, ter-eet] From Half/Helf, which is Middle English for half or semi and Teret, which are Latin for round and smooth. It refers to organs, which are flat on one side and round on the other side. That is the organ is hemi circular in cross section. A good example is the leaves on Hakea erinacea.

Half-inferior: [harlf, in-feer-i-or] Half Inferior or half superior is latinwhere the floral organs are attached around the ovary with the hypanthium adnate on the lower half of ovary. A good example is Thysanotus tuberosus.

Halfordia: [hal-for-di-a] Is named in honour of Dr. George Halford; 1824-1910, who was a professor of anatomy at the Melbourne University and founder of the Australian medical school. A good example is Halfordia kendack.

Halgania: [hal-ga-ni-a] Is named in honour of Edmund/Emmanuel Halgan; 1771-1852, who was a distinguished French sailor and botanical enthusiast. A good example is Halgania brachyrhyncha.

Halganiacea: [hal-ga-ni-a–se–a] Is named in honour of Edmund Halgan; 1771-1852, who was a distinguished French sailor and botanical enthusiast and Acea which is for a group of plants with similar characteristics. A good example is Brachysola halganiacea.

Halimifolia: [ha-li-mi-foh-li-a] From Halimion, which is the old Greek name for by the sea or maritime plants and Folium, which is for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which closely resemble the European Halimium genus that is always associated with the seaside or Islands. A good example is Baccharis halimifolia.

Halimifolium: [ha-li-mi-foh-li-um] From Halimion, which is the old Greek name for by the sea or maritime plants and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which closely resemble the European Halimium genus that is always associated with the seaside or Islands. A good example is Lycium halimifolium, which is now known as Lycium barbarum.

Halimoides: [ha-mil-oi-deez] From Halmium, which is Ancient Greek for the sea or having reference to salty conditions in the ocean and Eîdos/Oides, which are Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have salty environments. A good example is Atriplex halimoides.

Halimus: [ha-li-mus] From Halimion which is the old Greek name for by the sea or maritime. It refers to plants, which closely are always associated with the sea or oceans. A good example is Atriplex halimus.

Halleanus: [horl-le-a-nus] Is named in honour of Norman Hall; 1906-2005, who was an New Zealand born Australian forester and botanist. A good example Acianthus halleanus.

Halleyana: [hay-lee-a-na] Is named in honour of Halley. A good example is Hypsophila halleyanna.

Halliana: [hor-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Norman Hall; 1906-2005, who was an New Zealand born Australian forester and botanist. A good example is Acacia halliana.

Hallianum: [horl-li-a-num] Is named in honour of Norman Hall; 1906-2005, who was an New Zealand born Australian forester and botanist. A good example is Racosperma hallianum , which is now known as Acacia halliana.

Halmaturina: [hal-ma-tu-ri-na] From Hals, which is Ancient Greek for the salt, the sea or sea salt and Mātūrum which is for to ripen at an opportune time. It refers to plants, which have fruits which ripen at the best time for survival by the sea. A good example is Grevillea halmaturina.

Halmaturinum: [hal-ma-tu-ri-num] From Halmaturus, which is the Latin name for kangaroos. It refers to Halme which is Ancient Greek for to leap and bound, thus was the name for plants, which originate from Kangaroo Island. A good example is Conostephium halmaturinum.

Halmaturorum: [hal-ma-tu-or-um] From Halmaturus, which is the Latin name for kangaroos. It refers to Halme, which is Ancient Greek for to leap and bound, thus was the name for plants, which originate from Kangaroo Island. A good example is Melaleuca halmaturorum.

Halo 1: [hay-loh] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek or Hálōs/halōs, which is for a circle or disc such as is seen around the sun or moon. It refers to the glow that surrounds the species when the sun is bright and the waters are clear. A good example is the sea grass Haloragis heterophylla.

Halo 2: [hay-loh] From Hals, which is Ancient Greek for salt, the sea or sea salt. It refers to plants, which grow in salt water. A good example is the sea grass Halophila australis.

Halocnemoides: [ha-lo-ne-moi-deez] From Hals, which is Ancient Greek for salt, the sea or sea salt and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the habitat of the plants, which grow along tidal flats that are often inundated with sea water and at times rivers in flood similar to the Halocnemum genus. A good example is Arthrocnemum halocnemoides, which is now known as Tecticornia pergranulata var. halocnemoides.

Halocnemum: [ha-lo-ne-mum] From Hals, which is Ancient Greek for the salt, the sea or sea salt and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the habitat of the plants, which is along tidal flats that are often inundated with sea water and at times river in flood. A good example is Halocnemum arbuscula, which is now known as Tecticornia arbuscula.

Halodule: [ha-lo-dyool] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea and Dulos, which is Ancient Greek for a slave. It refers to plants, which are strongly attached to the sea or saline habitats. A good example is the sea grass Halodule uninervis.

Haloragis: [ha-lo-ga-ris] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek or Hálōs or halōs, which is for a circle or disc such as is seen around the sun or moon and Ragis, which is old Prussian for a horn. It refers to flowers, which has flowers that glow when seen with the sun behind them. A good example is the sea grass Haloragis heterophylla.

Halophila: [ha-loh-fi-la] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or a lover. It refers to plants, which have a love of the seas or saline habitats. A good example is Halophila ovalis.

Halophilic: [ha-loh-fi-lik] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or a lover. It refers to the plants, which have a love of the oceans and salt water or plants that prefer saline conditions. A good example is Casuarina glauca which grows in the intertidal zones usually just above the high water mark and along tidal creeks and rivers.

Halophila: [ha-lo-fi-la] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or a lover. It refers to the glow that surrounds the species when the sun is bright and the waters are clear. A good example is Roepera halophila.

Halophilum: [ha-loh-fi-lum From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or a lover. It refers to the glow that surrounds the species when the sun is bright and the waters are clear. A good example is Zygophyllum halophilum, which is now known Roepera halophila.

Halophilus: [ha-loh-fi-lus] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or a lover. It refers to the glow that surrounds the species when the sun is bright and the waters are clear. A good example is Rumex halophilus, which is now known as Rumex crystallinus.

Halophyte: [ha-lo-fIt] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for the sea and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which grow in the oceans or by the sea. A good example is Avicenna marina.

Haloragis: [ha-lo-ra-gis] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea and Rhagos, which is Ancient Greek for a grape or berry. It refers to the type specimens; from New Zealand which have berry like fruits. A good example is Haloragis heterophylla.

Haloragodéndron: [ha-lo-ra-go-den-dron] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea, Rhagos, which is Ancient Greek for a grape or berry and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to plants, which have fruits that are not quite a berry and grow close to the coast or in somewhat saline conditions. A good example is Haloragodéndron monospermum.

Haloragoides: [ha-lo-ra-goi-deez] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea, Rhagos, which is Ancient Greek for a grape or berry and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for a alike or similar to. It refers to plant which closely resemble the Haloragis genus. A good example is Boronia haloragoides.

Haloscarcia: [ha-lo-skar-si-a] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea and Sarx, which is Ancient Greek for fleshy. It refers to the stems which are strongly jointed and fleshy with a mud flat habitat. The genure of Halosarcia, Pachycornia, Sclerostegia, Tecticornia and Tegicornia are now all subsumed to be transferred to the Tecticornia genus as per international recconing and recommendation until further investigations are completed on the Australian species to prove otherwise. A good example is Haloscarcia pergranulata, which is now known as Tecticornia pergranulata.

Halostyla: [ha-loh-stI-la] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea and Sarx which is Ancient Greek for fleshy. It refers to the stems being strongly jointed and fleshy with a mud flat habitat. A good example is Cryptandra holostyla, which is now known as Cryptandra pungens.

Haloxanthium: [ha-lo-zan-thi-um] From Halos, which is Ancient Greek for salt or the sea and Zanthos, which is Ancient Greek for yellow. It refers to stems in some species, which turn yellow on mud flats, estuarine or salt pan environments. A good example is Haloxanthium quadrivalvatum.

Hamata: [ha-ma-ta] From Hāmātus, which is Ancient Greek for hooked shape. It refers to organs, which have a shape or form of a hook. A good example Daviesia hamata.

Hamatosetosus: [ha-ma-to-se-toh-sus] From Hāmātus, which is Ancient Greek for hooked shape. It refers to organs, which have a shape or form of a hook. A good example Ranunculus hamatosetosus.

Hamatum: [ha-ma-tum] From Hāmātus, which is Ancient Greek for hooked shape. It refers to organs, which have the shape or form of a hook. A good example Mobilabium hamatum.

Hamatus: [ha-ma-tus] From Hāmātus, which is Ancient Greek for hooked shape. It refers to organs, which have the shape or form of a hook. A good example hamatosetosus.

Hambruchiana: [ham-bru-ki-a-na] Is named in honour of Hambruch; who was an American who studied commercial plant potential in the Pacific region. A good example Billardiera hambruchiana.

Hamersleyana: [ha-mers-lee-a-na] From Hamersley, which is Latinized for the Hamersley Range and Ana/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to a plants, which were first discovered from the Hamersley Range in Western Australia. A good example is Corymbia hamersleyana.

Hamersleyensis: [ha-mers-lee-en-sis] From Hamersley, which is Latinized for the Hamersley Range and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Hamersley Range in Western Australia. A good example is Acacia hamersleyensis.

Hamiltoniana: [ha-mil-to-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Augustus Hamilton; 1854-1913,who was a New Zealander teacher who rose to be the director of the Dominion Museum specializing in zoology and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around Hamilton. A good example Acacia hamiltoniana.

Hamiltonii: [ha-mil-to-ni-I] Is named in honour of Alexander Greenlaw Hamilton; 1852-1941, was an Irish born Australian naturalist and teacher who studied desert plants and had a fond interest in carnivorous plants. A good example is Epacris hamiltonii and Drosera hamiltonii.

Hammondii: [ham-mon-di-I] Is probably named in honour of Camilla Hammon was an Australian botanical artist. A good example Acacia hammondii.

Hamptonii: [ham-ton-i-I] Is named in honour of Hampton. A good example Astrotricha hamptonii.

Hamulata: [ha-mu-la-ta] From Hāmus/Hāmī, which is Latin for a hook or barb. It refers to organs which have a hook or barb, especially at the apex. A good example was Callitriche hamulata of which the Australian species are now known as Callitriche brutia subsp. hamulata.

Hamulosa: [ha-mu-loh-sa] From Hāmus/Hāmī which is Latin for a hook or barb. It refers to a kook or barb especially at the apex of an organ. A good example is the hook at the apex of the leaves on Melaleuca hamulosa.

Hamulosum: [ha-mu-loh-sum] From Hamulosus, which is Latin for to be covered in small hook like spines. It refers to any structure or organ, which is covered in small hooked or curved spines. A good example is Solanum hamulosum.

Hamulosus: [ha-mu-loh-sus] From Hamulosus, which is Latin for to be covered in small hook like spines. It refers to any structure or organ, which is covered in small hooked or curved spines. A good example is Leucopogon hamulosus.

Hanburyana: [han-bu-ri-a-na] Is named in honour of Hanbury. A good example Acacia hanburyana.

Handonis: [han–don-is]] Is named in honour of Valerie Maude Hando (nee Ralph); 1926-2014 who was a collector and author of plants in the Chinchilla district in Queensland. A good example is Acacia handonis.

Hanguana: [han-gu-a-na] From Hanguan, which is Latinized for the Sudanese name of a local plant in Indonesia. A good example is Hanguana malayana.

Hannafordia: [han-na-for-di-a] Is named in honour of Samual Hannaford; 1828-1874, who was an author and assistant to Ferdinand von Mueller in Tasmania and Victoria. A good example is Hannafordia bissillii.

Hanniana: [han-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of brothers William Hann; 1837-1889 and Frank Hugh Hann; 1846-1921, who were Australian explorers and pastoralists on Cape York Peninsular. A good example is Acacia hanniana, which is now known as Acacia victoriae.

Hannii: [han–ni-I] Is named in honour of brothers William Hann; 1837-1889 and Frank Hugh Hann; 1846-1921, who were Australian explorers and pastoralists on Cape York Peninsular. A good example is Abutilon hannii.

Hansenii: [han-se-ni-I] Is named in honour of brothers William Hann; 1837-1889 and Frank Hugh Hann; 1846-1921, who were Australian explorers and pastoralists on Cape York Peninsular. A good example is Abutilon hannii.

Hanslia: [hanz-li-a] Is named in honour of Hansli Hagner who was named by Schindler to honour his best friend. A good example is Hanslia ormocarpoides.

Hapala: [ha-pa-la] From Hapalós which is Ancient Greek for a soft and tender. It refers to structures or organs that are soft and pliable. A good example is Triumfetta hapala.

Hapalophylla: [ha-pa-lo-fIl-la] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single or simple and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are simple compared to other species in the genus which are generally toothed or pinnate leaflets. A good example is Boronia hapalophylla.

Hapalum: [ha-pa-lum] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single or simple. It refers to leaves, which are simple compared to most other species in the genus which are generally toothed or pinnate leaflets. A good example is Solanum hapalum.

Hapaxanthis: [ha-pas-santh-is] From Haplos, which is a Greek prefix for once, single or simple and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs or the flower. It refers to plants which only produce one flower or one set of flowers prior to dying. A good example is Doryanthus palmeri.

Haplantha: [ha-plan-tha] From Haplos, which is a Greek prefix for once, single or simple and Antha/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs or the flower or the flower. It refers to plants, which only produce a single flower from each leaf axis. A good example is Grevillea haplantha.

Haplobotrys: [ha-plo-bo-trIs] From Haplos, which is a Greek prefix for once, single or simple and Botris, which is Ancient Greek for a bunch of grapes. It refers to fruits, which resemble grapes on a simple raceme. A good example is Maesa haplobotrys.

Haploid: [ha-ploid] From haplos, which is Greeh for once, single or simple. It refers to cells or nuclei, which pocess only a single set of unpaired chromosomes. It is where the offspring only possess half the genes that are all from the mother in asexual reproduction. Drones in a bee hive are a good example.

Haplocladum: [ha-plo-kla-dum] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single or simple and Kládos, which is Ancient Greek for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to plants, which simple branches or stems. A good example was Petalostigma haplocladum, which is now known as Petalostigma quadriloculare.

Haplomorphic: [ha-plo-mor-fik] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single or simple and Morph, which is Ancient Greek for to have more than one form. It refers to plants, which have a type of mutation in which the altered gene product possesses a reduced level of activity, or in which the wild-type gene product is expressed at a reduced level. A good example is the flowers on Nymphaea violacea.

Haplophylla: [ha-plo-fIl-la] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single or simple and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to a leaves, which are simple compared to other species in the genus which are generally pinnate leaflets. A good example is Indigofera haplophylla.

Haplophyllus: [ha-plo-fIl-lus] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single or simple and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves, which are simple with no added characteristics. A good example is Pitaviaster haplophyllus.

Haplorrhiza: [ha-plor-rI-za] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single or simple and Rhiza which is Ancient Greek for a root. It refers to plants, which have a single tap root. A good example is Craspedia haplorrhiza.

Haplosciadea: [ha-plo-ski-a-de-a] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single or simple and Scia/Scio, which is Ancient Greek for shaded. It refers to the plants preferring dark shaded locations within a rainforest. A good example is Motherwellia haplosciadea.

Haplosciadia: [ha-plo-ski-a-di-a] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single or simple and Scia/Scio which is Ancient Greek for shaded. It refers to plants, which prefer darker, shaded locations within a rainforest compared to most other species in the genus. A good example is Platysace haplosciadia.

Haplosticanthus: [ha-plo-sti-kan-thus] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single or simple, Stikhos, which is Ancient Greek for a row or line and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs, of a flower or the flower. It refers to the arrangement of the flowers 6 petals in a single row. A good example is Haplostichanthus fruticosus.

Haplostele: [ha-plo-ste-le] From Haplos, which is Ancient Greek for once, single, simple and Stele, which is Ancient Greek for stand or to make a stand. It refers to the configuration of the central tissues of stems and roots in having a xylem core in the form of radiating circles as viewed in transverse section.

Hapteron: [hap–te-ron] From Hapteron, is Latinised from the old German word for to fasten or hold tight and pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a feather or wing. It refers to a swelling at the base of an organ often branched of usually an aquatic plant and some fungi to fix itself in place on a rock or other solid device. Here it refers to the spore after it has been ejected from the parent plant sticking to a solid object via the funiculus. In the Cyathus genus the sticky Hapteron is located on the end of the funiculus or funicle cord.

Cyathus stercoreus above and below showing the hapteron – andi Mellis

Haptotrichon: [ha-to-trI-kon] From Harungana, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Madagascan word for this monotypic species. A good example is Haptotrichion colwillii.

Hardenbergia: [har-den-ber-ji-a] Is named in honour of the Countess of Franzisca von Hardenberg sister of the Austrian Baron von Hugel. She married into wealth ensuring the safe keeping of his extensive plant collections. A good example is Hardenbergia violacea.

Hardeniana: [har-den-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Gwenneth Jean Harden; 1940-20.., who is a New South Wales botanist, collector of plants and author. A good example is Eidothea hardeniana.

Harmanii: [har-ma-ni-I] Probably named in honour of C. W. Harman, who was an Australian botanist. A good example is Asplenium harmanii.

Harmogia: [har-mo-ji-a] From Harmogia, which is unknown, however, Harmonia is Ancient Greek for the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite and wife of Cadmus. If so it would refer to the beauty and purity of the shrubs when in flower. A good example is Harmogia densifolia.

Harmsiodoxa: [harm-si-o-doks-sa] Is named in honour of August Theodor Harms; 1870-1942, who was a German taxonomist and botanist and Doxa which is Ancient Greek for glory or to praise. A good example is Harmsiodoxa blennodioides.

Harnieria: [har-ni-er-i-a] From Harnier which is unknown however it could be from Ancient Greek from a man and an appearance. If so it refers to the flowers having a crude look of a face. A good example is Harnieria hygrophiloides.

Harperia: [har-per-i-a] Is named in honour of Charles Harper; 1642-1912, who was a Western Australian politician and enthusiast of native Western Australian plants. A good example is Harperia lateriflora.

Harperiana: [har-per-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Charles Harper; 1642-1912, who was a Western Australian politician and enthusiast of native Western Australian plants. A good example is Conostylis harperiana.

Harperi: [har-per-I] Is named in honour of Charles Harper; 1642-1912, who was a Western Australian politician and enthusiast of native Western Australian plants. A good example is Tetratheca harperi.

Harpophylla: [har-po-fIl-la] From Harpo, which is Greek for a schima or a scythe and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which are shaped like a scythe. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia harpophylla.

Harpophyllum: [har-fIl-lum] From Harpo, which is Greek for a schima or a scythe and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which are shaped like a scythe. A good example is the phyllodes on Racosperma harpophyllum, which is now known as Acacia harpophylla.

Harpullioides: [har-poo-li-oi-deez] From Harpullia, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Indian word for the first species named – Harpullia cupanioides and Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, especially the leaves which closely resemble the Harpullia genus. A good example is Diploglottis harpullioides.

Harpullia: [har-poo-li-a] From Harpullia, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Indian word for the tree found in India and which the first species was named – Harpullia cupanioides. A good native example is Harpullia pendula.

Harriganae: [ha-ri-ga-nee] Is named in honour of Harrigan. A good native example is Sarcochilus harriganae, which is now known as Sarcochilus spathulatus.

Harringtoniae: [ha-ring-to-ni-ee] Is named in honour of Harrington but which Harrington cannot be substantiate. A good native example is Caladenia harringtoniae.

Harrisii: [ha-is-si-I] Is named in honour of Thistle Yolette Harris, Nee Thistle Stead; 1902-1990, who was an Australian botanist, educator, author and devout conservationist. A good example is Epaltes harrisii.

Harrisonia: [ha-i-so-ni-a] Is named in honour of Charles Harrison; 1820-1900, who studied fruit trees. A good example is Harrisonia brownii.

Harroldii: [ha-rol-di-I] Is named in honour of Arthur George Harrold; 1918–2012 who was an English born Australia medical surgeon, native plant collector and enthusiast. A good example is Symplocos harroldii.

Hartiana: [har-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Hart but which Hart cannot be substantiated. A good example is Goodenia hartiana.

Hartighsea: [har–tI-see] From Hartigsea which is unknown. A good example was Hartighsea fraseriana, which is now known as Dysoxylum fraserianum.

Hartmanniana: [hart-ma-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Carl Heinrich Hartmann;1833–1887, who was a German born Australian who raised a magnificent garden and nursery in Toowoomba in Queensland. A good example is Graphina hartmanniana.

Hartmannii: [hart-ma-ni-I] Is named in honour of Carl Heinrich Hartmann;1833–1887, who was a German born Australian who raised a magnificent garden and nursery in Toowoomba in Queensland. A good example is Pultenaea hartmannii.

Harungana: [har-run-ga-na] From Harungana, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Madagascan word for this monotypic species. A good example is Harungana madagascariensis.

Harvestiana: [har-ves-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Harvest. A good example is Calytrix harvestiana.

Harveyana: [har-vi-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Harvey; 1811–1866, who was an Irish botanist, seed collector, algologist, botanical artist, illustrator and lithographer, who illustrated all his own work. A good example is Gingidia harveyana.

Harveyanum: [har-vi-a-num] Is probably named in honour of Harvey; 1811–1866, who was an Irish botanist, seed collector, algologist, botanical artist, illustrator and lithographer, who illustrated all his own work. A good example is Gingidia harveyana.

Harveyi: [har–vi-I] Is named in honour of William Henry Harvey;1811–1866, who was an Irish botanist, seed collector, algologist, botanical artist, illustrator and lithographer., who illustrated all his own work. A good example is Acacia harveyi.

Haspan: [has-pan] From Haspans, which is Latinized from the Ceylonese vernacular for a plant first discovered there. It refers to the similarity to the Ceylonese plant. A good example is the dwarf pantropical species Cyperus haspan.

Hassallii: [has-sal-li-I] Is probably named in honour of Dr. D. C. Hassall, who was an Australian, Botanist and, cytologist at the University of Queensland and collector of plants between 1970 and 2000. A good example is Goodenia hassallii.

Hassellii: [has-sel-li-I] Is named in honour of Albert Young   Hassell; 1841-1918, who was an Australian politician and collector of plants for Ferdinand von Mueller in south west Western Australia. A good example is Drummondita hassellii.

Hastata: [has-sta-ta] From Hastatus, which is Latin for with a spear or spear head. It refers to leaves, which have a base that resembles an arrow head to being almost deltoid. A good example is Hakea hastata.

Hastate: [has-tAt] From Hastatus, which is Latin for with a spear. It refers to leaves, which have a bases that resembles arrow head, to being almost deltoid.

Hastile: [has-tahyl] From Hastatus, which is Latin for with a spear. It refers to a leaves, which have a bases that resembles an arrow head to being almost deltoid. A good example is Xanthorrhoea hastile, which is now known as Xanthorrhoea resinosa.

Hastilis: [hah-sti-lis] From Hastatus, which is Latin for with a spear. It refers to a leaves, which have a bases that resembles an arrow head to being almost deltoid. A good example is Xanthorrhoea hastililis, which is now known as Xanthorrhoea resinosa.

Hausmannii: [hours-man-ni-ahy] Is named in honour of Georges-Eugène Haussmann; 1809-1891, was installed by Napoleon the third to design and transform the Parisian overcrowded, unhealthy and squalid districts of medieval neighbourhoods into a place for the people to live, relax and enjoy. These developments included underground water and sewage reticulation and a massive overview and planting of Boulevards and Parks like the world famous, Bois de Vincennes 1860–1865, Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Parc Montsouris 1865–1869, Parc Monceau and The Square des Batignolles. A good example was Haussmannia jucunda which is now unfortunately in Australia has been transferred to Neosepicaea jucunda.

Hastieana: [has-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Hastie. A good example is Eremophila hastieana, which is now known as Eremophila forrestii subsp. hastieana.

Hastifolia: [has-ti-foh-li-a] From Haus, which is Latin for with a spear and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to a leaves, which have bases that resemble an arrow head to being almost deltoid. A good example is Dioscorea hastifolia.

Hastiform: [has-ti-form] From Haus, which is Latin for with a spear and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to a leaves, which have bases that resemble an arrow head to being almost deltoid.

Hastilis: [has-ti-lis] From Hastīle, which is Latin for a cane or shaft of a spear and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to a the flowering spikes, which resemble a spear’s shaft. A good example is Lomandra hastilis.

Hastulata: [has-tyoo-la-a] From Haus, which is Latin for with a spear. It refers to small to tiny leaves, which have bases that resembles an arrow head to being almost deltoid. A good example is Acacia hastulata.

Hastulatum: [has-tyoo-l-tum] From Haus, which is Latin for with a spear. It refers to small to tiny leaves which have bases that resemble an arrow head to being almost deltoid. A good example was Racosperma hastulatum, which is now known as Acacia.

Hastulatus: [has-tyoo-la-tus] From Haus, which is Latin for with a spear. It refers to small to tiny leaves which have bases that resemble an arrow head to being almost deltoid. A good example is one of the dreaded root parasitic nematodes Telotylenchus hastulatus.

Haustoria 1: [hour-stor-i-a] From Haustor, which is Latin for drain, drink or suck. It refers to the extension of the white cottony threads called hyphea on fungi that extends into organic matter to absorb its nutrient. A good example is the haustoria on the hyphae of Amanita muscaria.

Haustoria 2: [hour-storr-i-a] From Haustor, which is Latin for drain, drink or suck. It refers to specialized roots growing into or around another plant structure to absorb water and or nutrients by access to the phloem, where the water and nutrients passes from the roots to the leaves and back again. A good example is the haustoria on the parasitic plant Dendrophthoe vitellina.

Haustorium 1: [hour-stor-i-a] (Plural of haustoria) From Haustor, which is Latin for drain, drink or suck. It refers to the extension of the hyphea on fungi that extends into organic matter to absorb its nutrient. A good example is the haustoria on the hyphae of Aseroe rubra.

Haustorium 2: [hour-stor-i-a] (Plural of haustoria) From Haustor, which is Latin for drain, drink or suck. It refers to specialized roots growing into or around another plant structure to absorb water and or nutrients by access to the phloem, where the water and nutrients passes from the roots to the leaves and back again. A good example is the haustoria on the hyphae of Cuscuta australis.

Haustorium 1: [hous-stor-i-um] From Haustor, which is for drain, drink or suck. It refers to the extension of the hyphea on fungi that extends into organic matter to absorb its nutrient. A good example is the haustoria on the hyphae of Aseroe rubra.

Haustorium 2: [hous-stor-i-um] From Haustorium, which is Ancient Greek for to grow upon or over. It refers to specialized roots growing into or around another plant structure to absorb water and or nutrients by access to the phloem, where the water and nutrients passes from the roots to the leaves and back again. A good example is the haustoria on the hyphae of Cuscuta australis.

Havilandii: [ha-vi-lan-di-I] Is named in honour of Edwin Haviland; 1823-1908, who was an English born Australian who studied the morphology and physiology of plants. A good example is Goodenia havilandii.

Havilandiorum: [ha-vi-lan-di-or-um] Is named in honour of Edwin Haviland; 1823-1908, who was an English born Australian who studied the morphology and physiology of plants. A good example Acacia havilandiorum.

Hawkesiana: [hor-ke-si-a-na] Is named in honour of John Gregory “Jack” Hawkes; 1915–2007, was a British botanist, Mason Professor of Botany and plant collector who studied the diseases in the Solanum family especially on potatoes. A good example is Bauhinia hawkesiana.

Hayesii: [hay–zi-ahy] Is named in honour of Hayes but which Hayes cannot be substantiated. A good example is Melicope hayesii.

Hayi: [hay-I] Is named in honour of Hay but which Hay cannot be substantiated. A good example is Rhaphidophora hayi.

Haynaldii: [hay-nal-di-I] Is named in honour of Haynald. A good example is Hibiscus haynaldii.

Head: [hed] From Heved, which is Old English for a head. It refers to a dense, compact cluster of flowers. It usually is associated with a description of the inflorescence in the Asteraceae family. A good example of a head is Xerochrysum viscosum.

Hearnia: [her-ni-a] Is named in honour of Hearn. A good example was Hearnia sapindina, which is now known as Aglaia sapindina.

Hearnii: [her-ni-ahy] Is named in honour of Hearn. A good example is Althenia hearnii.

Heatheriana: [he-ther-i-a-na] From Heather which is Latinized for The Heather Highway that connects the Great Central Road near Southern Cross and the Gunbarrel Highway to the south and Ensis/Iana, which are for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered along the highway and are restricted to that vicinity. A good example is Goodenia heatheriana.

Hebe: [hee-bee] From Hebe, which is Ancient Greek for the Goddess of youth. It refers to structures or organs, which have a light covering of pale, silky, soft, pubescent hairs. A good example is the exotic garden plant Hebe buxifolia.

Hebecarpa: [hee-be-kar-pa] From Hebe, which is Ancient Greek for the Goddess of youth and Karpós, which are Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a light covering of pale, silky, soft, pubescent hairs. A good example is Diospyros hebecarpa.

Hebecarpus: [hee-be-kar-pus] From Hebe, which is Ancient Greek for the Goddess of youth and Karpós, which are Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a light covering of pale, silky, soft, pubescent hairs. A good example is plant Phyllanthus hebecarpus.

Hebecephala: [hee-be-se-fa-la] From Hebe, which is Ancient Greek for the Goddess of youth and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to a flower heads, which have a light covering of pale, silky, soft, pubescent hairs. A good example is Acacia hebecephala.

Hebegynum: [hee-be-jI-num] From Hebe, which is Ancient Greek for the Goddess of youth and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which are Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is for a woman. It refers to flowers, which are a delicate soft pink similar to the exotic Hebe genus. A good example was Stylidium hebegynum, which is now known as Stylidium caricifolium.

Hebepetala: [hee-be-pe-ta-la] From Hebe, which is the Greek Goddess of youth and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek for specialized colourful leaves, which surround and protect the floral reproductive organs. It refers to a petals which have a light covering of pale, silky, soft, pubescent hairs. A good example is Indigofera hebepetala.

Heberleana: [hee-ber-lee-na] Is named in honour of Ron Heberl; 1919-2004, who was a keen natural history photographer and orhid observer with a particular interest in natural hybrids. He donated his slide collection to the National herbarium. A good example is Caladenia heberleana.

Heberlei: [hee-ber-le-I] Is named in honour of Ron Heberl; 1919-2004, who was a keen natural history photographer and orhid observer with a particular interest in natural hybrids. He donated his slide collection to the National herbarium. A good example is Diuris heberlei.

Hebetifolia: [hee-be-ti-foh-li-a] From Hebe, which is Ancient Greek for the Goddess of youth and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which have a light covering of pale, silky, soft, pubescent hairs. A good example is Eucalyptus hebetifolia.

Hecatandra: [he-ka-tan-dra] From Hekátē, (feminine ) Hekatós, (male) which are Ancient Greek for one who works/operates from afar, one who drives off, the far reaching one alluding to fire, light, moon, and the underworld and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It may refer to the anthers, which are further away from the pungent foliage compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the anthers on Hecatandra oxycedrus, which is now known as Acacia oxycedrus.

Hecatocephala: [he-ka-to-se-fa-la] From Hekistos, which is Ancient Greek for the poorest or meanest and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which are smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is the pinnules on Decazesia hecatocephala.

Hecistophylla: [he-sis-to-fIl-la] From Hekistos, which is Ancient Greek for the poorest or meanest and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves, leaflets or pinnules, which are smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is the pinnules on Gleichenia hecistophylla, which is now known as Gleichenia dicarpa.

Hecistophyllum: [he-sis-to-fIl-lum] From Hekistos, which is Ancient Greek for the poorest or meanest and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves, leaflets or pinnules, which are smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is the pinnules on Gleicheniastrum hecistophyllum, which is now known as Gleichenia dicarpa.

Hedaroma: [hee-da-roh-ma] Probably from Hǣdu, which is Latinized from the Old English for a head and Arōmat/Arōma, which is Greek/Latin for a strong scent. It refers to flower heads or the leaves adjacent to the flower heads, which have a rather string scent. A good example was Hedaroma fimbriatum, which is now known as Darwinia squarrosa.

Hederacea: [hed-er-a-se-a] From hédra or haerere, which are Ancient Greek for to have roots which grasp onto another object or plant or later Hedera, which is Latin for an ivy. It refers to plants, which are somewhat like an ivy. A good example is the scrambling ground cover Goodenea hederacea.

Hederaceum: [hed-er-ei-se-um] From hédra or haerere, which are Ancient Greek for to have roots which grasp onto another object or plant or later Hedera, which is Latin for an ivy. It refers to plants, which are somewhat like ivy. A good example is the weak but beautiful native pepper Piper hederaceum var. hederaceum.

Hederaceus: [hed-er-ei-se-us] From hédra or haerere, which are Ancient Greek for to have roots which grasp onto another object or plant or later Hedera, which is Latin for an ivy. It refers to plants, which are somewhat like ivy. A good example is the weak but beautiful native pepper Evolvulus hederaceus, which is now known as Merremia hederacea.

Hederifolia: [hed-er-i-foh-li-a] From hédra or haerere, which are Ancient Greek for to have roots which grasp onto another object or plant or later Hedera, which is Latin for an ivy and Foliage, which is for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble an ivy. A good example is Physalis hederifolia.

Hedleyi: [hed–lee-I] Is named in honour of Charles Hedley; 1862-1926, who was an English born Australian who was a naturalist working for the Queensland Museum with a keen interest on the Great barrier Reef and Boyne Island near Gladstone. A good example is Plantago hedleyi.

Hedraianthera: [he-dra-i- an-ther-a] From Hederaios, which is Ancient Greek for sitting, Hedra which is Ancient Greek for an ivy and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to anthers sitting close to the ovary which is similar to those of the Hedera genus which are subsessilis. A good example is Hedraianthera porphyropetala.

Hedycara: [he-di-kar-ra] From Hedys, which is Ancient Greek for sweet snow and Karya, which is Ancient Greek for a walnut. It refers to fruits, which look somewhat similar to small walnuts. A good example is the aggregates on the native mulberry Hedycarya angustifolia.

Hedychioides: [he-di-ki-oi-deez] From Hedys, which is Ancient Greek for sweet snow, Kheî, which is Ancient Greek or Chī, which is for the 22nd letter of the alphabet or maybe Latinized from the Chinese氣气 for breath vapour as expressed in a sigh of the beautiful flowers and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It is difficult to base an exact reference as there are many possibilities and maybe It refers to some degree that the leaves resembles those of the Hedychium genus. A good example though was Cordyline hedychioides, which is now known as Cordyline fruticosa.

Hedychium: [he-di-ki-um] From Hedys/Hedychium, which is Ancient Greek for sweet snow. It refers to flowers, which are pure just like pure, clean, white snow. A good example is the white ginger Hedychium coronarium.

Hedyotis: [he-dI-oh-tis] From Hedys, which is Ancient Greek for sweet snow and Otis, which is Ancient Greek for an ear. It refers to flowers, which have ear shaped sepals or bracts and sweet white scents. A good example is the sweetly scented white flowers on Hedyotis auricularia var. melanesica or Hedyotis eLatinoides, which are now known as Synaptantha tillaeacea.

Hedypnois: [he–di-nois] From Hedypnois, which is the Greek name applied to the wild Endive by Pliny. It refers to plants, which closely resembled the wild Endive. A good example is the sweetly scented white flowers on Hedypnois rhagadioloides.

Hedysaroides: [he-dI-sar-oi-deez] From Hedy, which is Ancient Greek for sweet snow, Sarum, which is Ancient Greek for ginger and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers, which closely resembled the flowers or the wild ginger. A good example is the sweetly scented white flowers on Pycnospora hedysaroides, which is now known as Pycnospora lutescens.

Hedyscepe: [he-dI-ske-pe] From Hedyscepe, which is Ancient Greek for a sweet cloak or covering. It refers to plants, which have a dense canopy of leaves or fronds which arch downwards like a cloak. A good example is Hedyscepe canterburyana.

Heimerliodéndron: [hay-mer-li-den-dron] Is named in honour of Heimerli and from Déndron which is Greek for a tree. It refers to trees which are named after Heimerli. A good example was Heimerliodéndron brunonianum, which is now known as Pisonis brunoniana.

Helenae: [he-le-nee] Is named in honour of Helen. A good example is the native Eucalyptus helenae, which is now known as Eucalyptus microtheca.

Heliantha: [he-li-an-tha] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, appearing like the sun in that they are bright golden yellow with pinkish or reddish tinges. A good example is the native Verticordia heliantha, which is now known as Verticordia grandiflora.

Helianthianthemoides: [he-li-an-thi-an-the-moi-deez] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun, ántha/ánthos, which are 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 flowers, which resemble the sun like many other species in the Helianthus genus. A good example is the Hibbertia helianthemoides.

Helianthemifolia: [he-li-an-the-mi-foh-li-a] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun, ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ a of a flower or the flower and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which often glisten in the sun and stand out from a distance as a result. A good example is the native Pomaderris helianthemifolia.

Helianthemifolium: [he-li-an-the-mi-foh-li-um] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun, ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ a of a flower or the flower and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which often glisten in the sun and stand out from a distance as a result. A good example is the native Trymalium helianthemifolium, which is now known as Pomaderris helianthemifolia.

Helianthi: [he-li-an-thee] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which open up facing the sun with its rays. A good example is the native Actinotis helianthi.

Helianthianthemoides: [he-li-an-thi-an-the-moi-deez] From Hêlios which is Ancient Greek for the sun, ántha/ánthos, which are  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 flowers, which resemble the sun like the Helianthus genus. A good example is the native Actinotis helianthi.

Helianthus: [he-li-an-thus] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which appear like the sun or following the sun. A good example is the exotic sunflowers Helianthus anuus.

Helically coiled: [he-li-ka-li, Koild] From Helix, which is Ancient Greek for twisted or coiled. It refers to pods, which are coiled along the edge and not the flat surface. A good example is the seed pods of Acacia disparrima subsp. disparrima.

Helichrysantha: [he-li-kri-san-tha] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun, Chryso, which is Ancient Greek for golden yellow and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are pale yellow to deep golden yellow. A good example is Verticordia helichrysantha.

Helichrysoides: [he-li-kri-soi-deez] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun, Chrysos, which is Ancient Greek for golden and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers, which somewhat resemble the Helichrysum genus. A good example is Rutidosis helichrysoides.

Helichrysum: [he-li-krI-sum] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and Chrysos, which is Ancient Greek for golden. It refers to flower heads, which are golden-yellow like little suns in the fields. A good example is Helichrysum calvertianum.

Helicia: [he-li-si-a] From Helix, which is for a coil or coiled. It refers to flowers, which are somewhat twisted along the rachis. A good example is Helicia glabriflora.

Helicoid: [he-li-koid] From Helix, which is for coil or coiled. It refers to flower spikes which have the flowers spiraling down from the base to the apex of the spike. An excellent example of a helicoid spike is the flowers on Spiranthes australis.

Helicoides: [he-li-koi-deez] From Helix, which is for a coil or coiled and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to a structure or organ, which somewhat resembles a helicoid. A good example is the pileus margins on Hygrocybe helicoides.

Helicophylla: [he-li-so-fIl-la] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the grasses love of growing on hot open plains in the full sun. A good example is Aristida helicophylla.

Helicophyllum: [he-li-so-fIl-lum] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, which love to grow on hot open plains in the full sun. A good example was Racosperma helicophyllum, which is now known as Acacia helicophylla.

Helicteres: [he-lik-te-rez] From Heliktos, which is Ancient Greek for twisted. It refers to organs, which are twisted. An excellent example is the fruits on Helicteres isora.

Helidonica: [he-li-don-ni-ka] From Heliktos, which is Ancient Greek for twisted and Donica which is for a (flower) pot or vase. Its reference is unclear. An good example is Eucalyptus helidonica.

Heliophila: [he–li-oh-fi-la] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plant habitats, which are out in the open or in clearings where they receive the most sunlight. A good example is Melaleuca heliophila.

Heliophilum: [he-li-o-fi-lum] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plant habitats, which are out in the open or in clearings where it receives the most sunlight. A good example is Prasophyllum helophilum.

Heliosperma: [he-li-oh-sper-ma] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to plant fruits, which are openvery slowly exposing the seeds to the hot sun for prolonged periods before they are eventually dispersed by the wind. A good example is Grevillea heliosperma.

Heliotropism: [he-li-o-tro-pizm] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and Trope, which is Ancient Greek for turning. It refers to flowers, which continue to face the sun as it moves across the sky.

Heliotropium: [he-li-o-tro-pi-um] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and Trope, which is Ancient Greek for turning. It refers to flowers, which continue to face the sun as it moves across the sky. A good example is Heliotropium asperrimum.

Helipteroides: [he-lip-ter-oi-deez] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun, Pteron, which is Ancient Greek for a wing or feather and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to achenes, which have a wing or a feathery pappus. A good example of seeds with a feathery pappus is Trichinium helipteroides, which is now known as Ptilotus helipteroides.

Helipterum: [he-lip-ter-um] From Hêlios, which is Ancient Greek for the sun and Pteron, which is Ancient Greek for a wing or feather. It refers to achenes, which have a wing or a feathery pappus. A good example of seeds with a feathery pappus is Helipterum australe.

Hellwigii: [hel-wi-ji-I] Is named in honour of Frans Carl Hellwig; 1861-1889? who was a German botanist and collector in New Guinee and Australia. A good example was Schizanthus hellwigii, which is now known as Pleuranthodium hellwigii.

Helium: [hee-li-um] From Hêlios, which is Greek for the sun. Helios in Greek mythology was the Sun God.

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Helmet: [hel-met] From Helmet, which is Middle French for a protective head wear. It refers to structures or organs, which resembles head covering. A good example is the upper specialized petal on Corybas Fimbriātum.

Helmholtzia: [helm-holt-zi-a] Is named in honour of Professor Herman Helmholtz; 1821-1894, who was a famous German physician and physicist renown for his mathematics of the eye, theories of vision, ideas on the visual perception of space and color vision. A good example is Helmholtzia glaberrima.

