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Laanii: [la-ni-aI] Is named in honour of Adolf van der Laan; 1717?-1768, who was a Dutch engraver to N. Burman on Flora of India. A good example is Eremophila laanii.

Labellum: [la-bel-lum] From Lābellum/Labiātus, which is Latin for lips. It refers to corolla lobes, which resemble the extension of the labia lips. A good example is the pronounced labellum on Plectranthus parviflora.

Labialis: [la-bi-a-lis] From Lābellum/Labiātus, which is Latin for lips. It refers to corolla lobes, which resemble the extension of the labia lips. A good example is Glycine labialis.

Labiate: [la-bi-eit] From Lābellum/Labiātus, which is Latin for lips. It refers to lobes on the corolla, which resemble the extension of the labia lips. A good example is Prostanthera ovalifolia.

Labichea: [la-bi-ke-a] Is named in honour of Jean-Jacques Labiche; 1784-1819, who was a French naval officer. A good example is Labichea punctata var. lanceolata.

Labicheoides: [la-bi-ke-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Jean-Jacques Labiche; 1784-1819, who was a French naval officer and Oides which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the plants being similar to the Labichea genus. A good example is Petalostylis labicheoides.

Labillardiera: [la-bil-lar-di-er-ra] Is named in honour of Jacques Julian Houtou de Labillardiere; 1755–1834, who was a French botanist who travelled to Australia and wrote the most comprehensive account of Australian flora from his own collections. A good example is Labillardiera fusiformis , which is now known as Billardiera fusiformis.

Labillardierei: [la-bil-lar-di-er-e-I] Is named in honour of Jacques Julian Houtou de Labillardiere; 1755–1834, who was a French botanist who travelled to Australia and wrote the most comprehensive account of Australian flora from his own collections. A good example is Poa labillardierei var. labillardierei.

Laboucheria: [la-bor-cher-i-a] Is named in honour of Laboucher. A good example is Laboucheria chlorostachya , which is now known as Erythrophleum chlorostachys.

Laboucherii: [lah-bor-cher-i-I] Is named in honour of Laboucher. A good example is Erythrophleum laboucherii , which is now known as Erythrophleum chlorostákhus.

Labrosa: [lah-broh-sa] From Labiatus/labrosum, which is Latin for a lip or lips. It refers to lobes of the corolla which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Eremophila labrosa.

Laburnifolia: [lah-ber-ni-foh-li-a] From Laburnum, which is Latin for a European genus and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves which resemble the leaves on the Laburnum genus. A good example is Crotalaria laburnifolia.

Laccaria: [la-kar-i-a] From Lacca/lacco, which is Latin for a resin or varnish. It refers to fungi, which appear to have been coated in a reddish coloured varnish like resin. A good example is Laccaria laccata, which is now known as Laccaria laccata var. pallidifolia.

Laccata: [las-ka-ta] From Lacca/lacco, which is Latin for a resin or varnish. It refers to plants, which excrete a varnish like resin. A good example is Acacia laccate.

Laccatum: [las-ka-tum] From Lacca/lacco, which is Latin for a resin or varnish. It refers to plants, which excrete a varnish like resin. A good example is Racosperma laccatum, which is now known as Acacia laccata.

Laccatus: [las-ka-tus] From Lacca/lacco, which is Latin for a resin or varnish. It refers to plants, which excrete a varnish like resin. A good example is the fungus Agaricus laccatus.

Laccocephalum: [las-ko-se-fa-lum] From Laccos, which is Ancient Greek or Lakos which is Latin for a pit and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for club head or club shape. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a club’s head. A good example is the undeveloped pileus on the fungus Laccocephalum tumuosum.

Laccospadix: [las-ko-spa-diks] From Lakkos, which is Ancient Greek or Lacos which is Latin for a pit and Spadix which is Ancient Greek for a palm frond. It refers to the flowers, which are born in hollow pits on the same type of spadix as the fronds. A good example is the palm Laccospadix monostachya.

Lacer: [la-ser] From Lacer, which is Latin for to mangle. It refers to organs, usually the leaves or petals, which look as though they have been roughly torn.

Lacera: [la-ser-a] From Lacer, which is Latin for to mangle. It refers to organs, usually the leaves or petals, which look as though they have been roughly torn. A good example is Blumea lacera.

Lacerans: [la-ser-anz] From Lacerāns, which is Latin for to tear roughly or even mangled. It refers to structures or organs, which has roughly torn margins. A good example is the lichen Pertusaria lacerans.

Lacerata: [la-ser-a-ta] From Lacerāta, which is Latin for to tear roughly or even mangled. It refers to an organ, which have the appearance of being roughly torn on the edges. A good example was Thamnophyllis lacerata , which is now known as Pertusaria lacerans.

Lacerate: [la-ser-At] From Lacerātum, which is Latin for to tear roughly or mangle. It refers to a description of an organ, which has the appearance of being roughly torn on the edges.

Laceratum: [la-ser-ei-tum] From Lacerātus, which is Latin for to tear roughly or even mangled. It refers to an organ, which have the appearance of being roughly torn on the edges. A good example is Dendrobium laceratum.

Laceratus: [la-ser-ei-tus] From Lacerātus, which is Latin for to tear roughly or even mangled. It refers to an organ, which have the appearance of being roughly torn on the edges. A good example is Senecio laceratus.

Lacerosus: [la-ser-oh-sus] From Lacerātum, which is Latin for to tear roughly or mangle. It refers to organs of a plant where the edges have the appearance of being roughly torn. A good example is Phyllanthus lacerosus.

Lacertense: [la-ser-tens] From Lacerātum, which is Latinized for a local aboriginal district in Kakadu National Park and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Lacerte district. A good example was Racospermum lacertense, which is now known as Acacia lacertensis.

Lacertensis: [la-ser-ten-sis] From Lacerātum, which is Latinized for a local aboriginal district in Kakadu National Park and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Lacerte district. A good example is Acacia lacertensis.

Laceyi: [la-see-I] Is named in honour of Lacey. A good example is Oldenlandia laceyi.

Lachnaeoides: [lak-nee-oi-deez] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which are similar to other plants with floccose type hairy structures or organs. A good example is Leionema lachnaeoides.

Lachnagrostis: [lak-na-gros-tis] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Agros, which is Ancient Greek for a field (grassy). It refers to the grass resembling those in the Agrostis genus. A good example is Lachnagrostis nesomytica.

Lachnocalyx: [lak-no-ka-liks] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for specialized leaves behind the petals. It refers to calyxes, which are densely covered in long, soft woolly hairs. A good example is Eremophila lachnocalyx.

Lachnocarpa: [lak-no-kar-pa] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for fruit. It refers to the fruits or seeds, which are covered in long woolly hairs. A good example is the hairy fruits on Pseudoweinmannia lachnocarpa.

Lachnocarpum: [lak-noh-kar-pum] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hairs and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are covered in long woolly hairs.

Lachnocarpus: [lak-no-kar-pus] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hairs and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for fruit. It refers to fruits, which are covered in long woolly hairs. A good example is Mischocarpus lachnocarpus.

Lachnocaula: [lak-no-kor-la] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hairs and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek for a twig, stem or branch. It refers to stems, which are covered in long woolly hairs. A good example is Ficus platypoda var. lachnocaula, which is now known as Ficus brachypoda.

Lachnocaulon: [lak-no-kor-lon] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hairs and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek for a twig, stem or branch. It refers to stems which are covered in long woolly hairs. A good example is Urostigma lachnocaulon, which is now known as Ficus brachypoda.

Lachnocephala: [lak-no-se-fa-las] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hairs and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads which resemble small cotton wool balls. A good example is Melaleuca lachnocephala, which is now known as Beaufortia eriocephala.

Lachnocephalus: [lak-no-se-fa-lus] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hairs and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads which resemble small cotton wool balls. A good example is Lachnocephalus lepidotus, which is now known as Dicrastylis globiflora.

Lachnocolea: [lak-noh-koh-lee-a] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hairs and Colea, which is Latin for to wiggle or waggle as a tail wagging. It refers to seeds, which have a long hairy tail like awn. A good example was Stipa lachnocolea, which is now known as Austrostipa macalpinei

Lachnonoides: [lak-no-noi-deez] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to seeds, which resemble other plants, which have seeds with long tails. A good example was Phebalium lachnoides , which is now known as Leionema lachnaeoides.

Lachnophylla: [lak-no-fIl-la] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves being covered in long woolly like hairs. A good example is the leaf sheaths on Acacia lachnophylla.

Lachnophyllum: [lak-no-fIl-lum] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves being covered in long woolly like hairs. A good example is the leaf sheaths on Panicum lachnophyllum.

Lachnopodum: [lak-no-po-dum] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to pedicels or petioles which are hairy. A good example is the pedicels on Stylidium lachnopodum.

Lachnostachya: [lak-no-sta-sha] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to flower spikes which are covered in long, soft, woolly type hairs. A good example is Physopsis lachnostachya.

Lachnostachys: [lak-no-sta-shis] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to flower spikes, which covered in long, soft woolly type hairs. A good example is Lachnostachys eriobotrya.

Lachnostemonea: [lak-no-ste-mo-nee-a] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Stḗmōn, which is Ancient Greek or Stamen, which is Latin for to warp. It refers to flower spikes which are covered in soft, long, woolly type hairs. A good example is the spikes on Beilschmiedia lachnostemonea, which is now known as Beilschmiedia bancroftii.

Lachnothalmus: [lak-no-thal-mus] From Lakhne, which is Ancient Greek for woolly type hair and Thalmos, which is Ancient Greek for a case or a box. It refers to ovaries which covered in soft, long, woolly type hairs. A good example is the spikes on Lachnothalamus tomentellus , which is now known as Chthonocephalus tomentellus.

Lacinatus: [la-sin-a-tus] From Laciniātus, which are Latin for narrowly slashed or jaggered lobes. It refers to the lobes on the leaves or at times on the petals, which have narrow, jaggered apexes. Agood example was Atylus lacinatus , which is now known as Isopogon uncinatus.

Laciniata: [la-si-ni-a-ta] From Laciniāta, which are Latin for narrowly slashed or jaggered lobes. It refers to leaves or at times petals or calyx lobes, which have jaggered lobe margins. A beautiful example is the petals on Verticordia laciniata.

Laciniate: [la-sin-ni-At] From Laciniātum, which are Latin for narrowly slashed or jaggered lobes. It refers to leaves or at times on the petals which have jaggered lobe margins. A good example is the lobes on the fruit of the exotic pasture legume Medicago polyceratia.

Laciniatum: [la-si-ni-a-tum] From Laciniātum, which are Latin for narrowly slashed or jaggered lobes. It refers to leaves or at times petals, which have jaggered lobe margins. A good example the leaves of Solanum laciniatum.

Lacinifolia: [la-si-ni-foh-li-a] From Laciniātum, which are Latin for narrowly slashed or jaggered lobes and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or at times petals, which have jaggered lobe margins. A good example the leaves of Olearia laciniifolia.

Laciniosa: [la-si-ni-oh-sa] From Laciniātum, which are Latin for narrowly slashed, jaggered or torn. It refers to structure, or organ,, which have torn margins. A good example the leaves on Bryonia laciniosa, which is now known as Diplocyclos palmatus.

Lacinulata: [la-sin-yoo-la-ta] From Laciniātum, which are Latin for narrowly slashed, jaggered or torn. It refers to structures or organs, which has torn margins. A good example the leaves of Gomphrena lacinulata.

Lacinulatum: [la-sin-yoo-la-tum] From Laciniātum, which are Latin for narrowly slashed, jaggered or torn. It refers to structures or organs, which has torn margins. A good example is the Lichen Placidium lacinulatum.

Lacista: [la-la-kis-ta] From Lacista, which are Latin for a cade of herrings. It refers to flowers, which are small and silvery on spikes which somewhat resemble the movement of herring fish as they swim in the water. A good example is Gastrodia lacista.

Lacistoma: [la-ki-stoh-ma] From Lacin/Lacinia, which are Latin for narrowly slashed, jaggered or torn and Stoma which is Ancient Greek for a mouth. It refers to stomata, which are covered in long, soft hairs. A good example is Carex lacistoma.

Lacor: [la-kor] Lacor maybe Latinized from the vernacular of a subcontinent word for lacquer. A good example is Ficus lacor var. cunninghamii, of which the Australian tree is now known as Ficus virens.Ficus lacor is the floral emblem of Chongqing China.

Lacrimans: [la-kri-manz] From Dákruon, which is Ancient Greek or Lacrimae/Lacrimantis, which is Latin for to weep or to cry. It refers plants, which have an apathy or sadness about them which could make you weep. A good example is the open weeping habit with a lack of foliage on Eucalyptus lacrimans.

Lacrymaria: [la-kri-mar-i-a] From Dákruon, which is Ancient Greek or Lacrimae/Lacrimantis, which is Latin for to weep or to cry. It refers plants, which have appear to have tears dropping from the margins. A good example is the pileus of the fungi Lacrymaria asperospora.

Lactaria: [lak-tar-i-a] From Gala/Galactia, which is Ancient Greek or Lactāria, which is Latin for milk or milky. It refers to plants, which have a milky white sap. A good example was Lactaria calocarpa, which is now known as Ochrosia elliptica.

Lactarius: [lak-tar-i-us] From Gala/Galactia, which is Ancient Greek or Lactārius, which is Latin for milk or milky. It refers to fungi which have a milky white pileus, stalk and gills that contrast strongly to each other especially on the type species in the genus. A good example is Lactarius clarkeae.

Lactea: [lak-te-a] From Gala/Galactia, which is Ancient Greek or Lactārium, which is Latin for milk or milky. It refers a structure or organ, which has a milky appearance or exuding a milky like sap. A good example is the flowers of Eremophila lactea.

Lacteus: [lak-te-us] From Gala/Galactia, which is Ancient Greek or Lactārium, which is Latin for milk or milky. It refers a structure or organ, which has a milky appearance or exuding a milky like sap. A good example is the flowers of Calocephalus lacteus.

Lactiflua: [lak-ti-floo-a] From Gala/Galactia, which is Ancient Greek or Lactārium, which is Latin for milk or milky and maybe from a spelling error of Fulvus, which is Latin for reddish-yellow. It refers to the somewhat clear reddish-yellow to clear milky exudant or sap. A good example was Tristania lactiflua, which is now known as Lophostemon lactifluus.

Lactifluus 1: [lak-ti-floo-us] From Gala/Galactia, which is Ancient Greek or Lactārium, which is Latin for milk or milky and maybe from a spelling error of Fulvus, which is Latin for reddish-yellow. It refers to the somewhat clear reddish-yellow to clear milky exudant or sap. A good example was Lophostemon lactifluus, which is now known as Lophostemon grandifloris and Lophostemon confertus.

Lactifluus 2: [lak-ti-floo-us] From Gala/Galactia, which is Ancient Greek or Lactārium, which is Latin for milk or milky and maybe from a spelling error of Fulvus which is Latin for reddish-yellow. It refers to the colour of the pileus on certain fungi. A good example is the beautiful fungi Lactarius clarkeae which is found on the forest floor of many Eucalyptus forests.

Lactovirens: [lak-to-vI-renz] From Gala/Galactia, which is Ancient Greek or Lactārium, which is Latin for milk or milky and Virens which is Latin for green. It refers to structures or organs, which has a greenish, milky appearance or exuding a greenish milky like sap. A good example is the stems Glycine lactovirens.

Lactuca: [lak-too-sa] From Gala/Galactia, which is Ancient Greek or Lactārium, which is Latin for milk or milky. Its reference to the leaves is unclear. A good example is the horticultural important salad vegetable lettuce Lactusa sativa.