Helminthostachys: [hel-min-tho-sta-shis] From Hélminth, which is Ancient Greek for worm like (parasitic worms) and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for an ear of corn. It refers to ferns, which have a long worm like spike with the sporangia held near the apexes that resemble a cob of corn. A good example is Helminthostachys zeylanica.

Helminthotheca: [hel-min-tho-thee-ka] From Hélminth, which is Ancient Greek for worm like (parasitic worms) and Theka, which is Ancient Greek for a box or case. It refers to carpels, which resemble little boxes. A good example is Helminthotheca echioides.

Helmsiae: [helm-zi-I] Is named in honour of Sabine Helms; 1866-1929, who was a Danish born Australian who was an botanical artist and collector of plants. She devoted her life to Australian flora in and around Isis in central eastern Queensland. A good example is Grevillea helmsiae.

Helmsiana: [helm-zi-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Richard Helms; 1842-1914, who was an Australian naturalist. A good example is Acacia helmsiana.

Helmsianum: [helm-zi-a-num] Is probably named in honour of Richard Helms; 1842-1914, who was an Australian naturalist. A good example was Racosperma helmsianum, which is now known as Acacia helmsiana.

Helmsianus: [helm-zi-a-nas] Is probably named in honour of Richard Helms; 1842-1914, who was an Australian naturalist. A good example was the moss called Chiloscyphus helmsianus, which is now known as Cryptolophocolea helmsiana.

Helmsii: [helm–zi-I] Is probably named in honour of Richard Helms; 1842-1914, who was an Australian naturalist. A good example is Pelargonium helmsii.

Helodes: [he-loh-deez] From Helodes, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or wallum. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats adjacent to swamps and wallums. A good example is the sundew Drosera helodes.

Helogiton: [he-lo-gi-ton] From Helodes, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or wallum and Geiton, which is Ancient Greek for a neighbour. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats adjacent to swamps and wallums. A good example is Vitex helogiton which prefers dry hot areas adjacent to coastal wallums.

Helophytic: [he-lo-fi/fI-tik] From Helodes, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or wallum and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which grow in or around wallums and swamps. A good example of a saline marsh plant is Tetragonia tetragonoides.

Heloscandium: [he-lo-skan-di-um] From Helos, which is Ancient Greek for a marshy habitat and Skiadeion, which is Ancient Greek for shade or a type of sun umbrella. It refers to the plants, which prefer marshy type habitats that where they can grow in full shade during the day. A good example was Helosciadium leptophyllum, which is now known as Cyclospermum leptophyllum.

Helvina: [hel-vi-na] From Helvina which is for pale yellowish-brown. It refers to flowers, which have a pale yellowish brown colour. A good example is Arachnorchis helvina.

Hemarthria: [he-mar-thri-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Arthron, which is Ancient Greek for a joint. It refers to internodes on flowering spikes, which are resistant to breaking off freely. A good example is the new native lawn grass Hemarthria uncinata.

Hemi: [he-mi] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for a half and equivalent to Semi in Latin.

Hemi Anatropous: [he-mi, an-a-tro-pos] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Tropos, which is Ancient Greek for a turn. It refers to a description, where an organ is half inverted as is seen where the funiculus is attached near the middle with micropyle terminal and at right angles or half a turn away rather than at one end. A good example is Leptospermum polygalifolia.

Hemiandra: [he-mi-an-dra] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to anthers, which appear on only one side of the filament. A good example is Hemiandra pungens.

Hemiarrhena: [he-mi-ar-ree-na] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Errhen/Arron, which is Ancient Greek for a male. It refers to flowers, which only have a pair of stamens on the lower half of the floral tube. A good example is Hemiarrhena plantaginea.

Hemicarpha: [he-mi-kar-fa] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are half circular or the lemmas and glumes which surround the seeds which are half circular in shape. A good example is the glumes on Hemicarpha nuda, which is now known as Eleocharis acuta.

Hemicarpa: [he-mi-kar-pa] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are half circular or the lemmas and glumes which surround the seeds which are half circular in shape. A good example is the glumes on Trachymene hemicarpa, which is now known as Trachymene didiscoides.

Hemicarpus: [he-mi-kar-pus] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are half circular or the lemmas and glumes which surround the seeds which are half circular in shape. A good example is the glumes on Hemicarpus didiscoides, which is now known as Trachymene didiscoides.

Hemichroa: [he-mi-kroh-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Chroa, which is Ancient Greek for skin coloured. It refers to flowers, which are white and have a blushing pink to flesh colour. A good example is Glossocarya hemiderma.

Hemiclidia: [he-mi-kli-di-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Klīdion/Klīdia, which is Greek a collar bone. It maybe in reference to the leaves directly beneath the flowers which somewhat resemble a collar bone. A good example was Hemiclidia baxteri, which is now known as Banksia biterax.

Hemicyatheon: [he-mi-kI-a-the-on] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Kyáthion/Kýathos, which is Greek a ladle. It refers to leaves, which are only semi spatulate in form. A good example was Hemicyatheon baileyanum, which is now known as Hemigenia cuneifolia.

Hemicyclia: [he-mi-sI-kli-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Kyklein, which is Ancient Greek or Circulus, which is for to encircle. It refers to seeds which are completely encircled with flesh of an uneven thickness and density. A good example was Hemecyclia lasiogyna, which is now known as Drypetes deplanchei.

Hemicycloides: [he-mi-sI-kloi-deez] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half, Kyklein, which is Ancient Greek or Circulus which is for to encircle and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which closely resemble the Hemicyclia genus in that the seeds are completely encircled with flesh of an uneven thickness and density. A good example was Maba hemicycloides, which is now known as Diospyros vera.

Hemiderma: [he-mi-der-ma] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Dermis, which is for skin or a layer of tissue. It refers to a structure or organ, which is rather uneven in thickness. A good example is the bark on Clerodendrum hemiderma, which is now known as Glossocarya hemiderma.

Hemigenia: [he-mi-jee-ni-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Geneion, which is Ancient Greek for to be covered with a bristly beard. It refers to flower’s where the anthers are sparsely covered in a half beard. A good example is Hemigenia cuneifolia.

Hemigenioides: [he-mi-je-ni-oi-deez] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half, Geneion, which is Ancient Greek for to be covered with a bristly beard and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flower’s, in which the corolla tube or anthers are sparsely covered in a half beard similar to the Hemigenia genus. A good example is Pityrodia hemigenioides.

Hemigenoides: [he-mi-jen-oi-deez] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half, Geneion, which is Ancient Greek for to be covered with a bristly beard and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flower’s, in which the corolla tube or anthers are sparsely covered in a half beard similar to the Hemigenia genus. A good example is the inner corolla of Chloanthes hemigenoides, which is now known as Pityrodia hemigenioides.

Hemignosta: [he-mi-nos-ta] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and maybe Gnōstikós, which is Ancient Greek or Gnōsticī, which is for pertaining to having club shaped leaves. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a somewhat spatulate shape. A good example is Racosperma hemignostum, which is now known as Acacia hemignosta.

Hemignostum: [he-mi-nos-tum] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and maybe Gnōstikós which is for pertaining to having club shaped leaves. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a somewhat spatulate shape. A good example is Racosperma hemignostum, which is now known as Acacia hemignosta.

Hemigrapha: [he-mi-gra-fa] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Graph, which is Ancient Greek for something written or at times painted. It refers to plants, which have beautifully coloured leaves as though they had been painted. A good example is the crusty fungus Hemigrapha tenellula.

Hemigraphis: [he-mi-gra-fis] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Graph, which is Ancient Greek for something written or at times painted. It refers to plants, which have beautifully coloured leaves as though they had been painted. A good example is Hemigraphis exotica whereas the native species are generally have plain green leaves like Hemigraphis royenii.

Hemilampra: [he-mi-lam-pra] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Lampra which is Ancient Greek for shinning. It usually refers to leaves, which are semi glossy on the upper surface or at times the fruits having a slight sheen. A good example is Acmena hemilampra.

Hemimetabolism: [he-mi-me-ta-bo-lizm] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half, Meta, which is Ancient Greek for a change and Morphis, which is Ancient Greek for a type or form. It refers to describing a physical property which have taken a half change in form.

Hemiphlebium: [he-mi-fle-bi-um] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to trees, which has the lower half of the bark as one type and the upper half as another type. A good example is Hemiphlebium bimarginatum, which is now known as Didymoglossum bimarginatum.

Hemiphloia: [he-mi-floi-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to trees which has the lower half of the bark as one type and the upper half as another type. A good example was Eucalyptus hemiphloia, which is now known as Eucalyptus moluccana.

Hemiphora: [he-mi-for-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Phoros, which is Ancient Greek for to bear. It refers to plants, which have half the usual number of stamens when compared to other members in the family. A good example is Hemiphora lanata.

Hemiphues: [he-mi-fyoo-es] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Phues, which maybe from Euphues, which is Ancient Greek for well grown or of a good stature. A good example is Hemiphues suffocata, which is now known as Actinotus suffocatus.

Hemipogon: [he-mi-poh-gon] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Pogon, which is Ancient Greek for a beard. It refers to grass awns, which have hairs running along one side only. A good example is Austrostipa hemipogon.

Hemiprichii: [he-mi-pri-ki-I] Is named in honour of Wilhelm Friedrich Hemprich; 1796–1825, who was a German naturalist and explora. A good example is the seagrass Thalassia hemprichii.

Hemiptera: [he-mi-teer-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Ptera, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to seeds, which have a wing on one end or side only. A good example is Marsdenia hemiptera.

Hemisericea: [he-mi-seri-se-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Sericea, which is for short, soft, silky hairs. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in short, soft, silky hairs. A good example is Jacksonia hemisericea.

Hemisphaerica: [he-mi-sfeer-i-ka] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek or Sphaera, which is for a shere or global shape and form. It refers to flower heads, which somewhat resemble balls. A good example is Asterella hemisphaerica.

Hemisphaericum: [he-mi-sfeer-i-kum] From Hemi which is Ancient Greek for half, Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek or Sphaera, which is for a shere or global shape and form. It refers to flower heads, which more closely resemble balls than other species in the genus. A good example is Erymophyllum hemisphaericum.

Hemisphaericus: [he-mi-sfeer-i-kus] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half, Sphaîra, which is Ancient Greek or Sphaera, which is for a shere or global shape and form.  It refers to flower heads, which more closely resemble balls than other species in the genus. A good example was Leptorhynchos hemisphaericus, which is now known as Leptorhynchos squamatus.

Hemisteirus: [he-mi-stay-rus] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Steirus, which is Ancient Greek for stif or rigid. A good example is Hemisteirus psilotrichodes, which is now known as Ptilotus gaudichaudii.

Hemistema: [he-mi-ste-ma] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Stemon, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive column which holds the anthers in place. A good example is Hemistema lechenaultii, which is now known as Beyeria lechenaultii.

Hemistemon: [he-mi-ste-mon] From Hemi which is Ancient Greek for half and Stemon, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive column which holds the anthers in place. A good example was Hemistemon bonneyi, which is now known as Rhaphidospora bonneyana.

Hemistephus: [he-mi-ste-fus] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Stemon, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive column which holds the anthers in place. A good example is Hemistephus linearis, which is now known as Hibbertia spicata subsp. spicata.

Hemisteptia: [he-mi-step-ti-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Stephanos, which is Ancient Greek for a crown or garland. It refers to the flower heads, which appear like a raised crown. A good example is Hemisteptia lyrata.

Hemiteles: [he-mi-te-leez] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Tele which is Ancient Greek for far or a distance. It refers to a plants especially when in flower, which can be seen from a distance. A good example is Acacia hemiteles.

Hemitelia: [he-mi-te-li-a] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Tele, which is Ancient Greek for far or a distance. It refers to a plants especially when in flower, which can be seen from a distance. A good example was Hemitelia godeffroyi, which is now known as Calochlaena dubia.

Hemitropous: [he-mi-tro-pos] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Tropos, which is Ancient Greek for a turn. It refers to a description, where an organ is half inverted as is seen where the funiculus is attached near the middle with micropyle terminal, is at right angles or half a turn away rather than at one end. A good example is Leptospermum trinervium.

Hemizona 1: [he-mi-zoh-na] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Zona, which is Ancient Greek for a designated area or a zone. It refers to plants which grow in environmental habitats between two distinct zone. A good example is Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, which has habitats that are between the mangroves and riparian zones.

Hemizona 2: [he-mi-zoh-na] From Hemi, which is Ancient Greek for half and Zona, which is Ancient Greek for a designated area or a zone. It refers to a band of colour or other characteristic. A good example is the leaf minor moth Leucoptera hemizona.

Hemmantia: [hem-man-ti-a] From Hemmantia, which is for Mount Hemman. This is a newly discovered specie which only male plants have been found in flower and is only known from one location in north eastern Queensland. The type species was found on Mount Hemmant. A good example is Hemmantia webbii.

Hemolymph: [he-moh-limf] From Hemo, which is for the fluid found in the bodies or arthropods which acts in a similar way to lymph. It contains hemocyanin, a copper based protein that turns blue in color when oxygenate compared to iron in the red blood cells of animals and Magnesium in the green tissues of plants.

Hemsleyana: [hemz-li-a-na] Is named in honour of William Botting Hemsley; 1843-1924, who was an English botanist in central America and keeper of the Kew Gardens herbarium. A good example is Boea hemsleyana.

Hemsleyi: [hemz–li-I] Is named in honour of William Botting Hemsley; 1843-1924, who was an English botanist in central America and keeper of the Kew Gardens herbarium. A good example is Acacia hemsleyi.

Henchmannii: [hench-ma-ni-I] Is probably named in honour of Henchman. A good example is Chorizema henchmannii , which is now known as Chorizema aciculare subsp. aciculare.

Hendersoniana: [hen-der-so-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Henderson, but which Henderson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Pimelea hendersoniana.

Hendersonii: [hen-der-so-ni-I] Is named in honour of J. A. Henderson who first collected the species near Ballina. A good example is Archidéndron hendersonii.

Henfreyi: [hen–fray-I] It is named in honour of Aurthur Henfrey, who was an English early exponent of laboratory botany, focusing on the study of plant physiology over the contemporary emphasis on taxonomic botany. A good example is Gastrolobium henfreyi.

Henneana: [hen-nee-a-na] Is named in honour of Henne who first collected the specimen on Booby Island in the Torres Straight. A good example is Ficus henneana.

Henryi: [hen–ree-I] Is named in honour of N. B. Henry who was a botanist and forestry worker in Queensland. A good example is Eucalyptus henryi.

Henshallii: [hen-sha-li-I] Is named in honour of Thomas Sharland Henshall; 1925-20.., who was an orchardist and botanist. A good example is Bergia henshallii.

Henslowia: [hen-sloh-wi-a] Is named in honour of the Rev. John Henslow; 1796-1861, who was a Professor in botany and father –in-law of Sir Joseph Hooker. A good example is Henslowia varians which was the synonym for the vine now known as Dendrotrophe varians.

Hensmania: [henz-ma-ni-a] Is named in honour of Alfred Hensman; 1839-1902, who was a politician and judge in Western Australia. A good example is Hensmania stoniella.

Hepatochrous: [he-pa-to-kros] From Hēpatikós, which is Ancient Greek or Hēpaticus, which is for a liver and Khrôma which is Ancient Greek for the degree of colour or hue of the reflected light. It refers to fungi which has the colour that resembles a liver. A good example is the fungus Melanotus hepatochrous.

Heppleana: [hep-pel-a-na] Is named in honour of Hepple. A good example is Goodenia heppleana.

Heptadactylus: [hep-ta-da-tI-lus] From Hepta, which is for seven and Daktylos, which is Ancient Greek for a finger or fingers. It refers to the six tepals and the resemblance of the pistil which appears like seven fingers spreading out on a hand. A good example is Acianthus heptadactylus.

Heptanthera: [hep-tan-ther-a] From Hepta, which is for seven and Anthēra, which is Greek/Latin for the male reproductive organ, which contains the pollen. It refers to plants, which have seven anthers. A good example is Senna heptanthera.

Heptaphylla: [hep-ta-fIl-la] From Hepta, which is for seven and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to a leaves, which have seven leaflets. A good example is Gossampinus heptaphylla, which is now known as Adansonia gregorii.

Heptaphyllum: [hep-ta-fIl-lum] From Hepta, which is for seven and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to a leaves, which have seven leaflets. A good example is Bombax heptaphyllum, which is now known as Bombax ceiba var. leiocarpum.

Herb: [herb] From Herb which is for a non woody, fragrant plant. A good example is Mentha australis.

Herbacea: [her-ba-se-a] From Herb, which is for a non woody, fragrant plant. It refers to plant foliage, which resembles those of herbs especially the immature foliage. A good example is Premna herbacea.

Herbaceous: [her-ba-se-os] From Herb, which is for a non woody, fragrant plant. It refers to plant organs, which are soft and succulent and not woody. A good example is Plectranthus sauveolens.

Herbaria:[her-bar-i-a] From Herb, which is for a plant and Arium, which is for a place. It refers to a place or building dried plant specimens are kept as a collection.

Herbarium:[her-bair-i-um] From Herb, which is for a Plant and Arium, which is for a place. It refers to the place or building, in which houses dried plant specimens as a collection.

Herbegiana: [her-be-ji-a-na] From Herb, which is for a non woody, fragrant plant. It refers to plants organs, which are soft and succulent and not woody with a strong fragrance. A good example is Grevillea herbegiana but it appears not to heave enough material to assign it a formal name.

Herbertia: [her-ber-ti-a] From Herbertiana, which is for the Herbert River in north Queensland. (Named in honour of Robert George Wyndham Herbert, the first Premier of Queensland.) It refers to the location where the type species was recorded. (Not the Herbert River, but the previously known Herbert River, which is now known as the Georgina River) A good example is Herbertia lahue subsp. caerulea.

Herbertiana: [her-ber-ti-a-na] From Herbertiana, which is for the Herbert River in north Queensland. (Named in honour of Robert George Wyndham Herbert, the first Premier of Queensland.) It refers to the location where the type species was recorded. (Not the Herbert River, which is now known as the Georgina River.) A good example is Passiflora herbertiana subsp. herbertiana which actually was first found along the Herbert River in north east Queensland and not the Georgina River of the west.

Herbertianum: [her-ber-ti-a-num] From Herbertiana, which is for the Herbert River in north eastern Northern Territory. (Named in honour of Robert George Wyndham Herbert, the first Premier of Queensland.) It refers to the location where the type species was recorded. (It is a tributary of the Georgina River which was once known as the Herbert River.) A good example is Amyema herbertianum.

Herculeana: [her-ku-lee-na] From Herculeus, which is for great strength. It refers to fungi which have been known to break through rocks and roadways. A good example is the fungi Phellorinia herculeana.

Herissantia: [her-is-san-ti-a] From Herisantia, which is unknown. A good example is the noxious weed Herissantia crispa.

Heritiera: [her-i-ti-e-ra] Is named in honour of Charles L’Heritier de Brutelle; 1746-1800, who was a French botanist who described the first Eucalyptus species namely Eucalyptus obliqua. A good example is Heritiera littoralis.

Hermannia: [her-man-ni-a] Is named in honour of Paul Hermann; 1646-1695, who was a German botanist, setting up the Leiden Botanic Gardens and making it the finest Botanic Gardens in Europe at the time. A good example is  the exotic species Hermannia velutina which has been seen in Australian gardens.

Hermanniae: [her-man-ni-ee] Is named in honour of Paul Hermann; 1646-1695, who was a German botanist, setting up the Leiden Botanic Gardens and making it the finest Botanic Gardens in Europe at the time. A good example is Anthyllis hermanniae which has been mooted on several occasions as being introduced into Australian agriculture for its honey content and possible medical benefits.

Hermannifolia: [her-man-ni-foh-li-a] Is named in honour of Paul Hermann; 1646-1695, who was a German botanist, setting up the Leiden Botanic Gardens and making it the finest Botanic Gardens in Europe and Folia, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the foliage being similar to the Hermannia genus. A good example is Rulingia hermannifolia.

Hermannii: [her-man-ni-I] Is named in honour of Paul Hermann; 1646-1695, who was a German botanist, setting up the Leiden Botanic Gardens and making it the finest Botanic Gardens in Europe. A good example is Dicranopteris hermannii.

Hermanniifolia: [her-man-ni-foh-li-a] Is named in honour of Paul Hermann; 1646-1695, who was a German botanist, setting up the Leiden Botanic Gardens and making it the finest Botanic Gardens in Europe and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which resemble the leaves on the Hermannii genus. A good example is Commersonia hermanniifolia.

Hermannioides: [her-ma-ni-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Paul Hermann; 1646-1695, who was a German botanist, setting up the Leiden Botanic Gardens and making it the finest Botanic Gardens in Europe and Eîdos/Oides, which are Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Hermannii genus. A good example is Trymalium hermannioides, which is now known as Spyridium parvifolium.

Hermaphrodagamous: [her-ma-fro-da-ga-mos] From Hermaphroditos, which is Ancient Greek/Latin which is for an individual which has both male and female sexual organs and Gamea/Gamos, which is Ancient Greek for marriage or to be married. It refers to inflorescences which have hermaphroditic characteristics in the flowers inside or above and neuter characteristics outside or below.

Hermaphrodandrous: [her-ma-fro-dan-dros] From Hermaphroditos, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for an individual which have both male and female sexual organs and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to an inflorescences which has hermaphroditic flowers inside or above and staminate outside or below.

Hermaphrodita: [her-ma-fro-di-ta] From Hermaphroditos, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for having both sexes. It refers to perfect flowers which have both male and female reproductive organs. A good example is the flowers on Lepyrodia hermaphrodita.

Hermaphrodite: [her-ma-fro-dI-t] From Hermaphroditos, which Ancient Greek/Latin for an individual which has both male and female sexual organs.

Hermaphroditic: [her-ma-fro-di-tik] From Hermaphroditos which is Ancient Greek/Latin for having both sexes. It refers to a perfect flower in that it has both male and female reproductive organs. A good example is the flowers on Patersonia sericea.

Hermaphroditism: [her-mah-froh-di-tizm] From Hermaphroditos, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for an individual which has both male and female sexual organs.

Hermaphroditum: [her-mah-froh-di/dee-tuh m] From Hermaphroditos, which Ancient Greek/Latin for having both sexes. It refers to a perfect flower in that it has both male and female reproductive organs. A good example is the flowers on Panicum hermaphroditum, which is now known as Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum.

Hermesia: [her-me-si-a] Is named in honour of Hermes who was the ancient Greek herald and messenger of the gods which included the god of roads, commerce, invention, cunning, and theft. It refers to plants, which are readily seen along roads, clearings where it cunningly thieves the habitats of other plants like commercial enterprises that think of one thing thieving the hard earnt coinage and taking advantage of the workers. A good example is Hermesia banksiifolia, which is now known as Callicoma serratifolia.

Hernandia: [her-nan-di-a] Is named in honour of Fransisco Hernandey de Toledo; 1514-1587, who was a Spanish renaissance physician and botanist who wrote on the plants of Mexico. A good example is Hernandia albiflora.

Heronensis: [he-ro-nen-sis] From Heon which is Latinized for Heron Island and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on Heron Island. A good example is Pandanus heronensis, which is now known as Pandanus tectorius.

Herpaticologist: [her-pa-ti-ko-lo-jist] From Hēpatikós, which is Ancient Greek or Hepaticus which is latin for the liver, Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to persons who are dedicated to the study of Liverworts. A good example of a herpaticologist is William Henry Pearson; 1849-1923, who was an English herpaticologist (studied liverworts).

Herpaticology: [her-pa-ti-ko-lo-jee] From Hēpatikós, which is Ancient Greek or Hepaticus which is Latin for the liver and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the study of Liverworts.

Herpestis: [her-pes-tis] From Hérpēs, which is Ancient Greek for to creep along and to spread out. It refers to plants, which have a growth habit of creeping along the ground. A good example is Herpestis monnieria, which is now known as Bacopa monnieria.

Herpolirion: [her-po-li-ri-on] From Hérpēs, which is Ancient Greek for to creep along and to spread and Leiron which is Ancient Greek for a lily. It refers to plants, which have a growth habit of creeping along the ground. A good example is Herpolirion novae-zelandiae.

Herwardiana: [her-wor-di-a-na] Is named in honour of Herward. A good example is Josephia hewardiana , which is now known as Banksia hewardiana.

Hesperia: [hes-per-i-a] From Hésperos, which is Ancient Greek for in the evening or west. It refers to plants, which grow in the west of the country like in far west of Western Australia. A good example is Indigofera australis subsp. hesperia.

Hesperidium: [hes-per-i-di-um] From Hespedidin, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for a citrus skin. It refers to the skin types found on citrus or related fruits. A good example is the fruit of Citrus australasica.

Hesperis: [hes-per-is] From Hésperos, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for in the evening or west. It refers to plants, which grow in Western Australia. A good example is Eucalyptus hesperis, which is now known as Corymbia hamersleyana.

Hesperium: [hes-per-i-um] From Hésperos, which is Ancient Greek for in the evening or west. It refers to plants, which grow in the west of the country like in far west of Western Australia. A good example is Solanum hesperium.

Hesperius: [hes-per-i-us] From Hésperos, which is Ancient Greek for in the evening or west. It refers to plants, which grow in the west of the country like in far west of Western Australia. A good example is Cyperus hesperius.

Hesperonotos: [hes-per-on-oh-tos] From Hésperos, which is Ancient Greek for in the evening or west and nōtos, which is Ancient Greek for southern. It refers to plants, which grow in the southern hemisphere and west of the country. A reasonable example is Phyllanthus hesperonotos, which is now known as Phyllanthus aridus.

Hetaeria: [he-teer-i-a] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different. It refers to the orchids flowering spikes varying considerable in the number of flowers and arrangement of the flowers. A good example is Hetaeria oblongifolia.

Heterachne: [he-ter-ak-ne] From Heteros, which is Greek for other or different and Achne, which is Ancient Greek for a chaff. It refers to the glumes, which have noticeably different sizes and/or shapes. A good example is the chaff on the grass of Heterachne gulliveri.

Heterandra: [he-ter-an-dra] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to the stamens or anthers, which are of different sizes within the same flower. A good example is Monochoria hastata.

Heterandrous: [he-ter-an-dros] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to the stamens or anthers, which are of different sizes within the same flower. A good example is Monochoria hastata.

Heterandrum: [he-ter-an-drum] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, especially the standard on legumes which vary considerably in size and shape. A good example is the petals on Chamelaucium heterandrum.

Heterantha: [he-ter-an-tha] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, especially the standard on legumes which vary considerably in size and shape. A good example is Indigofera heteranthera.

Heteranthum: [he-teer-an-thum] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers especially the standard on legumes which vary considerably in size and shape. A good example is Helipterum heteranthum, which is now known as Rhodanthe heteranthum.

Hetero: [he-ter-o] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different. It refers to a physical property being different.

Heteroblasty: [he-ter-o-bla-stee] From Heteros which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Blastos which is Ancient Greek for a germ, bud or sprout. It refers to where the buds and foliage are distinctly different in shape and size on juvenile plants to that found on the adult plants. A good example is the juvenile and adult leaves on Xylomelum pyriforme.

Heterocarpa: [he-ter-o-kar-pa] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to where the fruits are distinctly different in shape and size on the same plant. A good example is Olearia heterocarpa.

Heterocarpon: [he-ter-o-kar-pon] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to where the fruits are distinctly different in shape and size on the same plant. A good example is Desmodium heterocarpon.

Heterocarpum: [he-ter-o kar-pum] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to where the fruits are distinctly different in shape and size on the same plant. A good example is Desmodium heterocarpum.

Heterocarpus: [he-ter-o-kar-pus] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to where the fruits are distinctly different in shape and size on the same plant. A good example is Geococcus pusillus.

Heterocephalous: [he-ter-o-se-fa-los] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Cephalos, which is Latin for for a head. It refers to a species of Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is for a thread. It refers to a variable head, which is problemsome amongst some commercial crops. A good example is Dolichodorus heterocephalus.

Heterochila: [he-ter-o-ki-la] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Cheîlos, which is Ancient Greek for a lip. It refers to a flowers, which have a very distinct lip compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Goodenia heterochila.

Heterochroa: [he-ter-o-kroh-a] From Heteros, which is Greek for other or different and kroa, which is Ancient Greek for colour. It refers to plants, which display a range of different colours. A good example is the blue-green phyllodes, red flower buds, yellow flowers and the reddish-maroon seed pods on Acacia heterochroa.

Heterocladous: [he-ter-o-kla-dos] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a stem or branch. It refers to the stems or branches having distinctly different shapes and size on the same plant. A good example is the succulent stems on Halosarcia bulbosa.

Heteroclita: [he-ter-oh-kli-ta] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Kleitorís, which is Ancient Greek for a little hill. It refers to organs usually the leaves which curve and have distinctly different shaped and sized mucronate apexes which somewhat resemble the variations found in clitorises. A good example is the phyllode apexes on Acacia heteroclita.

Heteroclitum: [he-ter-o-kli-tum] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Kleitorís, which is Ancient Greek for a little hill. It refers to organs usually the leaves, which curve and have distinctly different shaped and sized mucronate apexes which somewhat resemble the variations found in clitorises. A good example was Racosperma heteroclitum, which is now known as Acacia heteroclita.

Heteroclitus: [he-ter-o-kli-tus] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Kleitorís, which is Ancient Greek for a little hill. It refers to organs usually the leaves which curve and have distinctly different shaped and sized mucronate apexes which somewhat resemble the variations found in clitorises. A good example was Andropogon heteroclitus, which is now known as Pseudanthistiria heteroclita.

Heterocymosus: [he-ter-o-sI-mo-sus] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Cymose, which is Latin for a cyme. It refers to the flower heads having different shapes or sizes.

Heterodéndron: [he-ter-o-den-dron] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to the trees having structures which are variable. A good example is Heterodendron tropicum.

Heterodéndrum: [he-ter-o-den-drum From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to the trees having structures which are variable. A good example was Heterodendrum pubescens, which is now known as Alectryon tomentosa.

Heterodonta: [he-ter-o-don-ta] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Odōn/Odōnt, which are Greek for a tooth or teeth. It refers to structures or organs, which have variable size or shaped teeth. A good example is the leaf margins on Brachyscome heterodonta.

Heterogama: [he-ter-o-ga-ma] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Gamos, which is Ancient Greek for marriage or to be married. The reference is unclear. A good example is Rutidosis heterogamete.

Heterogeneous: [he-ter-o-je-ne-os] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Genes, which is Ancient Greek for variable. It refers to the plants being very variable in structures or none conforming. A good example is Hierochloe glabra.

Heterogynum: [he-ter-o-jI-num] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and From and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is for a woman. It refers to the plants being very variable in structures or none conforming. A good example is Eriocaulon heterogynum.

Heterolaena: [he-ter-o-lee-na] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Khlaîna, which is Ancient Greek for a cloak or wrapper. It refers to plants, which are very variable in structures or none conforming, especially when it comes to the length, shape and thickness of the sepals, which drape over the petals similar to wearing a khlaina. A good example is Heterolaena decussata, which is now known as Pimelea decussata.

Heteroloba: [he-ter-o-loh-ba] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Lobos, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or leaflets which have great variation. A good example is the leaves and leaflets on Cassia heteroloba which is later renamed Cassia eremophila which it was known and is still erroneously called instead of its accepted name of Senna artemisioides subsp. coriacea.

Heteromalla: [he-ter-o-mal-la] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Malla, which is for differently hairy. It refers to plants, which have hairs which are variable or don’t conform to normal hair categories. A good example is Acacia heteromalla.

Heteromera: [he-ter-o-mer-a] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Mere, which is for pittance or no more than. It refers to plants, which display characteristics which appear to be incomplete. A good example is the petals on Goodenia heteromera.

Heteromeria: [he-ter-o-mer-i-a] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Meria, which is Ancient Greek for the thigh bone. It refers to stems around the pedicels and peduncles. A good example is the New Zealand pennywort Hydrocotyle heteromeria.

Heteromerous: [he-ter-o-me-ros] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Merous, which is a Latin suffix for how many segments are within a flower’s whorl. It refers to organs, which have two different types cells. A good example is Cladia aggregata.

Heteromorpha: [he-ter-o-mor-fa] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Morphos, which is a Greek for take the shape or form of. It refers to fertilization; where self-incompatibility, is controlled by the time the pollen is released and the stigma is receptive or by chemical bias. That is, the pollen from one flower on one morph cannot fertilize another flower of the same morph. A good example is Dodonaea heteromorpha.

Heteromorphic: [he-ter-o-mor-fik] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Morphos, which is Greek for having the shape or form of. It refers to fertilization; where self-incompatibility, is controlled by the time the pollen is released and the stigma is receptive or by chemical bias. That is, the pollen from one flower on one morph cannot fertilize another flower of the same morph. A good example is Hibiscus splendens.

Heteromorphum: [he-ter-o-mor-fum] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Morphos, which is a Greek for take the shape or form of. It refers to fertilization; where self-incompatibility, is controlled by the time the pollen is released and the stigma is receptive or by chemical bias. That is, the pollen from one flower on one morph cannot fertilize another flower of the same morph. A good example is the fern Myriophyllum heteromorphum.

Heteromorphus: [he-ter-o-mor-fus] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Morphos, which is a Greek for take the shape or form of. It refers to fertilization; where self-incompatibility, is controlled by the time the pollen is released and the stigma is receptive or by chemical bias. That is, the pollen from one flower on one morph cannot fertilize another flower of the same morph. A good example is the fungus Baeomyces heteromorphus

Heteronema: [he-ter-o-ne-ma] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Nêma/Nēma, which are Ancient Greek for a thread. It refers to a seeds, which are surrounded by a thicker layer of fibers compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Epacris heteronema.

Heteronemum: [he-ter-o-ne-mum] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Nêma/Nēma, which are Ancient Greek for a thread. It refers to a seeds, which are surrounded by a thicker layer of fibers than the other subspecies. A good example is Cochlospermum fraseri subsp. heteronemum.

Heteroneura: [he-ter-o-nyoo-ra] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to plants, which have great variation in the vein structure in the leaves or phyllodes. A good example is the veins on the various sub species of Acacia heteroneura.

Heteroneuron: [he-ter-o-nyoo-ron] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to plants, which have great variation in the vein structure in the leaves or phyllodes. A good example is the veins on the various sub species of Panicum heteroneuron, which is now known as Urochloa gilesii var. notochthona.

Heteroneurum: [he-ter-o-nyoo-rum] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to plants, which have great variation in the vein structure in the leaves or phyllodes. A good example is the veins on the various sub species of Racosperma heteroneurum, which is now known as Acacia heteroneura.

Heteropetala: [he-ter-o-pe-ta-la] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for a thin plate, a colourful leaf or to spread out. It refers to the petals, which are specially coloured leaves surrounding the reproductive organs. It refers to flowers, which have a different number or shape of petals in each whorl. A good example is the veins on the various sub species of Fitzalania heteropetala.

Heteropetalous: [he-ter-o-pe-ta-los] From Heteros, which is Greek for other or different and Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for a thin plate, a colourful leaf or to spread out. It refers to the petals, which are specially coloured leaves surrounding the reproductive organs. It refers to flowers, which have a different number or shape of petals in each whorl.

Heteropetalum: [he-ter-o-pe-ta-lum] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for a thin plate, a colourful leaf or to spread out. It refers to flowers, which have a different number or shape of petals in each whorl. A good example is the veins on the various sub species of Heteropetalum spruceanum var. longipetalum.

Heteropholis: [he-teer-o-fo-lis] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, which have different shaped leaves and size leaves on the same plant. A good example is Heteropholis latisquamea, which is now known as Pembertonia latisquamea.

Heterophylla: [he-ter-o-fIl-la] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are of different sizes and or shapes often on the same plant or in the same population. A good example is Platysace heterophylla var. heterophylla.

Heterophyllous leaves: [he-ter-o-fIl-los, leevz] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the bud leaves/shoots that develop from winter buds which do not contain the primordia of all the leaves to develop during the year being different sizes. A good example is the normal leaves and those that appear at the time of fruiting on Hakea heterophyllous. The fruits remain green even at maturity and resemble the normal season leaves while the leaves appearing when the fruits are ripe are finer and prickly.

Heterophyllum: [he-ter-o-fIl-lum] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are of different sizes and or shapes. A good example is Gastrolobium heterophyllum.

Heterophyllus: [he-ter-o-fIl-lus] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are of different sizes and shapes on the same plant. A good example is the leaves on Hibiscus heterophyllus.

Heteropodium: [he-ter-o-po-di-um] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Pous/Podion, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is for a flower stalk. It refers to where flowers, which have various lengths and thicknesses in their pedicels. A good example is the leaves on Solanum heteropodium.

Heteropogon: [he-ter-o-poh-gon] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Pogon, which is Ancient Greek for a beard. It refers to structures or organs, which have hairs that are of different lengths and or facing different directions. A good example is the awns on Heteropogon contortus.

Heteroptera: [he-ter-o-teer-ra] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a wing or wings. It refers to stems but can include other structures or organs, which have variable size wings and or facing different directions on the awns. A good example is Goodenia heteroptera.

Heteros: [he-ter-os] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different. It refers to structure or the organs, which have different shapes and or sizes.

Heterosepalous: [he-ter-o-se-pa-los] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Sepalum, which is Latin or Sképē which is Ancient Greek for a sepal or calyx. It refers to the sepals or calyxes, which are of different lengths or shapes on the same plant. A good example is the aquatic aquarium plant which is now a water weed in cold running streams in Australia Egeria densa.

Heterosexualis: [he-ter-o-seks-syoo-a-lis] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Sexual, which is for sex. It refers to where inflorescences within a plant, which have different sexual means of reproduction usually avoiding self pollination. A good example is the aquatic mould Achlya heterosexualis.

Heterospermum: [he-ter-o-sper-mum] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are characterized by morphologically dissimilar seeds usually from the same plant or at times different plants within the same habitat. A good example is Lepigonum heterospermum.

Heterospicous: [he-ter-o-spi-kyos] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Conspectus, which is Latin for highly visible. It refers to the flower being very conspicuous.

Heterosporous: [he-ter-o-spor-os] From Heteros, which is Greek for other or different and Sporum, which is Ancient Greek for a spore seed. It refers to fern spores which are characterized by morphologically dissimilar spores produced by pteridophytes from two types of sporangia. The microspores which are the male spores and the megaspores or macrospores which are the female spores.

Heterostemma: [he-ter-o-stem-ma] From Heteros, which is Greek for other or different and Stemma, which is Ancient Greek for a garland or crown. It refers tothe flowers stamens forming an ornate, stellate corona. A good example is Heterostemma acuminatum.

Heterostylous: [he-ter-o-stI-los] From Heteros, which is Greek for other or different and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a style. It refers to a polymorphic situation where there are two or three different morphs in a single population. Cross fertilization is induced by insect pollination where the flower’s stamens and pistils are held at different levels in the different flowers, and these traits are not continuous through the population. A good example is the stamens and styles of Canthium coromandelicum.

Heterotrophic: [he-ter-o-tro-fik] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Trophikós or Trophḗ, which are Ancient Greek for to feed or food. It refers to plants, which obtain all or some of their nutrient by different means. A good example is the semi parasitic plant of Nuytsia floribunda.

Heterozostera: [he-ter-o-zos-ter-a] From Heteros, which is Ancient Greek for other or different and Zōstḗr, which is Ancient Greek for a waist belt that men wore or carried. It refers to a genus of sea grass, which varies slightly to the Zostera genus. A good example is the native sea grass Heterozostera nigricaulis.

Hewardiana: [hee-war-di-a-na] Is named in honour of Heward. A good example is Banksia hewardiana.

Hex: [heks] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six. It refers to a physical organ having six sides, six angles or six parts.

Hexalepis: [heks-sa-le-pis] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to flowers, which have six petals. A good example is Hexalepis scabrifolia, which is now known as Gahnia aspera.

Hexamera: [heks-a-meer-a] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Meros, which is Ancient Greek for a part. It refers to organs, which have six appendages. A good example is Micromyrtus hexamera.

Hexandra: [heks-an-dra] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to plants, which have six stamens. A good example is Leersia hexandra.

Hexandrum: [heks-an-drum] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to plants, which have six stamens. A good example is Micrantheum hexandrum.

Hexandrus: [heks-an-drus] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to plants, which have six stamens. A good example was Homalocenchrus hexandrus, which is now known as Leersia hexandra.

Hexaneura: [heks-a-nyoo-ra] From Hex, which is Greek for six and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to, leaves or phyllodes, which have six nerves. A good example is Acacia hexaneura.

Hexapetala: [heks-a-pe-ta-la] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six andPetánnumi, 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 plants, which have six petals. A good example is Asterolasia hexapetala.

Hexapetalum: [heks-sa-pe-ta-lm] From Hex which is Ancient Greek for six 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 plants, which have six petals. A good example is Phlebalium hexapetalum.

Hexaphylla: [heks-sa-fIl-la] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the plants having six leaves or six leaflets. A good example is Gentiana hexaphylla which has six leaves in each whorl.

Hexasepalus: [heks-sa-se-pa-la] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Sepalus, which is Ancient Greek for a sepal or calyx. It refers to the plants having six sepals or six calyx lobes. A good example is Ranunculus occidentalis var. hexasepalus.

Hexasperma: [heks-sa-sper-ma] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to plants, which usually have six seeds in a fruit or six spores in a sporangia. A good example is the pods which have six seeds on Hexaspermum paniculatum, which is now known as Phyllanthus clamboides.

Hexaspermum: [heks-sa-sper-mum] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to plants, which usually have six seeds in a fruit or six spores in a sporangia. A good example is on Hexaspermum paniculatum, which is now known as Phyllanthus clamboides.

Hexaspora: [heks-sa-spor-ra] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Sporum, which is Ancient Greek for a fern seed or spore. It refers to plants, which usually have six seeds in a pod or six spores in a sporangia. A good example is the pods which have six seeds on Hexaspora pubescens.

Hexatheca: [heks-sa-the-ka] From Hex, which is Ancient Greek for six and Theka, which is Ancient Greek for a case or box. It refers to the androecium: the anterior stamens are bithecous, the posterior ones monothecous; thus the androecium as a whole has six compartments. A good example is the pods which have six seeds on Hexatheca australis.

Heyana: [hay-a-na] Is named in honour of Rev. Nicholas Hey who was a German missionary who started and ran some efficient local farms based on Aboriginal input on Cape York Peninsular. It appears that he was a strong authoritarian who deprived the locals of their freedoms and may have acted inappropriately towards a female child/ren. A good example is Catalepidia heyana.

Hians: [hI-anz] From Hians, which is Latin for gaping. It refers to plants, which have flowers that resemble a wide open mouth gaping. A good example is the flowers on Boea hians.

Hibbertia: [hI-ber-ti-a] Is named in honour of George Hibbert; 1757-1838, who was a London merchant, patron of botany, an amateur botanist, an advocate of slavery and owned a private Botanic Garden. A good example is Hibbertia diffusa.

Hibbertioides: [hI-ber-ti-oi-deez] Is named in honour of George Hibbert; 1757-1838, who was a London merchant, patron of botany, an amateur botanist, an advocate of slavery and owned a private Botanic Garden and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which display very typical Hibertia genus characteristics. A good example is Hibbertia hibbertioides.

Hibernal: [hI-ber-nal] From Hibernalis, which is for wintery or winter. It refers to plants, which prefer the cooler winter months to grow and bloom. A good example is Hibbertia vestita.

Hibernation: [hI-ber-nA-shon] From Hibernalis, which is for wintery or winter. It refers to the practice of organisms which sleep or rest throughout the winter.

Hibiscifolia: [hI-bis-ki-foh-li-a] From Ibískos, which is Greek or Hibiscum, which is for a mallow and Folium, which is for foliage. It refers to the leaves, which resemble the Hibiscus genus. A good example is Montanoa hibiscifolia.

Hibiscus: [hI-bis-kus] From Ibískos, which is Greek or Hibiscum, which is for marsh mellow. It refers to the flowers all looking rather similar to the old marsh mellow plants in which marsh mellows were once made. A good example is Hibiscus heterophyllus.

Hibiscus heterophylus – Two examples of the colour variations from the normal white form

Hicksbeachia: [hiks-bee-ki-a] Is named in honour of Sir Manual Hicks-Beach; 1837-1916, who was a British colonial secretary. A good example is Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia.

Hiemal: [hi-e-mal] From Hiemālis, which is Latin for pertaining to winter. It refers to describing plants, which prefer the cooler winter months to grow and bloom. A good example is Grevillea beadleana.

Hiemalis: [hi-e-ma-lis] From Hiemālis, which is Latin for winter flowering. It refers to plants, which flower during the winter months. A good example is Banksia hiemalis.

Hiemata: [hi-e-ma-ta] From Humāta/Humātum, which are Latin for to bury. It refers to structures or organs usually the roots which are either buried in the soil or are buried beneath the surface mulches (humus). A good example is the surface roots on Poa hiemata.

Hieracifolia: [hi-e-ra-si-fo-li-a] From Hieracium, which is Greek/Latin for the ancient name for plants in the  Heiracium genus and Folium, which is for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which resemble the Heiracium genus. A good example is Hierochloe rariflora.

Hieracioides: [hi-e-ra-si-oi-deez] From Hieracium, which is Greek/Latin for the ancient name for plants in the  Heiracium genus and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which somewhat resemble the European Heiracium genus. A good example is Podolepis hieracioides.

Hierochloe: [hi-e-ro-kloh-e] From Hieracium, which is Greek/Latin for the ancient name of plants in the Heiracium genus and Khloe, which is Ancient Greek for a grass. It refers to grasses, which have scents and were used on special occasions like some Saint days in Europe. A good example is Hierochloe rariflora.

Highlandensis: [hi-lan-den-sis] From Hēahlond, which is Old English for high country away from a, river and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which have habitats and environments at the higher altitudes. A good example is Pholiota highlandensis.

Hildae: [hil-dee] Is named in honour of Hilda Geissmann for her contributions to nature study in Queensland especially flora and birds on Mount Tamborine and the Gold coast Hinterland. A good example is Pterostylis hildae.

Hildegardia: [hi-de-gar-di-a] Is named in honour of Hildegardis Bingen(sis); 1098-1179, who was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, Philosopher, Christian mystic, visionary, and polymath. She is considered to be the founder of scientific natural history in Germany. A good example is Hildegardia australiensis.

Hillebrandii: [hi-le-bran-di-I] Is named in honour of William Hillebrand;1821–1886, who was a German physician and botanist who travelled to Australia then moved to Hawaii. A good example is Eriostemon hillebrandii, which is now known as Phebalium hillebrandii.

Hilliana: [hi-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Walter Hill; 1819-1904, who was a director of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. A good example is Austromyrtus hilliana.

Hillii: [hi-li-lI] Is named in honour of Leslie J. Hill; 1908-2003, who was a botanical philanthropist and collector of succulents in South Africa. A good example is Harpullia hillii and the orchid Cymbidium hillii, which is now known as Cymbidium canniculatum.

Hillmanii: [hil-ma-ni-I] Is probably named in honour of Frederick Hebard Hillman; 1863-1954, who was an American botanist and agriculturalist. A good example is the orchid Petalochilus hillmanii.

Hilum: [hI-lum] From Hilum, which is for a little thing or trifle. It refers to scars on the seeds, where the seed’s funicul was attached to the pericarp of the fruit. A good example is the scar on the seeds of Niemeyera whiteii.

Himantandra: [hi-man-tan-dra] From Himantos, which is Greek, for a leather thong and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to the stamens, which are strap like. A good example was Himantandra belgraveana, which is now known as Galbulimima belgraveana.

Hinchinbrook: [hi-chin-brook] From Hinchinbrook, which is Latinized for Hinchinbrook Island in north eastern Queensland. It refers to plants which were first discovered and are restricted to Hinchinbrook Island. A good example is Melaleuca sp. Hinchinbrook.

Hindii: [hi-di-I] Is named in honour of Peter David Hind; who was an Australian horticulturalists, botanical assistant and botanical collector. A good example is Zieria hindii.

Hindsii: [hI–zi-I] Is named in honour of Richard Brinsley Hinds, 1811–1846, who was an English naval surgeon, botanist and malacologist who died Swan River Western Australia. A good example is Vanda hindsii.

Hinnulea: [hin-nu-le-a] From Kemas, which is Ancient Greek for a young deer and later from Hind which is Old English for a young deer. It refers to the pileus, which has the colouration of a young deer. A good example is Armillaria hinnulea.

Hippocratea: [hi-po-kra-te-a] Is named in honour of Hippocrates; 460-370, who was an ancient Greek physician and the father of modern medicine practices. A good example is Hippocratea bracteata.

Hippocrepandra: [hi-po-kre-pan-dra] Is named in honour of Hippocrates; 460-370, who was an ancient Greek physician and the father of modern medicine practices, Krepis which is Ancient Greek for a slipper or sandal and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for man. It refers to an organ, which has the shape of a horse shoe. A good example was Hippocrepandra neesiana, which is now known as Monotaxis bracteata.

Hippocrepiform: [hi-po-kre-pi-form] Is named in honour of Hippocrates; 460-370, who was an ancient Greek physician and the father of modern medicine practices, Krepis which is Ancient Greek for a slipper or sandal and Forme which is for to take the shape or form of. It refers to an organ having the shape of a horse shoe. A good example is the pods on the exotic Vetch species Hippocrepis multisiliquosa.

Hippuris [hi-pu-ris] From Hippuris, which is Ancient Greek for a horse’s tail. It refers to a plants, which have stems that hang down and resemble a horse’s tail. A good example is Lycopodium hippuris.

Hippuroides [hi-pu-roi-deez] From Hippuris, which is Ancient Greek for a horse’s tail and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants which have stems with leaves or phyllodes which resemble a horse’s tail. A good example is Acacia hippuroides.

Hiptage: [hi-ta-ge] From Hiptamai, which is Ancient Greek for to fly. It refers to the winged seeds, which drift in the wind. A good example is Hiptage benghalensis.

Hirnellia: [her-nel-li-a] Is named in honour of Hirnell. A good example was Hirnellia guerinae, which is now known as Myriocephalus guerinae.

Hirsuta: [her-soo-ta] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy. It refers to plants which have long, shaggy often rough hairs. A good example is Helicteres hirsuta.

Hirsute: [her-soot] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy. It refers to structures or organs, which have long, shaggy often coarse looking hairs. A good example is Lechenaultia hirsute.

Hirsutula: [her-soo-tu-la] From Hirsutus which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy. It refers to structures or organs, which have long, shaggy often coarse looking hairs. A good example is the sparse hairs along the rachise of Nephrolepis hirsutula.

Hirsutum: [her-soo-tum] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy. It refers to structures or organs, which have very long, shaggy often coarse looking hairs. A good example is Archidendron hirsutum.

Hirsutus: [her-soo-tus] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy. It refers to plant structures or organs, which have very long, shaggy often coarse looking hairs. A good example is Calothamnus hirsutus.

Hirta: [her-ta] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat covered in short, course bristly, haggy hairs. A good example is Hydrocotyle hirta.

Hirtella: [her-tel-la] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in short, bristles, often coarsly shaggy hairs. A good example is Archeria hirtella.

Hirtellum: [her-tel-lum] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy. It refers to plant structures or organs which are covered in short, bristly, course shaggy hairs. A good example is Panicum hirtellum which is now known as Oplissium hirtellus.

Hirtellus: [her-tel-lus] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy. It refers to plant structures or organs which are covered in short, bristly, course shaggy hairs. A good example is Phyllanthus hirtellus.

Hirticalcar: [her-ti-kal-kar] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy and Calcāria/Calcārium, which is for incitement or stimulus. It refers to orchids, which can raise excitement in the viewer and have a modest covering of short hairs usually on a single petal or sepal. A good example is Sarcochilus hirticalcar.

Hirticalyx: [her-ti-ka-liks] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for a husk or covering – the calyx. It refers to plants, stems or upper branches being covered in short, bristly, course shaggy hairs. A good example is Hibbertia hirticalyx.

Hirticaulis: [her-ti-kor-lis] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to plant stems which are covered in short, bristly, course shaggy hairs. A good example is Eragrostis hirticaulis.

Hirtigerus: [her-ti-jer-us] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy and Gerus, which is for having or bearing. It refers to the calyxes being covered in short, bristly, shaggy often rough hairs.

Hirtoviscosum: [her-to-vis-koh-sum] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for a hairy and shaggy and Viscōsus, which is Latin birdlime or sticky. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in short, bristly, shaggy often rough hairs. A good example is the calyx on Helichrysum hirtoviscosum, which is now known as Chrysocephalum semipapposum.

Hirtum: [her-tum] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for hairy. It refers to structures or organs, which are rather more hairy than other species in the genus. A good example is the stems and leaves on Lasiolytrum hirtum, which is now known as Arthraxon hispidus.

Hirtus: [her-tus] From Hirsutus, which is Latin for hairy. It refers to structures or organs, which are rather more hairy than other species in the genus. A good example is the stems and leaves on Atractocarpus hirtus.

Hirudinosus: [her-u-di-noh-sus] From Hirundo, which is Latin for a swallow or a mythical bird without legs. It refers to the absolute beauty of the fungus like the mythical bird. A good example is Colus hirudinosus.

Hispid: [his-pid] From Hispidus, which is Latin for short, bristly, course hairs. It refers to a structure or organ, which has short, bristly course hairs.

Hispida: [his-pi-da] From Hispidus, which is Latin for short, bristly, course hairs. It refers to a structure or organ, which has short, bristly course hairs. A good example is Angophora hispida.

Hispidioides: [his-pi-di-oi-deez] From Hispidus, which is Latin for short bristly hairs and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to organs, which resemble other organs, which are very hispid. A good example was Ficus hispidioides, which is now known as Ficus hispida.

Hispidissima: [his-pi-dis-si-ma] From Hispidus, which is Latin for short bristly hairs and Issima, which is for the superlative or very. It refers to plants, which are densely covered in the longest bristly hairs of all the species in the genus. A good example is Tetratheca hispidissima.

Hispidula: [his-pid-yoo-la] From Hispidus, which is Latin for short bristly hairs. It refers to a structure or organ, which has short, bristly course hairs. A good example is Vittadinia hispidula.

Hispidulous: [his-pi-dyoo-los] From Hispidus, which is Latin for short, bristly, course hairs. It refers to organs, which have short, fine, bristly hairs. A good example is  the commercially grown Cucumis melo which is covered in minute bristly hairs.

Hispidulum: [his-pi-dyoo-lum] From Hispidus, which is Latin for short, bristly, course hairs. It refers to a structure or organ, which has short, bristly course hairs. A good example is Adiantum hispidulum.

Hispidulus: [his-pid-yoo-lus] From Hispidus, which is Latin for short bristly hairs. It refers to a structure or organ, which has short, bristly course hairs. A good example is the exotic weed Arthraxon hispidus.

Hispidum: [his-pi-dum] From Hispidus, which is Latin for short, bristly, course hairs. It refers to organs, which bears a lot of short, bristly course hairs. A good example was Dendrobium hispidum, which is now known as Cadetia maideniana.

Hispidus: [his-pi-dus] From Hispidus, which is Latin for short, bristly, course hairs. It refers to structures or organs, which bear short, bristly course hairs. A good example is Corybas hispidus.

Histiopteris: [his-ti-oh-teer-is] From Hiistion, which is Ancient Greek for a web and Pteris, which is Ancient Greek for a fern. It refers to fronds which have a dense web like venation on the fronds. A good example is the fern Histiopteris incisa.

Histophylla: [his-ti-oh-fIl-lah] From Hiistion, which is Ancient Greek for a web and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which a dense venation. A good example is Eucalyptus histophylla.

Hnatiukii: [nat-ti-u-ki-I] Is named in honour of Roger James Hnatiuk; 1946-20.., who was an Australian who had various positions in the ACT. A good example is Melaleuca hnatiukii.

Hoary: [hor-ee] From Hoary, which is probably Old English for going grey with age. To have fine grey, blue or white cobweb like hairs. It refers to the leaves, which have silvery, hairy appearance. A good example is Plectranthus argentatus.

Hochreutineri: [Ho-kre-u-ti-ner-I] Is named in honour of Bénédict Pierre Georges Hochreutiner;1873-1959, who was a Swiss botanist and taxonomist who worked extensively on the Malvaceae Family. A good example is Atriplex hochreutineri.

Hockingsii: [ho-king-si-I] Is probably named in honour of Francis David Hocking; 1928-20.., who was an Australian Horticulturist and photographer. A good example is Acacia hockingsii.

Hodgei: [hoj-e-I] Is named in honour of Hodge but which Hodge cannot be substantiated. A good example is Grevillea hodgei.

Hodgkinsoniae: [hoj-kin-son-ni-ee] Is named in honour of Miss Mary/Maria Hodgkinson; 1824-1889, who was an English born Australian who was an avid collector of plants in northern New South Wales for Ferdinand Von Mueller. A good example is Syzygium hodgkinsoniae.

Hodgsonia: [hoj-so-ni-a] Is named in honour of Hodgson but which Hodgson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Hodgsonia junciformis, which is now known as Hodgsoniola junciformis.

Hodgsoniola: [hoj-so-ni-o-la] Is named in honour of Hodgson; but which Knight cannot be substantiated. A good example is Hodgsoniola junciformis.

Hohenbuehelia: [hoh-en-boo-he-li-a] Is named in honour of Ludwig Samuel Joseph David Alexander Freiherr von Hohenbühel Heufler zu Rasen und Perdonegg; 1817-1885, who was an Austrian baron and cryptogamist. A good example is Hohenbuehelia bingarra. (Fortunately they didn’t use his whole name)

Hoipolloi: [hoi-pol-loi] From Hoi Polloi, which is Ancient Greek for many or the masses. It refers to the common people congregating in mass numbers like at a football match or demonstration. A good example is the flowers appearing on mass on Boronia hoipolloi.

Holathera: [ho-la-ther-a] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Anthera, which is Ancient Greek for an ear of grain. It refers to the awn, which is not disarticuLating from the base of the lemma at maturity. A good example is Aristida holathera var. holathera.

Holcocarpa: [ho-loh-kar-pa] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits which have all the normal parts and remain attached to the parent plant for a long period. A good example was Acacia holcocarpa, which is now known as Acacia julifera and Acacia calyculata.

Holcolemma: [ho-ko-lem-ma] From Holcus, which is Ancient Greek for a groove and lemma, which is Ancient Greek for one of the lower chaffs. It refers to the lower lemma, which has a groove. A good example is the exotic pasture grass Holcolemma dispar.

Holcus: [ho-kus] From Holcus, which is Ancient Greek for a grass. It refers to the very old name for a local grass. A good example is the exotic pasture grass Holcus elongatus, which is now known as Chrysopogon elongatus.

Hollandaea: [ho-lan-dee-a] Is named in honour of Sir Henry Holland; 1779-1860, who was a British secretary of the Colonies. A good example is Hollandaea lamingtoniana, which is now known as Helicia lamingtoniana.

Hollidayi: [ho-li-day-I] Is named in honour of Ivan Grenfell Holliday; 1926-2010, who was an Australian sportsman and author and photographer of native plants. A good example is Melaleuca hollidayi.

Hollowayi: [ho-loh-wei-I] Is named in honour of Mrs. Halloway. A good example is Atriplex hollowayi.

Hollrungia: [ho-run-ji-ah] Is named in honour of Udo Max Hollrung; 1858-1937, who was a German botanist who specialized in the plants of new Guinee. A good example was Hollrungia aurantioides, which is now known as Passiflora aurantioides.

Hollrungii: [hol-run-ji-I] Is named in honour of Udo Max Hollrung; 1858-1937, who was a German botanist who specialized in the plants of New Guinee. A good example is Decaisnina hollrungii.

Holmesii: [hol-me-si-I] Probably named in honour of Alpin Theodore “Ted” Ernest Holmes who was a Western Australia botanist who had a passion for plants, which had toxic properties. A good example is Eilema holmesii.

Holo: [hol-oh] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire, whole or complete. It refers to a structure, which is complete in all aspects.

Holochila: [hol-o-ki-la] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Cheilos/Kyhhos, which are Greek for lips. It refers to the lip or labellum on orchids, which is entire. A good example is Nervilia holochilas.

Holopetalus: [ho-lo-pe-ta-lus] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete 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 now known as the petals being more complete compared to other species in the genus which have fringed petals. A good example is Elaeocarpus holopetalus.

Holoptera: [ho-lo-teer-a] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Ptera, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to the petals, which are complete compared to other species in the genus which have fringed petals. A good example was Harpullia holoptera, which is now known as Harpullia frutescens.

Holoptera: [ho-lo-teer-a] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Ptera, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to the petals, which are complete compared to other species in the genus which have fringed petals. A good example was Chenopodium holopterum, which is now known as Dysphania carinata.

Holoschoenus: [ho-lo-shoo-nus] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Schoinos, which is Ancient Greek for a rush or reed. It is a name that was used by Theophrastus for reeds found around the mediteranean. It refers to plants, which are very typical of the rushes and reeds in appearance. A good example is Holoschoenus nodosus (Illegitimate name first used by David Mellis), which is now known as Ficinia nodosus and Juncus holoschoenus.

Holosericea: [ho-lo-seer-i-see-a] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Serikon, which is for silky hairs. It refers to a structure or organ, which is completely covered in soft, silky hairs. A good example is Acacia holosericea.

Holosericeum: [ho-lo-seer-i-see-um] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Serikon, which is Ancient Greek for silky hairs. It refers to a structure or organ, which is completely covered in soft silky hairs. A good example was Myrtoleucodendron holosericeum, which is now known as Melaleuca holosericea.

Holosericeus: [ho-lo-seer-i-see-us] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Serikon, which is for silky hairs. It refers to a structure or organ being completely covered in soft silky hairs. A good example is Ptilotus holosericeus.

Holostigma: [ho-lo-stig-ma] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Stígma/Stízein, which is Ancient Greek for the female reproductive organ upon the style which is receptive to receiving pollen. It refers to stigmas, which are complete. A good example was Holostigma dioica, which is now known as Lobelia dioica.

Holotome: [ho-lo-tohm] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and maybe Tomos, which is Ancient Greek for to cut or trim. It may refer to a structure or organ, which appears a little artificial in that the organs have been cut and placed in position. A good example was Holotome leucocephala, which is now known as Actinotus leucocephalus.

Holotricha: [ho-lo-trI-ka] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Thrix, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to a structure or organ, which is completely covered in short velvety hairs. A good example is Acacia holotricha.

Holotrichum: [ho-lo-trI-kum] From Holo, which is Ancient Greek for entire or complete and Thrix, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to a structure or organ, which is completely covered in short velvety hairs. A good example was Racosperma holotrichum, which is now known as Acacia holotricha.

Holroydii: [hol-roi-di-I] Is named in honour of Mr. A. T. Holroyd; 1806-1887, who was a British born Australian master in equity in the Colony of New South Wales. A good example is Pimelea holroydii.

Holtiana: [hol-ti-a-na] Maybe named in honour of F. T. Holt. A good example is Sclerolaena holtiana.

Holttum: [hol-tum] Is named in honour of Richard Eric Holttum; 1895-1990, who was a British botanist and director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. A good example is Chingia holttum.

Holtzei: [hol-zei] Is named in honour of Murice William Holtze; 1840-1923, who was a German born Australian botanist, collector and garden enthusiast who was the head gardener of the Palmerston Botanic Gardens and later the Adelaide botanic gardens. He and his wife died on Kangaroo Island where he had his own well established gardens and collected for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Sterculia holtzei.

Homal: [ho-mal] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal. It refers to an organ, which is flat and smooth. A good example is the leaves on Melaleuca viminalis.

Homalanthus: [ho-ma-lan-thus] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to leaves, which are flat and smooth while resembling brightly coloured flowers. A good example is the bright scarlet leaves on Homalanthus populifolium.

Homalium: [ho-ma-li-um] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal. It refers to an organ, which is flat and smooth. A good example is the sepals and petals which have an equal number are of similar colour shape and are smooth on Homalium brachybotrys.

Homalocalyx: [ho-ma-lo-ka–liks] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for a husk or covering – the calyx. It refers to calyxes, which are flat and smooth. A good example is the large, smooth, flat calyxes on Homalocalyx polyandrus.

Homalocarpa: [ho-ma-lo-kar-pa] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to calyxes, which are flat and smooth. A good example is Hydrocotyle homalocarpa.

Homalocarpum: [ho-ma-lo-kar-pum] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to calyxes, which are flat and smooth. A good example is the large, smooth, flat calyxes on Homalosciadium homalocarpum.

Homalocaulis: [ho-ma-lo-kor-lis] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Kaulos which is Ancient Greek or Caulus which is for a stem. It refers to the culms, which are rather equal in length, diameter and smoothness. A good example is Juncus homalocaulis.

Homalocenchrus: [ho-ma-lo-sen-krus] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Cenchros, which is Ancient Greek or Cenchrus which is for Millet. It refers to culms, which are rather equal in length, diameter and smooth. A good example was Homalocenchrus hexandrus, which is now known as Leersia hexandra.

Homaloclada: [ho-ma-lo-kla-da] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a branch. It refers to branches and stems which are flat. A good example is Acacia homaloclada, where the stems and smaller branches are much flatter than other species in the genus.

Homalocladum: [ho-ma-lo-kla-dum] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a branch. It refers to branches and stems, which are flatter than other species in the genus. A good example was Racosperma homalocladum, which is now known as Acacia homaloclada where the stems and smaller branches are much flatter than other species in the genus.

Homalocladus: [ho-ma-lo-kla-dus] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a branch. It refers to the stems, which are flat. A good example is Exocarpos homalocladus, which hasstems that are smaller and flatter branches than other species in the genus.

Homalococca: [ho-ma-lo-koh-ka] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Kokkos, which is Ancient Greek for a berry. It refers to fruits which are a dried flat berry. A good example is Tribulopis homalococca var. alifer.

Homalococcus: [ho-ma-lo-koh-kus] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Kokkos, which is Ancient Greek for a berry. It refers to fruits which are a dried flat berry. A good example is Tribulus homalococcus, which is now known as Tribulopis homalococca var. Alifer.

Homalophylla: [ho-ma-lo-fIl-la] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are flat and equal on either side of the mid vein. A good example is Acacia homalophylla.

Homalophyllum: [ho-ma-lo-fIl-lum] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are very flat and exactly the same on either side of the mid vein. A good example is Potamium homalophyllum.

Homalophyllus: [ho-ma-lo-fIl-lus] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves, which are very flat and exactly the same on either side of the mid vein. A good example is Calothamnus homalophyllus.

Homalosciadium: [ho-ma-lo-ski-a-di-um] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Sciadum, which is Ancient Greek for a parasol, umbrella or canopy. It refers to trees, which have an umbrella shape like canopy or plants, which prefer to grow in the shade of other trees and shrubs. A good example is the parasol shaped leaves on Homalosciadium homalocarpum.

Homalospermum: [ho-ma-lo-sper-mum] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds which have two flat surfaces. A good example is Homalospermum firmum.

Homalostoma: [ho-ma-lo-stoh-ma] From Homalos, which is Ancient Greek for flat and equal and Stoma, which is Ancient Greek for n opening or a mouth. It refers to openings usually on the surface of leaves which have flat margins. A good example was Homalostoma simplex, which is now known as Andersonia simplex.

Homandrous: [ho-man-dros] From Homós, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to a the description of where the stamens are all uniformly similar in size and shape.

Homeanum: [ho-me-a-num] Maybe is named in honour of the great Greek poet Homer. A good example is Geranium homeanum.

Homocarpa: [ho-mo-kar-pa] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are remarkably uniform in shape and size. A good example was Dimetopia homocarpa, which is now known as Trachymene homocarpa.

Homocarpous: [ho-mo-kar-pos] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the description of fruits which are the same shape and size. A good example is Olearia homolepis Dimetopia homocarpa Trachymene pilosa.

Homoeostrichus: [ho-mo-e-o-stri-kus] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and and maybe Strictus which is Ancient Greek for to stand erect. It refers to structures or organs, which are erct. A good example is the fronds on the seaweed Homoeostrichus sinclairii.

Homogamous: [ho-mo-ga-mus] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Gameo which is Ancient Greek for to marry or married. It refers to the pistil and stamens, which mature at the same time. A good example is the exotic weed Capitula homogamous.

Homolepis: [ho-mo-le-pis] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Lepis, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in scales of a uniform shape and size. A good example is Olearia homolepis.

Homologues: [ho-mo-lo-gus] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Lógos, which is Ancient Greek for to a rational principle. In biology It refers to chromosomes from paternal and maternal origin to form new sister chromosomes.

Homomalla: [ho-mo-mal-la] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Malla which is Ancient Greek for very, rather or more than.  It refers to plants, which are somewhat than or better than other species when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the longer ad bigger flower spikes on Acacia homomalla.

Homopholis: [ho-mo-fo-lis] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Pholis, which is Ancient Greek for a horny scale. It refers to the scales, being horned and smooth. A good example is Homopholis belsonii.

Homoplastica: [ho-mo-pla-stik-a] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Plastikos, which is Ancient Greek for to be abled to mould as in plastacine. It refers to a leaves, which resemble the host trees, thus are moulded similarly to various shapes depending upon which tree is the host. A good example is Dendrophthoe homoplastica.

Homoplasticus: [ho-mo-pla-stik-us] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Plastikos, which is Ancient Greek for to be able to be moulded as in plastacine. It refers to a leaves, which resemble the host trees, thus are moulded similarly to various shapes depending upon which tree is the host. A good example was Loranthus homoplasticus, which is now known as Dendrophthoe homoplastica.

Homoranthoides: [ho-mor-an-th-oi-des] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly, 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 Homoranthus genus. A good example is Darwinia homoranthoides.

Homoranthus: [ho-mor-an-thus] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower. It refers to all anthers and or flowers which are rather uniform throughout the genus. A good example is Homoranthus virgatus.

Homospicous: [ho-mo-spi-kyos] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Spicuous, which is Latin for conspicuous. It refers to flowers, which are rather uniform through out the genus.. A good example is Homoranthus floydii.

Homosporous: [ho-mo-spor-os] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Sporos, which is Ancient Greek for fern spores or seeds. It refers to fern spores, which are which are rather uniform throughout the genus. A good example is the spores on Huperzia phlegmaria.

Homostylous: [ho-mo-stI-los] From Hómoios, which is Ancient Greek for similar, unvarying or uniformly and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a style. It refers to pistils, which are which are rather uniform throughout the genus. A good example is the flowers on Lythrum hyssopifolia.

Hood: [hood] From Hod, which is old English for a cover. It refers to a special cover that covers the perianth and usually has decurved margins. A good example is the hoods on Pterostylis rufa.

Hooglandii: [hoo-glan-di-I] Is named in honour of Ruurd D. Hoogland, 1922-1994; who was a Dutch botanist who served several years with the CSIRO. A good example is the hoods on Macropiper hooglandii.

Hookerana: [hoo-ker-a-na] Is named in honour of Dr. William J. Hooker; 1785-1865, who was a Glassglow professor of Botany and later director of the Kew Botanic Gardens. A good example is Sarcococca hookerana var. humilis.

Hookeri: [hoo–ker-I] Is named in honour of Joseph Dalton Hooker; 1817–1911, was one of the greatest British botanists and explorers of all times. A good example is Scaevola hookeri.

Hookeriana: [hoo-ker-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Joseph Dalton Hooker; 1817–1911, who was one of the greatest British botanists and explorers of all times. A good example is Grevillea hookeriana.

Hookeranus: [hoo-ker-a-nus] Is named in honour of Dr. William J. Hooker; 1785-1865, who was a Glassglow professor of Botany and later director of the Kew Botanic Gardens. A good example was Scirpus hookeranus, which is now known as Isolepis multicaulis.

Hookerochloa: [hoo-ker-o-kloh-a] Is named in honour of Dr. William J. Hooker; 1785-1865, who was a Glassglow professor of Botany and later director of the Kew Botanic Gardens and Khloa which is Ancient Greek for a grass. A good example is Hookerochloa eriopoda.

Hopei: [hoh-pe-I] Is probably named in honour of Margaret Anderson Hope; 1848-1934, who was a noted Australian botanical artist. A good example is her work on Lepidozamia hopei.

Hopkinsia: [hop-kin-si-a] Is named in honour of John Hopkins; 1870-1912, who was a Scottish professor of Botany and later director of the Kew Botanic Gardens. A good example is Hopkinsia aneoctocolea.

Hoplopetalum: [hop-lo-pe-ta-lum] From Hóplon, which is Ancient Greek for weapons and armory 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 the specialized coloured leaves, which surround the ovaries (sepals and or calyx) and aid in the attraction of pollinators that are covered in long sharp spines or thorns. It usually refers to every structure and organ on a plant which is well armored with sharp spines right up the calyxes protecting. A good example is Solanum hoplopetalum.

Hopperiana: [hop-per-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Dr. Stephen Donald Hopper; 1951-20.., who was an Australian botanist and conservation biologist. A good example is the orchid Caladenia hopperiana Hopkinsia aneoctocolea.

Hopperianum: [hop-per-i-a-num] Is named in honour of Dr. Stephen Donald Hopper; 1951-20.., who was an Australian botanist and conservation biologist. A good example was Racospermum hopperianum, which is now known as Acacaia hopperiana.

Hopskinsia: [hop-skin-si-a] Is named in honour of Hopskin. A good example is Hopkinsia aneoctocolea.

Hopsonii: [hop-son-i-I] Is named in honour of John Hopson; 18..-1928, who was an Australian Naturalist and farmer. A good example was Prasophyllum hopsonii, which is now known as Genoplesium nudum.

Hopwoodii: [hop-woo-di-I] Is named in honour of Henry Hopwood; 1813-1869, who was an English born convict Australian who turned businessman and collector of plants along the Murray river around Eucha. Two good examples are Anthocercis hopwoodii or Duboisia hopwoodii.

Horburyanum: [hor-be-ri-a-num] Is named in honour of Horbury. A good example was Prasophyllum horburyanum, which is now known as Genoplesium nigricans.

Hordeaceus: [hor-dee-a-se-us] From Horridus, which is Latin for horrid and rough. It refers to stems, leaves or phyllodes, which have relatively rough. A good example is Eucalyptus horistes.

Horn: [horn] From Horn, which is old English for a hollow bony structure. In botany it refers to perianths, which have a hard almost bony curved, hollow protuberance.

Horniana: [hor-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Dr. George Henry Horn;1840-1897. Whoo was an American whose meticulous reviews were responsible for 154 new genre and 1582 new species and was president of America entomological Society. A good example is Goodenia horniana.

Hornii: [hor–ni-I] Is named in honour of Dr. George Henry Horn;1840-1897. Whoo was an American whose meticulous reviews were responsible for 154 new genre and 1582 new species and was president of America entomological Society. A good example is Elacholoma hornii.

Hornstedtia: [horn-ste-ti-a] Is named in honour of Klas Fredrik Hornstedt; 1758-1809, who was a Swedish Botanist. A good example is Hornstedtia scottiana.

Horrida: [ho-ri-da] From Horrida, which is Latin for horrid and rough. It refers to the stems, long thorns from the leaf axils wich are horribly stout and rough to touch. A good example is Sclerolaena bicornis var. horrida.

Horridula: [hor-ri-dyoo-la] From Horridus, which is Latin for horrid, rough, bristly, savage, shaggy, rude and terrifying. It refers to stems, leaves or phyllodes or at times stems which have relatively sharp, pungent spines or prickles. A good example is the dagger like phyllodes on Acacia horrididula.

Horridulum: [hor-ri-dyoo-lum] From Horridum, which is Latin for rough, bristly, savage, shaggy, rude and terrifying. It refers to stems, leaves or phyllodes or at times stems, which have relatively sharp, pungent spines or prickles. A good example is the dagger like leaves on Astroloma serratifolium var. horridulum.

Horrifolia: [hor-ri-foh-li-a] From Horridum, which is for horrid, rough, bristly spiny or prickly and Folia, which is Latin foliage. It refers to stems, culms and or leaves, which are covered in bristles, spines or prickles. A good example is the grass Stipa horrifolia, which is now known as Austrostipa drummondii.

Horsfieldia: [hors-feel-di-a] Is named in honour of Thomas Horsfield; 1773-1859, who was an English naturalist in Java and Sumatra. A good example is Hornstedtia scottiana.

Horsfieldii: [hors-feel-di-I] Is named in honour of Horsefield; 1792–1854, was an English handloom weaver and amateur botanist. A good example is Miliusa horsfieldii.

Hortensis: [hor-ten-sis] From Khórtos, which is Ancient Greek or Khórtos Hortus/Hortī, which are Latin for a garden and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers plants, which are adorned in beauty when used in horticulture or are often seen originating in gardens. A good example is the exotic garden culinary plant Atriplex hortensis.

Hortiorum: [hor-ti-or-um] From Khórtos, which is Ancient Greek or Khórtos Hortus/Hortī, which are Latin for a garden. It refers to the beauty of the plant in horticulture. A good example is Stylidium hortiorum.

Hortus siccus: [hor-tus, Si-kus] From Khórtos, which is Ancient Greek or Hortorum/Hortī, which are for a garden and Siccus, which is for dry. It refers to plants, which are based on dry gardens that use little water or dry land plants.

Hoskingii: [hos-king-i-I] Is named in honour of Doctor J. R. Hosking, who is a botanist with the Agriculturalist Department NSW. A good example is Asperula hoskingii.

Hospita: [hos-pi-ta] From Hospitia, which is for hospitable or friendly. It refers to the overall appearance of shrubs or trees, which have a pleasing appeal. A good example is Kleinhovia hospita.

Hospitum: [hos-pi-tum] From Hospitia, which is for hospitable or friendly. It refers to the overall appearance of shrubs or trees, which have a pleasing appeal. A good example is Ptychosperma hospitum, which is now known Ptychosperma macarthurii.

Hospitus: [hos-pi-tus] From Hospitia, which is for hospitable or friendly. It refers to the overall appearance of shrubs or trees, which have a pleasing appeal. A good example was Actinophloeus hospitus, which is now known Ptychosperma macarthurii.

Hothamensis: [ho-tha-men-sis] From Hotham, which is Latinized for the district of Hotham and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in and around Hotham in central Victoria. A good example is the grass Poa hothamensis.

Houseana: [hour-ze-a-na] Is named in honour of Frederick Maurice House; 1865-1936, who was an English born Australian medical officer, sheep grazier and naturalist. A good example is Eucalyptus houseana.

Housei: [hour-ze-I] Is named in honour of Frederick Maurice House; 1865-1936, who was an English born Australian medical officer, sheep grazier and naturalist. A good example is the beautiful little grass wren Amytornis housei.

Hovea: [hoh–vee-a] Is named in honour of Anton P. Hove; 1773-1798, who was a Polish botanist who collected plants for Sir Joseph Banks in West Africa, India and Crimea. A good example is Hovea acutifolia.

Hoveoides: [hoh-vee-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Anton P. Hove; 1773-1798, who was a Polish botanist who collected plants for Sir Joseph Banks in West Africa, India and Crimea and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. A good example is Astrotricha hoveoides.

Howea: [hour-wee-a] From Howe which is Latinized for Lord Howe Island. (Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe) It refers to plants which were first discovered on Lord Howe Island or are restricted to the Islands. A good example is Howea fosteriana.

Howeanum: [hour-wee-a-num] From Howe which is Latinized for Lord Howe Island and Ensis/Anum, which is for to originate from. (Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe) It refers to plants which were first discovered on Lord Howe Island or are restricted to the Islands. A good example is Zygogynum howeanum.

Howeanus: [hour-wee-a-nus] From Howe, which is Latinized for Lord Howe Island and Ensis/Anum which is for to originate from. (Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe) It refers to plants which were first discovered on Lord Howe Island or are restricted to the Islands. A good example is Thelychiton howeanus.

Howense: [hour-ens] From Howe, which is Latinized for Lord Howe Island. (Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe) It refers to plants which were first discovered on Lord Howe Island or are restricted to the Islands. A good example is the filmy ferns fronds on Hymenophyllum howense.

Howittia: [hour-wi-ti-a] Is probably named in honour of Dr. Godfrey Howitt; 1800-1873, who was an English born Australian physician, botanist and entomologist in Melbourne. A good example is Howittia trilocularis.

Howittiana: [hour-wi-ti-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Dr. Godfrey Howitt; 1800-1873, who was an English born Australian physician, botanist and entomologist in Melbourne. A good example is Myrsine howittiana.

Howittii: [hour-wi-ti-I] Is probably named in honour of Dr. Godfrey Howitt; 1800-1873, who was an English born Australian physician, botanist and entomologist in Melbourne. A good example is Zygophyllum howittii

Hoya: [hoy-a] Is named in honour of Thomas Hoy; 1750-1822, who was an English born gardener and botanist in Syon House in Middlesex England. A good example is Hoya australis sub. species australia.

Huanaca: [hua–na-ka] From Anaca, which is Latinized for the vernacular for the tree Anacula tree. It refers to flowers, which resemble those of the Anaca tree.A good example is Huanaca hydrocotylea, which is now known as Diplaspis hydrocotyle.

Hubbardiana: [hub-bar-di-a-na] Is named in honour of Charles Edward Hubbard; 1900-1980,who was a British botanist and agrologist who studied grasses in Australia. A good example is Acacia hubbardiana.

Hubbardianum: [hub-bar-di-a-num] Is named in honour of Charles Edward Hubbard; 1900-1980, who was a British botanist and agrologist who studied grasses in Australia. A good example is Racosperma hubbardianum, which is now known as Acacia hubbardiana.

Hubbardii: [hub-bar-di-a] Is named in honour of Charles Edward Hubbard; 1900-1980,who was a British botanist and agrologist who studied grasses in Australia. A good example is Digitaria hubbardii.

Hubberiana: [hub-ber-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Charles Edward Hubbard; 1900-1980, who was a British botanist and agrologist who studied grasses in Australia. A good example is Eucalyptus huberiana.

Huegelia: [hoo-ge-li-a] Is named in honour of Baron Karl von Hugel; 1795-1870, who was a German traveler, plant collector, botanist and patron of botany. A good example was Huegelia coerulea, which is now known as Trachymene coerulea.

Huegeliana: [hoo-e-ge-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Baron Karl von Hugel; 1795-1870, who was a German traveler, plant collector, botanist and patron of botany. A good example is Allocasuarina huegeliana.

Huegelii: [hoo-e-ge-li-I] Is named in honour of Baron Karl von Hugel; 1795-1870, who was a German traveler, plant collector, botanist and patron of botany. A good example is Hibiscus huegelii.

Huenefeldia: [hoo-e-ne-fel-di-a] Is named in honour of Huenfeld. A good example was Huenefeldia coronopifolia, which is now known as Calotis glandulosa.

Hugelroea: [hoo-e-gel-roh-a] Is named in honour of Huegelroe. A good example was Hugelroea linophylla, which is now known as Sphaerolobium linophyllum.

Hughanii: [hyoo-a-ni-I] Is named in honour of Allan Hughan; who was an Australian glazier from Swan Hill who actively collected between the years 1837-1883. A good example is Verticordia hughanii.

Hughesii: [hyoo-es-i-I] Is named in honour of Hughes but which Hughs cannot be substantiated. A good example is Backhousia hughesii.

Hugonia: [hyoo-go-ni-a] Is named in honour of John Hugon who was a British botanist. A good example is Hugonia jenkinsii.

Hullsii: [hul–zi-I] Is named in honour of Hull. A good example is Sarcolobus hullsii.

Humata: [hyoo-ma-ta] Maybe from Humātum, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for the top soil or to be buried beneath the ground. It refers to plants, which have their roots or rhizomes on or just below the surface of the ground. A good example is Humata pedata, which is now known as Davallia pedata.