Lactucifolia: [lak-too-si-foh-li-a] From Gala/Galactia, which is Ancient Greek or Lactārium, which is Latin for milk or milky and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which exude a white milky sap when injured. A good example is the surface cavities on Grevillea lactucifolia , which is now known as Grevillea quercifolia.

Lacuna: [la-ku-na] From Lacuna, which is Latin for a ditch, pit, hole or cavity. It refers a space in the cellular tissues often on the surface and associated with the reproductive organs of Byrophytes. A good example is the surface cavities on Anthoceros punctatus.

Lacunaria: [la-ku-nar-i-a] From Lacuna, which is Latin for a ditch, pit, hole or cavity. It refers to a space in the cellular tissues and often on the surface and often where the reproduction takes place. A good example is Echinochloa lacunaria.

Lacunarium: [la-ku-nar-i-um] From Lacuna, which is Latin for a ditch, pit, hole or cavity. It refers to a space in the cellular tissues and often on the surface and often where the reproduction takes place. A good example is the cavity surrounding the style made by the base of the united filaments on Solanum lacunarium.

Lacunarius: [la-soo-nahr-i-us] From Lacuna, which is Latin for a ditch, pit, hole or cavity. It refers a space in the cellular tissues and often on the surface and often where the reproduction takes place. A good example is Phyllanthus lacunarius

Lacunarum: [la-ku-nar-um] From Lacuna, which is Latin for a ditch, pit, hole or cavity. It refers large spaces in the cellular tissues and often on the surface and often where the reproduction takes place. A good example is Lachnagrostis lacunarum.

Lacunellus: [la-ku-nel-lus] From Lacuna, which is Latin for a ditch, pit, hole or cavity. It refers large spaces in the cellular tissues and often on the surface and often where the reproduction takes place. A good example is Phyllanthus lacunellus.

Lacunis: [la-ku-nis] From Lacuna, which is Latin for a ditch, pit, hole or cavity. It refers a space in the cellular tissues often on the surface and often where the reproduction takes place however the reference to this species is not known. A good example was Lachnagrostis lacunis, which is now known as Lachnagrostis lacunarum.

Lacunosa: [la-kyoo-noh-sa] From Lacuna, which is Latin for a ditch, pit, hole or cavity. It refers a space in the cellular tissues often on the surface and often where the reproduction takes place. A good example is exotic Hoya, Hoya lacunose.

Lacunose: [la-kyoo-nohs] From Lacuna, which is Latin for a ditch, pit, hole or cavity. It refers a description of a space in the cellular tissues and often on the surface often where the reproduction takes place.

Lacunosus: [la-kyoo-noh-sus] From Lacuna, which is Latin for a ditch, pit, hole or cavity. It refers to a space in the cellular tissues often on the surface usually where the reproduction takes place or deep pore like cavities where the spores are released from in some fungi. A good example is the lower surface cavities on Austroboletus lacunosus.

Lacuster: [la-kus-ter] From Lacustris, which is Latin for a lake. It refers to plants, which grow on, in or near lakes. A good example is Scirpus lacuster, which is now known as Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani

Lacustrinus: [la-ku-stri-nus] From Lacustris, which is Latin for a lake. It refers to plants, which grow on, in or near lakes. A good example is Senecio lacustrinus.

Lacustris: [la-kus-tris] From Lacustris, which is Latin for a lake. It refers to plants, which grow on, in or near lakes. A good example is Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani.

Ladei: [la-de-I] From Ladanum, which is Ancient Greek for a resin. It refers to plants which produce a similar type of resin that is extracted from the Myrrh plant of Asia Minor. A good example is Prumnopitys ladei.

Laeliae: [la-li-ee] From Laelia, which is Greek/Roman for the vestal virgins. The virgins were chosen between six and ten years of age by the old Chief Priest and had to remain chase and serve for 30 years or be strictly punished by being buried alive. A good example is Eucalyptus laeliae.

Laeta: [lee-ta] From Laetis, which is Latin for pleasingly bright and vivid. It refers to the flowers, which have very pleasingly, bright colours. A good example is the corollas on Styphelia laeta subsp. laeta.

Laetum: [lee-tum] From Laetis, which is Latin for pleasingly, bright and vivid. It refers to the flowers having very pleasingly bright colours. A good example is the corollas on Myoporum laetum.

Laetus: [lee-tus] From Laetis, which, is Latin for pleasingly, bright and vivid. It refers to the flowers, which have very pleasingly bright colours. A good example is the corollas on Plectranthus laetus.

Laeve: [le-vee] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth. It refers to the structures or organs, which are very smooth. A good example was Helipterum laeve, which is now known as Rhodanthe laevis.

Laevenode: [lee-ve-nohd] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth and Nodosus which is Latin for a joint or swelling. It refers to the nodes, which are very smooth. A good example is Panicum laevinode.

Laevicarpa: [lee-vi-kar-pa] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are glossy and appear as though they have been polished. A good example is the fruits on Flindersia laevicarpa which are look polished and are much smoother than others species in the genus.

Laevigata: [la-vi-ga-ta] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth. It refers to leaves or other organs, which are smoother and glossier than other species in the genus. A good example is the leaves on Zieria laevigata.

Laevigatum: [la-vi-ga-tum] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth. It refers to the leaves or other organs, which are really smooth. A good example is the leaves and fruits on Leptospermum laevigatum.

Laevigatus: [la-vi-ga-tus] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth. It refers to the leaves or other organs, which are very smooth. A good example is the leaves and fruits on Schoenus laevigatus.

Laevinode: [la-vi-nohd] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth. It refers to the leaves or other organs, which are very smooth. A good example is the leaves and fruits on Panicum laevinode.

Laevipes: [la-vi-peez] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth. It refers to structures or an organs, which are very smooth. A good example is the fruits on Hakea laevipes subsp. laevipes which are smoother than other species in the genus.

Laevis: [la-vis] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth. It refers to structures or organs, which are very smooth or slick. A good example is the leaves on Dianella laevis.

Leskea: [le-ski-a] Is named in honour of Johannes Leske, who was a German botanist, who contributed significantly to the study of mosses in the 18th century. A good example is the moss Leskea laeviuscula, which is now known as Thuidium laeviusculum.

Laeviuscula: [lee-vis-ku-la] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth and Sculus, which is Latin for rather. It refers to an indication of a structure or organ, which is rather to very smooth. A good example is the moss Leskea laeviuscula, which is now known as Thuidium laeviusculum.

Laeviusculum: [lee-vis-ku-lum] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth and Sculus, which is Latin for rather. It refers to an indication of a structure or organ, which is rather to very smooth. A good example is the moss Thuidium laeviusculum.

Laeviusculus: [lee-vis-ku-lus] From Elaphrós/Elakhús, which is Ancient Greek or Levis, which is Latin for swift, light weight, slick or smooth and Sculus, which is Latin for rather. It refers to an indication of a structure or organ, which is rather to very smooth. A good example is the culms on Juncus laeviusculus subsp. laeviusculus.

Laevopinea: [la-vo-pi-ne-a] From Laevus, which is Latin for left or depart and Pinus, which is Latin for a pine tree. It refers to essential oils, which were or are extracted from plants that have similar qualities or aroma. A good example is the oils in the leaves of Eucalyptus laevopinea.

Lagarostrobus: [la-gar-os-tro-bus] From Lagaros, which is Ancient Greek for thin and Strobos, which is Ancient Greek for a (pine) cone. It refers to fruiting bodies which resemble a long thin pine cone. A good example is Lagarostrobos franklinii.

Lagenifera: [la-je-ni-fer-a] From Lagenos, which is Ancient Greek or Lagens, which is Latin for a flask and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear. It refers to flowers, which have flask shape buds at the opening stage. A good example is lagenifera huegelii.

Lageniforme: [la-je-ni-form] From Lagenos, which is Ancient Greek or Lagens, which is Latin for a flask and Form which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to orchid bulbs, which have the form of a flask. A good example is Adelopetalum lageniforme.

Lagenithrix: [la-ge-ni-thriks] From Lagenos, which is Ancient Greek or Lagens, which is Latin for a flask and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to orchid bulbs, which have the form of a flask. A good example is Adelopetalum lageniforme.

Lagenopappus: [la-ge-no-pa-pus]From Lagenos, which is Ancient Greek or Lagens, which is Latin for a flask and Páppos, which is Ancient Greek for a grandfather. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in greyish-white, short, rough, scruffy, stubble like hairs similar to a poppy or grandfathers beard. A good example was Lagenopappus pappocromus which maybe now known as Erigeron pappocromus.

Lagenophora: [la-ge-no-for-a] From Lagenos, which is Ancient Greek or Lagens, which is Latin for a flask and Phóros/Phérein which is Ancient Greek for to bear a load or to carry. It refers to flower spikes, which carry the flower heads above the rosette. A good example is Lagenophora gracilis

Lagerstroemia: [la-ger-stroh-mi-a] Is named in honour of Magnus Lagerstroem; 1696-1759, who was a good friend of Karl Linnaeus and generous supporter of botany. A good example is Lagerstroemia archeriana.

Laggera: [la-ger-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Francis Joseph Lagger; 1802-1870, who was a Swiss botanist who collected and studied European plants. A good example is the exotic weed Laggera alata.

Lagopinus: [la-go-pi-nus] From Lago, which is Ancient Greek for a hare and Pinus, which is Latin for a pine tree. It refers to new growth, which resembles a hare’s foot or that of a pine tree. A good example is  the new growth on the exotic weedAstragalus purshii var. lagopinus.

Lagopodioides: [la-go-po-di-oi-des] From Laguros, which is Ancient Greek for a hare, Pous, which is Ancient Greek for a foot or feet and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flower spikes which resemble those of the Lagopus, genus in that they look like a hares foot. A good example is Uraria lagopodioides.

Lagopus: [la-go-pos] From Laguros, which is Ancient Greek for a hare and Pous, which is Ancient Greek for a foot or feet. It refers to flower spikes, which resemble a hares foot. A good example is the Asian plant Uraria lagopus, as the Australian specie has now been placed in the closely related genus of Desmodium lagopus.

Lagrezia: [la-gre-zi-a] Is named in honour of Lagreze. A good example was Lagrezia altissima, which is now known as Deeringia arborescens.

Lagunaria: [la-gu-nar-i-a] Is named in honour of Andrea de Laguna; 1499-1560, who was a Swiss botanist and Botanical author. A good example is the Norfolk Island Hibiscus Lagunaria patersonia.

Laguroides: [la-gu-roi-des] From Laguros, which is Ancient Greek for a hare and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for a like or similar to. It refers to plants, which closely resemble the Lagurus genus which has new growth that resembles a hare’s foot. A good example is Amphipogon laguroides.

Laheyana: [la-hay-a-na] Is named in honour of Lahey. A good example is Pararistolochia laheyana.

Laidlawiana: [leid-lor-i-a-na] Is named in honour of William Laidlaw; 1866-1925, who was a Scottish born Australian botanist and director of the Sydney Botanic Gardens. A good example is Bossiaea aquifolium subsp. laidlawiana.

Lalage: [la-leij] From Lalage, which is Ancient Greek for to trill or prattle usually in poetic verse rather than everyday language. Its reference to plants is unclear. A good example was Lalage ornata, which is now known as Bossiaea ornata.

Lamarchea: [la-mar-ke-a] Is named in honour of Jean Baptisse Antoine Pierre de Lamarch; 1744-1829, who was a French evolutionist and strong supporter of Charles Darwin and Wallace. A good example is Larmarchia sulcata.

Lamarckia: [la-mar-ki-a] Is named in honour of Jean Baptisse Antoine Pierre de Lamarck; 1744-1829, who was a French evolutionist and strong supporter of Charles Darwin and Wallace. A good example is Larmarckia sulcata.

Lamarckii: [la-mar-ki-a] Is named in honour of Jean Baptisse Antoine Pierre de Lamarck; 1744-1829, who was a French evolutionist and strong supporter of Charles Darwin and Wallace. A good example is Rhizophora lamarckii.

Lambertia: [lam-ber-ti-a] Is named in honour of Aylmer Burke Lambert; 1761-1842, who was an English Botanist who studied the Pinus genus. A good example is Lambertia formosum.

Lambertii: [lam-ber-ti-I] Is named in honour of Aylmer Burke Lambert; 1761-1842, who was an English Botanist who studied the Pinus genus. A good example is Banksia lambertii , which is now known as Banksia spinulosa var. cunninghamii.

Lamellae 1: [la-mel-lee] From Lamella, which is Latin for a flat blade or flat surface. It usually refers to a surface of a leaf blade or other organ, which is flat. Re flowers it refers to anerect scale or blade at the junction of the claw and limb on some corollas forming part of the corona.

Lamellae 2: [la-mel-lee] From Lamella, which is Latin for a flat blade or flat surface. It refers to mosses, which have a thin sheet of cells standing erect along the midrib of the rudimentary leaves.

Lamellae 3: [la-mel-lee] From Lamella, which is Latin for a flat blade or flat surface. It refers to a surface of flowers, which have an erect scale or blade at the junction of the claw and limb on some corollas forming part of the corona.

Lamellata: [la-mel-la-ta] From Lāmellātum, which is Latin for to be layered. It refers to structures or at times organs, which are layered. A good example is the way the upper tepal lays over the lateral tepals on Byblis lamellata.

Lamellatum: [la-mel-la-tum] From Lāmellātum, which is Latin for to be layered. It refers to structures or at times organs, which are layered. A good example is the way the upper tepal lays over the lateral tepals on Leptospermum lamellatum.

Lamellatus: [la-mel-la-tus] From Lamellatus, which is Latin for to be layered. It refers to structures or at times organs, which are layered. A good example is the way the upper tepal lays over the lateral tepals on Eurycaulis lamellatus.

Lamicola: [la-mi-koh-la] From Lamella, which is Latin for a flat blade or flat surface Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or to reside at. It refers to plants, which grow in flat environments despite growing in the highlands of New South Wales and Victoria. A good example is the upper and lower laminas on Craspedia lamicola.

Lamina: [la-min-a] From Lamella, which is Latin for a flat blade or flat surface. It refers to the upper or lower surface of a leaf blade, frond or other organ ,which are usually flat. A good example is the upper and lower laminas on Hybanthus monopetalus.

Laminar: [la-la-min-ar] From Lamella, which is Latin for a flat blade or flat surface. It refers to where the Leaf-like stamens are without a distinct anther and filament but are embedded or are superficial microsporangia. A good example is found on Hybanthus monopetalus.

Laminate: [la-min-At] From Laminatus, which is derived from Lamella, which is Latin for a flat blade or flat surface. In botany. It refers to where the placenta covers the inner surface of the ovary wall.

Laminatum: [la-min-a-tum] From Laminatus, which is derived from Lamella, which is Latin for a thin plate or flat surface. In botany it refers to where the placenta covers the inner surface of the ovary wall. A good example is Genoplesium laminatum.

Lamingtonense: [la-ming-to-nens] From Lamington, which is Latin for Mount Lamington and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Lamington Plateau National Park in south eastern Queensland. A good example is Bulbophyllum lamingtonense.

Lamingtoniana: [la-ming-ton-i-a-na] From Lamington, which is Latin for Mount Lamington and Ana which is an alternative for Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to plants, which were discovered in the Lamington Plateau National Park in south eastern Queensland. A good example is Helicia lamingtoniana.

Lamium: [la-mi-um]] From Lamium which is Latin for a dead nettle plant. It refers to the flower spikes resembling a nettles flower spike without leaves. A good example is the exotic weed Brillantaisia lamium that I believe is a sleeper weed awaiting a small change in global warming to break out.