Humboldtiana: [hum-bol-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt; 1769-1859, who was a Prussian geographer, naturalist, explorer, and influential proponent of Romantic Phílosophy and science. A good example is Rhodanthe humboldtiana.

Humboldtianum: [hum-bol-ti-a-num] Is named in honour of Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt; 1769-1859, who was a Prussian geographer, naturalist, explorer, and influential proponent of Romantic Phílosophy and science. A good example is Helichrysum humboldtianum.

Humboldtianus: [hum-bol-ti-a-nus] Is named in honour of Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt; 1769-1859, who was a Prussian geographer, naturalist, explorer, and influential proponent of Romantic Phílosophy and science. A good example was Pteropogon humboldtianus, which is now known as Rhodanthe humboldtiana.

Humea: [hyoo–mee-a] Is named in honour of Lady Amelia Hume, wife of Sir Abraham Hume of Wormleybury, Hertfordshire, and 19th century pupil of J. E. Smith. A good example is Humea tenerrima, which is now known as Basedowia tenerrima.

Humeralis: [hyoo-mer-a-lis] From Humeralis, which is Latin for shouldered. It refers to the bar shouldered garden dove. A good example is Geopelia humeralis which enjoys wondering around the garden on foot or the southern stink bug Sciocoris humeralis which damages many treasured garden plants especially the young shoots.

Humerata: [hyoo-mer-a-ta] From Humeralis, which is Latin for shouldered. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Vittadinia humerata.

Humic Acid: [hyoo-mik, ah-sid] From Humus/Humī, which is Latin for pertaining to the ground or soil. Is a collection of various complex acids that are derived from the partial or complete decomposition of dead organic matter. It is a complex mixture of different acids based on the carboxylate and phenolate groups so that the mixture reacts as adibasic acid or at times as atribasic acid. Humic acids can form complexes with ions that are commonly found in the environment creating humiccolloids and fulvic acids. (Fulvic acids are humic acids of lower molecular weight and higher oxygen content than the traditional humic acids) They are commonly used as a soil supplement in agriculture for buffering pH and forming chelates. It is a brown melanin found naturally in lignite, brown coal and black coal and is a good cation exchange agent in the soil. See page 33 Botany the Science of Plants Chapter 33.

Humidicola: [hyoo-mi-di-koh-la] From Hygos or later Humid, which are Ancient Greek for wet or moist, Kola/Cola, which are Ancient Greek for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which grow in habitats that have high air humidity. A good example is Brachiaria humidicola.

Humifusa: [hyoo-mi-foo-sa] From Hygos or later Humid, which are Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Fusa, which is Latin for spreading out over the ground. It refers to plants, which grow or spread out flat on the ground. A good example is Phyllota humifusa.

Humifusum: [hyoo-mi-foo-sum] From Hygos or later Humid, which are Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Fusa, which is Latin for spreading out over the ground. It refers to plants, which grow or spread out flat on the ground. A good example is Astroloma humifusum.

Humifusus: [hyoo-mi-foo-sus] From Hygos or later Humid, which are Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Fusa, which is Latin for spreading out over the ground. It refers to plants, which grow or spread out flat on the ground. A good example is Angianthus humifusus.

Humile: [hyoo-mi-le] From Humilius, which has aresemblance to the Ancient Greek wordkhthamalós and is cognate in meaning, but probably accidental, and not sufficient to assume a direct inheritance to the Latin word Humilis, which is for low lying or in a depression. It refers to plants, which are low growing, do not gain a lot of attention compared to other species in the genus or grow in depressions. A good example is the humble Chorizema, Chorizema humile.

Humilior: [hyoo-mi-li-or] From Humilius, which has aresemblance to the Ancient Greek wordkhthamalós and is cognate in meaning, but probably accidental, and not sufficient to assume a direct inheritance to the Latin word Humilis, which is for low lying or in a depression. It refers to plants, which are low growing, do not gain a lot of attention compared to other species in the genus or grow in depressions. A good example is Isoetes humilior.

Humilis: [hyoo-mi-lis] From Humilius, which has aresemblance to the Ancient Greek wordkhthamalós and is cognate in meaning, but probably accidental, and not sufficient to assume a direct inheritance to the Latin word Humilis, which is for low lying or in a depression. It refers to plants, which are low growing, do not gain a lot of attention compared to other species in the genus or grow in depressions. A good example of a low growing plant is Scaevola humilis while a good example of a non attention growing plant is Diospyros humilis.

Humilius: [hyoo-mi-lus] From Humilius, which has aresemblance to the Ancient Greek wordkhthamalós and is cognate in meaning, but probably accidental, and not sufficient to assume a direct inheritance to the Latin word Humilis, which is for low lying or in a depression. It refers to plants, which are low growing, do not gain a lot of attention compared to other species in the genus or grow in depressions. A good example is Dichanthium humilius.

Humillima: [hyoo-mil-li-ma] From Humilius, which has aresemblance to the Ancient Greek wordkhthamalós and is cognate in meaning, but probably accidental, and not sufficient to assume a direct inheritance to the Latin word Humilis, which is for low lying or in a depression. It refers to plants, which are low growing, do not gain a lot of attention compared to other species in the genus or grow in depressions. A good example is Isolepis humillima.

Humillimum: [hyoo-mil-li-mum] From Humilius, which has aresemblance to the Ancient Greek wordkhthamalós and is cognate in meaning, but probably accidental, and not sufficient to assume a direct inheritance to the Latin word Humilis, which is for low lying or in a depression. It refers to plants, which are low growing, do not gain a lot of attention compared to other species in the genus or grow in depressions. A good example is Zygophyllum humillimum.

Humillimus: [hyoo-mil-li-mus] From Humilius, which has aresemblance to the Ancient Greek wordkhthamalós and is cognate in meaning, but probably accidental, and not sufficient to assume a direct inheritance to the Latin word Humilis, which is for low lying or in a depression. It refers to plants, which are low growing, do not gain a lot of attention compared to other species in the genus or grow in depressions. A good example is Scirpus humillimus.

Humistrata: [hyoo-mi-stra-ta] From Humus/Humī, which is Ancient Greek for pertaining to the the top soil and Sternere which is for to spread out. It refers to plants, which are flat and spread out over the ground. A good example is Capparis humistrata.

Humistratus: [hyoo-mi-stra-tus] From Humus/Humī, which is Ancient Greek for pertaining to the the top soil and Sternere which is for to spread out. It refers to plants, which are flat and spread out over the ground. A good example is Cuphonotus humistratus.

Hummock: [hum-ok] The etymology is unknown however it refers to a small hill, holloc or knoll. It refers to small tracts of land raised above a surrounding marshy terrain which are the habits for very specific flora. A good example of a plant that grows on hummocks or creates hummocks over a period of time in wallums is Melaleuca quinquenervia.

Humphreysii: [hum-free-si-I] Is named in honour of Frederick William Humphreys (Fred); 1907-1967, who was an Australian public servant and with his wife Evelyn were keen Advocates of Australian wildflowers. A good example is Stylidium humphreysii.

Hunteriana: [hun-ter-i-a-na] Is named in honour of William Hunter; 1893-1971, who was an Australian soldier, surveyor and amateur botanist who collected the type specimen in east Gippsland in Victoria. A good example is Peperomia hunteriana.

Huntiana: [hun-ti-a-nus] is probably named in honour of Trevor Edgar Hunt; 1913-1970, who was a teacher and later a pharmaceutical botanist, but it cannot e substantiated. A good example is Drakaea huntiana.

Huntianus: [hun-ti-a-nus] Is probably named in honour of Trevor Edgar Hunt; 1913–1970, who was a teacher and later a pharmaceutical botany but it cannot be substantiated. A good example is Arthrochilus huntianus.

Huntii: [hun–ti-I] Is probably named in honour of Trevor Edgar Hunt; 1913–1970, who was a teacher and later a pharmaceutical botany but it cannot be substantiated. A good example is Phyllanthus huntii, which is now known as Sauropus huntii.

Huperzia: [hyoo-per-zi-a] Is named in honour of Johann Peter Huperz; 1771-1816, who was a German botanist who specialized in ferns. A good example were Huperzia varia, Phlegmariurus varius or Huperzia lockyeri, which are now known as Phlegmariurus lockyeri.

Hursthousei: [herst-hour-s/ze-I] Is named in honour of Ernest William Hursthouse; 1868-1953, who was an English born Australian engineer. A good example is Malleostemon hursthousei.

Husemannia: [hyoos-man-ni-a] Is named in honour of Theodor Gottfried Valentin Husemann; 1833-1901, who was a Geran Pharmacologist and university lecturer with a keen interest in the natural sciences. A good example is Husemannia protensa, which is now known as Carronia protensa.

Husseyana: [hu-see-a-na] Is named in honour of Jessie Louisa (Louise) Hussey; 1862-1899, who was an avid collector and friend of Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Pimelea husseyana.

Hutchinsia: [hut-chin-si-a] Is probably named in honour of Ellen Hutchins; 1785-1815, who was an English cryptogamic botanist. She collected and catalogued over 1,100 species from her locality. A good example is Hutchinsia cochlearina, which is now known as Phlegmatospermum cochlearinum.

Huttensis: [hu–ten-sis] From Hutt, which is Latinized for the Hutt district east of Gregory and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in central far western, Western Australia. A good example is Melaleuca huttensis.

Huttia: [hu–ti-a] Is named in honour of Hutt. A good example is Huttia conspicua, which is now known as Hibbertia conspicua.

Huttii: [hut–ti-I] Is named in honour of Hutt. A good example is Hibbertia huttii which is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further investigation as to its real or correct classification.

Huttoniana: [hu-to-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Ian Hutton who was an Australian botanist working and living on Lord Howe Island. A good example is Coprosma huttoniana.

Huttonii: [hu-to-ni-I] Is named in honour of Ian Hutton who was an Australian botanist working and living on Lord Howe Island. A good example is Geniostoma huttonii.

Huttum: [hut-tum] Is named in honour of Ian Hutton who was an Australian botanist working and living on Lord Howe Island. A good example is Huttum calyptratum, which is now known as Barringtonia calyptrata.

Huxleya: [huks–lee-a] Is named in honour of Thomas Henry Huxley; 1825-1895, who was the grandfather of Julian and Aldous Huxley and a strong defender of Charles Darwin’s theory of Evolution.

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Hyacinthiflora: [hI-a-sin-thi-flor-a] From Hyakinthos, which is Ancient Greek for the Greek name of the water hyacinth and Flora, which is Latin for a flower or Fos which is the Roman goddess of Spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which have a similar colour to the wild Hyacinth genus. A good example is Cyanella hyacinthoides.

Hyacinthoides: [hI-a-sin-thoi-deez] From Hyakinthos, which is Ancient Greek for the Greek name of the water hyacinth and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers, which have a similar colour to the wild Hyacinth genus. A good example is Cyanella hyacinthoides.

Hyalina: [hI-a-lI-na] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent. It refers to a structure or more often an organ, which is translucent to transparent. A good example is Queenslandiella hyalina.

Hyaline: [hI-a-lIn] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent. It refers to a structure or more often an organ, which is translucent to transparent. A good example is the brightly coloured ray florets Syncarpha canescens subsp. canescens.

Hyalinus: [hI-a-li-nus] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent. A good example is the glume and lemmas on Cyperus hyalinus which has now been transferred to Queenslandiella hyalinus where it is a monotypic species.

Hyalochlamys: [hI-a-lo-kla-mis] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent and Chlamys, which is Ancient Greek for a cloak. It refers to organs, which are surrounded by translucent structures like the sepals. A good example is the translucent leaves surrounding the translucent flowers on Hyalochlamys globifera.

Hyalocystis: [hI-a-lo-sis-tis] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent and Kystis, which is Ancient Greek for a bladder. It refers to bladders that are transparent, translucent or reflective like glass. A good example is the translucent bladders on Utricularia gibba.

Hyaloneura: [hI-a-lo-nyoo-ra] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to leaves or Phullon/Phýllon, which have translucent/colourless nerves. A good example is Acacia hyaloneura.

Hyaloneurum: [hI-a-lo-nyoo-rum] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to the seeds being transparent or translucent or reflective like glass. A good example is the glossy reflectiveness of the seeds on Racosperma hyaloneurum , which is now known as Acacia hyaloneura.

Hyalonoma: [hI-a-lo-noh-ma] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent and Nomḗ, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for to graze on. It refers to leaves or Phyllodes, which are glossy and are usually eaten away. A good example is the glossy phyllodes on Acacia hyaloneura, which are rarely intact.

Hyalonomum: [hI-a-lo-noh-mum] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent and Nomḗ, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for to graze on. It refers to leaves or Phyllodes, which are glossy and are usually eaten away. A good example is the glossy phyllodes, on Racosperma hyaloneurum, which is now known as Acacia hyaloneura which are rarely intact.

Hyalosperma: [hI-a-lo-sper-ma] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to the seeds being transparent or translucent or reflective like glass. A good example is the glossy reflectiveness of the seeds on Hyalosperma semisterile.

Hyalospermum: [hI-a-lo-sper-mum] From Koine/Huálinos, which are Ancient Greek or from hyalinus, which is Latin for glassy or transparent and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to the seeds being transparent or translucent or reflective like glass. A good example is the glossy reflectiveness of the seeds on Helipterum hyalospermum, which it is still widely known as however it is now correctly known as Hyalosperma glutinosum subsp. glutinosum.

Hybanthera: [hI-ban-ther-a] From Hybos, which is Ancient Greek for a hump and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to the anthers, forming a hump or ridge along the largest petal. A good example is the base of the flowers on Hybanthera biglandulosa which is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further investigation as to its correct classification.

Hybanthus: [hI-ban-thus] From Hybos, which is Ancient Greek for a hump and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to the anthers forming a hump or ridge along the largest petal. A good example is the base of the flowers on Hybanthus monopetalus.

Hybrid: [hI-brid] From Hybridio, which is Ancient Greek for a crossbred offspring. It refers to where two different species cross pollinate to form a new plant, usually a mule. Hybrids can result naturally in nature however are more common in garden situations where species that do not normally come into contact with each other are bought into close contact. (Nonspecific) A good example is Grevillea robin Gordon whose parents are Grevillea banksii and Grevillea pinnatifida.

Hybrida: [hI-bri-da] From Hybridio, which is Ancient Greek for a crossbred offspring. It refers to where two different species cross pollinate to form a new plant, usually a mule. Hybrids can result naturally in nature however are more common in garden situations where species that do not normally come into contact with each other are bought into close contact. (Nonspecific) A good example is found between several Acacia species and many of Eucalyptus species where they grow in the same vicinities.

Hydathodes: [hI-da-tho-deez] From Hyda, which is Ancient Greek  for water and to flow. It refers to a specialised relationship between certain trees and certain fungi. A good example is  the Hydnangium sp., which is a genus of truffle like fungi in the family Hydnangiaceae. All species in this genus are known to form ectomycorrhizal associations with trees.

Hydnangium: [hI-dan-ji-um] From Hyda, which is Ancient Greek  for water and to flow. It refers to a specialised relationship between certain trees and certain fungi. A good example is  the Hydnangium sp., which is a genus of truffle like fungi in the family Hydnangiaceae. All species in this genus are known to form ectomycorrhizal associations with trees.A good example is Hydnangium carneum.

Hydnophytum: [hI-no-fI-tum] From Hydnon, which is Ancient Greek for a tuber and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, that have large conspicuous tubers as in the ant plants. A good example is Hydnophytum moseleyanum.

Hydriastele: [hI-dri-a-steel] From Hýdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Stelos, which is Ancient Greek for a column. It refers to the long straight bole and association with a watery habitat. A good example is Hydriastele costata.

Hydrilla: [hI-dril-la] From Hýdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water. It refers to an old order of plants that grow fully submerged in fresh water. A good example is Hydrilla verticillata.

Hydrocharis: [hI-dro-kar-is] From Hýdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Kharis, which is Ancient Greek for a grace. It refers to the small graceful flowers of this waterlily compared to its giant cousins. A good example is Hydrocharis dubia.

Hydrocharoides: [hI-dro-kar-oi-deez] From Hýdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water, Kharis, which is Ancient Greek for a grace and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the flowers, which are very graceful on this waterlily compared to its giant cousins. A good example is Limnanthemum hydrocharoides which is unresolved and maybe known in the future as Villarsia geminata which is currently also known under the names of Nymphoides exiliflorum and Nymphoides exiliflora at the present time.

Hydrocotyle: [hI-dro-ko-til] From Hýdōr, which is Ancient Greek and Kotúlē, which is Ancient Greek or later Cotyle, which is for a cup or plate. It refers to the small hollow in the middle of the leaves of many species that hold droplets of water. A good example is Hydrocotyle verticilliata.

Hydrocotylea: [hahy-dro-ko-ti-le-a] From Húdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Kotyle which is Ancient Greek for a cup or plate. It refers to leaves, which a small hollow in the middle. A good example is Huanaca hydrocotylea, which is now known as Diplaspis hydrocotyle.

Hydrogen: [hahy-dro-jen] From Hydrogene, which is Latinized from the French or a colorless, odorless, flammable gas that combines readily with other chemicals especially Oxygen to form water. The French word was derived from Hydro which is Ancient Greek for water and Genes, which is Ancient Greek for to generate. Symbol H    Atomic Number 1.

Hydroglossum: [hahy-dro-glos-sum] From Húdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Glossum, which is Ancient Greek for tongue. It refers to leaves or fronds, which sick out like wet tongues. A good example is Hydroglossum scanden, which is now known as Lygodium flexuosum.

Hydrolea: [hahy-dro-le-a] From Húdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Eliea, which is Ancient Greek for an olive tree. It refers to the leaves, which are like those on the olive tree and its liking for water. A good example is Hydrolea zeylanica.

Hydropeltis: [hahy-dro-pel-tis] From Húdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Pelte, which is Ancient Greek for a shield. It refers to a leaves, which closely resemble the shape or form of a shield floating on the water. A good example was Hydropeltis purpurea, which is now known as Brasenia schreberi.

Hydrophila: [hahy-dro-fi-la] From Húdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or for being loved. It refers to the daisies love of wet habitats. A good example is Olearia hygrophila.

Hydrophilum: [hahy-dro-fi-lum] From Húdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the exotic pasture clover, which prefers wet habitats. A good example is Trifolium hydrophilum.

Hydrophilus: [hahy-dro-fi-lus] From Hydro, which is Greek for water and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or for being loved. It refers to daisies, which prefer wet habitats. A good example is Sonchus hydrophilus.

Hydrophily: [hahy-dro-fi-lee] From Húdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or for being loved. It refers to plants, which are pollinated by water. A good example is Halophila australis.

Hydrophytic: [hahy-dro-fi-tik] From Húdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Phyticos, which is Ancient Greek for having a preference for a certain condition. It refers to plants, which have a preference for living in water and/or on land in wet situations which are seasonally inundated. A good example is Enydra woollsii.

Hydropiper: [hahy-dro-pahy-per] From Húdōr, which is Ancient Greek for water and Piper, which is Ancient Greek for the old name of the Pepper vine. It refers to leaves, which have a peppery taste or resemble the pepper vines in appearance and grow in water. A good example is Persicaria hydropiper.

Hydropiperoides: [hahy-dro-pahy-per-oi-deez] From Húdōr which is Ancient Greek for water, Piper, which is Ancient Greek for the old name of the Pepper vine and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the leaves, which have a peppery taste or resemble the pepper vines in appearance. A good example was Polygonum hydropiperoides, which is now known as Persicaria hydropiperoides.

Hygrochloa: [hahy-gro-kloh-a] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Khloa, which is Ancient Greek for a grass. It refers to the grasses, which love for wet habits. A good example is Hygrochloa aquatica.

Hygrocybe: [hahy-gro-sahyb] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Cybe, which is Latin for a head. It refers to Pileus or the mushrooms head, which glisten as though wet. A good example is Hygrocybe anomala.

Hygrometrica: [hahy-gro-me-tri-ka] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Sumetria, which is Ancient Greek for proportional. It refers to the tepals, which are identical. A good example is Hypoxis hygrometrica var. hygrometrica.

Hygrometricum: [hahy-gro-me-tri-kum] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Sumetria, which is Ancient Greek for proportional. It refers to the tepals, lemmas and glumes which are identical to each other and well proportioned to the stamens and pistol. A good example is Agrostis hygrometricum.

Hygrometricus: [hahy-gro-me-tri-kus] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Sumetria, which is Ancient Greek for proportional. It refers to the tepals, lemmas and glumes which are identical to each other and well proportioned to the stamens and pistol. A good example is the way the outer skin folds back on the beautiful star fugus Astraeus hygrometricus.

Hygrophana: [hahy-gro-fei-a-na] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Phana, which is Ancient Greek for very visible or transparent. It refers to plants, structures or organs, which are very visible. A good example of a plant, which stands out in its environment is Eremophila hygrophana.

Hygrophanous: [hahy-gro-fa-nos] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Phana, which is Ancient Greek for very visible or transparent. It refers to the color change of mushroom tissue; especially the pileus, as it loses or absorbs water. This often causes the pileipellis to become more transparent when wet and opaque when dry. A good example of a plant, which changes colour dramatically is Panaeolina foenisecii.

Hygrophila: [hahy-gro-fi-la] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which have a love for wet habitats. A good example is Hygrophila angustifolia.

Hygrophiloides: [hahy-gro-fi-loi-deez] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist, Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the plants, which have a love for wet habitats, similar to those of the Hygrophila genus. A good example is Harnieria hygrophiloides.

Hygrophilum: [hahy-gro-fi-lum] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which have a love for very wet habitats that never dry out. A good example is Sphaerolobium hygrophilum.

Hygrophilus: [hahy-gro-fi-lus] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to the plants, which have a love for very wet habitats that never dry out. A good example is Corchorus hygrophilus.

Hygrophoropsis: [hahy-gro-for-op-sis] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist, Phóros/Phérein, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or carry and Opsis, which is Latin for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which bear (exude) small droplets of liquid like the Hygrophorus genus. A good example is Hygrophoropsis psammiphila.

Hygrophorus: [hahy-gro-for-us] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Phóros/Phérein, which is Ancient Greek for to bear or carry. It refers to plants, which bear (exude) small droplets of liquid. A good example is Hygrophorus involutus.

Hygroscopica: [hahy-gro-sko-pi-ka] From Hugrós, which is Ancient Greek for wet or moist and Scopion, which is Ancient Greek for to view carefully or to look at carefully. It refers to plants, which have the ability to absorb moisture form the air or to appear as though they are looking at something. A good example is Boea hygroscopica.

Hylandia: [hahy-lan-di-a] Is named in honour of Bernard Patrich Mathew Hyland; 1937-20.., who was a north Queensland botanist who specialized in rainforest plants and their keys. A good example is Hylandia dockrillii.

Hylandiana: [hahy-lan-di-a-na] Is named in honour of Bernard Patrich Mathew Hyland; 1937-20.., who was a north Queensland botanist who specialized in rainforest plants and their keys. A good example is Premna hylandiana.

Hylandii: [hahy-lan-di-ahy] Is named in honour of Bernard Patrich Mathew Hyland; 1937-20.., who was a north Queensland botanist who specialized in rainforest plants and their keys. A good example is Alpinia hylandii.

Hylococcus: [hahy-lo-ko-kus] From Hylo, which is Ancient Greek for a forest or woodland and Cocca, which is Ancient Greek for a dry fruit like capsule. It refers to fruits, which ripen to a hard dry woody shell prior to releasing the seeds. A good example is Hylococcus sericea, which is now known as Petalostigma quadriloculare.

Hylogyne: [hahy-lo-jahyn] From Hylo, which is Ancient Greek for a forest or woodland and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus which is Latin for a woman. It refers to flowers, which enhance and display the female reproductive organs to the ultimate advantage. A good example is Hylogyne speciosus, which is now known as Telopea speciossima.

Hylonma: [hahy-lo-noh-ma] From Hylo, which is Ancient Greek for a forest or woodland and Noma, which is Ancient Greek for a pasture or meadow. It refers to plants, which favour grassy woodlands. A good example may have been the type specimen of Acacia hylonoma however it is nearly always associated with well developed lowland rainforests.

Hylonomum: [hahy-lo-noh-mum] From Hylo, which is Ancient Greek for a forest or woodland and Noma, which is Ancient Greek for a pasture or meadow. It refers to plants, which favour grassy woodlands. A good example may have been the type specimen of Racemosa hylonomum, which is now known as Acacia hylonomacia.

Hymen: [hahy-men] From Hymen/Humen which is Ancient Greek for a membrane.

Hymenachne: [hahy-men-ak-nee] From Hymen/Humen, which is Ancient Greek for a membrane and Akhne, which is Ancient Greek for chaff from a grain. It refers to glumes, which have a thin membranous covering. A good example is the exotic pond weed Hymenachne amplexicaulis.

Hymenanthera: [hahy-men-an-ther-a] From Hymen/Humen, which is Ancient Greek for a membrane and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ the anther. It refers to flower petals, which appear to have a very thin like a membrane over the surface. A good example was Hymenanthera dentata, which is now known as Melicytus dentatus.

Hymenerium: [hahy-me-ner-i-um] From Hymen/Humen, which is Ancient Greek for the virginal membrane and Nerion, which is Ancient Greek for the Oleander. It usually It refers to plants, which have leaves that resemble the Oleander. A good example was Hymeneria kingii, which is now known as Eria kingii.

Hymenium: [hahy-me-ni-um] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for the virginal membrane. It usually refers to the underside of a fungi where the spores are released form – Within the gills or pores or spore sacs of certain fungi known as bird’s nest fungi. A good example of an edible pore (lamellae) mushroom is Crucibulum laeve.

Hymenocapsa: [hI-me-no-kap-sa] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and kápsa, which is Ancient Greek for a capsule. It refers to the capsules which are more membraneous on this species than other species in the genus. A good example is Hymenocapsa longipes, which is now known as Gilesia biniflora.

Hymenocarpa: [hI-me-no-kar-pa] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and kápsa, which is Ancient Greek for a capsule. It refers to the capsules which are more membraneous on this species than other species in the genus.  A good example was Caesalpinia hymenocarpa.

Hymenocarpum: [hI-me-no-kar-pum] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and Karpos, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers fruits, which in some species that are covered in a thiner membrane. A good example was Mezoneuron hymenocarpum, which is now known as Caesalpinia hymenocarpa.

Hymenochaeta: [hI-me-no-kee-ta] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and Chaita, which is Ancient Greek for a bristle. It refers to seeds, which have bristles or bristle like hairs protruding from a thin outer membrane. A good example was Hymenochaeta grossa, which is now known as Actinoscirpus grossus.

Hymenolepis: [hI-me-no-le-pis] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and Lepism, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to scales or the sporangia caps, which have a thin membrane. A good example was Hymenolepis mucronata, which is now known as Belvisia mucronata.

Hymenolobus: [hI-me-no-loh-bus] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and Lobos, which is Ancient Greek for a pod. It refers to the pod’s valves, which have a membrane. A good example is Hymenolobus alatus.

Hymenonema: [hI-me-no-ne-ma] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and Nêma/Nēma, which are Ancient Greek for a thread. It refers to a membrane which is very thin and thread like. A good example is Micromyrtus hymenonema.

Hymenophylla: [hI-me-no-fIl-la] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the fronds, which have a thin membranous covering. A good example is the filmy ferns fronds on Habenaria hymenophylla.

Hymenophyllum: [hI-me-noh-fIl-lum] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the fronds, which have thin membranous covering. A good example is the filmy ferns fronds on Hymenophyllum australe.

Hymenopterophily: [hI-me-no-teer-o-fi-li] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane or sheath and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or for being loved. It refers to plants, which are pollinated by wasps where a symbiotic relationship exists. It originally meant being pollinated by any flying insect. A good example is Stylidium graminifolium.

Hymenosepalus: [hI-me-no-se-pa-lus] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or much later Sepalum, which is for a covering or roof. It refers to specialized leaves known as sepals, which cover and protect the petals and sexual organs in the bud stage seperating prior to anthesis. A good example is Rumex hymenosepalus.

Hymenosporum: [hI-me-no-spor-um] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and Sporon, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to the seeds being surrounded by a thin membrane. A good example is the filmy ferns fronds on Hymenosporum flavum.

Hymenotheca: [hI-me-no-thee-ka] From Hymen/Humen, which are Ancient Greek for a membrane and Thḗkē, which is Ancient Greek for a case or cover, akin to Tithénai which is Ancient Greek for to place put in. It refers to plants, which have carpels that are surrounded by a thin membrane. A good example is Atriplex hymenotheca.

Hynesiana: [hI-ne-si-a-na] Is named in honour of Sarah B. Hynes; 1859-1938, who was a Polish born Australian teacher and was the first woman to hold a government science position while she worked at the Technical Museum as a botanical assistant. A good example is Acacia hynesiana.

Hyoscymus: [hI-os-sI-mus] From Hys, which is Ancient Greek for a pig and Kyamos, which is Ancient Greek for a bean. It refers to plants, especially the fruits, which are toxic enough that not even a pig will venture near. A good example is Hyoscyamus albus.

Hypaelyptum: [hI-pee-lI-tum] From Hyphae, which is Ancient Greek for a network of fibers. Its reference is unclear. A good example was Hypaelyptum argenteum, which is now known as Lipocarpha chinensis.

Hypandra: [hI-pan-dra] From Hypos, which is Ancient Greek for under and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to plants, which have the male reproductive organs hidden away from view or are below the style. A good example is Lindernia hypandra.

Hypanepigyny: [hI-pa-ne-pi-jIn] From Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for over or above, Epi, which is Ancient Greek for upon and Gynaik, which is Ancient Greek fora woman. It refers to a plant sepals, petals and stamensm which are attached to the elongate floral tube of the pistil or hypanthium above an inferior ovary.

Hypanthia: [hI-pan-thi-a] From Hypos, which is Ancient Greek for under and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive part on a flower or the flower. It refers to the ring like, cup-shaped, or tubular structure beneath the sepals, petals, pistil and stamens. A good example is  the flowers in the Myrtaceae family like Eucalyptus ptycocarpa.

Hypanthium: [hI-pan-thi-um] From Hypos, which is Ancient Greek for under and Anthium/Andros, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive part of the flower – the anthers. It refers to the the cup shaped or the tubular body formed by the conjoined sepals and petals and or the stamens. A good example is the found on the flowers of the Myrtaceae family like Xanthóstemon youngii.

Hypanthodium: [hI-pan-thoh-di-um] From Hypos, which is Ancient Greek for under and Pous/Podion, which are Ancient Greek for a foot. It refers to inflorescences, which are on the inside wall of a concave capitulum. A good example is the fruits of Ficus macrophylla.

Hypargyrea: [hI-par-gI-re-a] From Hypos, which is Ancient Greek for under and Gûros, which is Ancient Greek or Gȳrus, which is Latin for a circle or circular. It refers to leaves, which are more ovate in outline then the other species in the genus. A good example is Grevillea ramosissima subsp. hypargyrea.

Hyparrhenia: [hI-par-re-ni-a] From Hypos, which is Ancient Greek for under and Arren/Andros, which are Ancient Greek for a man or masculine. It refers to the male spiklets, which are situated at the base of the spikes or below the ovary. A good example is where the stamens appear near the base of the florets on Hyparrhenia filipendula.

Hypenantion: [hI-pe-nan-shon] From Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for above or over and Natio, which is for an aggregation of people or organisms born with similar ethnic traits. It refers to the plants, which have similar characteristics to other species in the genus. A good example is Lepidium hypenantion.

Hyperaccumulater: [hI-per-a-kyoo-myoo-la-ter] ] From Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for above or over and Accumilatum, which is for to heap up, pile up or amass. It refers to plants which have the abiity to accumulate certain metals or toxins. A good example is the Hyperaccumulation of the chemical arsenic is the fern Pteris vittata.

Hypericifolia: [hI-per-i-si-foh-li-a] From Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for above or over, Eikon, which is Ancient Greek for a picture and Folia, which is for foliage. It refers to the foliage resembling that of the Hypericum genus. A good example is Melaleuca hypericifolia.

Hypericifolium: [hI-per-i-si-foh-li-um] From Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for above or over, Eikon, which is Ancient Greek for a picture and Folia which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble that of the Hypericum genus. A good example is Leptospermum hypericifolium, which is now known as Agonis hypericifolia.

Hypericina: [hI-per-i-si-na] From Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for above or over and Natio, which is for an aggregate of people or organisms born with similar ethnic traits. It refers to the subspecies and/or varieties, which are difficult to distinguish from the type species due to characteristics which vary somewhat from what is seen on the type species. A good example is Pimelea ligustrina subsp. hypericina.

Hypericoides: [hI-per-i-koi-deez] From Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for above or over, Eikon, which is Ancient Greek for a picture and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to a plants, which are presently listed as an unresolved and are awaiting further investigation as to its real or correct classification, however its resemblance to the Hypericum genus is reflected in its present standing. A good example is Hypericum gramineum.

Hypericum: [hI-per-i-kum] From Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for above and Eikon, which is Ancient Greek for a picture. It refers to plants, which were hung above pictures to help fend off or ward off evil spirits. A good example is Hypericum gramineum.

Hypermeces: [hI-per-me-seez] From Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for above or over and Mekes, which is Ancient Greek for long. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or peduncles, which are long e than on other species in he genus. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia hypermeces.

Hyperostigma: [hI-per-o-stig-mu] From Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for above or over and Stígma, which is Ancient Greek for the end of a rod used for branding. It refers to the stigma which receives, which is well above the rest of the flower’s reproductive organs. A good example is the sundew Drosera hyperostigma.

Hyphae: [hI-fa] From Huphḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a web. It refers to long thread like elements of the mycelium of fungi, which often act in a symbiotic relationship with certain trees and shrubs. They are similar in function to a rootlets in a higher order plant. A good example is the white hyphae on Agaricus augustus.

Hyphodromous: [hI-fo-dro-mus] From Hyphaene, which is Ancient Greek for woven and maybe Andromeda, which is Ancient Greek for a figure who was chained to a rock. It refers to a single primary vein and all other venations that are absent or appear to be absent. They are rudimentary or concealed within a coriaceous or fleshy blade. A good example is synonymous with Telopea speciosissima.

Hypholoma: [hI-fo-loh-ma] From Hyphaene, which is Ancient Greek for woven and Loma, which is Ancient Greek for a fringe within a floral tube. It refers to flower tubes which are hairy. A good example was Hypholoma aurantiacum, which is now known as Leratiomyces squamosus var. thraustus.

Hypnodendron: [hI-no-den-dron] From Hypnum, which is Latina for species of moss, Dendron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to mosses, which have a growth habit that resembles dwarf tree ferns. A good example was Hypnodendron comosum.

Hypnum: [hI-num] From Hypnum, which is for a species of moss. It refers to mosses. A good example was Hypnum comosum, which is now known as Hypnodendron comosum.

Hypo: [hI-po] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under, below or beneath.

Hypocalymma: [hI-po-ka-lIm-ma] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or beneath and Kalymma, which is Ancient Greek for a veil. It refers to a single primary vein and all other venations are absent or appear to be absent. They are rudimentary or concealed within a coriaceous or fleshy blade. A good example is synonymous with Telopea oreades.

Hypochlaeris: [hI-po-klee-ris] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or beneath and Khaláō, which is Ancient Greek for slacken or loosen. It refers to flowers, which often hang down or appear to be slack. A good example is the European flat weed or daisy Hypochaeris radicata.

Hypochlamydea: [hI-po-kla-my-de-a] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or beneath and Khlamús, which is Ancient Greek for an ancient cloak worn by high ranking military personal. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow under or below other trees. They are rudimentary or partially concealed within the shade of the other tree. A good example is Eucalyptus hypochlamydea.

Hypochondriaca: [hI-po-kon-dri-a-ka] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for below and Chondos, which is Ancient Greek for a cartilage. It refers to inflorescence, which display rather somber colours. A good example is Melaleuca hypochondriaca.

Hypocotyle: [hI-po-ko-tl] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Kotyl, which is Ancient Greek for seedling leaves. It refers to dicotyledonous plants where the embryo or seedling lies between the radicle and the cotyledons. Upon germination the hypocotyl pushes the cotyledons; or seed leaves, above the ground surface which then sustain the plant until at least the first pair of true leaves develop.

Hypocotylespermous: [hI-po-ko-tl-les-sper-mos] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under, Kotyl, which is Ancient Greek for seedling leaves and Spermum, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to the food reserves stored in the hypocotyl which is derived from the zygote within the seed.

Hypocrateriformis: [hI-po-kra-ter-i-for-mis] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under, krātḗr, which is Ancient Greek for a wine cup shaped more like a saucer and Forme which is for to take the shape or form of. It refers to a structure or organ, which takes the form of a crater. A good example is the base of the flowers on Isotoma hypocrateriformis.

Hypoestes: [hI-po-es-teez] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Estia which is Ancient Greek for a house. It refers to calyxes which are beneath the bracts similar to being under or covered by a roof. A good example is Hypoestes floribunda.

Hypogaea: [hI-po-jee-a] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Geo, which is Ancient Greek for the earth. It refers to pods, which ripen beneath the soils surface. A good example is the commercial peanut Arachis hypogaea.

Hypogeous 1: [hI-po-jee-os] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Geo, which is Ancient Greek for the earth. It refers to the cotyledons, which remain inside the seed, that is they usually remain beneath the ground surface. A good example is Caesalpinia bonduc.

Hypogeous 2: [hI-po-jee-os] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Geo, which is Ancient Greek for the earth. It refers to the existence of a plant, which lives almost entirely beneath the surface. A good example is the fungus Geastrum pectinatum which only comes to the surface; like most subterranean fungi, to release its spore.

Hypoglauca: [hI-po-glor-ka] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or beneath and Glaucous, which is Ancient Greek for a silvery-blue. It usually It refers to the colour of the lower lamina. A good example is Cissus hypoglauca.

Hypoglaucum: [hI-po-glor-kum] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or beneath and Glaucous, which is Ancient Greek for a silvery-blue. It usually It refers to the colour of the lower lamina. A good example Adiantum hispidulum var. hypoglaucum.

Hypogynous: [hI-po-jI-nos] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or beneath and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is for a woman. It refers to the relationship; in superior flowers, where the Sepals, petals and stamens all start From A, point below the ovary.

Hypogyny: [hI-po-jIn] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or beneath and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is for a woman. It refers to the description of the relationship; in superior flowers, where the Sepals, petals and stamens all start from a, point below the ovary.

Hypolaena: [hI-po-lee-na] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Khlaena, which is Ancient Greek for a cloak. It refers to bracts which are tightly pressed against the culms like a tight fitting cloak. A good example is Hypolaena fastigiata.

Hypolampra: [hI-po-lam-pra] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Lampra, which is for to shine. It refers to structures or organs, which are somewhat glossy. A good example was Pultenaea hypolampra, which is now known as Pultenaea tuberculata.

Hypolepis: [hI-po-le-pis] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Lepis, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to the position of the indusium, which is positioned over the sori and resemble a scale. A good example is the indusium on Hypolepis amaurorachis.

Hypoleuca: [hI-po-loo-ka] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Leuká, which is Ancient Greek for white. It refers to a leaves, which are usually white or much paler on the lower lamina. A good example is Atriplex hypoleuca.

Hypoleucum: [hI-po-loo-kum] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Leuká, which is Ancient Greek for white. It refers to a leaves, which are usually white or much paler on the lower lamina. A good example is Atriplex hypoleucum, which is now known as Atriplex hypoleuca.

Hypoleucus: [hI-po-loo-kus] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Leuká, which is Ancient Greek for white. It refers to a leaves, which are usually white or much paler on the lower lamina. A good example is Senecio hypoleucus.

Hypolytrum: [hI-po-lI-trum] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Ellytron, which is Ancient Greek for a sheath. It refers to flowers, which are subtended by the bracteoles. A good example is Hypolytrum compactum.

Hypopharynx: [hI-po-fa-rinks] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Pháranx, which is Ancient Greek for a chasm. It refers to an appendage or thickened fold on the floor of the mouth of many insects, which resemble a tongue.

Hypophylla: [hI-po-fIl-la] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers lichens, which appear to have leaves. A good example is Targionia hypophylla.

Hypophyllum: [hI-po-fIl-lum] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to fungi or insects, which grow or live on leaf litter. A good example is the fungus Hypophyllum sanguifflumm, which is now known as Lactarius sanguifluus.

Hypophyllus: [hI-po-fIl-lus] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to fungi or insects, which grow or live on leaf litter. A good example is the fungus Lactarius sanguifluus.

Hypoporum: [hI-po-por-um] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or below and Porum, which is Ancient Greek for a sheath. It refers to flowers, which are subtended by the bracteoles. A good example was Hypoporum pygmaeum, which is now known as Scleria pygmaea.

Hypoporhytis: [hI-po-por-rI-tis] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or below and Rhytis, which is for wrinkled. It usually It refers to seeds, which have a few faint wrinkles. A good example is Thryptomene hyporhytis.

Hyposodia: [hI-so-di-a] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or below and Spódion, which is Ancient Greek or Spodium, which is for a pile of ashes or slag. It refers to the colour of the lower laminas or shrubs. A good example is the lower laminas on Cryptocarya hypospodia.

Hypospoda: [hI-soh-da] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or below and Spódion, which is Ancient Greek or Spodium, which is for a pile of ashes or slag. It refers to the colour of the lower laminas or shrubs. A good example is the colour of the pileus on Hygrocybe hypospoda.

Hypospodius: [hI-po-soh-di-us] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or below and Spódion, which is Ancient Greek or Spodium, which is for a pile of ashes or slag. It refers to the colour of the lower laminas or shrubs. A good example is the lllower laminas on Phyllanthus hypospodius.

Hypostomatica: [hI-po-sto-ma-ti-ka] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under and Stoma, which is Ancient Greek for a mouth. It refers to special glands, which are most often found on the lower laminas of the leaves. A good example is the stoma found on the lower laminas of most Eucalyptus species including Eucalyptus hypostomatica.

Hypotephra: [hI-po-te-fra] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or below and Tephra, which is Ancient Greek for volcanic ash. It refers to the lower laminas of leaves, which have a distinctly pale ashen grey colour. A good example is Palmeria hypotephra.

Hypotropous: [hI-po-tro-pos] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or below and Trophos, which is Ancient Greek for to turn. It refers to the position of any of the micropyle, which is below the hypotropous.

Hypoxis: [hI-pok-sis] From Hypo, which is Ancient Greek for under or below and Oxys, which is Ancient Greek for sharp. It refers to a sharp point on the seeds of many species. A good example is Hypoxis exilis.

Hypsela: [hI-se-la] From Hypselos/Hypsos, which are Ancient Greek for high. It refers to the type specimen, which was first discovered high in the Andes of Peru. A good example was Hypsela sessiliflora, which is now known as Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. fluviatilis.

Hypserpa: [hI-ser-pa] From Hypselos/Hypsos, which are Ancient Greek for high and Serpens, which is Latinized for a small town o the Anan River. It reference is unclear. A good example is Hypserpa decumbens.

Hypsophila: [hI-so-fi-la] From Hypselos/Hypsos, which are Ancient Greek for high and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to the plants,which prefer higher altitudes. A good example is Hypsophila dielsiana in which were first discovered at higher altitudes in Australia.

Hyptiandra: [hip-ti-an-dra] From Huptius, which is Ancient Greek for to be turned back and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male. It refers to the stamens or anthers, which are recurved especially compared to other species in the genus. A good example was Hyptiandra bidwillii, which is now known as Quassia baileyana.

Hyptis: [hI-tis] From Huptios, which is Ancient Greek for to turn back. It refers to the lower lip on the flowers, which turn back under towards the base. A good example is the exotic perennial Hyptis suaveolens which is now a pantropical plant including northern Australia.

Hyssopifolia: [his-so-pi-foh-li-a] From Hyssopus, which is Ancient Greek for an ancient herb and Folium, which is for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which closely resemble the leaves of the Hyssopus genus that was named by Dioscorides. A good example is found on Lythrum hyssopifolia.

Hyssopifolium: [his-so-pi-foh-li-um] From Hyssopus, which is Ancient Greek for an ancient herb and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which closely resemble the leaves of the Hyssopus genus that was named by Dioscorides. A good example is Lepidium hyssopifolium.

Hyssopoides: [his-so-poi-deez] From Hyssopus, which is Ancient Greek for an ancient herb and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which very closely resemble the Hyssopus genus that was named by Dioscorides. A good example was Logania hyssopoides, which is now known as Logania serpyllifolia subsp. angustifolia.

Hysteranthous: [his-ter-an-thos] From Hystera, which is Ancient Greek for a womb or uterus and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ or a flower or the flower. It refers to a leaves, which expand following the flowers opening on deciduous trees and shrubs. A good example is the leaves on Cochlospermum fraseri.

Hyrtanandra: [hI-tan-dra] From Huptius, which is Ancient Greek for to be turned back and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ or a flower or the flower. It refers to the stamens, which strongly recurves back on itself. A good example is the lower petals on Hyrtanandra lythroides, which is now known as Pouzolzia hirta.

Hysterangium: [his-ter-an-ji-um] From Hystéra, which is Ancient Greek for a womb or uterus and Angium, which is Ancient Greek for a benign tumour consisting chiefly of dilated or newly formed blood vessels. It refers to truffle, like white blobs, which often form in small groups and often have a common membrane that ruptures to form the ultimate fruiting section of several types of fungi but before rupturing resembles a benign tumor in appearance. A good example is the fungus Hysterangium affine.

Hystrix: [his-triks] From Hystrix, which is Ancient Greek for a hedgehog or porcupine. It refers to flowering spikes, which are covered in long course bristles or spines. A good example is Lomandra histrix.

“Im – Is”

Ianthe: [i-an-the] From Ianthinis, which is Latin for violet-blue. It refers to pileus, or other organs, which have a deep violet-blue colour. A good example is Ianthe leptantha, which is now known as Hypoxis occidentalis.

Ianthinus: [i-an-thi-nus] From Ianthinis, which is Latin for violet-blue. It refers to pileus or other organs, which have a deep violet-blue colour. A good example is Cortinarius ianthinus.

Iaspicula: [i-an-spi-kyoo-la] From Iaspis, which is Latin for Jasper and Ul, which is Latin for small. It refers to the small pale coloured flowers often hidden amongst the jasper green foliage. A good example is Grevillea iaspicula.

Iberidifolia: [I-ber-i-di-foh-li-la] From Ibiris, which is Spanish for a district in Spain and Folium, which is for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the leaves of the Ibiris genus from Spain. A good example is Brachyscome iberidifolia.

Iberis: [I-ber-is] From Ibiris, which is Spanish for a district in Spain and Folium, which is for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the leaves of the Ibiris genus from Spain. A good example was Iberis linearifolia, which is now known as Lepidium linifolium.

Ichnanthus: [ik-nan-thus] From Ikhnos, which is Ancient Greek for a trace or vestige and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive parts of the flower or the flower. It refers to an appendage below the glumes on the upper florets, which have a similar appearance to anthers. A good example is the grass Ichnanthus pallens.

Ichnocarpus: [ik-noh-kar-pus] From Ikhnos, which is Ancient Greek for a trace or vestige and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are long and more slender than other species in the genus. A good example is Ichnocarpus frutescens.

Ichthyostomum: [ik-thI-o-stoh-mum] From Ikhthýs, which is Ancient Greek for a fish and Stoma, which is Ancient Greek for an opening or a mouth. It refers to flowers, which resemble a fish’s open mouth. A good example was Ichthyostomum pygmaeum, which is now known as Bulbophyllum pygmaeum.

Idana: [I-dan-a] From Idana, which is Ancient Greek for fair or pleasant to look at. It refers to the flowers, which are comely or very pleasant in appearance. A good example is Melaleuca idana.

Idiogenes: [I-di-o-je-nus] From Idios, which is Ancient Greek for distinct or peculiar and Genos, which is Ancient Greek for your offspring. It refers to plants, which have distinct or peculiar characteristics from other closely related species within its genus. A good example is Banksia idiogenes.

Idiomorpha: [idi-o-mor-fa] From Idio, which is Ancient Greek for peculiar or different and Morphṓ, which is Ancient Greek for the shapely one as in the goddess Aphrodite’s. It usually It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are very variable in shape and form compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia idiomorpha.

Idiomorphum: [idi-o-mor-fum] From Idio, which is Ancient Greek for a peculiar or different and Morphṓ, which is Ancient Greek for the shapely one as in the goddess Aphrodite’s. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are very variable in shape and form compared to other species in the genus. A good example was the phyllodes on Racosperma idiomorphum, which is now known as Acacia idiomorpha.

Idiospermum: [idi-o-sper-mum] From Idios, which is Ancient Greek for distinct or peculiar and Spermum, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to the seeds having a very distinct and peculiar shape. A good example is the fern Idiospermum australiense.

Ifflaiana: [if-fla-a-na] Is named in honour of Ifflai. A good example is Flindersia ifflaiana.

Ignorabilis: [ig-nor-a-bi-lis] From ignōrō, which is Latin for not knowing o ignorant and Abilis, which is Latin for able or worthy. It refers to plants which are little understood or being disregarded; in the past, due to being closely related to another species. A good example is Eucalyptus ignorabilis.

Ignorata: [ig-nor-a-ta] From ignōrō, which is Latin for not knowing o ignorant. It refers to plants which are little understood or being disregarded; in the past, due to being closely related to another species. A good example is Acacia ignorata, which is now known as Acacia nigricans.

Ileticos: [i-le-ti-kos] is named in honour of John Wrigley;1934-2014, who was an industrial chemist and later a landscaper and friend who was also a friend of the North Coast Botanic Gardens. John was infatical that plants should use the Ancient Greek as espoused by Linneus and used by Theophrasus. Consequently naming of a plant in his honour used the Ancient Greek word Ileticos, which is Ancient Greek for to wriggle. A good example is Adenanthos ileticos.

Ilex: [il-leks] From Ilex, which is Ancient Greek for the holly oak. It refers to the plants, looking similar to the European holly oak. A good example is the shrub Ilex arnhemensis.

Ilicifolia: [i-lis-i-foh-li-a] From Ilex, which is Ancient Greek for holly oak and from Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the European holly oak. A good example is Alchornia ilicifolia.

Ilicifolium: [i-lis-i-foh-li-um] From Ilex, which is Ancient Greek for holly oak and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the European holly oak. A good example is Chorizema ilicifolium.

Ilicifolius: [i-lis-i-foh-li-us] From Ilex, which is Ancient Greek for holly oak and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the European holly oak. A good example is Acanthus ilicifolius.

Illawarrensis: [il-uh-wawr-en-sis] From Illawarra, which is Latinized from the vernacular of several Aboriginal words depending on the tribe and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. The word “illawarra” is derived from the Aboriginal Tharawal word pronounced “a-low-ree” or at times also spelled “elouera” or “eloura.” According to A. W. Reed, the word is variously translated as ” A pleasant place near the sea” or ” A high place near the sea.” The prefix of “illa” has also been recorded as “white clay;” with the suffix “wurra,” meaning “mountain” in the local indigenous language. It refers to the plants, which were first discovered in the Illawarra district by the sea. A good example is Juncus laeviusculus subsp. illawarrensis

Illecebrosa: [il-le-se-broh-sa] From Illicium, which is Ancient Greek for charming or enticing and Umbrosa, which is Ancient Greek for shade. It refers to plants, which have a charming and enticing growth habit and prefer to grow in the shade of open forest trees. A good example was Laxmannia illecebrosa, which is now known as Laxmannia gracilis.

Illegera: [il-le-jeer-a] From Ilus, which is Ancient Greek for mud and Gera which is for to bear or bearing. It refers to the fruiting bodies of some fungi. which look as though they have been smeared in wet slime or slimy mud. A good example was Illigera appendiculata from the Christmas Islands is now known as Illigera appendiculata subsp. stenoptera.

Illicium: [il-li-si-um] From Illicium, which is Latin for seduced or seductive. It refers to structures or organs, which are highly fragrant to the point of being seductive. A good example is the Chinese horticultural spice anise Illicium verum.

Illita: [il-li-ta] From Illitus, which is Latin for anointed. It refers to the fruits, which are worthy of attention. A good example is Dodonaea illita.

Ilyogeton: [i-lI-o-ge-ton] From Ilyo, which is unknown and Geiton which is Ancient Greek for a neighbour. It refers to a genus of plants, which is closely related to another. A good example was Ilyogeton scapiger, which is now known as Vandellia scapigera which are closely related to the Lindernia genus.

Illyrica: [il-lI-ri-ka] From Illyrius, which is Ancient Greek for the son of Cadmus and Harmonia. It refers to a specie of fungi, which is closely related to another. A good example is Peronospora illyrica.

Ilysanthes: [i-lI-san-thes] From Ilus, which is Ancient Greek for mud and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive parts of the flower or the flower. It refers to the flowers, which are most conspicuous in muddy habitats. A good example was Ilysanthos alsinoides, which is now known as Lindernia alsinoides.

Imbecilla: [im-be-sil-la] From Imbecilla, which is Latin for weak. It refers to the overall habit of plants, which appear to be feeble or weak especially when comparing the growth habit or flower heads to other species in the genus. A good example is Eragrostis imbecilla, which is now known as Dinebra decipiens subsp. asthenes.

Imbecillis: [im-be-sil-lis] From Imbecilla, which is Latin for weak. It refers to the overall habit of the plants, which appear to be feeble or weak especially when comparing the growth habit or flower heads to other species in the genus. A good example is Cyperus imbecillis Eragrostis imbecilla Dinebra decipiens subsp. asthenes.

Imberbis: [im-ber-bis] From Im/In, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for ito, in or towards and Barba, which is for a beard. It refers to the flowers being glabrous. A good example is  the floral tube on Grevillea imberbis, while covered in sericeus hairs externally lacks the beard or hairs internally at the throat of the floral tube.

Imbricaria: [im-bri-kar-i-a] From Imbricatum, which is for shaped like a tile. It refers to an organ, which overlaps another organ or series of organs, which resemble laid roof tiles or fish scales. Both margins of a petal overlap the adjacent petal compared to contorted where one margin overlaps the adjacent petal. A good example is the sepals of Imbricaria ciliata, which is now known as Micromyrtus ciliata.

Imbricata: [im-bri-ka-ta] From Imbricātum/imbrex, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for shaped or laid like tiles. It refers to an organ, which overlaps another organ or series of organs, which resemble laid tiles or fish scales. A good example is phylodes overlapping on Acacia imbricata.

Imbricate: [im-bri-kAt] From Imbricātum/imbrex, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for shaped or laid like tiles. It refers to an organ, which overlaps another organ or series of organs, which resemble laid tiles or fish scales. A good example is the sepals of Eremophila glabra sub sp. glabra.

Imbricatum: [im-bri-ka-tum] From Imbricātum/imbrex, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for shaped or laid like tiles. It refers to an organ, which overlaps another organ or series of organs, which resemble laid tiles or fish scales. A good example was Racosperma imbricatum, which is now known as Acacia imbricata.

Imbricatus: [im-bri-ka-tus] From Imbricātum/imbrex, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for shaped or laid like tiles. It refers to an organ, which overlaps another organ or series of organs, which resemble laid tiles or fish scales. A good example is Juncus imbricatus.

Imitans: [im-i-tanz] From Imitor, which is Latin for to copy, ape or to imitate. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble those on another plant. A good example is the flower spikes on Lepyrodia imitans which resemble closely the flower spikes on many other species of Lepyrodia scariosa.

Imlayensis: [im-lay-en-sis] From Imlay, which is Latinized from the Imlay Brothers who set up the Whaling industry on the coast and Anum/Ensis, which is Ancient Greek for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Imlay National Park to the west of Snug Bay. (Personally the National park would be better named Thaua or Yuin National Park in honour of the local Aboriginal people who were displaced in the district than brothers who were anything but conservationists.) A good example is Boronia imlayensis.

Immaculate: [im-ma-kyoo-lAt] From Im/In Maculatus, which is Latin for spotted or blotched. It refers to structures or organs, which were plain or not having any markings, spots or blemishes. (antonym maculata) A good example is the trunk on Corymbia maculata.

Immersed: [im-merd] From Immersus, which is Latin for to dip, plunge or sink. It refers to plants, which grow completely below the surface of the water. A good example is Vallisneria nana.

Immersella: [im-mer-sel-la] From Immersī/Immersō, which is Latin fully immersed or covered. It refers to organs, which  overlaps another organ or series of organs like laid roof tiles. Both margins of a petal overlap the adjacent petal compared to Contorted where one margin overlaps the adjacent petal. A good example is the sepals of Graphis immersella.

Immersum: [im-mer-sum] From Immersum, which is Latin  for to dip, plunge or sink. It refers to plants, which grow completely below the surface of the water. A good example is Amphineuron immersum.

Imparile: [im-par-Il] From Im/In, which is Latin for the opposite and Pari, which is Latin for equal to or similar to. It refers to plants structures or organs, which do not resemble another or is unequal throughout the plant. A good example is the phyllodes on Racosperma imparile, which is now known as Acacia imparilis.

Imparilis: [im-pa-ri-lis] From Im/In, which is Latin for the opposite and Pari, which is Latin for equal to or similar to. It refers to plant structures or organs, which do not resemble another or is unequal throughout the plant. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia imparilis.

Imparipinnate: [im-pa-ri-pi-nAt] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite, Par, which is Latin for a pair and Pinnatus, which is for a pinnae or leaflet. It refers to pinnate leaves or fronds, which do not have an equal as in a single terminal leaf not a pair also known as odd pinnate. A good example is the leaves of Ailanthus triphysa.

Impensa: [im-pen-sa] From Impensa, which is Latin for expensive or at a cost. It may refer to their beauty, which is at a cost to other plants in the vicinity or to the expense of trying to grow the plants in horticulture. Whatever the meaning the plants have a rare beauty of their own from the leaves to the flowers and fruits. A good example is Eucalyptus impensa.

Imperata: [im-per-a-ta] From Imperata, which is Latin for imperial or regal. It refers to flowering plumes of grasses, which resemble the plumes of exotic birds that were once used as head dress decor amongst the imperialist class. A good example is the flowering plumes of Imperata cylindrica.

Imperaticis: [im-per-a-ti-kis] From Imperata, which is Latin for imperial or regal. It refers to Napoleon and his wife Josephine who both had a passion for collecting Australian flora. Their personal home garden contained over 200 Australian native plants. A good example is the first plant she grew in her hot house which was an Australian native and which was later named in her honour with the royal title of Josephinia imperatricis.

Imperfect: [im-per-fect] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and perfectus, which is Latin for perfect or immaculate. It refers to flowers, which are imperfect in that they are either male or female. The plants, can be monoecious flowers produced on the same tree or dioecious where the flowers are produced on different trees. A good example is  the male or female flowers of Clematis aristata.

Imperforata: [im-per-for-a-ta] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and Perforatus, which is Latin for to bear small holes. It refers to leaves, which have no holes or perforations. A good example is Acronychia imperforata.

Implexa: [im-pleks-sa] From Implexus, which is Latin for interwoven or tangled. It refers to secondary veins on the fruits or pods, which have a network of veins or have twisted and entangled. A good example is the entanglement of the pods on Acacia implexa.

Implexicoma: [im-pleks-si-koh-ma] From Implexus, which is Latin for interwoven or tangled and Koma, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to stems and small branches, which are twisted and entangled and the very few hairs produced which lie in all directions. A good example is the entanglement of the pods on Tetragonia implexicoma.

Implexior: [im-pleks-si-or] From Implexus, which is Latin for interwoven or tangled. It refers to secondary veins or other organs which twisted and or entangled. A good example is the Verticordia implexior.

Implexa: [im-pleks-sa] From Implexum, which is Latin for interwoven or tangled. It refers to secondary veins on the fruits or pods, which have a network of veins or have twisted and entangled. A good example is the entanglement of the pods on Acacia implexa.

Implexum: [im-pleks-sum] From Implexum, which is Latin for interwoven or tangled. It refers to secondary veins on the fruits or pods, which have a network of veins or have twisted and entangled. A good example is the entanglement of the pods on Racosperma implexum, which is now known as Acacia implexa.

Implexus: [im-pleks-sus] From Implexus, which is Latin for interwoven or tangled. It refers to secondary veins on the fruits or pods, which have a network of veins or have twisted and entangled. A good example is the entanglement of the pods on Gonocarpus implexus.

Implicate: [im-pli-kAt] From Implicatum, which is Latin for to be interwoven or tangled. It refers to a description of where a lamina or other organs, which are folded or twisted together. A good example is the leaflets on Senna acclinis that fold together in very overcast weather and in the evenings.

Implicatum: [im-pli-ka-tum From Implicatum, which is Latin for to be interwoven or entangled. It refers to laminas or other organs, which are folded or twisted together. A good example is Myriophyllum implicatum.

Implicatus: [im-pli-ka-tus] From Implicatum, which is Latin for to be interwoven or entangled. It refers to laminas or other organs, which are folded or twisted together. A good example is the stipes on the fungus Aspergillus implicatus.

Impressa: [im-pres-sa] From impressum, which is Latin for a motto or emblem. It refers to flowers, which make a striking impression like an emblem. A good example is flowers on Epacris impressa.

Impressed: [im-presd] From Impressum, which is  Latin for indentations. It refers to the leaves, which ahave indentaions like the veins are strongly sucken on one of the laminas usually the upper lamina. A good example is the veins on the leaves of Trema tomentosa.

Impressicosta: [im-pres-si-kos-ta] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite, Preso which is for a motto or emblem and Costa which is Latin for a rcoastline or slope near the coast. It refers to plants, which grow on slopes away from the coast but on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range. A good example is Endiandra impressicosta.

Impressinerva: [im-pres-si-ner-va] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite, Preso, which is Latin for a motto or emblem and Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is for a vein. It refers to nerves, which appear as though they have been pressed into the laminas. A good example is Hovea impressinerva.

Impressum: [im-pres-sum] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and Preso, which is for a motto or emblem. It refers to the midvein which appears as though it has been pressed into the laminas. A good example was Lepidium impressum, which is now known as Lepidium foliosum.

Improcera: [im-pro-ser-a] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and Procera, which is Latin for tall or robust. It refers to plants, which are short and weak or poorly formed. A good example is Acacia improcera.

Improcerum: [im-pro-ser-um] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and Procerum which is Latin for tall or robust. It refers to plants, which are short and weak or poorly formed. A good example was Racosperma improcerum, which is now known as Acacia improcera and Acacia ingrata.

Impudica: [im-pyoo-di-ka] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and Pudica, which is Latin for external genitals or shame. It refers to plants, which have their stamens and style fully enclosed inside the petals. A good example is Guichenotia impudica.

Impudicus: [im-pyoo-di-kus] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and Pudica, which is Latin for external genitals or shame. It refers to plants, which have their stamens and style fully enclosed inside the petals. A good example is Phallus impudicus.

Inamabile: [in-a-ma-bIl] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and Amabilis, which is Latin for lovable. It refers to plants, which have few if any adorable features or you are unable to get close to. A good example is the dagger like pungent phyllodes on Racosperma inamabile, which is now known as Acacia inamabilis.

Inamabilis: [in-a-ma-bi-lis] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and Amabilis which is Latin for lovable. It refers to plants, which have few if any adorable features or you are unable to get close to. A good example is the dagger like pungent phyllodes on Acacia inamabilis.

Inaequalis: [in-e-kwuo-lis] From Inequas, which is Latin for unequal or not the same. It refers to lemmas or glumes which have different sizes and/or shapes. A good example is Deyeuxia inaequalis.

Inaequifolia:[in-e-kwee-foh-li-a] From Inequas, which is Latin for unequal or not the same and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which vary greatly even on the same plant. A good example is Dichelachne inaequiglumis.

Inaequiglumis:[in-e-kwee-gloo-mis] From Inequasm which is Latin for unequal or not the same and Glumam which is Latin for a glume. It refers to the glumes which are distinctly of uneven size or shape. A good example is Dodonaea inaequifolia.

Inaequilatera: [in-e-kwee-la-ter-a] From Inequas, which is Latin for unequal or not the same and Lateralis, which is Latin for lateral or to the side/s. It refers to plants, which have a lot of side branches. A good example is Acacia inaequilatera.

Inaequilaterum: [in-e-kwee-la-ter-um] From Inequas, which is for unequal or not the same and Lateralis, which is Latin for lateral or to the side/s. It refers to organs, which are obviously enequal. A good example is the lower lateral petal on Solanum inaequilaterum.

Inaequiloba: [in-e-kwee-loh-ba] From Inequas, which is Latin for unequal or not the same and Lateralis, which is Latin for lateral or to the side/s and Lobos which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes, which have unequal lengths, either side of the mid vein. A good example is the calyx lobes on Acacia inaequiloba.

Inaequipetalum: [in-e-kwee-pe-ta-lum] From Inequas, which is Latin for unequal or not the same 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 petals, which surround the ovaries and aid in the attraction of pollinators. It refers to flowers, which have petals that greater inequality of size than any of the other species in the genus. A good example is Acacia inaequilatera.

Inamabilis: [in-a-ma-bi-lis] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and Amīcābilis, which is Ancient Greek for beautiful and worthy of love. It refers to organs or substances, which are not the most attractive species in the genus. A good example is Acacia inamabilis.

Inamyloid: [in-a-my-loid] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and from Amylon, which is Ancient Greek or Amylum which is for to change colour. It refers to plants, which no change of colour upon application of Melzer’s reagent. A good example is Bisporella sulfurina.

Inamoena: [in-a-moh-ee-na] From Im/In which is Latin for in, into or ante and Amoena, which is Ancient Greek for delightful. It refers to a plants, which are not the cutest species in the genus. A good example is Macaranga inamoena.

Inaperta: [in-a-per-ta] From Im/In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Peratum, which is Latin for closed or not open. It refers to flowers, which remain closed or appear to remain closed all the time. A good example is Spermacoce inaperta.

Inapertum: [in-a-per-tum] From Im/In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Peratum, which is Latin for closed or not open. It refers to flowers, which remain closed or appear to remain closed all the time. A good example is Eriocaulon inapertum.

Inappendiculata: [in-a-pen-di-kyoo-la-ta] From Im/In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Appendicula, which is Latin for an appendage. It refers to plants, which have many appendages. A good example is Euphorbia inappendiculata.

Inappendiculatum: [in-a-pen-di-kyoo-la-tum] From Im/In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Appendicula, which is Latin for an appendage. It refers to plants, which have many appendages. A good example is Atriplex campanulata var. inappendiculatum, which is now known as Atriplex eardleyae.

Incana: [in-ka-na] From Canescent, which is Latin for to grow grey. It refers to organs usually the leaves, which are covered in grey hairs. A good example was Myrtoleucodendron incanum, which is now known as Melaleuca incana.

Incanicarpa: [in-ka-ni-kar-pa] From Canescent, which is Latin for to grow grey, Akantha, which is Ancient Greek for a spine or spiny and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are smooth and glabrous and are not covered in spines. A good example is Acacia incanicarpa.

Incanicarpum: [in-ka-ni-kar-pum] From Canescent, which is Latin for to grow grey, Akantha which is Ancient Greek for a spine or spiny and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are smooth and glabrous and are not covered in spines. A good example was Racosperma incanicarpum, which is now known as Acacia incanicarpa.

Incanous: [in-ka-nos] From Canescent which is Latin for to grow grey. It refers to plants, which have a dense covering of short, soft, grey hairs. A good example is the hairs on the leaves and stems on Hibiscus sp. baramba creek.

Incanum: [in-ka-num] From Canescent, which is Latin for to grow grey. It refers to organs usually the leaves, which are covered in grey hairs. A good example is Melaleuca incana.

Incanus: [in-ka-nus] From Canescent, which is Latin for to grow grey. It refers to organs usually the leaves or stems, which are covered in soft grey hairs. A good example is Notothixos incanus, which is now known as Notothixos cornifolium.

Incarnata: [in-kar-na-ta] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Carnatus, which is Latin for flesh or flesh colour. It refers to flowers, which are pascal pink to flesh coloured. A good example is the swamp heath Sprengelia incarnata.

Incarnatum: [in-kar-na-tum] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Carnatus, which is Latin for flesh or flesh colour. It refers to flowers, which are pascal pink to flesh coloured. A good example is the fungus Fusarium incarnatum.

Incarnatus: [in-kar-na-tus] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Carnatus, which is Latin for flesh or flesh colour. A good example is Brachychiton x incarnatus which is possibly a natural hybrid with Brachychiton acerifolium.

Incarvillei: [in-kar-vil-lee] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Carnatus, which is Latin for flesh or flesh colour. It refers to flowers, which have a pascal, paler pink to flesh colouration. A good example is Limodorum incarvillei, which is now known as Phaius tankervilleae.

Incarvilliae: [in-kar-vil-li-ee] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Carnatus, which is Latin for flesh or flesh colour. It refers to flowers, which have a pascal, paler pink to flesh colouration. A good example is Phaius incarvilliae, which is now known as Phaius tankervilleae.

Inceana: [in-se-a-na] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Incana, which is Latin for grey or silver coloured hairy, to hoary. It refers to the stems, leaves or phyllodes, which have a sparse covering of grey or silver coloured hairy, to hoary hairs. A good example is Acacia inceana.

Inceanum: [in-se-a-num] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Incana, which is Latin for grey or silver coloured hairy, to hoary. It refers to the stems, leaves or phyllodes, which have a sparse covering of grey or silver coloured hairy, to hoary hairs. A good example is Solanum inceanum, which is now known as Solanum lasiophyllum.

Incei: [in-se-I] Is named in honour of Dr. Walter Holinshed Ince; 1865-1907, who was an Australian pharmaceutical Chemist who discovered the original plant. A good example is Swainsona incei.

Incerta: [in-ser-ta] From Incerta, which is Latin for doubtful, uncertain, unsure, inconstant or variable. It refers to the plants, which have left some uncertainty to the genus or exact specie name it should given due to its variability. A good example is Dillwynia incerta.

Inchoata: [in-koh-a-ta] From Inchoātum/inchoātus, which are Latin for to begin, commence start work on but not finished. It may refer to the plants, which have been worked over many time but is inconclusive due to variability in the species. A good example was Bassia inchoata, which is now known as Threlkeldia inchoata.

Incisa: [in-sI-sa] From Incisus, which is Latin for to be deeply cut. It refers to leaf margins, which have a deeply cut or torn appearance. A good example is the fern Histiopteris incisa.

Incised: [in-sIsd] From Incisus, which is Latin for to be deeply cut. It usually It refers to organs, which are deeply cut or torn in appearance especially along the leaf margins. A good example is the foliage of Hibiscus trionum.

Incisifolia: [in-si-si-foh-li-a] From Incisus, which is Latin for to be deeply cut and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaf margins, which are deeply cut or torn in appearance. A good example is the Histiopteris incisifolia.

Incisifolium: [in-si-si-foh-li-um] From Incisus, which is for to be deeply cut and Folium, which is for foliage. It refers to the leaf margins, which are deeply cut or torn in appearance. A good example is the Stenopetalum incisifolium, which is now known as Hornungia procumbens.

Incisus: [in-sI-sus] From Incisus, which is Latin for to be deeply cut. It refers to the leaf margins or at times other organs, whose margins are deeply cut or torn in appearance. A good example is the leaves on Brachycome multifida.

Included: [in-kloo-ded] From Includere, which is Latin for enclose or shut in. It refers to the pistil and stamens, which remain inserted within the corolla. A good example is the stamens and pistil on Gompholobium latifolium.

Included Veinlets: [in-kloo-ded, vein-lets] From Includere, which is Latin for enclose or shut in and Veinlets, which is Latin for the smaller lateral veins. It refers to where the veins, which do not extend to the margins. A good example is the leaf veins on Grammitis queenslandica.

Inclusa: [in-kloo-sa] From Includere, which is Latin for to enclose or shut in. It refers to the veins on the leaves, which are hidden from sight on both laminas. A good example is for a yellow display was Hibbertia inclusa or for a pastel pink show use Verticordia inclusa.

Incognita: [in-kog-ni-ta] From Incognitum, which is Latin for not known or untested. It may refer to characteristics which have vague relationships to many other species in the genus. A good example was Banksia incognita, which is now known as Banksia spinulosa var. spinulosa.

Incollata: [in-kol-la-ta] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Collātum, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for to bring together. It may refer to plants which have the characteristics that resemble the characteristics of many other species in the genus coming together in the one plant. A good example is Dianella incollata.

Incomitata: [in-ko-mi-ta-ta] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Comitātum, which is Latin for to be compatible, guarded or served. It refers to leaves, which cover or accompany the flower spikes. A good example is the leaves on Carex incomitata which are generally equal in length to the spikes.

Incompata: [in-kom-pa-ta] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Compata, which is Latin for to be unadorned or unattractive. It refers to a structure or organ, which is not as attractive as other species in the genus. A good example is Hibbertia incompta.

Incomplete 1: [in-kom-pleet] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite or opposite and Completus, which is Latin for a whole. It refers to a structure or organ, which is not complete like a flower which has no calyx or sepals. A good example is Acacia aphyla which has no phyllodes.

Incomplete 2: [in-kom-pleet] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite or opposite and Completus, which is Latin for a whole. It refers to inflorescences, which lacks either the stamens or the pistil. A good example is Clematis glycinoides.

Incompositum: [in-kom-po-si-tum] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Compositum, which is Latin for compound. It refers to a structure or organ, which is clumsy, in disarray or disorder. A good example is the flowers on the flowering spikes of Prasophyllum incompositum.

Incongesta: [in-kon-jes-ta] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and Con/Com, which are Ancient Greek/Latin for to come together and Gesta, which is Latin for deeds, acts or gestures. It usually refers to flowers, which are very congested or crowded along a spike or rachis. A good example is Acacia incongesta.

Inconspicua: [in-kon-spi-kyoo-a] From Inconspicuus which is Latin for small, unnoticeable, or not prominent. It refers to plants, which are very small even when compared to other species within the genus. A good example is Persoonia inconspicua.

Inconspicuum: [in-kon-spi-kyoo-um] From Inconspicuus which is Latin for small, unnoticeable, or not prominent. It refers to plants, which are very small even when compared to other species within the genus. A good example is Gompholobium inconspicuum.

Inconspicuus: [in-kon-spi-kyoo-us] From Inconspicuus which is Latin for small, unnoticeable, or not prominent. It refers to plants, which are very small even when compared to other species within the genus. A good example is Isopogon inconspicuus.

Incrassans: [in-kras-sanz] From Incrassare, which is Latin for to thicken. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a thickness or a swelling of the midrib or a greater thickness on one side of the mid vein. A good example is the midvein thickening on Hakea incrassans, which is now known as Hakea dactyloides.

Incrassata: [in-kras-sa-ta] From Incrassare, which is Latin for to thicken. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a thickness or a swelling of the midrib or a greater thickness on one side of the mid vein. A good example is the petiole swelling on the fruits of Acacia incrassata.

Incrassate: [in-kras-sAt] From Incrassare, which is Latin for to thicken. It refers to a leaves or other organs, which are relatively thick. A good example is the petiole swelling on the fruits of Eucalyptus incrassata which is often erroneously spelt as Eucalyptus incrassate.

Incrassatum: [in-kras-sa-tum] From Incrassere, which is Latin for thick or to thicken. It refers to organs, which thicker or have a swellin. A good example is the very thick leaves and greatly swollen mid vein on Eucalyptus incrassatum, which is now known as Acacia incrassata.

Incrassatus: [in-kras-sa-tus] From Incrassere, which is Latin for thick or to thicken. It refers to organs, which are thicker or a swelling. A good example is the very thick leaves and greatly swollen mid vein on Eucalyptus incrassata.

Increscent: [in-kre-sent] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Crescent, which is for to grow. It refers to describing organs, which gradually grow larger.

Incumbent: [in-kum-bent] From In, which is for in, into or ante and Cumbens, which is for to lens on. It refers to describing the sides of acotyledon, which is appressed against the hypocotyl.

Incurva: [in-ker-va] From Incurvatum which is Latin for to bend in or curve inwards. It refers to a structure or organ, which bends or curves. A good example is the phyllodes and pods on Acacia incurva.

Incurvata: [in-ker-va-ta] From Incurvatum which is Latin for to bend in or curve inwards. It refers to a structure or organ, which bends or curves. A good example is the phyllodes and pods on Prostanthera incurvata.

Incurvatum: [in-ker-va-tum] From Incurvatum, which is Latin for to bend in or curve inwards. It refers to a structure or organ, which bends or curves. A good example is the phyllodes and pods on Racosperma incurvatum, which is now known as Acacia incurva.

Incurvatus: [in-ker-va-tus] From Incurvatus, which is Latin for to bend in or curve inwards. It refers to a structure or organ, which bends or curves. A good example is the phyllodes and pods on Lepturus incurvatus.

Incurve: [in-kerv] From Incurvatum, which is Latin for to bend in or curve inwards. It refers to a structure or organ, which is bent or curved. A good example is Thelymitra incurve where the tepals which curve back towards the bud formation on this species more than other species in the genus.

Incurved: [in-kervd] From Incurvatum, which is Latin for to bend into curve inwards. It refers to leaves, leaflets, phyllodes  or pinnules, which roll upwards, towards the upper surface the leaf but does not form a full circle. It refers to leaf margins, which roll upwards, towards the upper surface of the leaf but does not form a full circle. Antonym recurved. A example is Leptospermum rotundifolium.

Incurvum: [in-ker-vum] From Incurvatum, which is Latin for to bend in or curve inwards. It refers to a structure or organ, which bends or curves. A good example is the stems/flowering spikes of Conospermum incurvum when in full bloom.

Incurvus: [in-ker-vus] From Incurvatum, which is Latin for to bend in or curve inwards. It refers to a structure or organ, which bends or curves. A good example is the phyllodes and pods on Corybas incurvus.

Indagator: [in-da-ga-tor] From Idanós, which is Ancient Greek for fair. It usually refers to flowers, which are rather or fairly attractive. A good example is Melaleuca indana.

Indana: [in-da-na] From Indagatum, which is Latin for to track down. It refers to species, which are rare and difficult to track down in rugged country. A good example is Indagator fordii.

Indecora: [in-de-kar-a] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Décor, which is Latin adorned or attractive. It refers to the plants, which are more attractive than other species in the genus or the type subspecies. A good example is the fruits appeal and foliage on Ficus aculeata var. indecora.

Indehiscent: [in-de-his-sent] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and from dehiscent which is Latin for to open up. It refers to some fruits, which do not open to release the seeds at maturity, usually waiting for fires or the death of the branch or plant before they are released. A good example is the capsules on Banksia cunninghamii which do not open until the parent plant dies or is involved in a fire.

Indepresna: [in-de-pres-na] From Indēprēnsum, which is Latin for not discovered or unobserved. It may refer to the type specimen, which was not observed as a separate species for a long time despite being very common. A good example is Stipa indeprensa, which is now known as Austrostipa hemipogon.

Indeterminate: [in-de-ter-min-At] From In, which is Latin for in, into or opposite and from Terminatus, which is Latin for to end or finish. It refers to the terminal axis or axes not ending in an inflorescences which allows for further growth or elongation. A good example is Crotalaria novae-hollandiae subsp. indeterminate.

Indica: [in-di-ka] From India, which is Latinized for India. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from India. A good example is Wilkstroemia indica.

Indicum: [in-di-kum] India, which is Latinized for India. It refers to the type specimen, which was first discovered from India or being endemic to India. A good example is Blechnum indicum.

Indicus: [in-di-kus] India, which is Latinized for India. It refers to the type specimen, which was first discovered from India or being endemic to India. A good example is the introduced pasture legume Melilotus indicus.

Indigofera: [in-di-go-fer-a] From Indikos, which is Ancient Greek for Indigo and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear. It refers to some plants bearing the dye indigo. A good example is Indigofera australis.

Indigoferoides: [in-di-go-fer-oi-deez] From Indikos, which is Ancient Greek for Indigo, Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble in appearance many of the Indigofera genus. A good example is Phyllanthus indigoferoides.

Indivisa: [in-di-vI-sa] From Indivisa, which is Latin for entire or undivided. It refers to an organ’s margin, which is undivided. A good example is the leaves on Xyris indivisa.

Indivisum: [in-di-vI-sum] From Indivisa, which is Latin for entire or undivided. It refers to an organ’s margin, which is undivided. A good example is Solanum indivisum.

Indivisus: [in-di-vI-sus] From Indivisus, which is Latin for entire or undivided. It refers to an organ’s which is undivided. A good example is Ptilotus indivisus.

Indumentum: [in-dyoo-men-tum] From Indūmentum, which is Latin for a robe or garment in general. It refers to structures or organs, which are well covered in hairs like a woolly pullover usually to have a dense covering of soft hairs. A good example of a plant with a thick indumentum of hirsuit hairs is Galium leptogonium.

Induplicata: [in-dyoo-pli-ka-ta] From Induplicata, which is Latin for to be folded or to roll inwards. It refers to structures or organs usually the leaves, which have the edges are rolled inward and then arranged about the axis without overlapping. A good example is Parsonsia induplicata.

Induplicate 1: [in-dyoo-pli-kAt] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and from duplicatum, which is for to make a copy. It refers to the margins of a calyxes or corollas, which are rolled inwards towards the central axis. A good example is the petals and stamens on Melaleuca pulchella.

Induplicate 2: [in-dyoo-pli-kAt] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and from duplicatum, which is for to make a copy. It refers to the leaf’s margins, which are rolled inwards towards the main axis without overlapping. A good example is the long, winged petioles on Cordyline stricta.

Indurata: [in-dyoo-ra-ta] From In, which is for in, into or ante and from Dūrāns, which is for to make hard or to callous. It refers to organs other than the reproductive organs, are hard or callous. A good example is Eucalyptus indurata.

Indurate: [in-dyoo-rAt] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and from Dūrāns, which is for to make hard or to callous. It refers to organs other than the reproductive organs, which are hardened or callouses.

Induratum: [in-dyoo-ra-tum] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and from Dūrāns, which is for to make hard or to callous. It refers to an organ other than the reproductive organs, which are hard or callous. A good example is the base of the leaves on Stylidium induratum.

Induratus: [in-dyoo-ra-tus] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and from Dūrāns, which is for to make hard or to callous. It refers to an organ, other than the reproductive organs, which are hard or callous. A good example is the base of the leaves on Amaranthus induratus

Indusiata: [in-dyoo-si-a-ta] From indūsium, which is Latin for a woman’s undergarment. It refers to a structure or organ, which is well covered as in the indusium of spores on a fern or Fungi. A good example is the pileus on Dictyophora indusiata, which is now known as Phallus indusiatus.

Indusiatus: [in-dyoo-si-a-tus] From indūsium, which is Latin for a woman’s undergarment. It refers to a structure or organ, which is well covered as in the indusium of spores on a fern or Fungi. A good example is the pileus on Phallus indusiatus.

Indusium 1: [in-dyoo-su-um] From indūsium, which is Latin for a woman’s undergarment. It refers to a structure or organ, which is well covered as in the indusium of spores on a fern. A good example is the indusium on the fertile fronds of Doodia caudātus.

Indusium 2: [in-dyoo-si-um] From indūsium, which is Latin for a woman’s undergarment. It refers to a structure or organ, which is well covered as in a skirt or hat like appendage over another organ or resembles a cap or cover. A good example of a plant with a hat like indusium which covers the pollen presenter is found in the Goodenia species which protects the Stigma from self-pollination. A good example is seen below on Goodenia bellidifolia subsp. argentea.

Induta: [in-du-ta] From Induere, which is Latin to put on, or to clad oneself. It usually refers to glumes or at times other organs, which are rather large compared to the actual seed thus covering them completely. A good example is Poa induta.

Indutum: [in-du-tum] From Induere, which is Latin to put on, or to clad oneself. It usually refers to glumes or at times other organs, which are rather large compared to the actual seed thus covering them completely. A good example is Rytidosperma indutum.