Lammas Shoots: [lam-mas, shoots] From Lammese, which is Old English for a loaf of bread and Shoots, which is Old English for a small rudimentary axillary or terminal protuberance on a plant which is in early stages of active growth. It refers to the abnormal late season shoots that develop from the terminal bud. They are not a recurring phenomenon.

Lampas: [lam-pas] From Lampas, which is Latin for a torch or bright light. It refers to flowers, which are brightly coloured. A good example was Thespesia lampas, which is now known as Thespesia thespesioides.

Lambertii: [lam-ber-ti-I] Maybe it is named in honour of the Rev. Robert Lampen but I cannot substantiated it 100%. A good example is Plagianthus lampenii, which is now known as Asterotrichion discolor.

Lampocarpa: [lam-po-kar-pa] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a rather glossy surface. A good example is the exotic problemsome weed Acacia Lampocarpa.

Lampocarpus: [lam-po-kar-pus] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a rather glossy surface. A good example is the exotic problemsome weed Juncus Lampocarpus which is presently known as Juncus articulatus.

Lampocarya: [lam-po-kar-i-a] From Lampro which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Karya which is Ancient Greek for a nut. It refers to nuts or seeds which have a rather glossy surface. A good example was Lampocarya hexandra, which is now known as Gahnia trifida.

Lamprocalyx: [lam-pro-ka-liks] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Kályx/Kalýptein, which are Greek for the specialized leaves behind the flower often forming a cup. It refers to flowers, which have a calyx. A good example was Eucalyptus lamprocalyx which appears to be a defunct name as it appears to be a natural hybrid.

Lamprocarpa: [lam-pro-kar-pa] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a rather glossy surface. A good example is the unripen, bright green pods on Acacia Lamprocarpa.

Lamprocarpum: [lam-pro-kar-pum] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a rather glossy surface. A good example is the unripen, bright green pods on Racosperma lamprocarpum, which is now known as Acacia Lamprocarpa.

Lamprocarpus: [lam-pro-kar-pus] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a rather glossy surface. A good example is the unripen, bright green pods on Juncus lamprocarpus, which is now known as Juncus articulatus.

Lamprochlaena: [lam-pro-klee-na] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Khlaena, which is Ancient Greek for a cloak or covering. It refers to sepals or glumes and lemmas, which are glabrous and glossy. A good example is Lamprochlaena oldfieldii which is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further investigation as to which genus or species name should be allocated.

Lamprolobioides: [lam-pro-lo-bi-oi-deez] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny, Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for a pod and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have glabrous and glossy lobes that resemble those of theLamprolobium genus. A good example is Cracca lamprolobioides.

Lamprolobium: [lam-pro-lo-bi-um] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for a pod. It refers to lobes which are glabrous and glossy. A good example is Lamprolobium fruticosum.

Lamprophylla: [lam-pro-fIl-la] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are very glossy. A good example is Psydrax lamprophylla var. latissimi.

Lamprophyllum: [lam-pro-fIl-lum] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are very glossy. A good example is Leionema lamprophyllum.

Lamprophyllus: [lam-pro-fIl-lus] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are very glossy. A good example is Phyllanthus lamprophyllus.

Lamprosperma: [lam-pro-sper-ma] From Lampro, which is Ancient Greek for very glossy or shinny and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are rather glossy. A good example is Goodenia lamprosperma.

Lanata: [la-na-ta] From Lanatus which is Latin for woolly. It refers to the flower spikes being covered in long woolly hairs. A good example is Hemiphora lanata.

Lanate: [la-nAt] From Lanatus, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to organs, which are covered in long woolly or floccose type hairs.

Lanatum: [la-na-tum] From Lanatus, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to organs, which are covered in long woolly or floccose type hairs. A good example is Coronidium oxylepis subsp. lanatum.

Lanatus: [la-na-tus] From Lanatus, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to organs, which are covered in long woolly or floccose type hairs. A good example is Ptilotus lanatus var. lanatus.

Lancelin: [la-se-lin] From Lancelin, which is Latinized for a small town in Western Australia. It refers to plants, which were first discovered or are restricted to an area around the township of Lancelin. A good example is Thryptomene lancelin.

Lanceolaris: [la-see-o-lar-is] From Lancea, which is Latin for a small lance. It refers to organs usually the leaves, which are several times longer than they are wide with one side broader than the other and tapering after the broadest point in the middle. A good example is the mature leaves on the Lord Howe Island shrub Corymbia citriodora.

Lanceolata: [la-see-o-la-ta] From Lancea, which is Latin for a small lance. It usually refers to leaves, which are several times longer than they are wide with one side broader than the other and tapering after the broadest point in the middle. A good example is Labichea punctata var. lanceolata

Lanceolate: [la-se-oh-lAt] From Lancea, which is Latin for a small lance. It usually refers to leaves, which are several times longer than they are wide with one side broader than the other and tapering after the broadest point in the middle. A good example is the mature leaves on Corymbia citriodora.

Lanceolatum: [lan-see-oh-la-tum] From Lancea, which is Latin for a small lance. It usually refers to leaves, which are several times longer than they are wide with one side broader than the other and tapering after the broadest point in the middle. A good example is Santalum lanceolatum.

Lanceolatus: [lan-see-o-la-tus] From Lanceola, which is Latin for a small lance. It usually refers to leaves, which are several times longer than they are wide with one side broader than the other and tapering after the broadest point in the middle. A good example is Leucopogon lanceolatus

Lancifolia: [lan-si-foh-li-a] From Lancea, which is Latin for a lance and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It usually refers to leaves, which are several times longer than they are wide with one side broader than the other and tapering after the broadest point in the middle. A good example is Myristica lancifolia subsp. australiana.

Lancifolium: [lan-si-foh-li-um] From Lancea which is Latin for a lance and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are several times longer than they are wide and tapering after the broadest point in the middle to a sharp point similar to a sword. A good example is Pittosporum lancifolium.

Lancifolius: [lan-si-foh-li-us] From Lancea which is Latin for a lance and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are several times longer than they are wide and tapering after the broadest point in the middle to a sharp point similar to a sword. A good example is Ptilotus obovatus var. lancifolius.

Lanciloba: [lan-si-loh-ba] From Lancea, which is Latin for a lance and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes, which are lance shape and are several times longer than they are wide with one side often broader than the other and tapering after the broadest point in the middle. A good example was Dryopteris lanciloba, which is now known Lastreopsis decomposita.

Lancilobum: [lan-si-loh-bum] From Lancea, which is Latin for a lance and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes, which are lance shape and are several times longer than they are wide with one side often broader than the other and tapering after the broadest point in the middle. A good example was Nephrodium lancilobum, which is now known as Lastreopsis decomposita.

Landolphioides: [lan-dol-fi-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Dr. Elias Landolt; 1926–2013, who was a Swiss Professor of geobotanical science and is regarded as the expert on the various pond duck weeds. A good example is Landoltia punctata.

Landoltia: [lan-dol-ti-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Elias Landolt; 1926–2013, who was a Swiss Professor of geobotanical science and is regarded as the expert on the various pond duck weeds. A good example is Landoltia punctata.

Lanecovensis: [lAn-co-ven-sis] From Lane Cove, which is Latinized for the L ane Cove district in Sydney New South Wales and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the vicinity of Lane Cove. A good example is Hygrocybe lanecovensis.

Lanei: [lei–ni-I] Is named in honour of Richard Lane who was an Australian who bought the species into prominence. A good example is Acacia lanei.

Lane-poolei: [lAn-poo-le-I] Is named in honour of Charles Edward Lane-Poole; 1885-1970, who was an English born Australian forester who believed that foresters should be well trained and university educated. His controversial views like state counterparts were “Australian forestry’s enemy No.1″ and they still rank up there in the top few with some mining magnates and farming magnates. In 1928 he submitted a case to the Royal Commission on the Constitution that Australia’s forests should be a National, rather than a State, responsibility as they were a natural resource similar to minerals. A good example is Cycas lane-poolei.

Langiana: [lang-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Lang but which Lang cannot be substantiated. A good example is Parsonsia langiana.

Langii: [lang–i-I] Is named in honour of Lang but which Lang cannot be substantiated. A good example is Sloanea langii.

Langleyi: [lang-lee-I] Is named in honour of Laurence Joseph Langley; 1917–2007, who was an Australian who set up the Forest protection society and was an honorary seed collector especially of rare and endangered species for botanic gardens and for the establishment of wildlife corridors and shelter belts. A good example is Eucalyptus langleyi.

Lanicaulis: [la-ni-kor-lus] From Lenos, which is Ancient Greek or Lani which is Latin for wool and Caulis which is Latin for a stem. It refers to  stems and or stem nodes being sparsely to densely covered in long white woolly type hairs. A good example is Eragrostis lanicaulis.

Lanicuspis: [la-ni-kus-pis] From Lenos, which is Ancient Greek or Lani, which is Latin for wool and Cusp which is Latin for a point. It refers to the fruits, which are densely covered in long white woolly type hairs and only leaving the three points of the spines bare. A good example is Sclerolaena lanicuspis.

Laniflora: [la-ni-flor-a] From Lenos, which is Ancient Greek or Lani, which is Latin for woodland and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which prefer woodland environments. A good example is Eragrostis laniflora.

Laniflorum: [la-ni-flor-um] From Lenos, which is Ancient Greek or Lani, which is Latin for woodland and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to shrubs, which prefer woodland environments. A good example is Conospermum laniflorum.

Laniflorus: [la-ni-flor-us] From Lenos, which is Ancient Greek or Lani, which is Latin for woodland and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to shrubs, which prefer woodland environments. A good example is Corchorus laniflorus.

Lanigera: [la-ni-jer-a] From Lanos, which is Latin for woolly and Ferra, which is Latin for to bear. It refers to the organs, which are sparsely to densely covered in long woolly type hairs. A good example is Grevillea lanigera.

Lanigerum: [la-ni-jer–um] From Lanos, which is Latin for woolly and Ferra, which is Latin for to bear. It refers to structures or organs, which are densely covered in long woolly type hairs. A good example is Leptospermum lanigerum.

Lanigunosa: [la-ni-goo-noh-sa] From Lanos, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to structures or organs, which are densely covered in long woolly type hairs. A good example is Leptospermum lanigerum.

Lanipes: [lan-i-peez] From Lanos, which is Latin for woolly and Pous, which is Ancient Greek and pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to pedicels or or petioles, which are covered in soft wooly hairs. A good example is Eragrostis lanipes.

Lanosa: [la-noh-sa] From Lanos, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to plants, which are covered in white woolly hairs. A good example is Maireana lanosa.

Lanosum: [la-noh-sum] From Lanos, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to plants, which are covered in white woolly hairs. A good example is Coronidium lanosum.

Lanosiflora: [la-no-si-flor-a] From Lanos, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to plants which are covered in white woolly hairs. A good example is Cryptandra lanosiflora.

Lansdowneana: [lanz-dour-ne-a-na] Is named in honour of Thomas Lansdowne Browne; 1860–1931, who was a lawyer and pastoralist in South Australia and collected the type specimens. A good example is Eucalyptus lansdowneana.

Lantana: [la-tan-a] From Lantana, which is the old Latin name for the Viburnum genus. It refers to plants, which have similar properties to those of the Viburnum genus. A good example is the exotic weed Lantana camara.

Lanterna: [lan-ter-na] From Lanterna/Lanternārum, which is Latin for a lantern, lamp or torch. It refers to plants despite being small, stand out in their environments. A good example is Trithuria lanterna.

Lanuginophylla: [la-noo-jin-o-fIl-la] From Lānūginōsus, which is Latin for woolly and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf or phyllode. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are covered in long, soft, woolly hairs. A good example is Acacia lanuginophylla.

Lanuginophyllum: [la-noo-jin-o-fIl-lum] From Lānūginōsus, which is Latin for woolly and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf or phyllode. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are covered in long, soft, woolly hairs. A good example is Racosperma lanuginophyllum, which is now known as Acacia lanuginophylla.

Lanuginosa: [la-noo-jin-oh-sa] From Lānūginōsus, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to plants, which are covered in very long woolly hairs. A good example is Acacia lanuginosa.

Lanuginose: [la-noo-jin-ohs] From Lānūginōsus, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to the description of plants, which are densely covered in short woolly hairs. A good example is Olearia lanuginosa.

Lanuginosum: [la-noo-jin-oh-sum] From Lānūginōsus, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to description of plants, which are densely covered in short woolly hairs. A good example is Philydrum lanuginosum.

Lanuginosus: [la-noo-jin-oh-sus] From Lānūginōsus, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to plants, which are densely covered in short woolly hairs. A good example is Cajanus lanuginosus.

Lanulosa: [la-noo-loh-sa] From Lānūginōsus, which is Latin for woolly. It refers to plants, which are densely covered in very short woolly hairs. A good example is Daviesia divaricata subsp. lanulosa.

Laophila: [la-fi-la] From Lao, which maybe Latinized for a type of soil and Phílos, which is Latin for loving or to love. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on a skeletal soils over bedrock which decreases in pH from the surface as it decends. The soils, also vary in depth although the surface is reasonably flat. A good example is Eucalyptus laophila.

Lapathifolia: [la-pa-thi-foh-li-a] From Lapathi, which is Latin for an old name for dock or sorrel and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble those of the sorrels. A good example is Persicaria lapathifolia.

Lapathifolium: [la-pah-thi-foh-li-um] From Lapathi, which is Latin for an old name for dock or sorrel and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble those of the sorrels. A good example was Polygonum lapathifolium, which is now known as Persicaria lapathifolia.

Lapidicola: [la-pi-di-koh-la] From Lapis, which is Latin for growing amongst stones. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in very stony or gravelly locations in streams and rivers. A good example is Myriophyllum lapidicola.

Lapidosa: [la-pi-doh-sa] From Lapis, which is Latin for growing amongst stones Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to live or dwell at. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in very stony or gravelly habitats. A good example is Pultenaea lapidosa.

Lapidose: [la-pi-dohs] From Lapis, which is Latin for growing amongst stones. It refers to describing habitats which are very stony.

Lapidosum: [la-pi-doh-sum] From Lapis, which is Latin for growing amongst stones. It refers to the habitat, which are very stony or gravelly. A good example was Solanum lapidosum which has recently been renamed from Solanum echinatum

Lapidosus: [la-pi-doh-sus] From Lapis, which is Latin for growing amongst stones. It refers to habitat, which are very stony. A good example is the New Zealand species Senecio lapidosus.

Laportea: [lah-pawr-te-a] Is named in honour of M. Laporte 17..-18.., who was a British botanist and good friend of Gaudichaun. A good example is Laportea interrupta.

Lappacea: [la-pah-se-a] From Lappula, which is Latin for a burr. It refers to flower spikes and seeds, which are like little soft burrs. A good example is Centosteca lappacea.

Lappaceum: [la-pah-se-um] From Lappula, which is Latin for a burr. It refers to plants, which have many burrs or soft spines on their fruits. A good example is the horticultural Asian fruit Rambutan Nephelium Lappaceum.

Lappaceus: [la-pah-se-us] From Lappula, which is Latin for a burr. It refers to plants, which have burr like fruits. A good example is Ranunculus lappaceus.

Lappula: [la-pyoo-la] From Lappula, which is Latin for a burr. It refers to seeds, which are spiny. A good example is  the exotic borage Lappula squarrosa.

Lara: [lar-a] From Lara which is Ancient Greek for agreeable or pleasant. It refers to flowers, which are pleasant to the eye. A good example is Melaleuca lara.

Larapinta: [lar-a-pin-ta] From Larapinta, which is Latinized for the Larapinta trail in south western Northern Territory. It refers to plants, which were first discovered along the trail. A good example is Goodenia larapinta.