Indutus: [in-du-tus] From Indutus, which is Latin for assumed or assumption of. It refers to leaf scales, which almost completely cover the flowers on the flowering spikes. A good example is Schoenus indutus.

Inelegans: [in-el-le-ganz] From Inēlegāns, which is Latin for not being elegant. It refers to a plants, which are rather rough and course to look at with little to no refinement. A good example is Leptospermum inelegans.

Inaequilatera: [i-e-kwee-la-ter-a] From Inequas, which is Latin for unequal or not the same and Lateral, which is Ancient Greek for to the side. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are unequal on either side of the midvein. A good example is Acacia inaequilatera.

Inaequiloba: [i-ne-kwee-loh-ba] From Inequas, which is Latin for unequal or not the same and Lobós, which is Ancient Greek for a husk, grain pod or ear lobe. It refers to lobes, which have unequal sides. A good example is the small unequal lobe like phyllodes on Acacia inaequiloba.

Inaequilobum: [i-ne-kwee-loh-bum] From Inequas, which is Latin for unequal or not the same and Lobós which is Ancient Greek for a husk, grain pod or ear lobe. It refers to lobes, which have unequal sides. A good example is the small unequal lobe like phyllodes on Acacia inaequiloba , which is now known as Acacia inaequiloba.

Inerme: [i-nerm] From Inermis, which is Latin for without spines or unarmed. It refers to plants, which do not have spines or relatively few spines compared to other species within the genus. A good example is Lambertia inermis.

Inermis: [i-ner-mis] From Inermis, which is Latin for without spines or unarmed. It refers to plants, which do not have spines or relatively few spines compared to other species within the genus. A good example is Lambertia inermis.

Inerrabundus: [i-ner-a-bun-dus] From Inermis, which is Latin for without spines or unarmed and Abundtia, which is for plenty or abundant. It refers to plants, which do not have spines or relatively few spines and have an abundance of flowers compared to other species within the genus. A good example is Homalocalyx inerrabundus.

Infectoria: [in-fek-tor-i-a] From Infēcundum, which is Latin for not very fruitful or brearing a lack of seeds when compared to other species in the genus. It refers to staining or dying properties of the genus, which is actually the result of galls beneath the bark. A good example is Ficus infectoria,which is now known as Ficus virens var. virens.

Infecunda: [in-fe-kun-da] From Infēcunda, which is Latin for not very fruitful or brearing a lack of seeds when compared to other species in the genus. It refers to plants, which bear few fertile seeds. A good example is Eragrostis infecunda.

Infecundum: [in-fe-kun-dum] From Infēcundum, which is Latin for not very fruitful or brearing a lack of seeds when compared to other species in the genus. It refers to plants, which bear few fertile seeds. A good example is Platylobium infecundum.

Infecundus: [in-fe-kun-dus] From Infēcundus, which is Latin for not very fruitful or brearing a lack of seeds when compared to other species in the genus. It refers to plants, which bear few fertile seeds. A good example is Grevillea infecundus.

Infera: [in-feer-a] From īnferō, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for low, below or inferior. It refers to plants, which appear inferior to others in their environment or more inferior to other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus infera.

Inferior: [in-feer-i-or] From Iīnferō, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for low, below or inferior. It refers to a flower’s ovaries, which are beneath the petals, sepals and pistol and surrounded by the hypanthium (Antonym Superior). A good example is the stamens on Pattersonia longifolia.

Infertile: [in–fer-tIl] From Infertilis, which is Latin for unable to bear fruit. It refers to perfect flowers, which are unanable to produce pollen or ovaries which lead to the non production of fertile seeds.

Inflata: [in-fla-ta] From īnflāta, which is Latin for swelled out. It refers to the fruits, which are inflated much more than many other species in the genus. A good example is the fruits on Atriplex lindleyi subsp. inflata.

Inflated: [in-fleit d] From īnflātum, which is Latin for swelled out. It refers to a hollow organ, which has been enlarged and hollowed out. A good example is the fruits on Sterculia quadrifida.

Inflatum: [in-fla-tum] From īnflātum, which is Latin for swelled out. It refers to the fruits or the fruiting body of fungi, which are inflated much more than many other species in the genus. A good example is the fruits on Hysterangium inflatum.

Inflatus: [in-fla-tus] From īnflātus, which is Latin for swelled out. It refers to the fruits or the fruiting body of fungi, which are inflated much more than many other species in the genus. A good example is the fruits on Calamphoreus inflatus.

Inflecunda: [in-fe-kun-da] From In, which is Latin for into and Fecunda, which is for fruitful or prolific. It refers to plants, which are prolific bloomers. A good example is Grevillea infecunda.

Inflexed: [in-fleks d] From Inflex/Inflexus, which is Latin for bent. It refers to the stamens, which are bent inwards and downwards within the calyptra prior to blooming. A good example is the stamens on Eucalyptus baileyana. Antonym Irregularly flexed.

Inflexum: [in-fleks-sum] From Inflex/inflexus, which Latin is for bent. refers to the stamens, which are bent inwards and downwards within the calyptra prior to blooming. A good example is the leaves on Trachyphyllum inflexum.

Inflexus: [in-fleks-sus] From Inflex/inflexus, which is Latin for bent. refers to the stamens, which are bent inwards and downwards within the calyptra prior to blooming. A good example is the stamens on Cyperus inflexus, which is now known as Cyperus squarrosus.

Iniflora: [in-i-flor-a] From Ineō/initium, which is Latin for to make a start and Flōris, which is for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to plants which have a single flower on each spike and often have just one spike. A good example is Utricularia iniflora.

Inflorescence 1: [in-flor-es-sens] From Inflorescentia, which is Latin for a bloom. It refers to plants which bloom over long periods without a real flowering season. A good example is the blooms on Senna aclinis.

Inflorescence 2: [in-flor-es-ens] From Inflorescentia, which is Latin for a bloom. It refers to clusters of flowers, which are arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a non organized arrangement of branches. A good example is the arrangement of individual flowers along the rachis of Grevillea banksii.

Inflorescence 3: [in-flor-es-sens] From Inflorescentia, which is Latin for a bloom. It refers to the period immediately prior to the buds opening up or commencing to open. A good example is the blooms on Senna aclinis.

Infra: [in-fra] From infrā, which is Latin for low or below. It refers to the prefix used to describe an organ, which is beneath, less than or within another organ.

Infracorticata: [in-fra-kor-ti-ka-ta] From infrā, which is Latin for underneath or below and Corticātus which is Latin for the stripping of bark. It refers to barks, which are only partially stripped or stripped over a longer period of time that gives the impression of being partially stripped. A good example is Eucalyptus infracorticata.

Infrafoliar: [in-fra-foh-li-ar] From infrā, which is Latin for underneath or below and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to structures or organs, which is beneath the leaves like the region of the stem below the leaves.

Inframediana: [in-fra-me-di-a-na] From infrā, which is Latin for underneath or below and Mediānum, which is Latin for tin the middle, central or undecided. It refers to plants, which are very central or average in their characteristics when comparing other species in the genus. A good example is Wurmbea inframediana.

Infrapetiolar: [in-fra-pe-ti-oh-lar] From infrā, which is for underneath or below and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Petiolaris, which is for a little foot. It refers to petiolesv which are either subsessile or almost sessile.

Infraspecific: [in-fra-spe-si-fik] From infrā, which is for underneath or below and Specie, which is Latin for a type or kind. It refers to species, which have different characteristics that define it as being below in ranking to a species such as in a sub species, variety or cultivar and is mostly bought about by soil nutrient.

Infrequens: [in-free-kwenz] From infrā, which is for underneath or below and Frequens, which is Latin for occurring at regular intervals. It refers to the rarity of the plants and the distances between the isolated colonies being great. A good example is Atriplex infrequens.

Infructescence: [in-fruk-tes-ens] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Fructose, which is Greek/Latin for a type of simple sugar. It refers to fruit sugars or where the fruit forms before the flower. A good example is Pandanus tectorius and Ficus rubignosa.

Infundibulari: [in-fun-di-bu-lar-I] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Fundibula, which is Greek/Latin for a funnel shape. It refers to flowers, which have a funnel shape or form. A good example is Proiphys infundibulari.

Infundibularis: [in-fun-di-bu-lar-is] From In, which is Latin for in or into and Fundibula, which is Greek/Latin for a funnel shape. It refers to flowers, which have a more rounded funnel shape than all the other species in the genus. A good example is Arachnorchis infundibularis.

Infundibuliiformis: [in-fun-di-bu-li-for-mis] From In, which is Latin for in or into, Fundibula, which is Greek/Latin for a funnel shape and Forme, which is for to take the shape or form of. It refers to fungi or flowers, which have a very distinct funnel shape or form. A good example is the fungi Paxillus infundibuliformis.

Ingens: [in-jenz] From in or Un, which are Ancient Greek/Latin for not and Mégas, which is Ancient Greek or later Gēns which is for something that goes beyond what is natural for its kind. It refers to plants, which are generally more beautiful, taller or larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Syzygium ingens.

Ingramii: [in-gra-mi-I] Maybe named in honour of Barry Ingram; who was an Australian Palynolobotonist (a person who studies plant material from fossil records) who worked in Western Australia during the 1980’s. A good example is Acacia ingramii.

Ingrata: [in-gra-ta] From Im/In, which is Latin for opposite and Ingrātum, which is Greek/Latin for pleasing to the eye. It refers to plants, which are considered by most to be somewhat an eye sore. A good example is Acacia ingrata.

Inland: [in-land] From In, which is for in, into or ante and Land/Lond, which is Old English for the ground or soil. It refers to an area of land within a country and not by the seaor ocean. A good example is fibers on the bark of Casuarina inophloia.

Inodora: [in-oh-dor-a] From In, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for in, into or ante and Odōs, which is Latin for a smell, perfume or stench. It refers to structures, organs usually the flowers or leaves, which have a strong scent. A good example is the leaves on Citrus inodora.

Inodorum: [in-oh-dor-um] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Odōs, which is Latin for a smell, perfume or stench. It refers to structures, organs usually the flowers or leaves, which have a strong scent. A good example is the leaves on Pelargonium inodorum.

Inodorus: [in-oh-dor-us] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Odōs, which is Latin for a smell, perfume or stench. It refers to structures, organs usually the flowers or leaves, which have a strong scent. A good example is the leaves on Citrus inodorus, which is now known as Citrus inodora.

Inoperculate: [in-o-per-ku-lAt] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and operculatus, which is Latin for a lid or cover. It refers to structures, that discharge their spore through an apical pore. A good example is the spore capsules on the fungus Cyttaria gunnii.

Inophloia: [in-o-floi-a] From In, which is Greek/Latin for in, into or ante and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to barks, which have very distinct features. A good example is fibers on the bark of Casuarina inophloia.

Inophylla: [in-o-fIl-la] From In, which is Greek/Latin for in or into and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to a leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which have a very distinct features. A good example is the thick, unduLating deep glossy green leaves of Calophyllum inophyllum.

Inophyllum: [in-o-fIl-lum] From In, which is Greek/Latin for in or into and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to a leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which have a very distinct features. A good example is the thick, unduLating deep glossy green leaves of Calophyllum inophyllum.

Inophyllus: [in-o-fIl-lus] From In, which is Greek/Latin for in or into and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to a leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which have a very distinct features. A good example is the thick, unduLating deep glossy green leaves of Croton inophyllus, which is now known as Baloghia inophylla.

Inopinata: [in-o-pi-na-ta] From Inopīnāta/Inopīnātum, which is Latin for unexpected. Its reference is unclear. A good example is fibers on the bark of Calytrix inopinata.

Inopinatum: [in-o-pi-na-tum] From Inopīnāta/Inopīnātum, which is Latin for unexpected. It refers to the unexpected beauty of the plants when coming across them in their natural habitats. A good example Astroloma inopinatum.

Inops: [in-ops] From Inops, which is Latin for helpless, destitute, indigent, weak or poor. It refers to plants, which are slender and without a lot of foliage or flowers or are in very poor quality environments. A good example is Acacia inops.

Inornata: [in-nor-na-ta] From Inorata, which is Latin for without adornment. It refers to plants, which are not as spectacular in flower or some other chacteristic as other species in the genus. A good example is Boronia inornata.

Inosculation: [in-o-skyoo-la-shon] From Inos, which is Ancient Greek for fibres and Sculata, which is Ancient Greek for to join. It refers to the natural phenomenon, in which some plants have the ability to form a natural grafts where the branches or stems come into contact with each other. A good example is the stems on Pandorea pandorana with Pandorea jasminoides or in the case of two trees Eucalyptus phloia and Eucalyptus salignus which I have observed in Nana Glen.

Inrolled: [in-rolld] From Inrolled, which is Old English for rolled inwards. It refers to leaf margins, which roll downwards and backwards towards the mid vein.

Insculpta: [in-skulp-ta] From Insculpere, which is Ancient Greek for to engrave or etch on or into. A good example is the markings on the trunks of Helicia insculpta, which is now known as Helicia glabriflora.

Insectifera: [in-sek-ti-fer-a] From Insectum, which is Ancient Greek for in an insect and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to flowers, which resemble a flying insect landing. A good example is the orchid Pterostylis insectifera.

Insectiform: [in-sek-ti-form] From Insectum, which is Ancient Greek for in an insect and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to a surface, which is insect friendly or attractive to specific insects. A good example is Chiloglottis diphylla which is very attractive to ants.

Insensitivum: [in-sen-si-ti-vum] From In, which is Greek/Latin for in, into or ante and Sēnsitīvum, which is Latin for to have feelings or to be receptive to. It refers to a species, which do not arose strong feelings like other species in the genus. A good example is Stylidium insensittivumis.

Inserted:[in-ser-ted] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Sertus, which is Latin for to place in or to put in place. It refers to organs, which are found inside a corolla tube. A good example is anthers on Neisosperma poweri. Antonym is exserted.

Insigne: [in-sig-nee] From Insignum, which is Latin for remarkable or distinguished or decorative. It refers plants, which have an outstanding number of flowers on the plants. A good example is the number of small compact flowers on Genoplesium insigne.

Insignis: [in-sig-nus] From Insignum, which is Latin for remarkable or distinguished or decorative. It refers plants, which have an outstanding number of flowers or flowers, which are particularly decorative. A good example is the contrasting flowers and foliage on Grevillea insignis.

Insipid 1: [in-si-pid] From In, which is for in, into or ante and Sapidum which is for without distinction or bland. It refers to plants, which are very uninteresting.

Insipid 2: [in-si-pid] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Sapidum, which is for without distinction or bland. It refers to t plant fruits or leaves, which have little or no flavour. A good example is the fruits on Ficus rubignosa.

Insipida: [in-si-pi-da] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Sapida, which is for without distinction or bland. It refers to the taste of the fruits, which are rather bland or having very little flavour. A good example is Myristica insipida var. insipida.

Insolate: [in-so-lAt] From Insolitum, which is Latin for strange or, weird or unaccustomed to. It refers to plants, which have some variation away from the normal for the genus. A good example is to be found on the variation of the phyllodes on the different subspecies of Acacia insolita.

Insolite: [in-so-lIt] From Insolitum, which Latin is for strange or, weird or unaccustomed to. It refers to plants, which have some variation away from the normal for the genus. A good example is to be found on the variation of the phyllodes on the different subspecies of Acacia insolita.

Insolitum: [in-so-li-tum] From Insolitum, which is Latin for strange or, weird or unaccustomed to. It refers to plants, which have some variation away from the normal for the genus. A good example is Acacia insolitum.

Insolitus: [in-so-li-tus] From Insolitus, which is Latin for strange or, weird or unaccustomed to. It refers to plants, which have some variation away from the normal for the genus. A good example is Schoenus insolitus.

Insulae: [in-su-lee] From īnsulānum, which is Latin for to be made on an Island. It refers to the plants, which are isolated on Islands. A good example is Lepidium howei-insulae.

Insulae-howei: [in-su-lee, hour-wee-I] From īnsulānum, which is Latin for to be made on an Island and Howei which is Latinized for Lord Howei Island. It refers to plants, which grow strictly on Lord Howei Island. A good example is Passiflora herbertiana subsp. insulae-howei.

Insulana: [in-sul-la-na] From īnsulānum, which is Latin for growing on Islands. A good example is the Norfolk Island Hibiscus, Hibiscus insularis.

Insulanemorecincta: [in-syoo-la-ne-mor-sink-ta] From īnsulānum, which is Latin for growing on Islands, Nemorale, which is for of the woods or groves and Cincta, which is for a girdle. It probably refers to plants which grow in woodlands within the littoral zones of Islands A good example is Banksia insulanemorecincta.

Insularis: [in-syoo-lar-is] From īnsulānus which is Latin for reLating to an Island or Islands. It refers to plants, which grow on islands or at times narrow necked peninsular. A good example is Norfolk Island Hibiscus, Hibiscus insularis.

Insularum: [in-syoo-lar–um] From īnsulānum, which is Latin for reLating to an Island or Islands. It refers to plants which grow on islands or at times narrow necked peninsular. A good example is Commicarpus insularum.

Intan: [in-tan] From Intan, which is Latinized from the Malay word for a diamond. It refers to structures or organs, which have have a circular rim surrounding the flowers or seeds that somewhat resemble diamond ring. A good example is the perianth’s wing margin being entire on Maireana integra.

Intangenda: [in-tan-jen-da] From Intan, which is Latinized the Malay word for a diamond and Genda which is appears to be the Indian word for Calendula offincales. It refers to the flowers having an untouched beauty. A good example is Pomaderris intangenda, which is now known as Granitites intangendus.

Intangendus: [in-tan-jen-dus] From Intan, which is Latinized the Malay word for a diamond and Genda which is appears to be the Indian word for Calendula offincales. It refers to the flowers having an untouched beauty. A good example is Granitites intangendus.

Integer: [in-te-jer] From Integrere, which is Latin for undivided, entire, intact or whole. It refers to structures or organs, which are undivided, entire, intact and complete. It refers to organs, which is complete in every sense. A good example is the leaves on Pandanus integer, which is now known as Pandanus spiralis var. convexus.

Integerrima: [in-te-jer-ri-ma] From Integrere, which is Latin for undivided, entire, intact or whole. It refers to structures or organs, which are undivided, entire, intact and complete. It refers to an organ, which is complete in every sense. A good example is the leaves on Goodenia integerrima.

Integerrimum: [in-te-jer-ri-mum] From Insulatus, which is Latin for undivided, entire, intact, whole. It refers to structures or organs, which are undivided, entire, intact or complete. A good example is the flowers Comesperma integerrimum of which at first glance appear to be incomplete.

Integra: [in-te-gra] From Integrere, which is Latin for untouched or whole. It refers to structures or organs, which are in their entire state. A good example is the perianth’s wing margin being entire on Maireana integra.

Integrifolia: [in-te-gri-foh-li-a] From Integrere, which is Latin for untouched or whole and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are entire without teeth compared to other species in the genre that all have teeth on the leaf margins. A good example is the type species of Banksia integrifolia subsp. integrifolia where the leaves were entire.

Integrifolium: [in-te-gri-foh-li-um] From Integrere, which is Latin for untouched or whole and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which are entire without teeth compared to other species in the genre. A good example is  the type species of Elaeodéndron australe var. integrifolium where the leaves were entire.

Integrifolius: [in-te-gri-foh-li-us] From Integrere, which is Latin for untouched or whole and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which are entire without teeth compared to other species in the genre. A good example is the hornwort Thysananthus integrifolius where the leaves are entire.

Integrisepala: [in-te-gri-se-pa-la] From Integrere, which is Latin for untouched or whole and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or much later Sepalum, which is 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. A good example is Verticordia integrisepala, which is now known as Verticordia verticordina.

Integuments 1: [in-te-gyoo-ments] From Integumentum, which is Latin for an outer skin or covering. It refers to ovules, which have an the outer covering over the embryonic seed or coat.

Integuments 2: [in-te-gyoo-ments] From Integumentum, which is Latin for an outer skin or covering. It refers to a description of the outer covering of a structure or organ like the peel of a fruit. A good example is the rind on Citrus australisica.

Inter: [in-ter] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among.

Intercalary: [in-ter-kal-ar-I] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Kaléō, which is Ancient Greek for to call out or at times for to come out. It refers to any growth between the upper and lower branches or bracts on a stem or between the nodes often just above or below the node. A good example is Tecticornia pergranulata.

Interfoliar: [in-ter-foh-li-ar] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to any growth, which is between the leaves on the internodes.

Interioris: [in-teer-i-or-is] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among. It refers to any growth between the leaves on the internodes. It refers to plants, which grow in central Australia. A good example is Melaleuca interioris.

Interjacens: [in-ter-jA-senz] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Jacēns/Jacentium which is Latin for sick, lying down or dying. It refers to plants, which look as though they are on the verge of death. A good example is Caladenia interjacens.

Interjectum: [in-ter-jek-tum] From Interjectum, which is Latin for in between or among. It refers to species, which display characteristics which are intermediate of the genus. A good example is Sorghum interjectum.

Interjugary gland: [in-ter-joo-gar-i, gland] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Jugary, which is for a special type of gland. It refers to glands positioned between stem and the pinnae or between pairs of pinnae on a compound leaf. A good example is the interjugary gland on Paraserianthes lophantha subsp. lophantha.

Intermedia: [in-ter-me-di-a] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Mésos, which is Ancient Greek or Medium, which is Latin for half way or in a middle position. It refers to a characteristic which has a position somewhere in the middle. A good example is Corymbia intermedia which is a tree that has many characteristics between Corymbia gummifera and Corymbia exima.

Intermediate: [in-ter-me-di-At] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Mésos, which is Ancient Greek or Medium, which is Latin for half way or in a middle position. It refers to a characteristic which has a position somewhere in the middle. It refers to a leaves, which have a phase between the juvenile and adult leaves. A good example can be seen on which has Coppice leaves, intermediate leaves and adult leaves is Eucalyptus intermedia.

Intermedium: [in-ter-me-di-um] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Mésos, which is Ancient Greek or Medium, which is Latin for half way or in a middle position. It refers to a characteristic which has a position somewhere in the middle. A good example is Epilobium billardierianum subsp. intermedium which has characteristics between the other subspecies.

Intermedius: [in-ter-me-di-us] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Mésos, which is Ancient Greek or Medium, which is Latin for half way or in a middle position. It refers to a characteristic which has a position somewhere in the middle or very average of the species within the genus. A good example is Enneapogon intermedius which has characteristics between the other species in the genus.

Intermittent: [in-ter-mi-tent] From Inter ,which is Latin for between or among and Mitent ,which is Latin for alternatively starting and ceasing. It refers to the renewal and cessation of meristematic activity which produces clusters of stems and/or leaves along an axis.

Internodes: [in-ter-nohdz] From Inter which is Latin for between or among and Nodium, which is Latin for a node. It refers to the section of the stem which are between two nodes.

Interrupta: [in-ter-rup-ta] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Ruptūra, which is for to break. It refers to where the symmetry of arrangement is disrupted with a lot of uneven lengths between the nodes. A good example is Lepyrodia interrupta, which is now known as Lepyrodia flexuosa and Sporadanthus interruptus.

Interrupted: [in-ter-rup-ted] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Ruptūrum, which is Latin for to break. It refers to where the symmetry of arrangement is disrupted with uneven lengths between the nodes.

Interruptum: [in-ter-rup-tum] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Ruptūrum, which is Latin for to break. It refers to where the symmetry of arrangement is disrupted with a lot of uneven lengths between the nodes. A good example is Piper interruptum.

Interruptus: [in-ter-rup-tus] From Inter which is Latin for between or among and Ruptūrus, which is Latin for to break. It refers to where the symmetry of arrangement is disrupted with many uneven lengths between the nodes. A good example is Amaranthus interruptus.

Intersectional: [in-ter-sek-shon-al] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Sectio, which is Latin for a small place. It refers to oil glands, which are located at the intersections of the lateral veins and or the reticulate veins.

Interstans: [in-ter-stanz] From Inter, which is Latin for between or among and Stāns, which is Latin for standing erect. It refers to the plants, which have characteristics between the straight trunks of many Eucalyptus sp. and the crooked trunks of the closely related trees in the Angophora genus as well as the height being between the two genre. A good example is Eucalyptus interstans.

Interstice:[in-ter-stIs] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Stitium, which is Latin for a voided area. It refers to a small sterile space or narrow honeycomb chambers, between similar or different parts of the plant. For example the honeycomb network in the leaves of Typha orientalis or the area surrounding the placenta of Typhonium brownii.

Interstitial: [in-ter-sti-ti-al] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Stitium, which is Latin for a voided area. It refers to where the growth is random throughout an organ because there is no localized meristem. This frequently occurs in some fruits. A good example is the fruit of Morinda citrifolia.

Intertexta: [in-ter-teks-sta] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Texta which is Latin for tissues. It refers to the wood fibers, which have relatively large voids. A good example is Eucalyptus intertexta.

Intertextum: [in-ter-teks-stum] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Texta which is for tissues. It refers to the wood fibers, which have relatively large voids. A good example is the fungus Verticillium intertextum,which is commonly known as wilt disease. Several species of Verticillium cause symptoms of wilt and cause huge economic losses in crops in temperate regions of the world and hence are the most studied species. Verticillium wilts are favored by excessive soil moisture and a temperature range of 21-27° C and thrive in higher temperatures. The disease cycle is similar in most aspects to other species of Verticillium.

Verticillium intertextum has a wide host range, including herbaceous annuals and perennials and woody perennials. Verticillium wilt is problematic in temperate areas of the world, especially in irrigated regions. The pathogens can persist in soil for many years even in the absence of preffered hosts. Infection is through the roots, thus management of the disease is difficult.

Symptoms vary somewhat among hosts, and none is absolutely diagnostic. Premature foliar chlorosis and necrosis and vascular discoloration in stems and roots are characteristic of all hosts. Symptoms of wilting are best seen on warm, sunny days.

As the diseased plant ages and begins to die, the fungus becomes saprophytic and colonizes the dying tissues. During colonization, the fungus forms microsclerotia, which are masses of melanized hyphae visible with the naked eye and clearly visible with a hand lens.

Microsclerotia are stimulated to germinate by root exudates of both host and non-host plants. The fungus penetrates a root of its host at the point of elongation and the cortex is consequently colonized. From the cortex, the hyphae invade the xylem system where conidia (Spore are produced asexually at the tip of a specialized hypha.) are formed. Vascular colonization occurs as conidia are drawn up into the plant along with water through capillary action. As a result of fungal material and host reaction products, the vascular system becomes blocked, preventing water from reaching upper parts of the plant and consequently wilting developsSoon after foliar chlorosis sets in. As the diseased plant senesceces, the fungus produces microsclerotia which are released into the soil with the decomposing of vegetable matter. The fungus can survive for many years in this dormant form or as mycelium or conidia in the vascular system of perennial plants.

Intonsa: [in-ton-sa] From Intonsum, which is Latin for an unshaven beard or unkempt hair. It refers to a structure or organ, which has matted hair sand look scruffy. A good example is Cryptandra intonsa.

Intonsum: [in-ton-sum] From Intonsum, which is Latin for an unshaven beard or unkempt hair. It refers to a structure or organ, which has matted hairs and looks scruffy. A good example is Solanum intonsum.

Intonsus: [in-ton-sus] From Intonsum, which is Latin for an unshaven beard or unkempt hair. It refers to a structure or organ, which has matted hairs and looks scruffy. A good example is Polyporus intonsus.

Intorta: [in-tor-ta] From Intorta, which is Latin for to be twisted, curled or intertwined. It refers to plants, which have the stems and smaller branches twisting, curling or intertwining. A good example is Acacia.

Intortum: [in-tor-tum] From Intortum, which is Latin for to be twisted, curled or intertwined. It refers to plants, which have the stems and smaller branches twisted, curled or intertwined. A good example is Desmodium intortum.

Intramarginal: [in-tra-mar-ji-nal] From Intra, which is Latin for within and marginalis, which is Latin for pertaining to an edge or margin. It refers to prominent veins, which run parallel to the margins and is particularly prominent on penniveined leaves. A good example is found on most Eucalyptus species including Eucalyptus marginata.

Intrapetiolar: [in-tra-pe-ti-oh-lar] From Inter/Intra, which is Latin for between or among and Petiole, which is Latin for a leaf stalk. It refers to stipules, which are positioned in the angle between the petioles of leaves. A good example is the stipules on Alstonia scholaris.

Intrasilvatica: [in-tra-sil-va-ti-ka] From Intra, which is Latin for within and Silvāticus, which is for the woods or to grow in the woods. It refers to plants, which grow within a wooded or lightly forested environment. The name is now defunct because Eucalyptus intrasilvatica has been proven to be a natural hybrid between Eucalyptus aspersa and Eucalyptus dorrienii.

Intrastaminal: [in-tra-sta-mi-nal] From Intra, which is Latin for inside or within and Stēmōn, which is Ancient Greek for a thread or the male reproductive organs of a flower which includes the filament and the anther when spoken about collectively. It refers to stamens, which are of different lengths, sizes or shapes between normal stamens.

Intraterranea: [in-tra-ter-ra-ne-a] From Intra, which is Latin for inside or within and Terranea, which is Ancient Greek for to become dry as in the earth or land. It refers to a tract of land, which has features between two land types. It is the land’s physical features or the habitat in relation to the geographical features which a plant prefers. A good example is Portulaca intraterranea which prefers arid areas between two types of soil or rock features.

Intraterraneus: [in-tra-ter-ra-ne-us] From Intra, which is Latin for within or inside and Terrānum, which is Ancient Greek for to become dry as in the earth or soil. It refers to plants, which develop large storage roots beneath the grounds surface. A good example was Hibiscus intraterraneus, which is now known as Hibiscus solanifolium.

Intratropica: [in-tra-tro-pi-ka] From Intra, which is for within or inside and Tropikós, which is Ancient Greek or Tropicus which is Latin for the region 23.5 degrees north or south of the equator. It refers to plants which grow within the tropical band close to the equator. A good example is Astartea intratropica.

Intricata: [in-tri-ka-ta] From Intricata, which is Latin for to be entangled. It refers to stems, which are entangled or the leaves and spines being entangled together. A good example is Sclerolaena intricata.

Intricate: [in-tri-kAt] From Intricatus, which is Latin for perplexing, tangled or involved. It refers to the stems, which are heavily entangled. A good example is Solanum petrophilum.

Intricatum: [in-tri-ka-tum] From Intricatum, which is Latin for to be entangled. It refers to structures or organs, which are entangled or the leaves and spines being entangled together. A good example is Stenanthemum intricatum.

Intricatus: [in-tri-ka-tus] From Intricaus, which is Latin for entangles. It refers to stems, which become easily entangled. A good example is Gonocarpus intricatus.

Intro: [in-troh] From Intro which is Latin for inside as one has to e on the inside to be introduced.

Introloba: [in-tro-loh-ba] From Intro, which is Latin for to introduce or be introduced to and Lobos, which is Ancient Greek or Lobus, which is Latin for an ear lobe. It refers to the addition of a lower lobe or lobes on a flower. A good example is Psychrophila introloba.

Intromittent organ: [in-tro-mi-tent, or-gan] From Intro, which is Latin for to introduce and Mittere, which is for to send. It refers to an external organ of the male species, which has an external organ (penis) which is specialized to deliver sperm during copulation. Thus the organ needs to be introduced to the female organ before copulation (delivering or sending the sperm) takes place. Organisms with intromittent organs are most often found in terrestrial species, as most aquatic species fertilize their eggs externally, although there are exceptions. (Guppies)

Introrsa: [in-tror-sa] From In, which is Latin for in or into and Trorsus, which is Latin for to bend towards the axis. It refers to anthers, which dehisc longitudinally towards the central axis or central perianth of the flower. A good example is Endiandra introrsa.

Introrse: [in-trors] From In, which is Latin for in or into and Trorsus, which is Latin for to bend towards the axis. It refers to describing anthers that dehisce on the inner side.

Intsia: [in-si-a] From Intsia, which is Latinized from the Malagasi word Intsi, which means “there it is”. It probably refers to a misunderstanding by biologists at the time who thought the locals meant that was the trees name. A good example is Intsia bijuga..

Inundata: [i-un-da-ta] From Undātum, which is Latin for to cover in water. It refers to plants, that grow on flood plains or ephemeral situations and are frequently covered in water. A good example is Isolepis inundata.

Inundatum: [i-nun-da-tum] From Undātum, which is Latin for to cover in water. It refers to plants, that grow on flood plains or ephemeral situations and are frequently being covered in water. A good example is Stylidium inundatum.

Inundatus: [i-nun-da-tus] From Undātum, which is Latin for to cover in water. It refers to plants, that grow on flood plains or ephemeral situations and are frequently being covered in water. A good example is Ranunculus inundatus.

Inutilis: [i-nu-ti-lis] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and ūtilis/ūtile, which is Latin for the most useful. It refers to plants, which display no useful characteristics beneficial to man. A good example is Triodia inutilis.

Invaginata: [in-va-jI-na-ta] From From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and vaginatus, which is Latin for to have a sheath. It refers to flower buds which are enclosed as if in a sheath, like a vaginal opening. A good example is Hakea invaginata.

Invaginate: [in-va-ji-nAt] From From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and vaginatus, which is Latin for to have a sheath. It refers to structures or organs, which are enclosed as if in a sheaf, like a vaginal opening. A good example is the openings at the apex of the Ficus species including Ficus obliqua.

Invagination: [in-va-ji-nA-shon] From From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and vaginatus, which is Latin for to have a sheath. It refers to the in folding of one section within another section of a structure to form a folding that creates a pocket. It is technically known as a vagina in higher order animals. A good example is the openings at the apex of the Ficus species including Ficus macrophylla.

Inversa: [in-ver-sa] From Inversus, which is Latin for inverted. It refers to an organ, which is in a different position than normal. Flowers may appear leaf opposite rather than the normal position of in the leaf axis. A good example is Carex inversa.

Inversiflorum: [in-ver-si-flor-um] From Inversus, which is Latin for inverted and Flora, which is Latin for a flower or Flos, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It has flowers, which are held in a more horizonatal position on the stems compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Stylidium inversiflorum.

Inversus: [in-ver-sus] From Inversus, which is Latin for inverted. It refers to an organ, which is in a different position than normal. Flowers may appear leaf opposite rather than the normal position of in the leaf axis. A good example is Agaricus inversus, which is now known as Paralepista inversa.

Invertebracy: [in-ver-te-bra-sI] From Invertibrate, which is Latin for without a backbone. It refers to the state or quality of not having a backbone, as in certain fauna.

Invertebrate:[in-ver-te-brAt] From Invertibrate, which is Latin for without a backbone. It refers to the state or quality of not having a backbone, as in certain fauna.

Investing: [in-ves-ting] From Investis, which is Latin for to clothe or to cover. It refers to the axial embryo of a thick cotyledon, which overlaps and encases the somewhat dwarfed hypocotyl which is usually erect. It is a limited or wanting endosperm.

Invisus: [in-vi-sus] From In, which is Latin for in, into or ante and Vīsus/Vīsum, which is for able to be seen or visible. It refers to structures or organs, which are very noticeable. A good example is the fronds on the Cook Island fern Sphaerostephanos invisus.

Involucel: [in-vo-loo-sel] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to the ring of bracts at the base of the florets of a compound umbel. A good example is Calotis cuneifolia.

Involucle: [in-vo-lu-kl]  From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to the ring of bracts at the base of the florets of a compound umbel. Often seen but with the incorrectly spelling for involucel. A good example is Calotis cuneifolia.

Involucra: [in-vo-loo-kra] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around.  It refers to the ring of bracts at the base of the florets of a compound umbel.

Involucral bracts: [in-vol-u-kral, brakts] From involūcrum, which is Latin for the specialized leaves behind that act like an envelope, wrapper or covering often encasing the immature flowers and Bractea, which is Latin for a thin veneer covering or thin metal (often gold leafs) sheets. It refers to flowers, which have large sepal like coverings. A good example is found on Telopea speciosum.

Involucrata: [in-vo-loo-kra-ta] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to the ring of bracts at the base of the florets of a compound umbel. A good example is Pultenaea involucrate or the very and unusual, rare butterfly tree from China Davidia involucrata.

Involucrate: [in-vo-loo-krAt] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to the ring of bracts at the base of the florets of a compound umbel. A good example is Zieria involucrate.

Involucratum: [in-vo-loo-kra-tum] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to the ring of bracts at the base of the florets of a compound umbel. A good example is Stylidium involucratum.

Involucratus: [in-vo-loo-kra-tus] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to the ring of bracts at the base of the florets of a compound umbel. A good example is Euchiton involucratus.

Involucre: [in-vo-loo-kre] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to the ring of bracts at the base of the florets of a compound umbel.

Involucrigera: [in-vo-loo-kri-jeer-a] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around and Gera which is Ancient Greek for to bear or carry. It refers to the ring of bracts at the base of the florets of a compound umbel. A good example is Blepharocarya involucrigera.

Involuta: [in-vo-loo-ta] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to leaf or flower margin, which curls in a full circle towards the upper side of the leaf. A good example is Thuarea involuta.

Involute: [in-vo-loot] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to leaf or flower margins, which to curlin a full circle towards the upper side of the leaf.

Involutum: [in-vo-loo-tum] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to the leaf or flower margins to curl in a full circle towards the upper side of the leaf. A good example is Gastrolobium involutum.

Involutus: [in-vo-loo-tus] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to the leaf or flower margins to curl in a full circle towards the upper side of the leaf. A good example is Phyllanthus involutus.

Involvens: [in-vol-venz] From Involūcrum, which is Latin for a wrapper or to wrap around. It refers to leaves or flower margins which curl in a full circle towards the upper side of the lamina. A good example is Amyema involvens.

Iodine: [I-o-dIn] From Iôdes which is Ancient Greek for violet.

Symbol I,

Atomic Number 53.

Iodocarpa: [I-o-do-kar-pa] From Iôdes, which is Ancient Greek for a rusty yellowish-purple colour and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the colour. In botany it refers to the violet of an organ usually the fruits. A good example is the violet-purple fruits on Roepera iodocarpa.

Iodocarpum: [I-o-do-kar-pum] From Iôdes, which is Ancient Greek for a rusty yellowish purple colour and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the colour. In botany it refers to the violet of an organ usually the fruits. A good example is the violet-purple fruits on Zygophyllum iodocarpum.

Iodochroa: [I-o-do-kroh-a] From Iôdes, which is Ancient Greek for a rusty yellowish-purple colour and Kroma, which is Ancient Greek for colour. It refers to the colour. In botany it refers to the violet of an organ usually the fruits. A good example is the flowers on Olearia iodochroa.

Iodoformis: [I-o-do-for-mis] From Iôdes, which is Ancient Greek for a rusty yellowish purple colour and Forme, which is for to take the shape or form of. It refers to the blaze and wood, which emit a distinctly iodine odour. A good example Drypetes iodoformis.

Iodostachys: [I-o-do-sta-shis] From īṓdēs, which is Ancient Greek for rust colored but from earlier etymology Ion/ōdēs which is Ancient Greek for violet and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek or later Stachys which is for a spike. It refers to freshly broken stems, branches and spikes which have a distinct iodine odour. A good example is Zoysia iodostachys, which is now known as Zoysia macrantha.

Iogyne: [I-o-jI-na] From īṓdēs, which is Ancient Greek for rust colored but from earlier etymology Ion/ōdēs, which is Ancient Greek for violet and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is for a woman. It refers to ovaries which have a distinct iodine odour or a rusty-yellow to yellowish-purple colour. A good example is Persoonia iogyna.

Ionantha: [I-o-nan-tha] From Ión/Iénai, which is Ancient Greek for to go or move along, Ion which is Ancient Greek for a violet (flower) and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which have variable shades of violet thus moving too the end of the visible light spectrum or refer to the colours that are similar to the violets. A good example is Eremophila ionantha.

Ionidium: [I-o-ni-di-um] From Ión/Iénai, which is Ancient Greek for to go or move along or Ion, which is Ancient Greek for a violet (flower) and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which have variable shades of violet thus moving to the end of the visible light spectrum or refer to the colours that are similar to the violets. A good example was Ionidium monopetalum, which is now known as Hybanthus monopetalus.

Ionoglossum: [I-o-no-glo-sum] From Iôdes, which is Ancient Greek for a rusty yellowish-purple colour and Glossos which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to labellum on orchids which are a rusty yellowish-purple colour. A good example was Dendrobium ionoglossum, which is now known as Durabaculum nindii.

Ionthocarpa: [I-on-tho-kar-pa] From Ión/Iénai, which is Ancient Greek for to go or move along Ion, which is Ancient Greek for a violet (flower) and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which appear to be placed in an on going line on the cones. A good example is the stems on Banksia ionthocarpa.

Iotasperma: [I-o-ta-sper-ma] From Iôta, which is Ancient Greek for the smallest amount and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to plants, which have really small seeds. A good example Iotasperma sessilifolia, which is now known as Iotasperma sessilifolium.

Ioyuta: [I-o-yu-ta] Maybe from Iôdes ,which is Ancient Greek for a rusty yellowish-purple colour. It refers to structures or organs, which are rusty-purple to rusty yellowish-purple in colour. A good example Goodenia iyouta.

Ipheion: [I-fay-on] From Iphigenia, which is Ancient Greek for the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnetra and sister of Orestes and Electra. It refers to the ability to deliver strong offspring at birth. A good example is Ipheion uniflorum.

Iphigenia: [i-fi-je-ni-a] From Iphigenia, which is Ancient Greek for the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnetra and sister of Orestes and Electra. It refers to the ability to deliver strong offspring at birth. A good example is Iphigenia indica.

Ipomoea: [I-po-mee-a] From Ips, which is Ancient Greek for a worm and Homoio which is Ancient Greek for the same as. It refers to the way plants, creep across the ground the same as a worm would. A good example is Ipomoea pes-caprae subsp. brasiliensis.

Irbyana: [ir-bee-a-na] Is named in honour of Llewellyn George Irby; 1883-1964, who was a Forester and farmer. A good example is Melaleuca irbyana.

Ireneae: [I-re-nee-e] Is named in honour of Irene. A good example is Myrsine ireneae subsp. ireneae.

Irenepharsus: [i-re-ne-far-sus] Is named in honour of Irene Pharsus. A good example is Irenepharsus magicus.

Iridaceae: [i-ri-da-se-ee] From Iris, which is Ancient Greek for the rainbow goddess. It refers to plants, which have flowers that come in many different colours. A good example is the flowers on Pattersonia sericea.

Iridescens: [i-ri-de-sens] From Iris which is Ancient Greek for the rainbow goddess. It refers to plants, which have flowers that come in many different colours. A good example is the flowers on Caladenia iridescens.

Iridifolia: [i-ri-di-foh-li-a] From Iris, which is Ancient Greek for the rainbow goddess and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which often have many variable colours. A good example is Oberonia iridifolia that displays the array of yellow colours throughout the foliage.

Iridifolium: [i-ri-di-foh-li-um] From Iris, which is Ancient Greek for the rainbow goddess and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which often have many variable colours. A good example is Cymbidium iridifolium, which is now known as Cymbidium madidum that displays the array of yellow colours throughout the foliage.

Iridioides: [i-ri-di-oi-deez] From Iris, which is Ancient Greek for the rainbow goddess and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Iris genus in that they have many different colours to the flowers. A good example is the indigo flowers on Thelymitra iridioides.

Irioides: [i-ri-oi-deez] From Iris, which is Ancient Greek for the rainbow goddess and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Iris genus in that they have many different colours to the flowers. A good example is found in the shades of yellow-green through to lime-greens and olive-greens on Microsorum irioides, which is now known as Microsorum punctatum.

Iripa: [i-ri-pa] From Ir, which is Ancient Greek for in or into and Rīpāri/Rīpārius, which is for a river or creek bank habitat. It refers to plants, which grow along the various types of waterway banks or the riparian zone. A good example is Cynometra iripa.

Iris: [I-ris] From Iris, which is Ancient Greek for the rainbow goddess. It refers to plants, which display many variable colours in the flowers. A good example is the flowers on Diplarrena moraea.

Iron: [I-on] From Ferrum which is the Latin term for iron.

Symbol Fe2/Fe3    

Atomic Number 53.

Iron Bacteria: [I-on, bak-teer-i-a] From Iren, which is Anglo saxon for iron and Bakteria, which is Ancient Greek for bacteria. It refers to the group of bacteria, which create oily slimes and rusty brown sludges in slow moving anaerobic waters. A good exampleis the bacteria of Gallionella filamenta, Sphaeotilus natans and Leptothrix discophora which will all form an oily biofilm on the surface and a rusty coloured sludge within the water by precipitating iron.

Iron Range: I-on, rAnj] From Iren, which is Anglo saxon for iron and Renge, which is Old French for a (Mountain) Range. It refers to the Iron Range district in Western Australia. A good example is Morinda sp. iron Range.

Iropus: [I-ro-pus] From Erios, which is Ancient Greek for woolly and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is for a foot or feet. It refers to pedicels or peduncles , which are covered in wooly like hairs. A good example is Hygrocybe iropus.

Irrasa: [i-ra-sa] From Irrasa, which is Latin for unshorn or unshaven. It refers to the long and short hairs, which look rather unkempt. A good example is Grevillea irrasa subsp. irrasa.

Irregular: [i-re-gyoo-la] From Irregularis/Irregulare, which is Latin for having parts of different sizes. It refers to any organ, which does not conform to a regular size, shape or form. A good example is the lobes on the flowers of Westringia fruticosa.

Irregularis: [i-re-gyoo-lar-is] From Irregularis/Irregulare, which is Latin for having parts of different sizes. It refers to any organ, which does not conform to a regular size, shape or form. A good example is the lobes on the flowers of Disciseda irregularis.

Irregularly Flexed: [i-re-gyoo-lar-li, fleks d] From Irregularis/Irregulare, which is Latin for having parts of different sizes. It refers to any organ; usually the stamens or anthers, which have different sizes, shapes or forms. A good example is the stamens on Eucalyptus obliqua.

Irregularly Opposite: [i-re-gyoo-lar-li, o-po-sit] From Irregularis/Irregulare, which is Latin for having parts of different sizes and Opponere, which is for opposite or opposed to. It refers to a leaves, which are not exactly opposite or are at times in whorls on the stems but not at right angles to each other. A good example is the leaves on Oxylobium arborescens.

Irrigata: [ir-ri-gata] From Irrigātus, which is Latin for to make wet. It refers to plants, which appear as though they have just been irrigated. A good example is the pileus on Hygrocybe irrigata.

Irrigua: [ir-ri-gyoo-a] From Irrigātus, which is Latin for to make wet. It refers to plants, which prefer soils that remain very wet throughout the year. A good example is Pratia irrigua.

Irriguum: [ir-ri-gyoo-um] From Irrigātus, which is Latin for to make wet. It refers to plants, which prefer soils that remain very wet throughout the year. A good example is Rapuntium irriguum, which is now known as Lobelia irrigua.

Irriguus: [ir-ri-gyoo-us] From Irrigātus, which is Latin for to make wet. It refers to plants, which prefer soils that remain very wet throughout the year. A good example is Microcoleus irriguus.

Irritabilis: [ir-ri-ta-bi-lis] From Irrītābilitās, which is Latin for to encourage excitement. It refers to a plants usually the flower’s structures or organs, which creates or arouses much excitement in the viewer. A good example is the flowers on Arthrochilus irritabilis.

Irritans: [ir-ri-tanz] From Irrītābilitās, which is Latin for to encourage excitement. It refers to plants, usually the flower’s structure or organ, which creates or arouses much excitement in the viewer. A good example is the flowers on Eucalyptus irritans, which is now known as Eucalyptus mediocris.

Irrorata: [ir-or-a-ta] From Irroratus, which is Latin for dewy. It refers to having an appearance of being covered in dew. A good example is the leaves on Acacia irrorata subsp. irrorata.

Irroratum: [ir-awr-a-tum] From Irroratus, which is Latin for dewy. It refers to having an appearance of being covered in dew. A good example is the leaves on Teucrium irroratum.

Irukandjiana: [i-ru-kan-ji-a-na] From Irukandji/Yirrganydji, which is Latinized for the name of the local Aboriginal people from the coastal strip from Port Douglas and south to Cairnes and Anum which is for coming from. It refers to plants, which grow in territories claimed by the local indigenous people. A good example is Eria irukandjiana.

Irukandjianum: [ir-u-kan-ji-a-num] From Irukandji/Yirrganydji, which is Latinized for the name of the local Aboriginal people from the coastal strip from Port Douglas and south to Cairns and Anum which is for coming from. It refers to the plants, which grow in the territories claimed by the local indigenous people. A good example is Bryobium irukandjianum.

Irvingbaileya: [er-ving-bay-li-ya] Is named in honour of Irving Bailey; 1884-1967, who was an American botanist. A good example is Irvingbaileya australis.

Irvingia: [er-vin-ji-a] Is named in honour of Edward George Irving; 1816–1855, who was a Scottish surgeon in the Royal Navy and a collector of plants. A good example is Irvingia australiana, which is now known as Polyscias australiana.

Isachne: [is-ak-nee] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal to and Achne, which is Ancient Greek for chaff or the glumes. It refers to the glumes, which are equal in all respects. A good example is on Isachne confusa.

Isandraea:[is-an-dree-a] From Is, which is old English for is and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to anthers, which are of equal size and number to the petals. A good example is the flower’s anthers on Isandraea bancroftii, which is now known as Symonanthus bancroftii.

Isandrous:[is-an-dros] From Is, which is old English for is and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to anthers, which are of equal size and number to the petals. A good example is the flower’s anthers on Solanum lanciniatum.

Isantherous: [is-an-ther-os] From Is, which is old English for is and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for a the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are very regular in all aspects. A good example is the flowers on Hibiscus tiliacea.

Isantherum: [is-an-ther-um] From Is, which is old English for it is and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for a the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are very regular in all aspects. A good example is Chlamysporum isantherum, which is now known as Thysanotus isantherus.

Isantherus: [is-an-ther-us] From Is, which is old English for it is and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for a the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are very regular in all aspects. A good example is Thysanotus isantherus.

Isatidea: [i-sa-ti-de-a] From Isatis which is Ancient Greek for the Woad plant given to it by Hippocrates. It refers to plants, which resemble the Chinese herbal tea known as Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根). A good example is Atriplex isatidea.

Ischaemum: [is-kee-mum] From Iskho, which is Ancient Greek for to restrain and Haima, which is Ancient Greek for blood. It refers to seeds, which were once being used to stem the flow of blood. A good example is the seeds on Ischaemum triticeum.

Ischnostemma: [isk-no-stem-ma] From Iskho, which is Ancient Greek for to restrain and Stémma, which is Ancient Greek for a garland, crown or kinsman. It refers to the flowers, which somewhat resemble a person who has a crown around their neck or maybe their relationship to the hoya genus. A good example is Ischnostemma carnosum, which is now known as Cynanchum carnosum.

Isdellensis: [is-del-len-sis] From Isdell, which is Latinized for the Isdell River and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered along the Isdell River or is restricted to the Isdell and Walcott Inlet in north west Western Australia. A good example is Scirpus isdellensis, which is now known as Eleocharis caespitosissima.

Iseilema: [i-say-le-ma] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Eilema, which is Ancient Greek for a covering. It refers to the four spikelets guarding the florets. A good example can be found on Iseilema membranaceum.

Isingiana: [i-sin-ji-a-na] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Eilema, which is Ancient Greek for a covering. It refers to the four spikelets guarding the florets. A good example can be found on Eriachne isingiana, which is now known as Eriachne pulchella.

Isingii: [i-sin-ji-I] Is named in honour of Ising. A good example can be found on Polygala isingii.

Islana: [is-la-na] From Isla, which is Latinized from the Scottish word for an island (paradise). It refers to the beautiful Islan Gorge and Ana/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to the plants, which were first discovered from the Islan Gorge and or are restricted to the gorge. A good example is Acacia islana.

Island 1: [I-land] From Igland, which is old English for an Island. It refers to plants, which are found on an Island or in a habitat which is isolated from similar environments. A good example is the isolation of Leptinella plumosa which is only found on Heard Island

Island 2: [I-land] From Igland, which is old English for an Island. It refers to an organ, which is located in an isolated position. It refers to glands which are found in between the veins. A good example is the glands on Eucalyptus marginata.

Islanum: [I-lan-um] From Islan, which is Latinized from the Scottish word for an island (paradise) and Ana/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to the plants, which were first discovered from the beautiful Islan Gorge and or are restricted to the Gorge. A good example was Racosperma islanum, which is now known as Acacia islana.

Islensis: [I-len-sis] From Igland, which is old English for an Island. It refers to plants, which are found on an Island or in a habitat which is isolated from similar environments. A good example is Wahlenbergia islensis which is found in isolated pocket between the Boxvale State Forest and the Ppreshho Forest reserve in central southern Queensland.

Iso: [I-so] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal. It refers to the physical properties of the plant, which are totally equal in all respects.

Isocalyx: [I-so-ka-liks] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Kályx/Kalýptein, which are Greek for a husk covering. It refers to calyx lobes, which are all of equal size. A good example is Comesperma isocalyx.

Isocotylous: [I-so-ko-tI-los] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Kotyle, which is Ancient Greek for a cup. It refers to the receptacle, which holds the seed leaves in early specimens studied looking like a cup and where the cotyledons are of the same shape and size.

Isodiametric: [I-so-dI-a-me-trik] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal, Dia, which is Ancient Greek for a diameter and Metric, which is Ancient Greek for a linear measurement. It refers to an organ usually the fruit or seeds, which have equal diameters where ever it is measured from. A good example is the nut and seeds on Eleocharis geniculata.

Isoetes:[I-so-e-teez] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Etos, which is Ancient Greek for a year. It refers to plants, which remain green throughout the year. A good example is Isoetes drummondii subsp. anomala.

Isoetifolia: [I-so-e-ti-foh-li-a] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal, Etos which is Ancient Greek for a year and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves which are all about the same length and width. A good example is the native seagrass, Cymodocea isoetifolia, which is now known as Syringodium isoetifolium.

Isoetifolium: [I-so-e-ti-foh-li-um] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal, Etos, which is Ancient Greek for a year and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to a leaves, which are shed equally throughout the year. A good example is the native seagrass, Syringodium isoetifolium.

Isoetopsis: [I-so-e-top-sis] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Etos, which is Ancient Greek for a year. It refers to the plants, which remain green throughout the year like the Isoetes genus. A good example is Isoetopsis graminifolia.

Isoglossa: [I-so-glos-sa] From Isole, which is for separated from and Glôssa, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to the lower lobe of a tubular flower which is more prominent than the other lobes. A good example is Isoglossa eranthemoides.

Isolata: [I-so-la-ta] From Isole, which is Latin for separated from. It refers to a population, which grows well away from its natural distribution range and or normal habitat. This is opposed to a disjunct population which is found within its natural range but it is not continuous with in its range. A good example is Drakaea isolata.

Isolated: [I-so-la-ted] From Isole, which is Latin for separated from. It refers to a population, which grows well away from its natural distribution range and normal habitat. This is opposed to a disjunct population which is found within its natural range but it is not continuous with in its range. A good example is the isolated population of Tasmannia stipitata which is found around Narromine.

Isolepis: [I-so-le-pis] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Lepos which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to scales, which are all of equal size and shape. A good example is Isolepis crenua.

Isolobus: [I-so-loh-bus] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Lobos, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to flowers, which have the same size and shape lobes. A good example is Isolobus concolor, which is now known as Lobelia concolor.

Isomerous: [I-so-me-ros] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Meros, which is Ancient Greek for a part, portion or share of an organ. It refers organs, which have the same number of organs in each division or the same number of parts. A good example is the styles on the flower spikes of Banksia robor.

Isomorphus: [I-so-mor-fus] From Iso, which is Ancient Greek for equal to or equal parts and Morphḗ, which is Ancient Greek for to take the shape or form of. It refers to a structure or organ, which are exactly the same in every aspect of shape and form. A good example was Restio isomorphus, which is now known as Chordifex isomorphus.

Isoneura: [I-so-nyoo-ra] From Iso, which is Ancient Greek for equal to or equal parts and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is for a nerve. It refers to veins which are equal in number on every leaf for phyllode and or equal in shape and form. A good example is Acacia isoneura.

Isoneurum: [I-so-nyoo-rum] From Iso, which is Ancient Greek for equal to or equal parts and Neuron which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is for a nerve. It refers to veins which are equal in number on every lea for phyllode and or equal in shape and form. A good example is Racosperma isoneurum, which is now known as Acacia isoneura.

Isopetalous: [I-so-pe-ta-los] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to the petals having the same size and shape. A good example is Leptospermum laevigatum.

Isophylla: [I-so-fIl-la] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to all leaves, which resemble each other in size and shape. A good example is Persoonia isophylla.

Isophyllous: [I-so-fIl-los] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to all the leaves being the same size and shape. A good example is the leaves on Selaginella uliginosa.

Isophysis: [I-so-fI-sis] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Physis, which is Ancient Greek for growth. It refers to the six tepals, which are all identical. A good example is Isophysis tasmanica.

Isopogon: [I-so-po-gon] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Pogon, which is Ancient Greek for a beard. It refers to structures or organs, which have hirsute hairs that are all identical. A good example is Isopogon anemonifolium.

Isora: [i-sor-a] From Isora, which is Latinized from the Shinto God of the seashore. It refers to plants, which are found in most habitats within an altitude range of less than 200meters from the seashore and usually overlooking the sea. A good example is Helicteres isora.

Isoschoenus: [I-so-shoo-nus] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Skhoînos which is Ancient Greek for a rush or reed. It refers to reeds, which all have the identical culms. A good example was Isoschoenus armeria, which is now known as Schoenus armeria.

Isosepalous: [I-so-se-pa-los] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is for a sepal. It refers to sepals, which are all identical. A good example is Ceropetalum gummiferum.

Isotoma: [I-so-toh-ma] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Tome, which is Ancient Greek for to cut or a cut. It refers to corollas, which having 5 almost identical lobes. A good example is Isotoma auxilaris.

Isotropis: [I-so-tro-pis] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Tropis, which is Ancient Greek for to turn. It refers to structures or organs, which all bend towards a source of light by growth not by movement. A good example is Isotropis foliosa.

Isotylis: [I-so-stI-lis] From Isos, which is Ancient Greek for equal and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or stake. It refers to styles, which are all identical in size, shape and colour. A good example is Isostylis dentata, which is now known as Banksia dentata.

Iteaphylla: [i-tee-fIl-la] From Itea, which is Ancient Greek for the willow tree and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which resemble those of the weeping willow. A good example Acacia iteaphylla.

Iteaphyllum: [i-tee-fIl-lum] From Itea, which is Ancient Greek for the willow tree and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which resemble those of the weeping willow. A good example as Racosperma iteaphyllum, which is now known Acacia iteaphylla.

Iterika: [i-te-ri-ka] From Iterika, which is Latinized from an aboriginal word for green. It refers to the intensity of the green in the pileus where as other species in the genus are stark white, pink or red. A good example is the fungus Russula iterika.

Ivoryi: [I-vor-ee] Is named in honour of Ivory. A good example is Hakea ivoryi.

Ixiocarpa: [iks-si-oh-kar-pa] From Ixos, which is Ancient Greek for the mistletoe and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which resemble the Ixos genus of mistletoes. A good example is Lepiderema ixiocarpa.

Ixiocarpus: [iks-si-o/oh-kar-pus] From Ixos, which is Ancient Greek for the mistletoe and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which resemble the Ixos genus of mistletoes. A good example is Cyperus ixiocarpus.

Ixiochlamys: [iks-si-o/oh-kla-mis] From Ixos, which is Ancient Greek for the mistletoe and Khlamýs which is Ancient Greek for a short woolen cloak worn by men. It refers to the bracts surrounding the floral tubes, which are short and wooly or floccose. A good example is Ixiochlamys cuneifolia.

Ixiolaena: [iks-si-o/oh-lee-na] From Ixos, which is Ancient Greek for the mistletoe and Khlaina, which is Ancient Greek for a cloak. It refers to the stickiness of the hairs which is similar to the stickiness of the fruits amongst the mistletoes especially of the bracts and bracteoles which surround the long floral tubes similar to a Chiton or a Khlaina. A good example is Ixiolaena brevicompta, which is now known as Leiocarpa brevicompta.

Ixioides: [iks-si-oi-deez] From Ixia, which is Ancient Greek for a sticky secretion and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to stems, leaves, bracts and calyxes, which resembles that found in the Ixodia genus. A good example is Thelymitra ixioides var. ixioides.

Ixiooides: [iks-si-oh-oi-deez] From Ixia, which is Ancient Greek for a sticky secretion and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to stems, leaves, bracts and calyxes, which resembles that found in the Ixodia genus. A good example iwa Diplospora ixooides, which is now known as Triflorensia ixoroides.

Ixiophylla: [iks-si-oh-fIl-la] From Ixos, which is Ancient Greek for the mistletoe and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves being somewhat similar in shape and having the stickiness like the fruits of the mistletoe. A good example is the sticky leaf wattle Acacia ixiophylla.

Ixiophyllum: [iks-si-oh-fIl-lum] From Ixos, which is Ancient Greek for the mistletoe and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are somewhat similar in shape and have the stickiness similar the fruits of the mistletoe. A good example is the sticky leaf wattle Racosperma ixiophyllum, which is now known as Acacia ixiophylla.

Ixiosporum: [iks-si-oh-spor-um] From Ixos, which is Ancient Greek for the mistletoe and Spora, which is Ancient Greek for a seed or fern spore. It refers to seeds, which have the stickiness that resembles the fruits of the mistletoe. A good example was Ixiosporum spinescens, which is now known as Pittosporum spinescens.

Ixodes: [iks-soh-deez] From Ixodes, which is Ancient Greek for a hard bodied tick. It refers to plants, which seem to be favoured by ticks and are often; locally, called tick bushes. A good example is Acacia ixodes.

Ixodia: [iks-soh-di-a] From Ixia, which is Ancient Greek for a sticky secretion. It refers to the sticky secretion which is exuded by the plants stems, leaves, bracts and calyxes. A good example is Ixodia achillaeoides.

Ixora: [iks-sor-a] From Ixias, which is Ancient Greek for bird lime. It refers to the flowers of the Ixora. It first appeared in Greek mythology as the name of a beautiful nymph thus today it relates to the beauty of the flowers on the exotic Ixora coccinea. A good example is Ixora beckleri.

Iynx: [inks] From Iynx which is Latin and Iunx, which is Ancient Greek for wryneck bird. Iunx is associated with sorcery; not only was the bird used in the casting of spells and in divination  but the Ancient Romans and Greeks traced the bird’s mythological origins to a sorceress named Iynx, who was transformed into this bird for punishment for a spell she cast on the god Zeus. So beware of being spellbound by the beautiful seed heads on this dwarf clump grass. Ahhahaha. A good example is Carex iynx.

“Ja – Ju”

Jabiluka: [ja-bi-loo-ka] From Jabirabela, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular for the bird, Jabiru and Luka, which is Latinized for a lake. It refers to plants, which were first discovered and grow around Jabiru Lake in the Northern Territory. A good example is Gardenia jabiluka.

Jabirabela: [ja-ber-a-be-la] From Jabirabela, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular for the bird, Jabiru and Ella which is Greek/Latin for the femine form. It refers to plants, which were first discovery in or around Jabiru in the Northern Territory. A good example is Borya jabirabela.

Jaboolum: [ja-boo-lum] From Jaboola, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal language for an unknown meaning or a lost meaning. A good example is Calamus jaboolum, which is now known as Calamus australis.

Jacaranda: [ja-kar-an-da] From Yacaranda, which is Latinized from the Portuguese word for tulip tree. A good example is the exotic tree and Grafton’s floral emblem with highly visible purple flowers Jacaranda mimosa. If Grafton insists on the purple and white for its colours then Melia azedarach could be a good native alternative. Both are deciduous at the end of the dry season, both have purple maroon flowers and flower at the time of the Jacaranda festival.

Jaceoides: [ja-ke-oi-deez] From Jacea, which is Spanish for the Knapweed and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the plants, which resemble the European Knapweed. A good example is Podolepis jaceoides.

Jackesiana: [ja-ke-si-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Edward Michael Jackes; 1935-12.., who was an Australian air traffic controller and/or Dr. Betsy Rivers Jackes nee Patterson; 1935-20.., who was an Australian botanist and head of the biologic studies at James Cook University. Both were avid plant collectors. A good example is Acacia jackesiana.

Jackesianum: [ja-ke-si-a-num] Is probably named in honour of Edward Michael Jackes; 1935-12.., who was an Australian air traffic controller and/or Dr. Betsy Rivers Jackes nee Patterson; 1935-20.., who was an Australian botanist and head of the biologic studies at James Cook University. Both were avid plant collectors. A good example was Racosperma jackesianum, which is now known as Acacia jackesiana.

Jackeyi: [ja-kee-I] Is probably named in honour of Edward Michael Jackes; 1935-12.., who was an Australian air traffic controller and/or Dr. Betsy Rivers Jackes nee Patterson; 1935-20.., who was an Australian botanist and head of the biologic studies at James Cook University.Both were avid plant collectors. A good example is Musa jackeyi.

Jackiana: [ja-ki-a-na] Is named in honour of Jack but which Jack cannot be substantiated. A good example is Carex jackiana.

Jacksonia: [jak-soh-ni-na] Is named in honour of Jackson but which Jackson cannot be substantiated. May be George Jackson; 1780-1811, who was a Scottish botanist. A good example is Jacksonia scoparia.

Jacksonioides: [jak-soh-ni-oi-deez] Is named in honour of George Jackson; 1780-1811, who was a British editor and plant illustrator and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants which resemble the Jacksonia genus. A good example is Acacia jacksonioides.

Jacobsiana: [ja-kob-si-a-na] Is named in honour of Doctor Maxwell Ralph Jacobs; 1905-1979, who was an Australian silviculturist and botanist. A good example is Eucalyptus jacobsiana.

Jacobsii: [jay-kob-si-I] Is probably named in honour of Doctor Maxwell Ralph Jacobs; 1905-1979, who was an Australian silviculturist and botanist. A good example is Capparis jacobsii.

Jacobsonii: [ja-kob-son-i-I] Is named in honour of Jacobson. A good example is Spermacoce jacobsonii.

Jacquemontia: [ja-kwe-mon-ti-a] Is named in honour of Victor Jacquemont; 1801-1832, who was a French naturalist in the West Indies and India. A good example is Jacquemontia browniana.

Jacquinii: [jak-kwi-ni-I] Is named in honour of Nikolaus Joseph Freiherr von Jacquin (Baron Nikolaus von) Jacquin; 1727–1817, who was a Dutch scientist who studied medicine, chemistry and botany. A good example is Gyrocarpus jacquinii , which is now known as Gyrocarpus sphenopterus.

Jaculator: [ja-kyoo-la-tor] From Jaculatus, which is Latin for to throw as in the javelin. It refers to a long persistent indurated, hook like funiculus on the fruits of the Acanthaceae family. A good example is Acanthus ilicifolium.

Jagera: [ja–geer-a] Appearently it is named in honour of Dr. Herbert de Jagger who was a collector of plants from Indonesia for the botanist Rumphius. It has also been suggested that it maybe derived from the Aboriginal name for the tree as the people of the Brisbane area were known as the Jagera tribe/clan. The bark of the tree was used extensively for deoxygenating backwaters, which made fishing easy for the Jagera people to catch as the fish would rise to the surface in search of oxygen. A good example is Jagera pseudorhus.

Jagoanum: [ja-go-a-num] From Jago, which is Latinized for a local aboriginal word probably in relation to an area within Cadgarra National Park. The reference or exact meaning has probably been lost since European settlement. A good example is Antrophyum jagoanum.

Jagonis: [ja-go-nis] From Jago, which is Latinized for a local aboriginal word probably in relation to an area within Cadgarra National Park. The reference or exact meaning has probably been lost since European settlement. A good example is Pseudoraphis jagonis.

Jalapa: [ja-la-pa] From Jalapa, which is Latinized from the Mexican district of Jalapa. It refers to coming from Jalapa or from its synonym Purga, which meant purgative or to purge. A good example is Mirabilis jalapa.

Jambolana: [jam-bo-la-na] From Jambosa, which is Latinized from the Hindu word Jamboslana for the rose apple. A good example is the exotic tree Eugenia jambolana previously known as Eugenea jambosa.

Jambolifera: [jam-bo-li-fer-a] From Jambosa, which is Latinized from the Hindu word Jamboslana for the rose apple and Ferae/Ferārum, which is for to bear. It refers to plants which bear large fruits similar to the Jambos genus. A good example is Jambolifera tetrandra, which is now known as Pitaviaster haplophyllus.

Jambos: [jam-bos] From Jambosa, which is Latinized from the Hindu word Jamboslana for the rose apple. A good example is the exotic tree Eugenia jambolana previously known as Eugenea jambos.

Jambosa: [jam-bo-sa] From Jambosa, which is Latinized from the Hindu word Jamboslana for the rose apple. It refers to plants, which have fruits that resemble the fruits of Eugenia jambos. A good example is Jambosa tierneyana , which is now known as Syzygium tierneyanum.

Jamesiana: [jeim-zi-a-na] Is named in honour of James but which James cannot be substantiated. A good example is Acacia jamesiana.

Jamesianum: [jaym-si-a-num] Is named in honour of James but which James cannot be substantiated. A good example is Racosperma jamesianum, which is now known as Acacia jamesiana.

Jamesii: [jaym–si-I] Is named in honour of James but which James cannot be substantiated. A good example is Craspedia jamesii.

Jamesoniana: [jaym-son-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Jameson, who was an Australian lichen collector, but it needs to be substantiated. A good example was Grevillea jamesoniana, which is now known as Grevillea sarissa.

Jamesonianus: [jaym-son-i-a-nus] Is named in honour of Jameson. A good example is Schoenus jamesonianus, which is now known as Schoenus bifidus.

Jamiesonii: [jaym-son-ni-I] Is named in honour of S. James, who was an Australian lichen collector. A good example is Verticordia jamiesonii.

Janamba: [jan-am-ba] From Janamba, which is Latinized from the aboriginal vernacular for a forehead. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Goodenia janamba.

Jangomas: [jan–go-mas] From Jangomas, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Hindu word Jan-gama that was a local tree by that name in India. A good example is Flacourtia jangomas.

Jansenii: [jan-se-ni-a] Is named in honour of Joseph Janson; 1789-1846, who was a British born Australian? plant collector Who studied British flora in detail. A good example was Macadamia jansenii.

Jansonia: [jan-so-ni-a] Is named in honour of Joseph Janson; 1789-1846, who was a British born Australian? plant collector who studied British flora in detail. A good example was Jansonia Kippist, which is now known as Gastrolobium bilobum.

Janszii: [jan–zi-I] Is named in honour of Janz. A good example is Erodium janszii.

Japonica: [ja-po-ni-ka] From Japanese, which is Latinized for Japan. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in Japan. A good example is the climbing fern Lygodium japonica.

Japonicum: [ja-po-ni-kum] From Japanese, which is Latinized for Japan. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in Japan. A good example is the climbing fern Hypericum japonicum var. australe, which is now known as Hypericum gramineum.

Japonicus: [ja-po-ni-kus] From Japanese, which is Latinized for Japan. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in Japan. A good example is Euchiton japonicus.

Jardinei: [jar-di-ni-I] Is named in honour of the Jardine brothers. It appears however that while the river is named after them their pastoralist moves saw many aboriginal men murdered who were diligently trying to protect their land and families from exploitation. A good example is Archontophoenix jardinei, which is now known as Ptychosperma elegans or the flowering Gardenia, Gardenia jardinei or the beautiful pitcher plant Nepenthes jardinei.

Jasminoides: [jaz-min-oi-deez] From Jasminum, which is Latin for Jasminum and Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Jasminum Genus in habit or have a similar scent from the flowers. A good example is the exotic tree Pandorea jasminoides.

Jasminonerium: [jaz-min-o-ner-ri-um] From Yāsman, which is Latinized from the Persian word or Jassemin which is from the Arabic word for the Jasminum bush and Nerion, which is Ancient Greek for the Oleander bush. It refers to plants, which have leaves which resemble the Nerium genus and the sweet scent of the Jasminum bush. A good example was Jasminonerium ovatum, which is now known as Carissa spinarum.

Jasminum: [jaz-mi-num] From Yāsman, which is Latinized from the Persian word or Jassemin which is from the Arabic word for the Jasminum bush. It refers to the sweet scent of the Jasminum bush flowers. A good example is the native Jasmine, Jasminum suavissimum.

Jasperense: [jas-per-ens] From Jasper, which is Latin for Jasper a local name in far north western Northern Territory and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Jasper region. A good example is Racosperma jasperense, which is now known as Acacia jasperensis.

Jasperensis: [jas-per-en-sis] From Jasper, which is Latin for Jasper a local name in far north western Northern Territory and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Jasper region. A good example is Acacia jasperensis.

Javanica: [ja-va-ni-ka] From Javana, which is Latinized for Java and Icus/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in Java. A good example is Oenanthe javanica.

Javanicum: [ja-va-ni-kum] From Javana, which is Latinized for Java and Icus/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in Java. A good example is Geastrum javanicum.

Javanicus: [ja-va-ni-kus] From Javana, which is Latinized for Java and Icus/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in Java. A good example is Petalochilus javanicus.

Javensis: [ja-ven-sis] From Javana, which is Latinized for Java and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in Java. A good example was Sporobolus javensis of which the Australian specie is now known as Sporobolus coromandelianus.

Javonica: [ja-vo-ni-ka] From Javana, which is Latinized for Java. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in Java. A good example is Bischofia javonica.

Javonicus: [ja-vo-ni-kus] From Javana, which is Latinized for Java. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in Java. A good example is Potamogeton javonicus.

Jeanae: [jee-nee] Is named in honour of Jean. A good example is Mirbelia jeanae.

Jeanensis: [jee-nen-sis] From Jean, which is a local name in south west Western Australia and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered in the south west corner of Western Australia. A good example is Drakaea jeanensis.

Jedda: [je-da] From Jedda, which is Latinized from the Arabic for the bride of the sea. Its reference is unclear however it may refer to plants, which resemble seaside plants in having many stems and very few leaves. A good example is Jedda multicaulis.

Jenkinsii: [jen-kin-si-I] Is named in honour of Thomas J. Jenkins; 18..–19.., who was a South African botanist and collector of plants in Mozambique and South Africa for the Transvaal Museum. A good example is Hugonia jenkinsii.

Jennerae: [jen–ner-ee] Is named in honour of Miss A. M. Jenner, who was an Australian librarian at the Sydney Botanic Gardens. A good example is Acacia jennerae.

Jensenii: [jen-se-ni-I] Is named in honour of Harold Ingemann Jensen; 1879-1966, who was a Danish born Australian who was a socialist, soil agronomist and amateur botanist who wrote several papers on inland Eucalyptus. A good example was Marsdenia jensenii and Eucalyptus jensenii.

Jephcottii: [jef-ko-ti-I] Is named in honour of Sydney Wheeler Jephcott; 1864-1951, who was an Australian collector of plants from the age of 14. He lived most of his childhood in a tent and was never educated yet eventually became one of Australia’s best bush poets. A good example is Grevillea jephcottii.

Jerichoensis: [je-ri-koh-en-sis] From Jericho, which is Latinized for the district of Jericho in southern central Queensland and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered near the township of Jericho. A good example is Aristida jerichoensis var. jerichoensis.

Jerseyana: [jer-zee-a-na] From Jerseyana, which is unknown and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It may refer to the first plants, which may have been discovered on an old Jersey farm in northern eastern NSW. A good example is Davidsonia jerseyana.

Jibberdingens: [ji-ber-din-jens] From Dabberding, which is Latinized from the aboriginal vernacular for a large lake. It refers to where the first plants were discovered in Jibberding National Park in Western Australia. A good example is Acacia jibberdingensis.

Jibberdingensis: [ji-ber-din-jen-sis] From Dabberding, which is Latinized from the aboriginal vernacular for a large lake and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It refers to where the first plants were discovered in Jibberding National Park in Western Australia. A good example is Acacia jibberdingensis.

Jimberlanica: [ji-ber-la-ni-ka] From Jimberlan, which is Latinized from the local aboriginal vernacular for a salt lake near Norseman in south western Western Australia. It refers to the location where the original plants were first discovered. A good example is Eucalyptus jimberlanica.

Jingera: [jin-jeer-a] From Jinger, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular for remote and mountainous bush-covered country or wild, rough country. It refers to the environment and habitat the plants prefer to grow in. A good example is Leptospermum jingera.

Jinksii: [jink–si-I] Is named in honour of David Jinks, who first discovered the plant in 1994. A good example is Eucryphia jinksii.

Johannis: [yoh–han-is] Is named in honour of Johhanis. A good example is Acacia johannis.

Johnsonia: [jon-son-i-a] Is named in honour of Johnson but which Johnson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Johnsonia pubescens.

Johnsoniana: [jon-son-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Johnson but which Johnson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Eucalyptus johnsoniana.

Johnsonii: [jon-son-i-I] Is named in honour of Johnson but which Johnson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Xanthorrhoea johnsonii or one of everyone’s little gut bacteria Lactobacillus johnsonii.

Johnstonense: [jon–sto-nens] From Johnstone, which is Latinized for the Johnstone River in far north eastern Queensland and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered along the Johnstone River west of Innisfail. A good example is Crepidomanes johnstonense.

Johnstonianus: [jon-sto-ni-a-nus] Is named in honour of Johnstone but which Johnston cannot be substantiate. A good example is Ptilotus johnstonianus.

Johnstonii: [jon-ston-i-ahy] Is named in honour of Johnston but which Johnston cannot be substantiated. A good example is Eucalyptus johnstonii.

Jointed 1: [join-ted] From Joint, which is old English for a knot or node. It refers to the nodes or a knotted swelling on the stems.

Jointed 2: [join-ted] From Joint, which is old English for a knot or node. It refers to where two pieces of vegetable matter come together like on a graft at the scion and stock.

Jonesii: [john-si-I] Is named in honour of David Loyde Jones; 1944-20??, who was an Australian nurseryman, orchidologist and author. A good example Acacia jonesii.

Josephia: [joh-se-fi-a] Is named in honour of the wife of Napolean; 1763-1814, who had a strong interest in botany and gardening. She had a large collection of Australian native plants. A good example is Josephia arctotidis, which is now known as Banksia arctotidis.

Josephine: [joh–se-feen] Is named in honour of the wife of Napolean; 1763-1814, who had a strong interest in botany and gardening. She had a large collection of Australian native plants. A good example is the beautiful Asian Clematis rarely seen in our gardens called Clematis Josephine.

Josephinia: [joh-se-fi-ni-a] Is named in honour of the wife of Napolean Bonaparte; 1763-1814, who had a strong interest in botany and gardening. She had a large collection and interest in Australian native plants, which numbered over 200 species many of which were rare and required specialist hot house requirements including carnivorous species. She personally supervised and attended the gardens as a gardener.

Josephine’s magnificent garden at La Malmaison still exists today; though very English in style, had winding paths. It included many species of animals collected from Baudin’s voyages, including kangaroos, emus and black swans. The black swans thrived in the gardens to this day.

Thanks to Josephine’s huge Australian collection at the time many of the most appreciated flowers and shrubs that flourish in France today, such as her Eucalyptus, Hibiscus and Acacia, were first acclimated at Malmaison under her guidance.

Napoleon when in exile at Elba, introduced two new specimens to remind him of Josephine’s collection and Malmaison. They were the Sydney Golden Wattle, Acacia longifolia and the Australian Golden Everlasting paper daisy, Xerochrysum bracteata. Both species survive on the island today. The flowers on Josephinia imperatricis have a long flared corolla reminiscent of the long flowing gowns she was noted for and often painted wearing.

Josephinia imperatricis – https://guatemala.inaturalist.org/taxa/1125004-Josephinia-imperatricis

Joycea: [joy–se-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Joyce W. Vickery; 1908–1979, who was a leading Australian botanist who devoted her attention to studying grasses especially the Poaceae family. A good example Joycea pallida.

Joyceae: [joy–se-e] Is named in honour of Dr. Joyce W. Vickery; 1908–1979, who was a leading Australian botanist who devoted her attention to studying grasses especially the Poaceae family. A good example is Agrostis joyceae.

Jubiflora: [joo-bi-flor-a] From Jūbilāre, which is Latinized for to shout woopi or jubulent and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which was the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to grasses which are very floriferous and provide good forage for cattle bringing about shouts of joy having it on your property. A good example is Setaria jubiflora.

Jubiflorum: [joo-bi-flor-um] From Jūbilāre, which is Latinized for to shout woopi and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which was the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to grasses, which are very floriferous and provide good forage for cattle bringing about shouts of joy having it on your property. A good example is Paspalidium jubiflorum.

Jucunda: [joo-kun-da] From Jūcunda, which is Latin for pleasing, agreeable or delightful. It refers to plants, which are pleasing and delightful to the eye. A good example is the delightful vase shape growth habit of Acacia jucunda.

Jucundum: [joo-kun-dum] From Jūcunda, which is Latin for pleasing, agreeable or delightful. It refers to plants, which are pleasing and delightful to the eye. A good example is the delightful vase shape growth habit of Racosperma jucundum, which is now known as Acacia jucunda.

Jucundus: [joo-kun-dus] From Jūcunda, which is Latin for pleasing, agreeable or delightful. It refers to plants, which are pleasing and delightful to the eye. A good example is the delightful vase shape growth habit of Cyperus jucundus, which is now known as Cyperus fulvus.

Judithiana: [joo-di-thi-a-na] Is named in honour of Judith. A good example was Logania judithiana, which is now known as Orianthera judithiana.

Jugalis: [joo-ga-lis] From Jugum, which is ancient Latin for a mountain ridge. It refers to two leaflets which are joined at a common point. A good example is Eucalyptus jugalis which is now a defunct name as it has been found to be a natural hybrid from Eucalyptus leucoxylon.

Jugary glands: [joo-gar-i, glandz] From Jugals, which is Latin for joined as though in a yoke and Glans, which is for a gland. It refers to the glands situated on the upper surface of the rachis of a leaf between, or up to 1mm below, the base of a pair of pinnae. A good example is Archidéndron grandiflorum or Acacia oshanesii.

Jugate: [joo-gAt] From Jugum, which is ancient Latin for a mountain ridge or maybe Jugals, which is for joined as though in a yoke. It refers to plants, which grow in well developed rainforests and or having two leaflets from a common point. A good example of a rainforest plant, which has oposite leaflets is Archidendron hendersonii.

Jugicola: [joo-gi-koh-la] From Jugum, which is ancient Latin for a mountain ridge From Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats along either side of a mountain ridge. A good example is Poa jugicola.

Jugosus: [joo-go-sus] From Jugals, which is ancient Latin for joined as though in a yoke or marriage. It refers to two leaflets, which are joined at a common point. A good example is Ranunculus jugosus.

Julianettii: [joo-li-an-net-ti-I] Is probably named in honour of Juliana Schneider by her husband Camillo (Karl) Schnieder; 1876–1951, who were Austro-German botanists and plant enthusiasts. They explored and collected extensively throughout China. A good example Ptychosperma julianettii, which is now known as Ptychosperma macarthurii.

Julietae: [joo-li-e-tee] Is named in honour of Juliet. A good example Hygrocybe julietae.

Julifera: [joo-li-fer-a] From Juli, which is Latin for silky or downy and Ferae/Ferārum, which is for to bear or bearing. It refers to stems, leaves and other organs, which are moderately to densely covered in short, downy hairs. A good example Acacia julifera subsp. julifera.