Larca: [lar-ka] From Largum, which is Latin for abundant or copious. It refers to plants, which produce an organ in copious quantities.

Larcomensis: [lar-ko-men-sis] From Larcom, which is Latinized for Mount Larcom and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on Mount Larcom north west of Gladstone in coastal southern Queensland. A good example was Parsonsia larcomensis.

Larcomianum: [lar-ko-mi-a-num] From Larcom, which is Latinized for Mount Larcom and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on Mount Larcom north west of Gladstone in coastal southern Queensland. A good example was Panicum larcomianum.

Largeana: [lar-ji-a-na] From larga/Largus, which is Latin for large, abundant, copious or much. It refers to plants, which procuce copious quantities of flowers. A good example is Eucalyptus largeana.

Largiflorens: [lar-ji-flo-renz] From larga/Largus, which is Latin for large, abundant, copious or much and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which have much larger flower heads than most other species in the genus. A good example of a tree with rather large flower heads is Eucalyptus largiflorens.

Largus: [lar-jus] From larga/Largus, which is Latin for large, abundant, copious or much. It refers to fungi, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Cortinarius largus.

Laricifolia: [la-ri-si-foh-li-a] From Laric, which is Latin for Larix or a Larch and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which have a close resemblance to some of the European Larchs that belong to the Larix genus. A good example is Astartea laricifolia.

Laricifolium: [la-ri-si-foh-li-um] From Laric, which is Latin for Larix or a Larch and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which have a close resemblance to some of the European Larchs which belong to the Larix genus. A good example is Stylidium laricifolium.

Laricina: [la-ri-si-na] From Laric, which is Latin for Larix or a Larch. It refers to leaves or at times other organs, which have a close resemblance to some of the European Larix genus. A good example is Lechenaultia laricina.

Laricinum: [la-ri-si-num] From Laricio, which is Latin for several species of Pine trees. It refers to plants, which resemble the Larix genus. A good example is Acacia laricina.

Laricoides: [la-ri-koi-deez] From Laricio, which is Latin for several species of Pine trees and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Larix genus. A good example is Prostanthera laricoides.

Larkinii: [lar-ki-ni-I] Is named in honour of Larkin. A good example was Doryanthes larkinii, which is now known as Doryanthes palmeri.

Larnachiana: [lar-na-ki-a-na] Is probably named in honour of William Lanarck;1833-1898, who was an Australian born New Zealander, businessman who built the Lamarch castle near Dunedin and the extensive gardens surrounding the castle. A good example is Mesua larnachiana.

Larreoides: [lar-re-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Juan Antonio de Larrea who was a Spanish patron of science and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which somewhat resemble the Larrea genus. A good example is Dodonaea larreoides.

Larsenaikia: [lar-se-nI-ki-a] From Larsenaikia, which is an anagram of Kailarsenia. Kailarsenia is named in honour of Professor Kai Larsen; 1926–2012, who was an eminent Danish botanist and professor at Aarhus University. He did a great deal of research into the flora of South-East Asia, especially Tailand, Malasia and Indo-China. A good example is Larsenaikia jardinei.

Larvae: [lar-vu] From Larva which is Latin for a spectre or ghost. It refers to the second stage, in the cycle of insects or arthropods that lay eggs.

Laseronii: [lalar-ser-on-i-ahy] Is named in honour of Charles Francis Laseron; 1887-1958, who was a British born Australian. Due to financial restraints he was unablbe to attend university but later financed himself to study botany and geology at college, was an exploerer on the journey to the South Pole with Mawson. A good example was Eucalyptus laseronii which is now defunct because it has been found to be a natural hybrid of Eucalyptus stellulata.

Laserpitiifolium: [la-ser-pi-ti-i-foh-li-um] From Laserpitium, which is Latin for the ancient name for certain herbs and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which somewhat resemble the leaves of some herbs. A good example is Asplenium laserpitiifolium.

Lasiandra: [la-si-an-dra] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to stamens or anthers, which are covered in short, soft, woolly hairs. A good example is Melaleuca lasiandra.

Lasiandrum: [la-si-an-drum] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to stamens or anthers, which are covered in short, soft, woolly hairs. A good example was Myrtoleucodendron lasiandrum, which is now known as Melaleuca lasiandra.

Lasiantha: [la-si-an-tha] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to the base of the flowers or buds, which are covered in short, soft, woolly hairs. A good example is the sundew Drosera lasiantha.

Lasianthoides: [la-si-an-thoi-deez] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to anthers or flowers, which are covered in short, soft, woolly hairs. A good example is Hakea lasianthoides.

Lasianthos: [la-si-an-thos] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to anthers or flowers, which are covered in short, soft, woolly hairs. A good example is Prostanthera lasianthos.

Lasianthum: [la-si-an-thum] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to anthers or flowers, which are covered in short, soft, woolly hairs. A good example is the sepals and calyx on Lysinema lasianthum.

Lasianthus: [la-si-an-thus] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to the anthers or flowers, which are covered in short, soft, woolly hairs. Some good examples are Lasianthus strigosus and Prostanthera lasianthus.

Lasio: [la-si-oh] From Lasios, which is a Greek prefix for woolly. It refers to plants, which are covered in short, soft, woolly hairs.

Lasiocalyx: [la-si-oh-ka-liks] From Lasios, which is a Greek prefix for woolly and Kálux, whichis Ancient Greek for a cup. It refers to calyxes, which support the flowers that are covered in woolly type hairs. A good example is Acacia lasiocalyx.

Lasiocarpa: [la-si-o-kar-pa] From Lasios, which is a Greek prefix for woolly, Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are covered in woolly type hairs. A good example is Blennodia lasiocarpa.

Lasiocarpum: [la-si-o-kar-pum] From Lasios, which is a Greek prefix for woolly Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are covered in woolly type hairs. A good example is Solanum lasiocarpum.

Lasiocarpus: [la-si-o-kar-pus] From Lasios, which is a Greek prefix for woolly Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are covered in woolly type hairs. A good example is Corchorus lasiocarpus.

Lasiocaulis: [la-si-o-kor-lus] From Lasiosm, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a branch. It refers to stems and/or branchesm which are covered in soft, woolly hairs. A good example is Zieria lasiocaulis.

Lasioclada: [la-si-o-kla-da] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a branch. It refers to stems and/or branches, which are covered in soft, woolly hairs. A good example was Austromyrtus Lasioclada which has recently been reassigned to Lenwebbia Lasioclada.

Lasiogyna: [la-si-o-jI-na] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman. It refers to pistils, which is the the female reproductive organs that are soft to look at and touch. A good example was Lasiolytrum hirtum, which is now known as Arthraxon hispidus.

Lasiolytrum: [la-si-o-lI-trum] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Elutron, which is Ancient Greek for glumes. It refers to glumes, which are very soft. A good example was Lasiolytrum hirtum , which is now known as Arthraxon hispidus.

Lasionema: [la-si-o-ne-ma] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and nemorum, which is Latin for a thread. It refers to plants, which are covered in long, soft, fine, woolly like hairs. A good example is Styphelia lasionema.

Lasionemum: [la-si-o-ne-mum] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and nemorum, which is Latin for a thread. It refers to plants, which are covered in long, soft, fine woolly like hairs. A good example is Astroloma lasionemum, which is now known as Astroloma stomarrhena.

Lasioneura: [la-si-o-nyoo-ra] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to veins, which are covered in long, soft, fine, wooly like hairs. A good example is Guioa lasioneura.

Lasiopetaloides: [la-si-o-pe-ta-loi-deez] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Petánnumi, which is Ancient Greek for to spread out or later Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for thin metal leaf. It refers to specialized usually coloured leaves which surround the ovaries and aid in the attraction of pollinators. It refers to petals which are covered in soft, woolly hairs. A good example was Thomasia lasiopetaloides, which is now known as Thomasia glutinosa var. latifolia.

Lasiopetalum: [la-si-oh-pe-tei-lum] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Petánnumi, which is Ancient Greek for to spread out or later Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for thin metal leaf. It refers to specialized usually coloured leaves, which surround the ovaries and aid in the attraction of pollinators. It refers to petals which are covered in soft, woolly hairs. A good example is Lasiopetalum baueri.

Lasiophylla: [la-si-oh-fIl-la] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are covered in soft, woolly hairs. A good example is Olearia lasiophylla.

Lasiophyllum: [la-si-oh-fIl-lum] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are covered in soft, fine, woolly hairs. A good example is Solanum lasiophyllum.

Lasiophyllus: [la-si-oh-fIl-lus] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are covered in soft, fine, woolly hairs. A good example is Leucopogon lasiophyllus.

Lasiopus: [la-si-oh-poos] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to petioles or pedicels, which are densely covered in long, soft, fine, woolly type hairs. A good example is the pedicels on Hibbertia lasiopus.

Lasiorhachis: [la-si-o-ra-kis] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Rachis, which is Ancient Greek for the main axis. It refers to petioles which extend and include the main vein of a leaf and leaflets, which is sparsely covered in soft, woolly hairs. A good example is Guioa lasioneura.

Lasiosperma: [la-si-oh-sper-ma] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are covered in soft, woolly or at times floccose hairs. A good example is the petal margins on Villarsia lasiosperma, which is now known as Liparophyllum lasiospermum.

Lasiospermum: [la-si-o-sper-mum] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are covered in soft, fine, woolly or at times fine floccose hairs. A good example is Limnanthemum lasiospermum which is an unresolved name and maybe now placed in the Villarsia, Nymphoides or Ornduffia genre.

Lasiostachya: [la-si-oh-sta-kee–a] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek or later Stachys which is Latin  for an ear of corn. It refers to flower spikes which are rather stout and covered in soft, fine, woolly hairs. A good example was Styphelia lasiostachya, which is now known as Leucopogon lasiostachyus.

Lasiostachyus: [la-si-o-sta-shis] From Lasios, which is Ancient Greek for soft and woolly and Stachys which is Ancient Greek for an ear of corn. It refers to flower spikes which are rather stout and covered in soft, fine, woolly hairs. A good example is Leucopogon lasiostachyus.

Lasjia: [las–ji-a] Is named in honour of Lawrence Alexander Sydney Johnson; 1925-1997, who was an Australian taxonomist who did extensive studies on the Protaceae family. (LASJ – Form his Initials.) A good example is Lasjia whelanii.

Lastrea: [las–tree-a] Is named in honour of Charles Jean Louis Delastre; 1792-1859, who was a French Botanical author. A good example is Lastrea decomposita, which is now known as Lastreopsis decomposita.

Lastreopsis: [las-tree-op-sis] Is named in honour of Charles Jean Louis Delastre; 1792-1859, who was a French Botanical author and Opsis, which is Ancient Greek for having a liking to. It refers to ferns, which resemble of the European Lastrea genus. A good example is Lastreopsis decomposita.

Latealata: [la-te-la-ta] From Lateralis, which is Latin for the side and alatus, which is Latin for a wing. It refers to stems or seeds, which have a wing on the sides. A good example is the stems on Dampiera latealata.

Latelaminatus: [lA-te-la-min-a-tus] From Latius, which is Latin for broadly or widely and minātus, which is Latin for driven. It may refer to the flower spikes which are relatively broad compared to other species in the genus and grow well above the foliage. A good example is Schoenus latelaminatus.

Latens: [lA-tenz] From Latēns, which is Latin for lurking, skulking or hiding. It refers to plants, which are not readily or easily seen in their environments. A good example is lepidosperma latens.

Lateral Axis: [la-ter-al, aks-seez] From Lateralis, which is Latin for the side and Axis, which is Latin for a long a horizontal line.

Laterale: [la-ter-al] From Lateralis, which is Latin for the side. It refers to organs, which develop from the sides of a structure like the stems. A good example is Lycopodium laterale.

Lateral bud: [la-ter-al, bud] From Lateralis, which is Latin for the side and Budde, which is Old English for a pre-emergent flower. It refers to the buds, which develop from the sides of the stems. They are produced by the terminal bud during growth. When they grow out and form a lateral stem they become terminal buds of the lateral stem.

Lateralis: [la-ter-a-lis] From Lateralis, which is Latin for the side. It usually refers to the flowers being produced from side shoots. A good example is Calothamnus lateralis.

Lateral Stipule: [la-ter-al, sti-pyool] From Latēns, which is Latin for lurking, skulking or hiding. It refers to plants, which are not readily or easily seen in their environments.

Stipule Types Photos Acacia alata, Casuarina equisetifolia – andi Mellis

Lateral Veins: [la-ter-al, veinz] From Lateralis which is Latin for the side and vena which is Latin for a vein. It refers to the side veins which develop from the sides of the main vein on a leaf.

Latericola: [la-ter-i-koh-la] From Latericius, which is Latin for brick red Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer red lateritic clays adjacent to wet flats. A good example is Petrophile latericola

Lateriflora: [la-ter-i-flor-a] From Lateralis, which is Latin for the side and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It usually refers to reeds where the flowers grow off to one side. A good example of a lily flower is Utricularia lateriflora.

Lateriflorum: [la-ter-i-flor-um] From Lateralis, which is Latin for the side and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are produced along one side of the branch or culm. A good example is the flowers on Myrtoleucodendron lateriflorum, which is now known as Melaleuca lateriflora.

Lateriflorus: [la-ter-i-flor-us] From Lateralis, which is Latin for the side and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are produced along one side of the branch or culm. A good example was Restio laterifloris, which is now known as Empodisma minus and Chordifex fastigiatus.

Lateritia: [la-ter-i-ti-a] From Latericius, which is Latin for brick red. It refers to the colour of the flowers being brick red in colour. A good example is Melaleuca lateritia.

Lateritic Soils: [la-ter-i-tik, Soilz] From Latericius, which is Latin for brick-red and Soloum, which is Latin for the ground. It refers to brick-red, heavier type clay solis.

Lateritica: [la-ter-i-ti-ka] From Latericius, which is Latin for brick red and Iticus, which is Latin for from. It refers to plants, which prefer heavier, reddish, ferruginous soils formed in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions by the decomposition of underlying high ferruginous rocks. A good example is Eucalyptus lateritica.

Lateriticola: [la-ter-i-ti-ko-la] From Latericius, which is Latin for brick red Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside. It refers to heavier, reddish, ferruginous soil formed in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions by the decomposition of underlying high ferruginous rocks. A good example is Acacia lateriticola.

Lateritica: [la-ter-i-ti-ka] From Latericius, which is Latin for brick red and Iticus, which is Latin for from. It refers to plants, which prefer heavier, reddish, ferruginous soils formed in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions by the decomposition of underlying high ferruginous rocks. A good example is the arid Jacksonia Jacksonia lateritica.

Lateriticus: [la-ter-i-ti-kus] From Latericius, which is Latin for brick red and Iticus, which is Latin for from. It refers to plants, which prefer heavier, reddish, ferruginous soils formed in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions by the decomposition of underlying high ferruginous rocks. A good example is Desmocladus lateriticus.

Lateritius: [la-ter-i-ti-us] From Latericius, which is Latin for brick red. It refers to the colour of the flowers or pileus, which are brick-red in colour. A good example is the pileus on Panus lateritius.

Latescens: [la-te-senz] From Latesens, which is Latin for unknown meaning. A good example Acacia latescens.

Lateritium: [la-ter-i-ti-um] From Latericius, which is Latin for brick red. It refers to the colour of flowers, which are brick-red in colour. A good example is Myrtoleucodendron lateritium, which is now known as Melaleuca lateritia.

Latex: [lay-teks] From LatEx, which is Ancient Greek for watery, juice or liquid. It refers to the usually white milky sap or at times clear sap of some plants, which is usually toxic. A good example is the milky sap from Ficus macrophylla.

Lathraia: [la-thrI-a] From Lathraios, which is Ancient Greek for hidden or the underground. It refers to plants, which usually have most of their organs hidden below mulches or the soil. A good example is Stemodia lathraia.

Lati: [la-ti] From Latus, which is Latin for broad. It refers to any structure or organ, which is broad.

Laticostatus: [la-ti-ko-sta-tus] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Costātus/Costātum, which is Latin for a side or rib. It refers to structures or organs, which have broad ribs. A good example is the seeds on Senecio laticostatus, which is now known as Senecio glomeratus subsp. longifructus.

Latifloris: [la-ti-flor-us] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to the flowers spikes, spikelets, which spread out from the main axis. A good example is found on one of the edible bamboos like Dendrocalamus Latifloris.

Latifolia: [la-ti-foh-li-a] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are very broad or very broad when compared to other species in the genus. It refers to the leaves being very broad. A good example is Grewia latifolia.

Latifolium: [la-ti-foh-li-um] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves which are much broader than other species in the genus. A good example is Gompholobium latifolium.

Latifolius: [la-ti-foh-li-us] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are broader than other species in the genus. A good example is Exocarpos latifolius.

Latifrons: [la-ti-fronz] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Frons which is Latin for a ferns frond or leaf. It refers to fern fronds or leaflets which are fern like and are broader than other species in the genus. A good example is Acacia latifrons.

Latifructus: [la-ti-fruk-tus] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Frūctus/Frūg, which is Latin for a fruit or fruit sugar. It refers to fruits, which are much broader than other species in the genus or other subspecies. A good example is Pandanus latifructus, which is now known as Pandanus darwinensis var. latifructus.

Latilabiata: [la-ti-la-bi-a-ta] From Latus which is Latin for broad and Labiātus/Labium which are Latin for to have lips. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble the inner or outer labia folds of a woman’s vulva. A good example are the folds on the petals of Utricularia latilabiata, which is now known as Utricularia inaequalis.

Latilobus: [la-ti-loh-bus] From Latus which is Latin for broad and Lobós, which is Ancient Greek or Lobus which is Latin for a lobe. It refers to lobes, which are much wider than other species or sub species in the genus. A good example is Frankenia latior.

Latior: [la-ti-or] From Elatior, which is Latin for taller. It refers to plants, which are taller than other species in the genus. A good example is Frankenia latior.

Latipes: [la-ti-peez] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Pinn which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to petioles or pedicels which are rather thick or broad. A good example is Acacia latipes.

Latipinna: [la-ti-pi-na] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Pinna, which is Latin for a for a feather. It refers to a primary division on a pinnate leaf, which are rather broad. A good example is Boronia latipnna.

Latisepala: [la-ti-se-pa-lu] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or much later Sepalon, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalus which is Latin for a sepal. It refers to sepals, which are rather broad when compared to other species in the genus. A good example Acacia latisepala.

Latisepalis: [la-ti-se-pa-lis] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or much later or Sēpalum which is Latin for a sepal. It refers to sepals, which are rather broad when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the commercial pigeon pea Cajanus Latisepalis.

Latisepalum: [la-ti-se-pa-lum] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or much later Sepalum, which is Latin for a covering or roof. It refers to the specialized leaves known as sepals, which cover and protect the petals and sexual organs in the bud stage separating prior to anthesis that are rather broad compared to other species in the genus. A good example was Racosperma latisepalum, which is now known as Acacia latisepala.

Latisepalus: [la-ti-se-pa-lus] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or much later Sepalum, which is Latin for a covering or roof. It refers to the specialized leaves known as sepals, which cover and protect the petals and sexual organs in the bud stage separating prior to anthesis that are rather broad compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Cajanus latisepalus.

Latisinensis: [la-ti-sin-en-sis] From Latus, which is Latin for broad, Sino, which is Latin for China and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in central China. The problem here is the trees are not found in China or in any other overseas country. The other possibility is that it maybe from the Celtic word Latis for lust and Ensis or for plants, which have a large latitude and narrow longitude in Queensland. A good example is Eucalyptus latisinensis.

Latispicea: [la-tis-pi-se-a] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Spica, which is Latin for a spike. It refers to spikes which are rather broad and flattish. A good example is Glyceria latispicea.

Latisquamea: [la-ti-sqwar-me-a] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Squāma, which is Latin for a scale or scab. It refers to scales which are rather broad and flattish. A good example was Brachyscome latisquamea, which is now known as Pembertonia latisquamea.

Latissima: [la-tis-si-ma] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Sima, which is Latin for very. It refers to leaves, which are very broad for the genus. A good example is Psydrax lamprophylla var. latissimi.

Latiuscula: [la-ti-u-sku-la] From Latusculum, which is Latin for to have a small side or a little flank. It refers to capsules which have shorter sides than other species in the genus. A good example is the clustered capsules and small openings on Eucalyptus latiuscula.

Latiusculum: [la-ti-u-sku-lum] From Latusculum, which is Latin for to have a small side or a little flank. It refers to capsules which have shorter sides than other species in the genus. A good example is Brachyloma latiusculum.

Lativalve: [la-ti-valv] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Valve, which is Latin for a leaf of a door. It refers to capsules which have large side valves. A good example was Atriplex lativalve, which is now known as Atriplex lobativalvis.

Lativalvis: [la-ti-val-vis] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Valve, which is Latin for a leaf of a door. It refers to capsules which have large valves. A good example is Hakea lobativalvis.

Latouria: [la-tour-i-a] From Latus, which is Latin for broad and Valve, which is Latin for a leaf of a door. It refers to capsules, which have large valves. A good example is Latouria filiformis, which is now known as Lechenaultia filiformis.

Latrobea: [la-tro-be-a] Is named in honour of Charles La Trobe; 1801-1875, who was the lieutenant governor of Victoria. A good example is Latrobea colophona.

Latrobeana: [la-tro-be-a-na] Is named in honour of Charles La Trobe; 1801-1875, who was the lieutenant governor of Victoria and Eana which is Latin for from or of. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered in the Latrobe Valley in Victoria. A good example is Correa latrobeana.

Latrobei: [la-tro-be-I] Is named in honour of Charles La Trobe; 1801-1875, who was the lieutenant governor of Victoria. A good example is Acacia latrobei.

Latrorse: [la-tros] From Lateralis which is Latin for the side. It usually refers to the anthers, which dehisc longitudinally to one side rather than towards or away from the central axis of the flower.

Latzii: [lats–zi-I] Is named in honour of Peter Kenneth Latz; 1941-20.., who was an Australian Botanist who specialized in desert plants of the central northern Territory. A good example is Aristida latzii.

Laubatii: [lor-ba-ti-I] Is named in honour of Laubat. A good example is Cinnamomum laubatii.

Laufferianum: [lorf-fer-i-a-num] Is named in honour of Lauffer and Anum/ensis, which are Latin for where originally found. A good example is Prasophyllum laufferianum.

Launaea: [lor-nee-a] From Launaea, which is unknown. A good example is Launaea sarmentosa.

Lauracea: [lor-a-si-a] From Laurus, which is Latin for the Laurel or Bay tree.

Laurencei: [lor-en-se-I] Is possibly named after Lady Mother, who turned herself into a she wolf- so she could be the foster mother to Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. It refers to flowers, which somewhat resemble a wolf’s head. A good example is Libertia laurencei, which is now known as Libertia pulchella.

Laurentia: [lor-en-ti-a] Is possibly named after Lady Mother, who turned herself into a she wolf- so she could be the foster mother to Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. It refers to flowers, which somewhat resemble a wolf’s head. A good example is Laurentia anethifolia , which is now known as Isotoma anethifolia.

Laureola: [lor-e-oh-la] From Laurus, which is Latin for praise or commendation thus praise for the Laurel or Bay tree or a small crown or wreath made from Laural leaves. It refers to leaves, which resemble the European Laurel tree. A good example is Persoonia laureola, which is now known as Persoonia elliptica.

Laurifolia: [lor-i-foh-li-a] From Laurus, which is Latin for praise or commendation thus praise for the Laurel or Bay tree or a small crown or wreath made from Laurel leaves and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to fleaves, which resemble the European Laurel tree. A good example is Grevillea laurifolia.

Laurifolium: [lor-i-foh-li-um] From Laurus, which is Latin for praise or commendation thus praise for the Laurel or Bay tree or a small crown or wreath made from Laurel leaves and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the European Laurel tree. A good example is Franciscodedron laurifolium Hydnocarpus laurifolius.

Laurifolius: [lor-i-foh-li-us] From Laurus, which is Latin for praise or commendation thus praise for the Laurel or Bay tree or a small crown or wreath made from Laurel leaves and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the European Laurel tree. A good example is the leaves on Hydnocarpus laurifolius.

Laurina: [lor-i-na] From Laurus, which is Latin for praise or commendation thus praise for the Laurel or Bay tree or a small crown or wreath made from Laurel leaves. It refers to leaves, which resemble those of the Bay tree. A good example is Tristaniopsis laurina.

Laurinum: [lor-i-num] From Laurus, which is Latin for praise or commendation thus praise for the Laurel or Bay tree or a small crown or wreath made from Laurel leaves. It refers to leaves, which resemble those of the bay tree. A good example was Parinari laurinum, which is now known as Atuna racemosa subsp. racemosa.

Laurinus: [lor-i-nus] From Laurus, which is Latin for praise or commendation thus praise for the Laurel or Bay tree or a small crown or wreath made from Laurel leaves. It refers to leaves, which resemble those of the Bay tree. A good example of a scale insect which lives mainly on plants with laurel like leaves is Pseudococcus laurinus.

Laurus: [lor-is] From Laurus, which is Latin for praise or commendation thus praise for the Laurel or Bay tree or a small crown or wreath made from Laurel leaves. It refers the plants, which resemble a small European Laurel tree. A good example was Laurus bowiei, which is now known as Cryptocarya laevigata.

Lauta: [lor-ta] From Lautis, which is Latin for elegant and handsome. It refers to plants, which look rather stately. A good example is Acacia lauta.

Lauterbachii: [lor-ter-ba-ki-I] Is named in honour of Carl Adolf George Lauterbach; 1864-1937, who was a German botanist and explorer especially in New Guinee. A good example is Pandanus lauterbachii.

Lautereriana: [lor-ter-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Carl Adolf George Lauterer; 1848-1911, who was a German born Australian surgeon and lecturer who had a strong interest in Aboriginal medicinal and poisonous plants. A good example is Arytera lautereriana.

Lautis: [lor-tis] From Lautis, which is Latin for elegant and handsome. It refers to plants, which are rather stately. A good example is Sececio lautis.

Lautum: [lor-tum] From Lautis, which is Latin for elegant and handsome. It refers to plants, which are rather elegant in flower. A good example was Racosperma lautum, which is now known as Acacia lauta.

Lavandulacea: [la-van-du-la-se-a] From Lavandula, which is Latin for Lavender and Acaea, which is Latin for the family. It refers to plants, which very closely resemble the plants in the Lavender family. A good example is Grevillea lavandulacea.

Lavanduliflorus: [la-van-du-li-flor-is] From Lavandula, which is Latin for Lavender and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which have the same coloured flowers as the commercial lavender bush. A good example is Thysanotus lavanduliflorus.

Lavarakianum: [la-var-a-ki-a-num] Is named in honour of Peter S. Laveerak 1942-21, who was an Australian botanist working on Cape York Peninsular to gain knowledge for introducing new land for national Parks and Anum/ensis, which are Latin for to originate from. A good example is Vappaculum lavarakianum, which is now known as Dendrobium x lavarackianum which is a rare natural hybrid between Vappaculum superbiens and Vappodes bigibba.

Lavendocaeruleus: [la-van-do-see-ru-le-us] From Lavandula, which is Latin for Lavender (colour) and Caerulea, which is Latin for deep blue. It refers to plants, including fungi, which have a rather deep blueish-lavender colour. A good example is the fungus Cortinarius lavendocaeruleus.

Lavendulensis: [la-ven-du-len-sis] From Lavandula, which is Latin for the district of Lavendula and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered near Lavendula about 100 kilometers north west of Melbourne. A good example is Cortinarius lavendulensis.

Lavenia: [la-ve-ni-a] From Lavenia which is Roman for motherly or   a woman of Rome. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Adenostemma lavenia.

Lawesii: [lawr-e-si-I] Is named in honour of William George Lawes; 1839–1907, who was an Englishman who was a missionary and public lecturer on the biodiversity and peoples of Papua New Guinee. A good example is Boea lawesii.

Lawleri: [lor–ler-I] Is named in honour of Len Lawler; 1925-2011, who was an Australian biochemist who had a passion for Australian orchids. A good example was Malaxis lawleri, which is now known as Crepidium lawleri.

Lawrenceana: [lo-ren-see-a-na] Is named in honour of Robert William Lawrence; 1807–1833, who was an English born Australian amateur botanist who later became Tasmanian’s first botanist and close associate of William Hooker and Gunn. A good example is Correa lawrenceana.

Lawrencei: [lo-ren-se-I] Is named in honour of Robert W. Lawrence; 1807-1833, who was a British born Tasmanian naturalist and plant collector in Tasmania. A good example is Deyeuxia lawrencei.

Lawrencella: [lo-ren-sel-la] Is named in honour of Robert W. Lawrence; 1807-1833, who was a British born Tasmanian naturalist and plant collector in Tasmania and Ella which is the Greek/Latin feminine form. A good example is Lawrencella rosea.

Lawrencia: [lo-ren-si-a] Is named in honour of Robert W. Lawrence; 1807-1833, who was a British born Tasmanian naturalist and plant collector in Tasmania. A good example is Lawrencia berthae.

Lawrencii: [lo-ren-si-I] Is named in honour of Robert W. Lawrence; 1807-1833, who was a British born Tasmanian naturalist and plant collector in Tasmania. A good example is Podocarpus lawrencii.

Lawsonensis: [lor-so-nen-sis] From Lawson which is Latinized for the district of Lawson to the west of Sydney and east of Wentworth Falls in New South Wales and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around Lawson. A good example is Hygrocybe lawsonensis.

Lawsoni: [lor–son-I] Is named in honour of Lawson but which Lawson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Lawsonia inermis.

Lawsonia: [lor-so-ni-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Isaac Lawson 1741-1747, who assisted Linnaeus and printed “The systea Naturae”. A good example is Acacia lawsonia.

Lawsonianus: [lor-so-ni-a-nus] Is named in honour of Lawsonbut which Lawson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Cymbonotus lawsonianus.

Lax: [laks] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack. It refers structures or organs, which open in habit, as in not compact. A good example is the stems on Bauera rubioides.

Laxa: [laks-sa] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack. It refers structures or organs, which open in habit, as in not compact. A good example is the stems on Myosotis laxa.

Laxiceps: [laks-si-seps] From Laxus which is Latin for loose or slack and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers structures or organs, which open in habit, as in not compact. A good example is the often paired flowers on Mitrasacme laxiceps.

Laxiflora: [lak-si–flor–a] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess of spring and flowers. It refers structures or organs, which open in habit, as in not compact. A good example is the somewhat loose flower heads on Hydrocotyle laxiflora.

Laxiflorum: [lak-si–flor-um] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess of spring and flowers. It refers structures or organs, which open in habit, as in not compact. A good example is the commercially grown cereal Sorghum laxiflorum or Myrtoleucodendron laxiflorum, which is now known as Melaleuca laxiflora.

Laxifloris: [lak-si–flor-is] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess of spring and flowers. It refers structures or organs, which open in habit, as in not compact. A good example is the exotic Plectranthus laxifloris which was once used as an animal drench.