Juliferum: [joo-li-fer-um] From Juli, which is Latin for silky or downy and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to stems, leaves and other organs, which are moderately to densely covered in short, downy hairs. A good example Racosperma juliferum, which is now known as Acacia julifera subsp. julifera.

Juncea: [jun-se-a] From Juncus, which is Latin for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind. It refers to plants, which thrive wet places with reed like foliage which was used for weaving and tie articles together. A good example is Viminaria juncea.

Juncella: [jun-sel-la] From Juncus, which is Latin for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. It refers to plants, which thrive in wet places with reed like foliage which was used for weaving and tie articles together and which are finer like a lady. A good example is the strap leaves on Juncella submersa, which is now known as Trithuria submersa.

Juncellus: [jun-sel-lus] From Juncus, which is Latin for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind and Ella which is Greek/Latin for to be feminine. It refers to plants, which thrive wet places with reed like foliage which was used for weaving and tie articles together. A good example is the strap leaves on Juncellus alopecuroides , which is now known as Cyperus alopecuroides.

Junceum:[jun-se-um] From Juncus, which is Latin for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind. It refers to plants, which thrive wet places with reed like foliage which was used for weaving and tie articles together. A good example is the strap leaves on Stylidium junceum.

Juncifolia: [jun-si-foh-li-a] From Juncus, which is Latin for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have foliage resembling that of other members of the Juncus genus. A good example is Grevillea juncifolia subsp. juncifolia.

Juncifolium: [jun-si-foh-li-um] From Juncus, which is Latin for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have foliage, which resembles that of the Juncus genus. A good example was Racosperma juncifolium, which is now known as Acacia juncifolia subsp. juncifolia.

Juncifolius: [jun-si-foh-li-us] From Juncus, which is Latin for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have foliage, which resembles that of the Juncus genus. A good example was Thysanotus juncifolius.

Juncinella [jun-si-nel-la] From Juncus, which is Latin for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for to be feminine. It refers to plants, which thrive wet places with reed like foliage that is used for weaving and tie articles together and are little finer than most other species in the genus. A good example is the strap leaves on Stypandra juncinella , which is now known as Thelionema caespitosum.

Juncoides: [jun-koi-deez] From Juncus, which is Latin for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Juncus genus. A good example is the strap leaves on Juncoides campestris, which is now known as Luzula campestris.

Juncunda:[jun-kun-da] From Jūcundus, which is for pleasing and or delightful. It refers to the plants, which have overall habit or growth flowers and foliage that are pleasant to the eyes. A good example is Eucalyptus juncunda.

Juncus:[jun-kus] From Juncus, which is Latin for a rush or Jingere, which is Latin for to tie or bind. It refers to plants, which thrive wet places with reed like foliage or in Latin It refers to the plants, which were used to tie or bind objects together. A good example is Juncus usitatus.

Jungermannia: [yun-ger-man-ni-a] Is named in honour of Ludwig Jungermann; who was a 17th century, German botanist. A good example is the strap leaves on Jungermannia capilligera, which is now known as Lophocolea bidentata and Chiloscyphus coadunatus var. rivularis.

Jungia: [yun–ji-a] Maybe named in honour of Carl G. Jung; who was a 16th century, Swiss psychologist who often compared the real world to nature especially botany. A good example is the strap leaves on Jungia imbricata, which is now known as Baeckea imbricata.

Juniperifolium: [joo-ni-per-i-foh-li-um] From Juniperus, which is Latin for a pine tree and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves that resemble those of many pine trees or conifers. A good example is Leptospermum juniperifolium, which is now known as Leptospermum arachnoides.

Juniperina: [joo-ni-per-i-na] From Juniperus which is Latin for a pine tree. It refers to plants, which have an appearance resembling a pine tree, conifer or somewhat acicular, needle like leaves. Two good examples are Acacia juniperina and Dyllwynia juniperina.

Juniperinum: [joo-ni-per-i-num] From Juniperus, which is Latin for a pine tree. It refers to plants, which more closely resemble a pine tree or conifer than other species in the genus. A good example is Leptospermum juniperinum.

Juniperinus: [joo-ni-per-i-nus] From Juniperus, which is Latin for a pine tree. It refers to plants, which resemble a pine tree or conifer. A good example is Leucopogon juniperinus.

Juniperoides: [joo-ni-per-oi-deez] From Juniperus, which is Latin for a pine tree and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Juniper genus. A good example is Melaleuca juniperoides, which is now known as Melaleuca nodosa.

Junonis: [joo-noh-nis] From Juno, which was the Latin goddess who looked after the women of Rome and was revered as the Queen of the gods. It refers to the plants, which have beautiful pastel blue flowers against the small, deep green leaves. A good example is Prostanthera junonis.

Jussaiea:[jus-sai-e-a] Is named in honour of 3 French brothers. The younger Joseph de Jussieu; 1704-1779, who spent 5 years in South America and applied himself consciencously to establishing a huge collection of indigenous plants, which was lost leading to his insanity. Bernard de Jussieu; 1699-1776, created a system of plant classification not based on the Aristotleian principles. He also was the founder of the Paris Natural History Museum in 1793. The eldest brother, Antoine Laurent de Jussieu, 1748- 1836. His primary work was in plat identification based on the pistol and stamens. A good example was Jussaiea hyssopifolia which is now known as Ludwigia hyssopifolia.

Justago:[jus–ta-goh] Is named in honour of Dr. John L. Just; 1725-1786, who was a Scottish physician and botanist. Most of his work has been lost or destroyed so he is best remembered for his strong support of Karl Linneaus. A good example was Justago cleomoides which is now known as Cleome cleomoides.

Justicia: [jus-ti-si-a] Is named in honour of James Justice; 1698-1763, who was a Scottish horticulturalist who experimented with soils and horticultural subjects. A good example is the popular garden plant Justicia carnea.

Jutsonii:[jut-so-ni-I] Is named in honour of John Thomas Jutson; 1874-1959, who was an Australia law clerk while studying geography and becoming a geological research officer and surveyor. A good example is the popular garden plant Acacia jutsonii.

Juvenile: [joo–ven-nIl] From Juvenilis, which is Latin for youthful. It refers to plants, which are still at a stage of not having their first true leaves.

Justacostalis [jus-ta-ko-sta-lis] From Jū̆xtā, which is Latin for near to or adjacent to and Costalis, which is for ribs or to be rib like. It refers to an organ, or appendage which is close to the mid vein or other rib like structures.

Juxtaposition: [jus-sta-po-zi-shon] From Jū̆xtā, which is Latin for near to or adjacent to and Positiōn which is for a place or position. It refers to two organs, which are placed or positioned next to each other.

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Kabiana: [ka-bi-a-na] There appears to be no local reference to the name Kabiana amongst the Glass House mountains where the trees originate from and are restricted to. I will stick my neck out here and say the word is Latinized for the local indigenous vernacular of the indigenous peoples of the area, the Gubbi Gubbi or Kubbi Kubbi and -ānum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. A good example is Eucalyptus kabiana.

Kaempferia: [kemp-feer-i-a] Is named in honour of Engelbert Kaempfer; 1651–1716, who was a German naturalist, physician, and explorer writer known for his tour of Russia, Persia, India, South-East Asia, and Japan between 1683 and 1693. A good example is Kaempferia pulchra.

Kailarsenia: [Kay-lar-se-ni-a] Is named in honour of Kailars. A good example is Kailarsenia ochreata.

Kajewskii: [Ka-jyoo-ski-I] Is named in honour of Kajewsk. A good example is Jasminum kajewskii.

Kakadu: [ka-ka-doo] From Kakadu, which is Latinized from the mispronunciation of the local Gagdju Aboriginal vernacular for Gagudju which is the name of the wetlands. It refers to plants, which were first discovered or only grow in Kakadu National Park. A good example is Acomis kakadu.

Kakaduensis: [ka-ka-doo-en-sis] From Kakadu, which is Latinized from the mispronunciation of the local Gagdju Aboriginal vernacular for Gagudju which is the name of the wetlands and Anum/Ensis, which is Lain for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered or only grow in Kakadu National Park. A good example is Gardenia kakaduensis.

Kalangadooensis: [ka-lan-ga-doo-en-sis] From Kalangadoo which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular for a yabbie hole or dog watering hole and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the kalangadoo district in far south eastern South Australia. A good example is Eucalyptus kalangadooensis.

Kalbarriensis: [kal-bar-ri-en-sis] From Kalbarri, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal (probably from the Murchison Tribe) vernacular and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. The meaning of Kalbarri appears to be lost. It refers to plants, which first discovered from the kalabbarri National Park in coastal central Western Australia. A good example is Anigozanthos kalbarriensis.

Kaleniczenkia: [ka-le-nik-zen-ki-a] Is named in honour of Kaleniczenkia. A good example is Kaleniczenkia daviesioides, which is now known as Leptosema daviesioides.

Kalganense: [kal-ga-nens] From Kalgan, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular and may refer to the Stirling Range National Park and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which are restricted to the Stirling National Park north of Albany in far south West Western Australia. A good example is Spyridium kalganense.

Kalganensis: [kal-gan-en-sis] From Kalgan, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular and may refer to the Stirling Range National Park and Anum/Ensis, which is for to orginate from. It refers to plants, which are restricted to the Stirling National Park north of Albany in far south West Western Australia. A good example is Eucalyptus kalganensis.

Kalgoorliens: [kal-goo-li-ens] From Kalgoorlie, which is Latinized from the local Wangai Aboriginal vernacular for the place of silky pears and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which originated from the Kalgoorlie district in Western Australia. A good example is Acacia kalgoorliens, which is now known as Acacia kalgoorliensis.

Kalgoorliensis: [kal-goo-li-en-sis] From Kalgoorlie, which is Latinized from the local Wangai Aboriginal vernacular for the place of silky pears and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Kalgoorlie district in Western Australia. A good example is Acacia kalgoorliensis.

Kali: [ka-li] Maybe from Akali, which is Latinized from the Arabic vernacular for to roast in a pan. It refers to the use of plants as a salt substitute when cooking or the seeds which have a somewhat salty flavour. A good example is Salsola kali.

Kalimna: [ka-lim-na] From Kalimna, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal word for beautiful. It refers to the beautiful red and reddish colours of the pileus often contrasting the white stalks. The first species were also discovered in Kalimna State Forest near Lake Entrance in eastern Victoria. A good example is Russula kalimna.

Kallophyla: [kal-lo-fI-la] From Kallis, which is Ancient Greek for beautiful and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are rather beautiful compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Scaevola kallophyla.

Kallstroemia: [kal-stro-mi-a] Is named in honour of Anders Kallstroem; 1733-1812, who was a Swedish gardner turned botanist. A good example is Kallstroemia curvicarpus, which is now known as Tribulopis angustifolia.

Kaloola: [ka-loo-la] From Kaloola which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular. A good example is Disciseda kaloola.

Kalpari: [ka-par-i] Is named in honour of Kalpar. A good example is Dysphania kalpari.

Kaluhaburunghos: [ka-lu-ha-bur-un-gos] From Kaluhaburunghos which is Latinised from the aboriginal word for unknown. A good example is Kaluhaburunghos apodus, which is now known as Cleistanthus apodus.

Kalumburuensis: [ka-lum-bu-ru-en-sis] From Kalumburu, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular for the district north of the Drysdale National Park in far north eastern Western Australia and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Kalumuru district. A good example is Boronia kalumburuensis.

Kamienskii: [ka-mi-en-ski-I] Is named in honour of Kamiensk. A good example is Utricularia kamienskii.

Kammala: [kam-ma-la] Maybe from Kamala, which is Latinized from the Malayan vernacular for a yellow powder obtained from the seed capsules of Mallotus philippinensis that was used for the treatment of intestinal parasites in the human body. It may refer to the colour of the fungus or yellow spore from a fungus. A good example is Amanita kammala.

Kamptzia: [kamp–zi-a] Is named in honour of Kamptz. A good example was Kamptzia albens, which is now known as Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera.

Kandora: [kan-dor-a] From Kandor which is Latin for brightness and purity. It refers to flowers or fungi which are very bright ad pure. A good example is the bright red or orange fungus Hygrocybe kandora.

Kandos: [kan-dos] From Kandos, which is Latinized for the town and district of Kandos in New South Wales. A good example is Baeckea kandos.

Kangaloonica: [kan-ga-loo-ni-ka] From Kangaloon, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular for kangaroo landing ground. It refers to the plains where kangaroos frequent. A good example is Thelymitra kangaloonica.

Kaniensis: [ka-ni-en-sis] From Kani, which is Latinized for the Kani Ranges and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It refers to the type species being found on the Kani Range sin New Guinee. A good example is Smilax kaniensis.

Kanisii: [ka-ni-si-I] Is named in honour of Andries Kanis (Andrew); 1934-1986, who was a Dutch born Australian botanist who worked extensively on the Amaranthaceae, Mimosaceae and Ochnaceae families. A good example is Archidendron kanisii.

Kaputarensis: [ka-pu-tar-en-sis] From Kaputar, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Gamilaraay for this mountain peak and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It refers to the type species being found in Kaputar National Park. A good example is Brachyscome kaputarensis.

Karangolum: [ka-ran-go-lum] From Karangola, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Malabar dialect for this plant. A good example is Karangolum vitiense, which is now known as Alangium villosum subsp. tomentosum.

Kararae: [kar-ar-ee] From Kárē, which is Ancient Greek for a head or the top. It refers to plants which normally grow at the top of hills dunes etc. A good example is Persoonia kararae.

Kardomia: [kar-do-mi-a] From Kardomia, which is unknown. A good example of the genus is Kardomia jucunda.

Karelgica: [kar-do-ji-ka] From Karelgic, which is unknown. A good example was Corymbia karelgica, which is now known as Corymbia disjuncta.

Kaurorchis: [kour-or-kis] From Kaur, which maybe from the area the original orchids were discovered and Orchis which is Ancient Greek for a pair of testicles. A good example is Kaurorchis evasa, which is now known as Bulbophylum evasum.

Karrara: [kar-ra-ra] From Karrara, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular for a long flat stretch. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats that resemble plains. A good example is Gymnopilus karrara.

Karrarbina: [kar-ra-bin-a] Is Latinized from Garrabini, which is from the Yugambeh Language Region that extends from the Logan River to the Tweed River in south-eastern Queensland. It is the name given by the Yugambeh people for this tree. 

Karsense: [kar-sens] From Karrara, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular for a long flat stretch and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats that resemble plains. A good example is Solanum karsense which prefers flat depressions.

Karsensis: [kar-sen-sis] From Karrara, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular for a long flat stretch and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats that resemble plains. The name Karsensis was incorrectly applied and used but has since been corrected to Karsense. A good example is Solanum karsensis which prefers flat depressions and is now known as Solanum karsense.

Kartzoffiana: [Kart-zo-fi-a-na] Is named in honour of Michael Eugene Kartzoff, 1908-1987, who was a Russian born Australian Jackaroo who later studied agriculture and Town Planning writing the reports on Nature and a City and the Vegetation of the Sydney Area. A good example is Eucalyptus kartzoffiana.

Karwinicola: [kar-win-i-koh-la] Is named in honour of Wilhelm Friedrich Karwinsky von Karwin, 1780-1855, who was a Hungaruian otanist and zoologist who collected extensively in Brasil and Mexico and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is for to dwell or reside at. A good example is Coprinopsis karwinicola.

Katabudjar: [ka-ta-bud-jar] From Kata, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Nyoongar aboriginal dialect for a hill and Budjar, which is also from the Nyoongar aboriginal dialect for ground. It refers to plants which hug the ground. A good example is Goodenia katabudjar.

Katatona: [ka-ta-toh-na] From Kata, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Nyoongar aboriginal dialect for a hill. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on hills. A good example is Keraudrenia katatona.

Katerae: [ka–ter-ee] Is named in honour of Kater. A good example is Persoonia katerae.

Katherinea: [ka-ther-i-ne-a] Is named in honour of Katherine but which Katherine cannot be substantiated. A good example was Katherinea carrii which was until very recently known as Dendrobium carrii and is now known as Australorchis carrii.

Kauki: [kor-kI] From Kauki, which is Latinized from a local Asian vernacular name for the tree. A good example is Manilkara kauki.

Kavinae: [ka-vi-nee] From Kauki which is Latinized from a local Asian vernacular name for the tree. A good example is Hibbertia kavinae which is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further investigation as to its real or correct classification.

Kayea: [kay–ee-a] Is probably named in honour of Cyril B. Kay, who was an electrical engineer and plant collector but I cannot substantiated it 100%. A good example is Kayea larnachiana, which is now known as Mesua larnachiana.

Keartlandii: [kart-lan-di-I] Is named in honour of George Arthur Keartland; 1848–1926, who was an Australian typographer and ornithologist and amateur naturalist. A good example is Gardenia keartlandii.

Kedumbensis: [ke-dum-ben-sis] From Kedumba, which is Latinized from the local aboriginal vernacular for (Katoomba) “shining falling water.” (The local name for the Water Fall on Kedumba Creek) and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It refers to the type species originating from the Kedumba Creek region of the Katoomba National Park. A good example is Grevillea kedumbensis.

Keel 1: [keel] From Keel, which is old English for a longitudinal raised ridge. It refers to a raised keel like longitudinal ridge on the glumes of most grasses. A good example is Agrostis australiensis.

Keel 2: [keel] From Keel, which is old English for a boats keel. It refers to the 2 lower united petals of the pea family looking similar to a boats keel between the two wing petals. A good example is the keel on Gompholobium latifolium.

Keffordii: [kef-for-di-I] Is named in honour of Kefford. A good example is Dendrobium keffordii, which is now known as Grastidium baileyi.

Keigheryi: [kee-jer-i-I] Is named in honour of Gregory John Keigheryi; 1950-20.., who was an Australian botanist and conservationist in the department of Wildlife in Western Australian. A good example is Macarthuria keigheryi.

Kekwickii: [kek-wi-ki-I] Is named in honour of Kekwick. A good example is Macropteranthes kekwickii.

Kelleria: [kel-ler-i-a] Maybe named in honour of Robert Keller; 1854-1939, who was a Swiss botanist but I have not been able to substantiate it 100%. A good example is Kelleria dieffenbachii.

Kellerii: [kel-ler-i-I] It may be named in honour of Robert Keller; 1854-1939, who was a Swiss botanist but I have not been able to substantiate it 100%. A good example is Acacia kellerii.

Keltonii: [kel-to-ni-I] Is named in honour of Kelton. A good example is the orchid Prasophyllum keltonii.

Kempeana: [kem-pe-a-na] Is named in honour of the Rev. Friedrich Adolf Hermann Kempe; 1844-1928/9, who was the founder of the Hermannsburg Missionary in the Northern Territory and botanist who collected and sent over 600 specimens to Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Acacia kempeana.

Kempeanum: [kem-pe-a-num] Is named in honour of the Rev. Friedrich Adolf Hermann Kempe; 1844-1928/9, who was the founder of the Hermannsburg Missionary in the Northern Territory and botanist who collected and sent over 600 specimens to Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Racosperma kempeanum, which is now known as Acacia kempeana.

Kendack: [ken-dak] From Kendack which is Latinized from the local indigenous name of the tree found in New Caledonia. A good example is Halfordia kendack.

Kenkulunea: [ken-ku-lu-ne-a] Is named in honour of either John Kunkel Small an American plant collector and the first curator of the New York Botanic Gardens or G. Kenkul, who was a South African, who was wrote Geography though Botany and maybe Lunate/Lunatus which is for crescent shape or moon shape. It refers to a pileus, which glisten like the moon. A good example is Clitocybe kenkulunea.

Kenneallyanus: [ken-neel-li-a-nus] Is named in honour of Kevin Francis Kennelly; 1945-20.., who was a Western Australian author, Botanist and anthropologist who studied extensively north of Broome and in particularly in the Kymberley district. A good example is Ptilotus kenneallyanus.

Kenneallyi: [ke-nee-li-I] Is named in honour of Kevin Francis Kennelly; 1945-20.., who was a Western Australian author, Botanist and anthropologist who studied extensively north of Broome and in particularly in the Kymberley district. A good example is Mucuna diabolica subsp. kenneallyi.

Kennedia: [ken-nee-di-a] Is probably named in honour of Kennedy; 1818-1848, who was an Australian surveyor explorer but I cannot substantiate it. A good example is Kennedia rubicunda.

Kennediae: [ken-nee-di-ee] Is named in honour of Kennedy but which Kennedy cannot be substantiated. A good example is Ptilotus calostachyus var. kennediae.

Kennedyae: [ken-ne-dee-ee] Is named in honour of Mary Bozzom Kennedy (nee Hume); 1838-1915, who was an Australian plant collector for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Eragrostis kennedyae.

Kennedyana: [ken-ne-dee-a-na] Is named in honour of Kennedy, Mary Bozzum (nee Hume); 1838-1915, who was an Australian who collected specimens at the Barrier Range, 1885; the Darling River and Wilcannia, 1885-1889; Yandarlo, 1885- 1886; Mount Lyell, 1886; Netallie, 1886; and Wonnaminta, 1886-1887. She also collated the Aboriginal names of all the plants she collected and those found in the districts she collected in. A good example is Grevillea kennedyana.

Kennedynella: [ken-ne-dee-el-la] Is named in honour of Kennedy but which Kennedy cannot be substantiated and Ella which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. A good example is Kennedynella tabacina, which is now known as Glycine tabacina.

Kennyi: [ken-ni-I] Is named in honour of Frederick Hamilton Kenny; 1859-1927, who was an Australian doctor who had a very strong commitment and thirst for knowledge for the Australian flora. A good example is Arthrostylis kennyi.

Kentia: [ken–ti-a] Is named in honour of Kent but which Kent cannot be substantiated. A good example is Kentia wendlandiana, which is now known as Hydriastele wendlandiana var. microcarpa.

Kentropsis: [ken–trop-sis] Is named in honour of Kent but which Kent cannot be substantiated and Opsis which is for sight or a resemblance to. The reference to Kentia palms is totally bewildering. A good example is Kentropsis diacantha , which is now known as Sclerolaena diacantha.

Keraudrenia: [ke-ru-dre-ni-a] Is named in honour of Pierre François Keraudren; 1769-1858, who was a French scientist and physician in the French Navy. He travelled to Australia with Jean-Baptiste Leschenault de la Tour on the Baudin expedition to map New Holland. A good example is Keraudrenia corollata.

Kerianum: [ke-ri-ei-num] From Keri, which is Latinized for the Keri Keri district and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants which were first discovered in the Keri Keri district adjacent to the Murrumbidgee Valley National Park. A good example is Hymenophyllum kerianum.

Kermadecense: [ker-ma-de-senz] From Kermadec, which is Latinized for the Kermadec Islands and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the Islands. A good example is Myoporum kermadecense.

Kermadecia: [ker-ma-de-si-a] From Kermadec, which is Latinized for the Kermadec Islands. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the Islands. A good example was Kermadecia pinnatifida, which is now known as Grevillea baileyana.

Kerryana: [ke-ree-a-na] Is named in honour of Kerry, but which Kerry cannot be substantiated. A good example is Acacia kerryana.

Kerryanum: [ke-ree-a-num] Is named in honour of Kerry, but which Kerry cannot be substantiated. A good example is Racosperma kerryanum, which is now known as Acacia kerryana.

Kessellii: [kes-sel-li-I] Is probably named in honour of A. Kessell. A good example is Eucalyptus kessellii.

Kestevenii: [kes-te-ve-ni-I] Is named in honour of Hereward Leighton Kesteven; 1881–1964, who was a Fijian born Australian medical scientist, medical practitioner and keen orchidolojist. A good example is Thelychiton kestevenii.

Kettlewelliae: [ke-tel-wel-li-ee] Is named in honour of Mrs. Kettlewell; 1793-1851, who was one of the original members of the Wattle day league in New South Wales. Wattle Day is celebrated on the first of August. A good example is Acacia kettlewelliae.

Kevediana: [ke-ve-di-a-na] Is named in honour of Keved. This is a spelling error for Kevedianus which is sometimes seen in older publications. A good example is Neorites kevediana.

Kevedianus: [ke-ve-di-a-nus] Is named in honour of Keved. A good example is Neorites kevedianus.

Key: [kee] From Kei, which is French or Caege, which is Old English for to decipher or decode. It refers to the unscrambling of plants into their Families, Genre and specie. An interactive key for Australian Pteridophytes can be viewed at: https: //www. Anbg.gov. Au/fern/taxa/australia_family.html

Kiambramensis: [kI-am-bra-men-sis] From Kiambram, which is Latinized from the local Bangerang/Pangerang vernacular for a thick forest and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It refers to the locality to where the type specie man was discovered near Kyabram in northern Victoria. A good example is Cortinarius kiambramensis.

Kiamensis: [kI-a-men-sis] From Kiam, which is for Kiama in coastal New South Wales and Anum/Ensis, which is for originating from. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered around Kiama. A good example is Bossiaea kiamensis.

Kibara: [ki-bar-a] From Kibara, which is pre Ancient Greek poably Persian for an Artichoke. A good example was Kibara laxiflora, which is now known as Steganthera laxiflora.

Kilneri: [kil–ner-I] Is probably named in honour of F. Kilner; who was an early 20th century Australian Phycologist, keen plant collector and gardener who is best remembered for “Beauty is in the mind of the beholder” and research on beauty and other related attractions of the sexes. A good example is Ochrosia kilneri.

Kimberley: [kim-ber-lee] From Kymberley, which is Latinized for the Kymberley district in north western Western Australia. It refers to the locality to where the type speciman was first discovered. A good example is Pavetta kimberleyana

Kimberleyanus: [kim-ber-lee-a-nus] From Kymberley, which is Latinized for the Kymberley district in north western Western Australia and Anus/Ensis which is for to originate from or of. It refers to the locality to where the type speciman was first discovered. A good example is Alectryon kimberleyanus.

Kimberleyens: [kim-ber-lee-ens] From Kymberley, which is Latinized for the Kymberley district in north western Western Australia and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to the locality to where the type speciman was first discovered. A good example was Racosperma kimberleyens which is now known as Acacia kimberleyensis.

Kimberleyensis: [kim-ber-lee-en-sis] From Kymberley, which is Latinized for the Kymberley district in north western Western Australia and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to the locality to where the type speciman was first discovered. A good example is Myrsine kimberleyensis.

Kinetochore: [ki-ne-to-kor] From Kinetos, which is Ancient Greek for moveable or Kinetein, which is Ancient Greek for to move and Khoros, which is Ancient Greek for a place. It refers to the protein structure on either side of the centromere in which the spindle fibers are attached during cell division.

Kingdom: [king-dom] From Classis which is Latin for the rank of an animal or plant which is below the rank of the Phylum and above the rank of the Order.

Kingia: [kin-ji-a] Is named in honour of Captain Phillip Parker King; 1791-1856, who was a coastal surveyor and collector of plantsor Philip Gidley King; 1758-1808, who was a governor of New South Wales. A good example is Kingia australis.

Kingiana: [king-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Captain Phillip Parker King; 1791-1856, who was a coastal surveyor and collector of plants. A good example is Pteris kingiana.

Kingianum: [king-i-a-num] Is named in honour of Captain Phillip Parker King; 1791-1856, who was a coastal surveyor and collector of plants. A good example was the orchid known as Dendrobium kingianum , which is now known as Thelychiton kingianus.

Kingianus: [king-i-a-nus] Is named in honour of Captain Phillip Parker King; 1791-1856, who was a coastal surveyor and collector of plants. A good example is Thelychiton kingianus.

Kingii: [king–ji-I] Is named in honour of Captain Phillip Parker King; 1791-1856, who was a coastal surveyor and collector of plants. A good example was Banksia kingii which is now extinct.

Kingsmillii: [kingz-mil-li-I] Is named in honour of Sir. Walter C. Kingsmill; 1864-1935, who was an Australian geologist and nationalist politician. A good example is Eucalyptus kingsmillii.

Kinnearii: [ki-near-ri-I] Is named in honour of Kinnear. A good example is Boea kinneari.

Kino: [kee-oh] From Kino, which is Latinized from a, local western African dialect vernacular for red sap. It refers to the reddish exudant from beneath the bark of many Eucalyptus and Acacia trees. A good example is the kino from Corymbia gummifera.

Kippistia: [ki-pis-ti-a] Is named in honour of Richard Kippista; 1812-1882, who was a librarian and Australian native plant enthusiast at the Linnean society. A good example is Kippistia suaedifolia.

Kippistiana: [kip-pis-tee-a-nuh] Is named in honour of Richard Kippista; 1812-1882, who was a librarian and Australian native plant enthusiast at the Linnean society. A good example is Banksia kippistiana.

Kirkmanii: [kirk-ma-ni-I] Is named in honour of Hugh Kirkman 1941-20.., who was an Australian botanist who specialized in marine flora. A good example is Posidonia kirkmanii.

Kirkwoodae: [kirk–woo-dee] Is named in honour of Kirkwood. A good example was Bulbophyllum kirkwoodae, which is now known as Serpenticaulis kirkwoodiae.

Kirkwoodiae: [kirk-woo-di-ee] Is named in honour of Kirkwood. A good example is Serpenticaulis kirkwoodiae.

Kirtoniana: [kir-to-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Frederick Kirton; 1879-1911, who was a photographer of large trees. A good example is Eucalyptus kirtoniana.

Kirtonii: [kir-to-ni-I] Is probably named in honour of Joseph William Kirton; 1861-1835, who may have collected the type specimen for Mueller and who was a dogmatic fighter against the privileged class, supported local aborigines and opposed the abuse of the free railway passages for the wealthy. A good example is Elaeocarpus kirtonii.

Kissodendron: [kis-so-den-dron] Maybe from Kissen which is Old English for a kiss and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It may refer to leaves on a tree, which curve like lips that are puckering up. A good example was Kissodendron dispermum, which is now known as Polyscias zippeliana.

Kitsonii: [kit-son-i-I] Is named in honour of Sir Albert Ernest Kitson; 1868-1937, who was a British born Australian geologist naturalist and dedicated his questions as to why the Gold Rush in South Africa and Australia had such detrimental effects on the local indigenous communities and the environment. A good example is Eucalyptus kirtoniana.

Klanderi: [klan–der-I] Is named in honour of Klander. A good example is Dysoxylum klanderi.

Klanderia: [klan-der-i-a] Is named in honour of Klander. A good example is Klanderia chlorantha , which is now known as Prostanthera chlorantha.

Klanderiana: [klan-der-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Klander. A good example is Ixora klanderiana , which is now known as Ixora timorensis.

Klaphakei: [klah-fei-ke-I] Maybe named in honour of Van Klaphak; who was probably a German born Australian who specialized in grasses of the Sydney region however I cannot substantiated it. A good example is Carex klaphakei.

Kleinhovia: [klein-ho-vi-a] Is named in honour of M. Kleinhof; who was a director of the Botanic Gardens in Jakarta. A good example is Kleinhovia hospita.

Klotzschii: [klots–chi-I] Is named in honour of Joahann Friedrich Klotzsch; 1767-1851, who was a German physician, botanist and naturalist. A good example is Adriana klotzschii.

Knappii: [na–pi-I] Is named in honour of Joseph Knapp; 1810-1867, who was an Italian botanist and botanical artist from Vienna. A good example is Eriochlamys knappii.

Knee roots: [nee, roots] Are aerial roots that spread widely from the parent plant. Not to be confused with single pneumatophore roots which grow vertically down. A good example is the roots on Bruguiera gymnorhiza.

Knightianum: [knI-ti-a-num] Is named in honour of Knight but which Knight cannot be substantiated. A good example is Gompholobium knightianum.

Knoxia: [knoks–si-a] Is named in honour of Robert Knox; 1641-1720, who was a Captain and author of the history of Ceylon. A good example is Knoxia sumatrensis.

Kochia: [ko–chi-a] Is named in honour of Maxwell Koch; 1854-1925, who was a German born Australian native plant enthusiast and prolific collector of South Australian and Western Australian plants. A good example is Kochia amoena , which is now known as Maireana amoena.

Kochiana: [ko-chee-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Maxwell Koch; 1854-1925, who was a German born Australian native plant enthusiast and prolific collector of South Australian and Western Australian plants. A good example is Atriplex kochiana.

Kochii: [ko–chi-I] Is named in honour of Maxwell Koch; 1854-1925, who was a German born Australian native plant enthusiast and prolific collector of South Australian and Western Australian plants. A good example is Acacia kochii.

Kochioides: [ko-chi-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Maxwell Koch; 1854-1925, who was a German born Australian native plant enthusiast and prolific collector of South Australian and Western Australian plants. A good example is Candollea kochioides, which is now known as Hibbertia depressa.

Koenigii: [koh-e-ni-ji-I] Is named in honour of Johann Gerhard König; 1728–1785, who was a Polish and a private pupil of Carl Linnaeus in 1757. He lived in Denmark from 1759 to 1767 before working as a botanist and naturalist for the Nawab of Arcot in India. A good example is Enhalus koenigii.

Kolya: [ko-lI-a] From Kolya which is unknown. A good example is one of the magic mushrooms, which is being studied for the treatment of depression is Psilocybe kolya.

Kombolgiensis: [kom-bol-ji-en-sis] From Kombolgi, which is Latinized from the local vernacular of the Aboriginal word for the district and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to the district where the plants were first discovered in the north of the Northern Territory. A good example Corymbia kombolgiensis.

Kondininensis: [kon-di-nin-en-sis] From Kondinin, which is Latinized from the local vernacular of the Aboriginal word for the lake and well nearby (Meaning has been lost) and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to the district where the plants were first discovered in the far south west corner of Western Australia. A good example is Eucalyptus kondininensis.

Konkinyerius: [kon-ki-ner-i-us] From Konkinyer, which is Latinized from the vernacular from a south Australian aborigine tribe for a place a part. A good example is the fungi Gymnopilus konkinyerius from South Australia.

Koobabbiensis: [koo-kab-bi-en-sis] From Kookab, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal vernacular for a district around Coorow and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered and are restricted to a small area south east of Geraldton in Western Australia. A good example is Halosarcia koobabbiensis, which is now known as Tecticornia sp. Coorow.

Koolgibberah: [kool-ji-ber-a] From Koolgibberah, which is Latinized from the local vernacular of the Aboriginal word for the district. It refers to the district where the plants were first discovered. A good example Derris koolgibberah.

Koolpinensis: [kool-pin-en-sis] From Koolpin, which is Latinized from the local vernacular of the Aboriginal word for big flood (flow) and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to the district where the plants were first discovered and restricted to in the southern section of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory. A good example is Eucalyptus koolpinensis.

Koolpinyahensis: [kool-pin-ya-hen-sis] From Koolpinya, which is Latinized from the local vernacular of the Aboriginal word for big flood (flow) and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to the district where the plants were first discovered between Darwin and the Adelaide River in the Northern Territory. A good example is Osbeckia koolpinyahensis , which is now known as Osbeckia australiana.

Kroombitensis: [kroom-bi-ten-sis] From Kroombit, which is Latinized for the Kroombit Tops National Park and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the Kroombit Tops national park south west of Gladstone. A good example is Parsonsia kroombitensis.

Kopsia: [kop–si-a] Is named in honour of Jan Kops; 1765-1849, who was a Dutch botanist. A good example is Kopsia arborea.

Korra: [kor-ra] From Kórē which is Ancient Greek for a maiden. Its reference is unclear. A good example is one of the magic mushrooms, which is being studied for the treatment of depression is Psilocybe korra.

Korthalsella: [kor-tha-sel-la] Is named in honour of Pieter Willem Korthalas; 1807-1892, who was a Dutch explorer and botanist who studied the flora of the West Indies. A good example is Korthalsella breviarticulata.

Kouskosii: [kour-sko-si-I] Is named in honour of Gus Kouskos, who was a Binna Burra employee and becme the first Park Ranger. He worked on the botany and plant physiology of the area. A good example is Hygrocybe kouskosii.

Kraehenbuehlii: [kray-en-bu-e-li-I] Is named in honour of Darrell Naim Kraehenbuehl; 1934-20.., who was a South Australian conservationist and botanist collecting specimens for the South Australian Herbarium since 1957. A good example is Pultenaea kraehenbuehlii.

Kraenzlinii: [kreenz-li-ni-I] Is named in honour of Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin; 1847–1934, who was a German botanist associated with the Natural History Museum and studied and named many new species of orchids in South Africa. A good example is Eremophila kraenzlinii.

Kramburkicola: [kram-bur-ki-koh-la] From Kramburk which is unknown and Cola, which is for to live at or dwell. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on dry forest litter or aged woodchip. A good example is one of the magic mushrooms Psilocybe kramburkicola.

Kraunhia: [kran–hi-a] From Kraunhia, which is unknown. A good example was Kraunhia megasperma, which is now known as Callerya megasperma.

Kraussii: [kror–si-I] Is named in honour of Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Krauss; 1812-1890, who was a German botanist, naturalist and mineralogist who studied extensively the flora of South Africa. A good example is Juncus kraussii subsp. Australiensis.

Kreysigia: [kree-si-ji-a] Is named in honour of Frederich Ludwig Kreyssig; 1770-1839, who was a very distinguished German doctor who had an interest in botany. A good example was Kreysigia multiflora, which is now known as Tripladenia cunninghamii.

Krichauffianus: [kri-kourf-fi-a-nus] Is named in honour of Friedrich Edouard Heinrich Wulf Krichauff; 1824–1904, who was a German born Australian gardener and botanist who later became a council and member of the state house and Legislative assembly in South Australia. A good example is Hibiscus krichauffianus.

Kruseana: [kroo-s/zee-a-na] Is named in honour of John Kruse; 1822–1895, who was a Germany born Australian pharmacist Melbourne, initially in Richmond and then later in Bourke Street in the city and finally Hawthorn. He took a keen interest in his profession and was active in the establishment of the College of Pharmacy. A good example is Eucalyptus kruseana.

Kula: [koo-la] From Kula, which is Latinized from the vernacular for the local Islanders in the western Pacific for “a ceremonial gift exchange practised among a group of Islanders in the W Pacific, used to establish relations between islands.” It refers to the type specimen which was discovered in the Solomon islands. A good example Hygrocybe kula.

Kulinia: [ku-li-ni-a] Maybe from Kulini/kulinu, which are Latinized from the Pitjantjatjara and probably other aboriginal vernaculars for to listen or to sit and think. It maybe in reference the plants being small and soft to sit on and ponder. A good example Kulinia eludens.

Kulnurensis: [kul-nu-ren-sis] From Gulnara, which is Latinized from the vernacular for the local Aboriginal word for “In sight of the sea or Up in the clouds” and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers toplants, which were first discovered from the Kulnara district and Yengo National Park. A good example Acacia kulnurensis.

Kumarlensis: [ku-mar-len-sis] From Karmarl, which is Latinized from the local vernacular of the Aboriginal word for an area near Salmon Gums and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to the district where the plants were first discovered in south west Western Australia south of Norseman. A good example is Eucalyptus kumarlensis.

Kunstleria: [kun-ster-i-a] From Kunstleria, which is probably Latinized from the local vernacular of the Aboriginal word. A good example was Kunstleria stipularis, which is now known as Austrosteenisia stipularis and is found around Cairns.

Kuntheria: [kun-ther-i–uh] Is named in honour of Kunther. A good example is Kuntheria pedunculata.

Kuntheriana: [kun-ther-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Kunther. A good example is Doodia kuntheriana.

Kunzea: [kun–zee-a] Is named in honour of Gustav Kunz; 1793-1851, who was a German botanist who worked on Australian plants from Preiss. A good example is Kunzea opposita.

Kunzeoides: [kun-zee-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Gustav Kunz; 1793-1851, who was a German botanist who worked on Australian plants from Preiss and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for a like or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Kunzea genus. A good example is Melaleuca kunzeoides.

Kuramulla: [ku-ra-mul-la] From Kurara, which is Latinized from the local Tharawal or Dharawal Aboriginal vernacular for beautiful pink sea shells. It refers to the beautiful pink tones found on the pileus of many fungi. A good example is Mycena kurramulla.

Kuranda: [ku-an-da] From Kuranda, which is Latinized from the local Aboriginal word for the Kuranda district. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the rainforests surrounding Kuranda that is north, north east of Cairns in far north eastern Queensland. A good example is Syzygium kuranda.

Kurandaensis: [ku-ran-da-en-sis] From Kuranda, which is Latinized for the Kuranda district and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the rainforests surrounding Kuranda that is north, north east of Cairns in far north eastern Queensland. A good example is Pandanus kurandaensis , which is now known as Pandanus solmslaubachii.

Kurara: [ku-ra-ra] From Kurara, which is Latinized from the Japanese vernacular for beautifully black. It refers to fungi which have a glossy black sheen on the pileus. A good example is Collybia kurara.

Kurrangii: [kur-ran-ji-I] Is named in honour Kurrang. A good example is Ryparosa kurrangii.

Kurunda: [ku-run-da] From Ngunbay, which is Latinized from the vernacular for the local Aboriginal word for “Place of the platypus.” It refers to plants which were first discovered around pools that supported many platypus. A good example is Passiflora kuranda.

Kurzii: [ker-zi-I] Is named in honour of Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz; 1834–1878, who was a German botanist and director of the botanic gardens in Bogor West Java and Kolkata and an authority on the Musa genus (bananas). A good example is Knoxia sumatrensis.

Kybeanensis: [kI-bee-a-nen-sis] From Kybean, which is Latinized from the vernacular for the local Aboriginal word for “The valley of plenty” and Anum/Ensis, which is latin for to originate from. It refers to the type specimen being found in the Kybean district south east of Cooma in southern New South Wales. A good example Acacia kybeanensis.

Kydrensis: [kI-dren-sis] From Kydra, which is Latinized from the Kydra gold reefs and Anum/Ensis, which is for to originate from. It refers to the type specimen being found in the Kydra district south east of Cooma in southern New South Wales. A good example Acacia kydrensis.

Kyeema: [kI-ee-ma] From Kyeema, which is Latinized from the Aboriginal vernacular for of the dawn or a kangaroo. It refers to soft shades of fawn or brown associated with kangaroos and the early morning. A good example Mycena kyeema.

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