Laxiflorus: [lak-si–flor-us] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman Goddess of spring and flowers. It refers structures or organs, which are open in habit, as in not compact. A good example is the somewhat loose flower heads on Schoenus laxiflorus, which is now known as Schoenus apogon.

Laxiglumis: [lak-si–gloo-mis] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack and Glumis, which is Latin for specialized stipules which cover grains and nuts. It refers to florets which bear rather loose glumes. A good example is Fimbristylis laxiglumis.

Laxinervis: [laks-si–ner-vis] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to veins which are open in habit as in not compact or crowded. A good example Dissiliaria laxinervis.

Laxiuscula: [laks-si–us-ku-la] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack and ōsculum which is Latin for an opening. It refers to flowers, which are often larger and more open Than other varieties or species in the genus. A good example was Comosperma laxiuscula, which is now known as Comesperma virgatum.

Laxiusculum:[laks-si–kul-lum] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack and ōsculum which is Latin for an opening. It refers to flowers, which are often larger and more open Than other varieties or species in the genus. A good example was Comesperma laxiusculum which is now known as Comesperma virgatum var. laxiusculum.

Laxmannia: [laks-sman-ni-a] Is named in honour of Eric Laxmann 1730-1796, who was a Swedish Physician and botanist, who worked in Russia submitting plants to Carl Linneaus Physician and botanist. A good example is  Laxmannia gracilis.

Laxum: [laks–sum] From Laxus, which is Latin for loose or slack. It refers to plants, which are open in habit as in not compact or crowded. A good example Dichopogon laxum.

Laytoniana: [lei-ton-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Layton. A good example is Goodenia laytoniana, which is now known as Goodenia claytoniacea.

Laytonii: [lei-ton-i-I] Is named in honour of Layton. A good example is Gastrolobium laytonii.

Lazaridis: [la-zar-i-dis] From Lázaros, which is Ancient Greek for to arise from the dead, to be resurrected. It refers to plants, which die completely away following flowering, only to be resurrected the following season usually after rain. A good example is Aristida lazaridis.

Lazarum: [la-zar-um] From Lázaros, which is Ancient Greek for to arise from the dead, to be resurrected. It refers to plants, which die completely away following flowering, only to be resurrected the following season usually after rain. A good example is Lazarum mirabile , which is now known as Typhonium mirabile.

Leae: [lee-e] From leae which is unknown. A good example is Rhynchospora leae.

Leaf: [leef] From Leaf, which is Old English for a leaf. It refers to that part of a plant that is usually flattened, green, attached to the plant by the petiole and produces energy (sugar) from the chloroplasts within the laminas.

Leaflet: [leef-let] It refers to one leaf within a compound leaf. A good example is the leaflets on Cassia brewsteri.

Leaf-opposed: [leef, o-poh-zd] It refers to where an organ appears on the opposite side or at least 90 degrees to where the base of the petiole is attached to the stem. A good example is  the tendrils on Cissus hypoglauca.

Leaf scar: [leef, skar] It refers to scars on the stems which were made from the former point of attachment of leaves or petioles.

Leai: [lee-I] Is named in honour of Arthur Mills Lea; 1868–1932, who was an Australian entomologist who pioneered the control of the Cydia pomonella (Codling moth) in Tasmania. A good example is the leaflets on Cymbidium leai, which is now known as Cymbidium madidum.

Leakeana: [lee-kee-a-na] Is named in honour of Leake but which Leake cannot be substantiated. A good example is the leaflets on Nemcia leakeana.

Leakeanum: [lee-kee-a-num] Is named in honour of Leake but which Leake cannot be substantiated. A good example is the leaflets on Gastrolobium leakeanum.

Lebbeck: [le-bek] From Lebbeck, which is Latinized for a district in Egypt. It refers to a district which the plants were first named. A good example was Acacia lebbeck, which is now known as Albizia lebbeck.

Lebidiera: [le-bi-di-e-ra] From Lebidiera, which is unknown. A good example was Lebidiera cunninghamii, which is now known as Cleistanthus cunninghamii.

Lecanantha: [le-ka-nan-tha] From Leca, which is Ancient Greek for the rim of a lichen and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which pocess an appendage that resembles the rims on a lichen. A good example is the sepals on Melaleuca lecanantha.

Lecanopteris: [le-ka-no-teer-is] From Lecanora, which is Ancient Greek for the fungal component of rim lichens and Pteris which is Ancient Greek for a fern. It refers to sporangia, which very closely resemble the sporangia of some lichens like the Lecanorales genus. A good example is Lecanopteris sinuosa.

Lechenaultia: [le-ke-nul-ti-a] Is named in honour of Jean-Baptiste Lechenault de la Tour 1773-1826, who was a French botanist who wrote about plants from New Holland and van Dieman’s Land. A good example is Lechenaultia biloba.

Lechenaultii: [lei-she-nul-ti-I] Is named in honour of Jean-Baptiste Lechenault de la Tour 1773-1826, who was a French botanist who wrote about plants from New Holland and van Dieman’s Land. A good example is Calytrix lechenaultii which is also spelt Calytrix leschenaultii.

Ledelia: [le-de-li-a] From Ledelia which is unknown. A good example was Ledelia betulina, which is now known as Pomaderris betulina.

Ledermannii: [led-er-man-ni-I] Is named in honour of Carl Ludwig Ledermann; 1875-1958, who was a German botanist who studied the flora of New Guinee. A good example is Acronychia ledermannii.

Ledgeri: [led–jer-I] Is named in honour of Charles Ledger; 1818-1905, who was an English born Peruvian, Australian who bred? and traded alpacas from Peru and realized the importance of quinine from the bark of Cinchona ledgeriana for the treatment of malaria. A good example is Galeola ledgeri.

Ledgeria: [led-jer-i-a] Is named in honour of Charles Ledger; 1818-1905, who was an English born Peruvian, Australian who bred? and traded alpacas from Peru and realized the importance of quinine from the bark of Cinchona ledgeriana for the treatment of malaria. A good example is Ledgeria aphylla, which is now known as Erythrorchis cassythoides.

Ledgeriana: [led-jer-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Charles Ledger; 1818-1905, who was an English born Peruvian, Australian who bred? and traded alpacas from Peru and realized the importance of quinine from the bark of Cinchona ledgeriana for the treatment of malaria. A good example is Galeola ledgeriana.

Ledifolia: [le-di-foh-li-a] From Ledon, which is Ancient Greek for the ancient group of rosemary like plants and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which very closely resemble the Ledum genus. A good example is Boronia ledifolia.

Ledifolium: [le-di-foh-li-um] From Ledon, which is Ancient Greek for the ancient group of plants and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which very closely resemble the Ledum genus. A good example is Ricinocarpos ledifolium.

Ledifolius: [le-di-foh-li-us] From Ledon, which is Ancient Greek for the ancient group of plants and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which very closely resemble the Ledum genus. A good example is Ozothamnus ledifolius.

Ledwardii: [led-war-di-I] Is probably named in honour of Thomas Ledward the acting surgeon who was set adrift with Bligh following the Mutiny on the Bounty. A good example is Acianthus ledwardii.

Leea: [lee-a] Is probably named in honour of James Lee 1715-1795, who was an English horticulturalist and nurseryman. A good example is Leea indica.

Leeana: [lee-a-na] Is named in honour of James Lee 1715-1795, who was an English horticulturalist and nurseryman. A good example is Swainsona leeana.

Leefeana: [leef-fe-a-na] Is named in honour of Mr. Leefe, who was a botanical collector and observer from around Kennedy district in Queensland. A good example is Litsea leefeana, which is now known as Litsea australis.

Leemaniana: [lee-man-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Leeman. A good example is Diplolaena leemaniana.

Leersia: [leer–si-a] Is named in honour of Johan Daniel Leers; 1727–1774, who was a German apothecarist and botanist who wrote “Flora Herbornensis”. A good example is Leersia hexandra.

Leeuweniana: [lee-u-we-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Stephen van Leeuwen; 19..-20.., who is an Australian research scientist with the Department of Environment and Conservation in Western Australia. A good example is Acacia leeuweniana.

Leeuwinense: [lee-u-win-en-sis] From Leeuwin, which is Latinized for Cape Leeuwin and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around Cape Leeuwin and or are restricted to Cape Leeuwin in far south western Western Australia. A good example is Stylidium leeuwinense.

Legnephora: [leg-ne-for-a] From Lignum, which is Latin for wood or fire wood and Phoros which is Ancient Greek for bearing. It refers to structures or organs which are rather woody. Many plants are large woody vines. A good example is Legnephora moorei.

Legnota: [leg-no-ta] From Legon, which is Ancient Greek for a border and probably Notabilis, which is Latin for worthy of being noticed. It refers to plants, when in flower are worthy of attention because of their beauty. A good example is Acacia legnota.

Legnotum: [leg-no-tum] From Legon, which is Ancient Greek for a border and probably Notabilis, which is Latin for worthy of being noticed. It refers to plants, when in flower are worthy of attention because of their beauty. A good example is Racosperma legnotum, which is now known as Acacia legnota.

Legume: [le-gyoom] From Legūmen, which is Latin for to gather. It refers to plants, which are members of the Fabaceae family, peas and beans in relation that the seeds can be gathered quickly in the cupped hands from storage bins. A good example is Castanospermum australe.

Leguminosae: [le-gyoo-mi-noh-see] From Legūmen, which is Latin for to gather. It refers to plants, which are members of the Fabaceae family, peas and beans in relation that the seeds can be gathered quickly in the cupped hands from storage bins. A good example is Pulteaea villosa.

Leiantha: [lay-an-tha] From Leio, which is Ancient Greek for smooth or glabrous and Antha/Anthos, which are Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to anthers or flowers, which are silky smooth or glabrous. A good example is Hemiandra leiantha.

Leianthum: [lay-an-thum] From Leio, which is Ancient Greek for smooth or glabrous and Antha/Anthos, which are Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to anthers or flowers, which are silky smooth or glabrous. A good example is the flowers on Conospermum leianthum Hemiandra leiantha.

Leianthus: [lay-an-thus] From Leio, which is Ancient Greek for smooth or glabrous and Antha/Anthos, which are Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to anthers or flowers, which are silky smooth or glabrous. A good example is the flowers on Ptilotus leianthus.

Leibiana: [lay-bi-a-na] From Leib, which is Latinized probably an Aboriginal vernacular from northern Northern Territory and Iana/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the far north of the Northern Territory. A good example is Tylophora leibiana, which is now known as Cynanchum leibianum.

Leibianum: [lay-bi-a-num] From Leib, which is Latinized probably an Aboriginal vernacular from northern Northern Territory and Iana/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the far north of the Northern Territory. A good example is Cynanchum leibianum.

Leichardtia: [lI-kar-ti-a] Is named in honour of Ludwig Leichhardt 1813-1848, who was a German explorer and botanist in Australia. A good example is Leichhardtia clamboides, which is now known as Phyllanthus clamboides.

Leichhardtiana: [lI-kar-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Ludwig Leichhardt 1813-1848, who was a German explorer and botanist in Australia. A good example is Cyathea leichhardtiana.

Leichhardtii: [lI-kar-ti-I] Is named in honour of Ludwig Leichhardt 1813-1848, who was a German explorer and botanist in Australia. A good example is Gmelina leichhardtii.

Leimonophilus: [lei-mon-o-fi-lus] From Leiomo, which is early German for loam and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek or Philus which is Latin for to love, be loved or to have an affinity for. It refers to plants, which have an affinity or preference for better quality loamy soils. A good example is Dichopogon leimonophilus.

Leio: [lay-oh] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous. It refers to structures or organs, which is smooth or glabrous.

Leioanthum: [lay-o-an-thum] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to new buds or petals which are smooth and glossy. A good example is Leioanthum bifalce.

Leioblastus: [lay-o-bas-tus] From Leîos which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Blastos which is Ancient Greek for a fruit germ cell. It refers to new buds which are smooth and glossy. A good example is the sundew Drosera leioblastus.

Leiocalyx: [lay-o-ka-liks] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Kálux, whichis Ancient Greek for a cup. It refers to the sepals or calyxes, which are smooth or glabrous. A good example is Acacia leiocalyx.

Leiocarpa: [lay-o-kar-pa] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are somewhat smooth and glossy. A good example is Leiocarpa brevicompta or Angophora leiocarpa.

Leiocarpum: [lay-o-kar-pum] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are somewhat smooth and glossy. A good example is Galium leiocarpum.

Leiocarpus: [lay-o-kar-pus] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are somewhat smooth and glossy. A good example is the fruiting body on the fungus Ascobolus leiocarpus.

Leiocaulis: [lay-o-kor-lis] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Caulis which is Latin or for a stem. It refers to small branches and stems, which are somewhat smooth and glossy. A good example is Macropteranthes leiocaulis.

Leiocaulon: [lay-o-kor-lon] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Caulon which is Latin for a stem or branch. It refers to the culms and flower peduncles, which are glabrous. A good example is Cyperus leiocaulon.

Leiocladum: [lay-o-kla-dum] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Klados which is Ancient Greek or for a branch or stem. It refers to branches and stems, which are somewhat smooth and glossy. A good example is the native Sorghum, Sorghum leiocladum.

Leiocladus: [lay-o-kla-dus] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a branch or stem. It refers to the stem’s and new growth, which is smooth or glabrous. A good example is Andropogon australis var. leiocladus, which is now known as Sorghum leiocladum.

Leioderma: [lay-o-der-ma] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Derma, which is Ancient Greek for the skin. It refers to any surface which is smooth or glabrous. A good example is Acacia leioderma.

Leiodermum: [lay-o-der-mum] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Derma, which is Ancient Greek for the skin. It refers to any surface, which is smooth or glabrous. A good example was Racosperma leiodermum, which is now known as Acacia leioderma.

Leiogyna: [lay-o-jI-nuh] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman. It refers to female organs like the ovaries, pistil and stigma, which are smooth and glabrous. A good example is Persoonia laurina subsp. leiogyna.

Leiolepis: [lay-o-le-pis] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Lepos, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to the phalaries and flower bracts, which have glabrous scales. A good example is Rutidosis leiolepis.

Leionema: [lay-o-ne-ma] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread. It refers to the stamens, notably the filaments, which are rather long, thread like and glabrous compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Leionema sympetalum.

Leiophloia: [lay-o-floi-a] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to barks which are smooth or glabrous. A good example is Eucalyptus leiophloia, which is now known as Corymbia foelscheana.

Leiophylla: [lay-o-fIl-la] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are smooth or glabrous. A good example is Grevillea leiophylla.

Leiophyllum: [lay-o-fIl-lum] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are smooth or glabrous. It refers to the leaves, which are smooth or glabrous. A good example is Stylidium leiophyllum.

Leiophyllus: [lay-o-fIl-lus] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are smooth or glabrous. It refers to the leaves being smooth or glabrous. A good example is Notothixos leiophyllus.

Leiopyxe: [lay-o-pI-se] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Pyxis which is Ancient Greek for lifting of a lid as on a capsule. It refers to anthers, which are smooth and glabrous. A good example is Myrtoleucodendron leiopyxe, which is now known as Melaleuca leiopyxis.

Leiopyxis: [lay-o-pIks-sis] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Pyxis which is Ancient Greek for lifting of a lid as on a capsule. It refers to anthers which are smooth and glabrous. A good example is Melaleuca leiopyxis.

Leiosperma: [lay-o-sper-ma] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Spermum, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to the seeds, which are smooth or glabrous. A good example is Poranthera leiosperma.

Leiospermus: [lay-o-sper-mus] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Spermum which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to the seeds, which are very smooth and glabrous. A good example is Juncus leiospermus var. leiospermus.

Leiostachya: [lay-o-sta-ki-a] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Stachos, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to spikes, which are very smooth and glabrous. A good example is Tecticornia indica subsp. leiostachya.

Leiostachyum: [lay-o-sta-ski-um] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Stachos, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to spikes, which are very smooth and glabrous. A good example is Arthrocnemum leiostachyum, which is now known as Tecticornia indica subsp. leiostachya.

Leiostyla: [lay-o-stI-la] From Leîos, which is Ancient Greek or Leio, which is Latin for smooth or glabrous and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or the female reproductive organ on a flower. It refers to styles, which are very smooth and glabrous. A good example is Genetyllis leiostyla, which is now known as Darwinia leiostyla.

Leiperi: [le–per-I] Is named in honour of Glen Leiper, who is an amateur botanist and author of the book Mangroves to Mountains. A good example is Plectranthus leiperi which is now known as Coleus leiperi.

Lejourdanni: [le-jor-da-ni-nI] Is named in honour of Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan; 1814-1897, who was a French botanist and taxonomist. A good example is Argophyllum lejourdanni.

Lemanniana: [le-man-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Lemann. A good example is Banksia lemanniana.

Lemmaphyllum: [lem-ma-fIl-lum] From Lemma, which is Ancient Greek for scale like and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which resemble scales in that they are small and circular. A good example is the fronds on Lemmaphyllum accedens, which has been recorded with a single specimen from Lake Eacham in far north Queensland and the rest coming from New Guinea.

Lemma: [lem-ma] From Lemma, which is Ancient Greek for a prominent scale. It usually refers to glumes lemmas and palea on grass spikes, which resemble scales. A good example is Cymbopogon refractus.

Lemna: [lem-na] From Lemma, which is Latin for stagnant pools and swamps. It refers to plants, which thrive in water with high nutrient levels. A good example is Lemna trisulca.

Lemnoides: [lem-noi-deez] From the Lemma, which is Latin for stagnant pools and swamps. It refers to plants, which thrive in high nutrient levels in water similar to the Lemna genus. A good example is Hydrocotyle lemnoides.

Lemooria: [lem-mor-i-a] is named in honour of Lemoor. A good example is Lemooria burkittii.

Lemphoria: [lem-for-i-a] Maybe from Lemma which is Latin for stagnant pools and swamps and Phoros/Phérein which are Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, which have small scale like stems and thrive in water with high nutrient levels. A good example is found on the stems of Lemphoria procumbens, which is now known as Arabidella procumbens.

Lenbrassia: [lem-bras-si-a] Is named in honour of Lennard Brass 1900-1971, who was an Australian naturalist in north Queensland. A good example is Lenbrassia australiana var. Australiana.

Lenidia: [le-ni-di-a] From Lenidias, which is Ancient Greek/Persian for Léo meaning a lion plus -ides, a name suffix with the meaning son of Leonidas, king of Sparta, who fell 480 BC in a fight against the Persians. It refers to flowers and fruits, which have the boldness of a lion and the starkness of the lions environment. A good example was Lenidia alata, which is now known as Dillenia alata.

Lenkunya: [len-kun-ya] From Lenkunya, which is from the aboriginal vernacular for beautiful. A good example is the fungus Russula lenkunya.

Lens: [lenz] From Lēnis, which is Latin for a bean or flexible. It refers to legume vines or creepers, which have very flexible stems. A good example is Lens phaseoloides, which is now known as Entada phaseoloides.

Lenticel: [len-tis-l] From Lēnticular, which is Latin for a bean or flexible. It refers to legume vines or creepers, which have bean like lumps on the trunk or other organs. A good example is found on the stems of Dendrocnide photinophylla.

Lenticellata: [len-ti-kel-la-ta] From the Lenticularis which is Latin for convex shaped pores. It refers to any structure or organ, which has small lenticels. A good example is Acacia lenticellata, which is now known as Acacia farnesiana var. lenticellata.

Lenticular: [len-ti-ku-lar] From the Lenticularis, which is Latin for convex shaped pores. It refers to structures or organs, which is shaped like a lenticel. It refers to where the sides are convex or concave in shape. A good example is the nuts on Carex appressa.

Lenticularis: [len-ti-ku-la-ris] From the Lenticularis, which is Latin for convex shaped pores. It refers to structures or organs, which is shaped like a lenticel. That is projections on the trunks, branches, stems and some fruits which compose of loosely packed cells extending from the cortex through ruptures on the epidermis. They serve as “breathing pores” for gas exchange. A good example is found on the stems of Bossiaea lenticularis.

Lentiginea: [len-ti-ji-nee-a] From Lenticella, which is Latin for convex shaped pores. Breathing pores. It refers to structures or organs, which have relatively prominent convex pores. A good example is Acacia lentiginea.

Lentigineum: [len-ti-ji-nee-um] From Lenticella, which is Latin for convex shaped pores. It refers to structures or organs, which have relatively prominent convex pores. A good example was Racosperma lentigineum, which is now known as Acacia lentiginea.

Lentinus: [len-ti-nus] From Lēnticular, which is Latin for a bean or flexible. It refers to fungi which are far more flexible or pliable than most other genre. A good example is Lentinus fasciatus.

Lenwebbia: [len-web-bi-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Leonard James Webb 1920-2008, who was a devoted Australian ecologist. A good example is Lenwebbia Lasioclada.

Lenziana: [len-zi-a-na] Is named in honour of Lenz. A good example is Corymbia lenziana.

Leonardii: [lee-on-nar-di-I] Is named in honour of Leonard. A good example is Grammitis leonardii.

Leonhardiana: [lee-on-har-di-a-na] Is named in honour of Leonhard. A good example is Eremophila leonhardiana , which is now known as Eremophila willsii.

Leonotis: [lee-o-noh-tis] From Leo(nis), which is Latin for a lion and Otis, which is Latin for an ear. It refers to flowers, which resemble a lion’s mane. A good example is the exotic garden plant Leonotis nepetifolia.

Leontopetaloides: [lee-on-to-pe-tal-oi-deez] From Leo(nis), which is Latin for a lion, Petánnumi, which is Ancient Greek for to spread out or later Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for thin metal leaf and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to specialized usually coloured leaves, which surround the ovaries and aid in the attraction of pollinators similar to the Leonotopetalum genus which resembles a lion’s mane. A good example is Gomphrena leontopodioides.

Leontopodium: [lee-on-to-poh-di-um] From Leo(nis), which is Latin for a lion and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or pedi which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to flower heads or at least the pedicel which resemble a lion’s foot. A good example is Leontopodium meredithae.

Leonurus: [lee-o-nu-rus] From Leo(nis), which is Latin for a lion and Oura, which is Ancient Greek for a tail. It refers to the flower spikes, which stick up in the air like a lion or cat’s tail. A good example is Leonurus japonicus.

Leopoldense: [lee-o-pol-denz] From Leopold, which is Latinized for the King Leopold Ranges Conservation Park and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the King Leopold Ranges Conservation Park and are restricted to the park in north west Western Australia. A good example is Solanum leopoldense.

Lepi: [le-pi] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum which is Latin for a scale or scaly.

Lepia: [le-pi-a] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in small scales. A good example is the fruits on Lepia linifolia, which is now known as Lepidium linifolium.

Lepidagathis: [le-pi-da-ga-this] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Agathus, which is Ancient Greek for a ball of yarn. It refers to the female scales on the cones, which has a long thread. A good example is the hairs on the scaly bracts of Lepidagathis royenii.

Lepiderima: [le-pi-der-i-ma] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Rima which is Ancient Greek fora slit, fissure, or narrow elongated opening between two symmetrical parts. It refers to petals in the bud stage, which have a groove between the scale like petals. A good example is the buds on Lepiderema pulchella.

Lepidium: [le-pi-di-um] Is named in honour of Marcus Aemillius Lepidos; 89/88 BC–13/12BC, which was bestowed upon him for a tree by Pliny. A good example is Lepidium muelleri-ferdinandi.

Lepidobolus: [le-pi-do-bo-lus] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Bolos which is Ancient Greek for to discard or to throw away. It refers to sheathing bracts, which have scales which are discarded early. A good example is found on the culms of Lepidobolus spiralis.

Lepidocalyx: [le-pi-do-ka-liks] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Kályx/Kalýptein which is Ancient Greek for specialized leaves which surround the immature bud which are often cupular in shape – calyx. It refers to calyxes, which are scaly. A good example was Mitrasacme lepidocalyx, which is now known as Mitrasacme ambigua.

Lepidopetala: [le-pi-do-pe-ta-la] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for a thin metal plate or specialized, coloured leaves which spread out. It refers to the petals, which are covered in scales. A good example is Beyeria lepidopetala.

Lepidopetalum: [le-pi-do-pe-ta-lum] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for a thin metal plate or specialized, coloured leaves which spread out. It refers to the petals, which are covered in scales. A good example is Lepidopetalum fructoglabrum which is not clear to the real identity of this species and it may be transferred or renamed in the near future.

Lepidophloia: [le-pi-do-floi-a] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Phloia which is Ancient Greek for a bark. It refers to barks, which are scaly. A good example is Casuarina lepidophloia Casuarina cristata.

Lepidophylla 1: [le-pi-do-fIl-la] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which resemble scales in that they are small and scale like. A good example is Olearia lepidophylla.

Lepidophylla 2: [le-pi-do-fIl-la] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are covered in small circular scale like markings. A good example is Selaginella lepidophylla.

Lepidophyllus: [le-pi-do-fIl-lus] From Lepidōtós which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtus which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are reduced to scales. A good example is Ozothamnus lepidophyllus.

Lepidopterist: [le-pi-do-teer-ist] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly,  Pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a wing and Ist, which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies butterflies, moths and skippers.

Lepidopterologist: [le-pi-do-teer-ol-o-jist] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly, Pteros which is Ancient Greek for a wing, Ology which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies the natural science of butterflies, moths and skippers.

Lepidopterology: [le-pi-do-teer-ol-o-jee] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly, Pteros, which is Ancient Greek for a wing and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the science that studyies butterflies, moths and skippers.

Lepidorhiza: [le-pi-dor-rI-za] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Rhiza which is Ancient Greek for a root. It refers to roots, which are covered in scales. A good example is Banksia lepidorhiza.

Lepidorrachis: [le-pi-do-ra-kis] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Rháchis which is Ancient Greek for a spine, ridge or rachis. It refers to the protective arum around the immature flowers, which have a ridge that is covered in scales. A good example is found on the Lord Howe Island Palm Lepidorrhachis mooreana.

Lepidosperma: [le-pi-do-sper-ma] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds or nuts, which are covered in scales. A good example is Lepidosperma elatius.

Lepidospora: [le-pi-do-spor-a] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Spora which is Ancient Greek for a fern, bryophyte seed or at times or other seeds. It refers to the seeds or nuts or at times the spore or sporangia of ferns, which are covered in scales. A good example were the seeds on Lepidospora tenuissima, which is now known as Schoenus lepidosperma subsp. lepidosperma.

Lepidote: [le-pi-doht] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly. It refers to a a surface, which is covered with small membranous scales or scabs. A good example is Pityrodia lepidota.

Lepidothamnus: [le-pi-do-tham-nus] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and thamnos, which is Ancient Greek for a shrub. It refers to plants, which are normally trees but in this species it is a shrub. A good example is Lepidothamnus intermedius.

Lepidota: [le-pi-doh-ta] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in scales. A good example is the lower leaf surfaces of Pityrodia lepidota.

Lepidotum: [le-pi-doh-tum] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in scales. A good example is the lower leaf surfaces of Phebalium lepidotum.

Lepidotus: [le-pi-doh-tus] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which is covered in scales. A good example is the lower leaf surfaces of Eriostemon lepidotus, which is now known as Phebalium squamulosum.

Lepidoza: [le-pi-doh-za] From Lepidōtós which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum which is Latin for a scale or scaly. It refers to structures or organs, which are densely covered in scales. A good example is Lepidozia ulothrix.

Lepidozamia: [le-pi-do-zei-mi-a] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Azaniae, which is a misspelling applied to the Latin for the word, Pliny used for Zamia or a pine cone. It refers to fruits of many species, which have large, woody scales. A good example is Lepidozamia peroffskyana.

Lepigonum: [le-pi-go-num] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Gonos which is Ancient Greek or Gonium which is Latin for a seed seeds which are scaly at a very early age. It refers to the scaly fruits, which are retained within the perianth until almost ripe. A good example is Lepigonum heterospermum.

Lepilaena: [le-pi-lee-na] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and Lianna which is Ancient Greek for a cloak. It refers to scaly fruits, which are retained within the perianth until almost ripe. A good example is Lepilaena australis.

Lepiota: [le-pi-oh-ta] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly. It refers to pileus, which are rather scaly. A good example is Lepiota booloola.

Lepironia: [le-pi-roh-ni-a] From Leporīnus, which is Latin for a hare. It refers to the flower spikes, which in some species somewhat resemble a hare’s foot. A good example is Lepironia articulata.

Lepisanthes: [le-pi-san-theez] From Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtum, which is Latin for a scale or scaly and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on the flower or the flower. It refers to the stamens, which have a scale on the anther. A good example is Lepisanthes senegalensis.

Lepista: [le-pis-ta] From Lepastḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a goblet. It refers to pileus, which has a hollow in the center and with the stalk somewhat resemble a goblet. A good example is Lepista endota.

Lepistemon: [le-pi-ste-mon]From Lepastḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a goblet and Stemos, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ in a flower, the stemons. It refers to stamens, which somewhat resemble a goblet. A good example is Lepistemon urceolatus.

Leporella: [le-por-el-la] From Leprōsum, which is Latin for a hare and the suffix Ella, which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. It refers to two of the petals, which stand erect and resemble the ears of a hare. A good example is found on the stems of Leporella fimbriata.

Leporine: [le-por-een] From Leprōsum, which is Latin for a hare. It refers to two of the petals, which resemble the ears of a hare. A good example is found on the stems of Ectrosia leporine.

Leprophloia: [le-pro-floi-a] From Leprōsum, which is Latin for scurfy or scaly and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to structures or organs, which has a scaly texture or feeling. A good example is the phyllodes on Eucalyptus leprophloia.

Leprosa: [le-proh-sa] From Leprōsa which is Latin for scurfy. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rough texture or feeling. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia leprosa var. Leprosa.

Leprosum: [le-proh-sum] From Leprōsum which is Latin for scurfy. It refers to structures or organs, which has a rougher texture or feeling compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the pileus on Tulostoma leprosum.

Leptacantha: [le-ta-kan-tha] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for thin and Anthe/Anthos, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are somewhat finer than other species in the genus. A good example is Acacia leptacantha.

Leptalea: [le-ta-le-a] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender. It refers to structures or organs, which are all rather fine and delicate. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia leptalea.

Leptaleum: [le-ta-le-um] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and ālea, which is Latin for a bone joint. Its reference apart from being fine or narrow is unclear. A good example is Acacia leptalea.

Leptantha: [lep-than-tha] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for thin and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which have very narrow corolla tubes. A good example Darwinia leptantha.

Leptanthus: [lep-tan-thus] From Leptós ,which is Ancient Greek for thin, narrow or fine and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which have very narrow corolla tubes. A good example Leucopogon leptanthus.

Leptaspis: [lep-tas-pis] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Aspis, which is Ancient Greek for a type of shield. It refers to flowers or fruits, which are shield like on rather slender spikes. A good example is found on the spikes of Leptaspis banksii.

Leptathera: [lep-ta-ther-a] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Athera, which is Ancient Greek for a stalk. It refers to spikes, which are slender. A good example is Aristida ramosa var. leptathera, which is now known as Aristida leichhardtiana.

Leptatherum: [lep-ta-ther-um] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Athera, which is Ancient Greek for a stalk. It refers to spikes, which are slender. A good example is Leptatherum nudum.

Leptcantha: [lep-kan-tha] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for thin and kanthós, which is Ancient Greek for an angle or corner on each side of the eye, formed by the junction of the upper and lower lids. It refers to petals, which are somewhat shaped like the corner of an eye. A good example Darwinia leptantha.

Leptinella: [lep-ti-nel-la] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and the suffix Elle, which is Latin for feminine. It refers to the very fine even delicate appearance of the leaves. A good example is Leptinella reptans.

Lepto: [lep-to] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender.

Leptobotrydium: [lep-to-bo-trI-di-um] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Botrys, which is Ancient Greek for a bunch of grapes. It refers to flowers, which are more like the flowers on a grape vine in bud than other species in the genus. A good example is Stylidium leptobotrydium.

Leptobotrys: [lep-to-bo-trIs] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Botrys, which is Ancient Greek for a bunch of grapes. It refers to flowers or fruits, which somewhat resemble the flowers or fruits of the commercial grape vines. A good example is Grevillea leptobotrys.

Leptocalyx: [lep-toh-ka-liks] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Kálux, which is Ancient Greek for later Calyx which is Latin for a sepal or calyx. It refers to calyxe lobes, which are rather slender. A good example is Micromyrtus leptocalyx.

Leptocarpa: [lep-toh-kar-pa] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits or pods, which are long and slender. A good example is the pods on Acacia leptocarpa.

Leptocarpoides: [lep-to-kar-poi-deez] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender, Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to fruits or pods, which are rather delicate and slender to look at. A good example is Cytogonidium leptocarpoides.

Leptocarpa: [lep-to-kar-pa] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for fine and slender and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It often refers to fruits, which are relatively short and slender. A good example is the pods on Acacia leptocarpa.

Leptocarpum: [lep-to-kar-pum] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for fine and slender and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are relatively shortand slender. A good example is the pods on Atriplex leptocarpum, which is now known as Atriplex leptocarpa.

Leptocarpus: [lep-to-kar-pus] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for fine or slender and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are relatively long and slender. A good example is Leptocarpus tenax.

Leptocaulis: [lep-to-kor-lis] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Caulis, which is Latin for a branch, stem or rod. It refers to the stems, which are long and slender. A good example is Lepyrodia leptocaulis.

Leptoceras: [lep-to-seer-as] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Keros, which is Ancient Greek for a horn. It refers to petals or tepals, which are long and slender and stand upright like a pair of horns. A good example is Leptoceras menziesii.

Leptochilla: [lep-to-kil-la] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Cheilos, which is Ancient Greek for a lip. It refers to labellum, which are more delicate than other species in the genus. A good example is Arachnorchis leptochila.

Leptochilus: [lep-to-ki-lus] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Cheilos, which is Ancient Greek for a lip. It refers to pinnae, which are variable and slender. This is an unresolved name awaiting further investigation or research to determine which genus, species or sub species or variety it should be placed in. A good example is Leptochilus amplus.

Leptochloa: [lep-to-kloh-a] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Khloa, which is Ancient Greek for a grass. It refers to inflorescences, which are very long and slender. A good example is Leptochloa digitaria.

Leptoclada: [lep-to-kla-da] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Kládos, which is Ancient Greek or Clādium, which is Latin for a twig, stem or small branch. It refers to stems, which are long and slender. A good example is Lepyrodia leptocaulis.

Leptocladum: [lep-to-kla-dum] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Kládos, which is Ancient Greek or Clādium, which is Latin for a twig, stem or small branch. It refers to stems, which are very slim and slender. A good example was Santalum leptocladum, which is now known as Santalum lanceolatum.

Leptocladus: [lep-to-kla-dus] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Kládos, which is Ancient Greek or Clādium, which is Latin for a twig, stem or small branch. It refers to stems, which are very slim and slender. A good example is Hibiscus leptocladus.

Leptoclavia: [lep-to-kla-vi-a] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Clavia, which is Latin for a club. It refers to an organ, which has a fine or delicate club shape or form. A good example is the hood or upper petal on Arachnorchis leptoclavia.

Leptocyamus: [lep-to-sI-a-mus] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Kyamos, which is Ancient Greek for a bean. It refers to beans, which are fine or delicate with an overtone that the name be a derogatory remark for beans that are toxic or semi toxic when eaten. A good example was Leptocyamus clandestinus, which is now known as Glycine clandestina.

Leptocytisus: [lep-to-sI-ti-sus] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Kystisus, which is Ancient Greek for some of the European brooms. It refers to plants, which resemble very fine brooms. A good example is Leptocytisus tenellus, which is now known as Latrobea tenella.

Leptodéndron: [lep-to-den-dron] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Déndron which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to trees which are rather slender. A good example is Endiandra leptodéndron.

Leptodictyus: [lep-to-dik-ti-us] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Dactyl, which is Ancient Greek for an enlarged portion of the leg, after the first joint in some insects as in the pollen-carrying segment in the hind leg of certain bees. It refers to flowers, which have a swelling in the bud stage in the central section. A good example is Ichnocarpus leptodictyus, which is now known as Ichnocarpus frutescens.

Leptogium: [lep-to-ji-um] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Ium, which is Ancient Greek for indicating a biological structure. It refers to sporangia, which have are long and slender. A good example is the lichen Leptogium phyllocarpum.

Leptogonium: [lep-to-go-ni-um] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Gonos, which is Ancient Greek or Gonium, which is Latin for an individual seed. It refers to plants, which produce a single, long, thin seed compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Galium leptogonium.

Leptogyne: [lep-to-jIn] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman. It refers to plants, which have fine, delicate looking pistils. A good example is Hydatella leptogyne.

Leptolepia: [lep-to-le-pi-a] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Lepis, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to the rachis, petioles and petiolules which are covered in very fine scales. A good example is Leptolepia tripinnata which is now known as Oenotrichia tripinnata.

Leptolepis: [lep-to-le-pis] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Lepis, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to the bracts, which are scale like. A good example is Leiocarpa leptolepis.

Leptoloba: [lep-to-loh-ba] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for fine or slender and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes on leaves or fronds which are rather slender. A good example is Acacia leptoloba.

Leptolobum: [lep-to-loh-bum] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for fine or slender and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to leaves or fronds which are rather slender. A good example is Racosperma leptolobum, which is now known as Acacia leptoloba.

Leptolobium: [lep-to-loh-bi-um] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for fine or slender and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which resemble the lobes of an ear to look at. A good example is Leptolobium clandestinum.

Leptoloma: [lep-to-loh-ma] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Loma, which is Greek a fringe or border. It refers to structures or organs which have fine type fringes. A good example is Corymbia leptoloma.

Leptomeria: [lep-to-meer-i-a] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for fine or slender and Meros, which is Ancient Greek for an organ or part. It refers to parts of flowers, which all have 5, slender sepals, petals, and stamens. A good example is Leptomeria acida.

Leptonema: [lep-to-ne-ma] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for fine or slender and Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread. It refers to structures or organs, which are rather thread like. A good example is the flower pedicels on Leptonema melanthesoides, which is now known as Flueggea virosa subsp. melanthesoides.

Leptoneura: [lep-to-nyoo-ra] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for fine or slender and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to the veins on a leaf, which are very fine. A good example is Acacia leptoneura.

Leptoneurum: [lep-to-nyoo-rum] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for fine or slender and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to the veins on leaves, which are very fine. A good example is Acacia leptoneura.

Leptopetala: [lep-to-pe-ta-la] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to petals, which are long and slender. A good example is Acacia leptopetala.

Leptopetalum: [lep-to-pe-ta-lum] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to petals which are long and slender. A good example is Lepidium leptopetalum.

Leptophleba: [lep-to-fle-ba] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Phleb/Phelps, which are Ancient Greek for a vein. It refers to veins, which are very fine and difficult to see. A good example is Eucalyptus leptophleba.

Leptophlebum: [lep-to-fle-bum] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Phleb/Phleps which are Ancient Greek for a vein. It refers to veins, which are very fine and difficult to see. A good example is Racosperma leptophlebum, which is now known as Acacia leptophleba.

Leptophylla: [lep-to-fIl-la] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which are almost needle like. A good example is Banksia leptophylla var. leptophylla.

Leptophyllum: [lep-to-fIl-lum] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are delicate looking but relatively large when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the wild parsley or wild celery Cyclospermum leptophyllum needs further research and propagating to deliever commercial strains.

Leptophyllus: [lep-to-fIl-lus] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are delicate looking but relatively large when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Calothamnus torulosus var. leptophyllus, which is now known as Calothamnus graniticus subsp. leptophyllus.

Leptoplectra: [lep-to-plek-tra] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Plêktron, which is Ancient Greek or Plēctrum/Plēctrōrum, which is Latin for a tool for plucking a stringed instrument. It refers to flowers, which resemble a string plucking pick. A good example is Utricularia leptoplectra.

Leptopoda: [lep-to-poh-da] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to plants, which have long stalks or pedicels. A good example is Aristida leptopoda.

Leptopteris: [lep-to-teer-is] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Pteris, which is Ancient Greek for a fern. It refers to fronds, which are long and narrow. A good example is Leptopteris fraseri.

Leptopus: [lep-to-pus] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to pedicels or petioles which are long and slender. A good example was Leptopus decaisnei, which is now known as Notoleptopus decaisnei.

Leptorhynchos: [lep-tor-in-kos] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Rhynkhos, which is Ancient Greek for a beak or type of horn. It refers to the achenes, which have a slender beak or small slender horn. A good example is Leptorhynchos squamatus.

Leptorkis: [lep-tor-kis] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Orchis, which is Ancient Greek for a pair of testicles. It refers to tepals or sepals, which are very slender. A good example is the tepals on the orchid Leptorkis reflexa, which is now known as Liparis reflexa.

Leptorrhizum: [lep-tor-rahyn-zum] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Rhizome, which is Latin for a root. It refers to plants, which have more noticeably finer roots than other species in the genus. A good example is Stylidium leptorrhizum

Leptorrhynchoides: [lep-tor-rin-koi-deez] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender, Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for a horn and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Leptorhynchos genus in that the petals are slender and strongly recurve. A good example is Rutidosis leptorrhynchoides.

Leptosema: [lep-to-se-ma] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Sema, which is Ancient Greek for a special petal. It refers to the standard or upper petal which is more slender than other species in the genus. A good example is Leptosema aculeatum.

Leptospermiodes: [lep-to-sper-mi-o-deez] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender, Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to seeds, or leaves which resemble those of the Leptospermum genus. A good example is Leucopogon leptospermoides.

Leptospermopsis: [lep-to-sper-mop-sis] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender, Spérma which is Ancient Greek for a seed and Opsis which is Ancient Greek for to have the appearance of by sight. It refers to plants, which resemble the Leptospermum genus to look at. A good example is Leucopogon leptospermoides.

Leptospermum: [lep-to-sper-mum] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are rather fine and slenderer than other genus in the family. A good example is Leptospermum trinervium.

Leptosporangiate: [lep-to-spor-an-ji-At] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Sporangium, which is Ancient Greek for a fern spore or seed. It refers to sporangium, which develops from a periclinal division of a superficial cell or small group of specialized cells. It comprises of approximately 8470 species of all the more modern living ferns, compared with about 2070 for all other ferns which branched off earlier on the evolution scale of the 10540 odd species. It includes Blechnales, Cyatheales, Hymenophyllales, Gleicheniales, Osmundales, Polypodiales, Salviniales & Schizaeales.- including Pteridales & Blechnales. A good example is Cyathea australis.

Leptostachya: [lep-to-sta-kI-a] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Stakos, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to plants, which have long, delicate spikes. A good example is Eragrostis leptostachya.

Leptostachyum: [lep-to-sta-kI-um] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Stakos, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to the plants, which have a long, delicate spike. A good example is Haemodorum leptostachyum.

Leptostachyus: [lep-to-sta-kus] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Stakos, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to the plants, which have a long, delicate spike. A good example is Amaranthus leptostachyus, which is now known as Amaranthus undulatus.

Leptostigma: [lep-to-stig-ma] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Stigma, which is Greek/Latin for the female reproductive organ that receives the pollen. It refers to styles and stigmas, which are slender. A good example is Leptostigma reptans.

Leptotheca: [lep-to-the-ka] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Thḗkē, which is Ancient Greek or Thēca which is Latin for a case or a box. It refers to locules in the carpels which are rather slender. A good example is Goodenia leptotheca, which is now known as Goodenia xanthotricha.

Leptothecum: [lep-to-the-kum] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Thḗkē, which is Ancient Greek or Thēca, which is Latin for a case or a box. It refers to locules in the carpels or sporangia, which are more slender than other species in the genus. A good example is the puff ball fungus Polysaccum leptothecum, which is now known as Pisolithus tinctorius sensu.

Leptothecus: [lep-to-the-kus] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Thḗkē, which is Ancient Greek or Thēca, which is Latin for a case or a box. It refers to locules in the carpels which are rather slender. A good example is Gonocarpus leptothecus.

Leptothriche: [lep-to-thrI-ke] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Thrix, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in fine hairs. A good example is the flower heads on Leptotriche perpusilla, which is now known as Myriocephalus pygmaeus.

Leptothrix: [lep-to-thriks] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Thrix, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers organs or bacteria , which have thread like structures. This group of bacteria which create oily slimes and rusty brown sludges in slow moving anaerobic waters where iron is in high concentrations in the soil. A good example is  the bacteria of Gallionella filamenta, Sphaeotilus natans and Leptothrix discophora which will form an oily biofilm on the surface and a rusty coloured sludge within the water by precipitating iron.

Leptotrema: [lep-to-tre-ma] From Leptós, which is Ancient Greek for delicate, fine or slender and Tremāre/Tremō which is Latin for to shake or tremble. It refers to the slender branchlets which move freely in the slightest of breezes. A good example is Casuarina leptotrema, which is now known as Allocasuarina helmsii.

Lepturopetium: [lep-tu-ro-pe-ti-um] From Lepturus, which is Ancient Greek for a hare and Oura, which is Latin for a tail. It refers to a red seaweed, which vaguely resembles a hares tail. A good example is the newly discovered species of Lepturopetium sp., or Lepturopetium marshallense which is now known as Ceramium clarionense which has a confusing history with some authorities claimng it is not a synonum of the former.

Lepturum: [lep-tu-rum] From Lepturus, which is Latin for a hare and Oura, which is Latin for a tail. It refers to tufts, which stick up like a hares tail. A good example moss, which has leaves closely compacted along the stemsas in Stereophyllum lepturum, which is now known as Ischyrodon lepturus.

Lepturus: [lep-tu-rus] From Lepturus, which is Latin for a hare and Oura, which is Latin for a tail. It refers to tufts, which stick up like a hares tail. A good example is the tufts on Lepturus repens.

Lepyrodia: [le-pro-di-a] From Lepyrodes, which is Ancient Greek for having bracts or Lepryon which is Ancient Greek for a shell or husk. It refers to a reference made by Theophrastus as being layered like an onion. A good example is Lepyrodia imitans.

Leratii: [ler-a-ti-I] Is probably named in honour of Sylvain Lerat. A good example is Babingtonia leratii.

Leratiomyces: [le-ra-ti-o-my-seez] Maybe from Leverit, which is Latinized from the French word for brother in law and Múkēs, which is Ancient Greek for a mushroom or fungus. It may refer to fungi, which look similar or alike. A good example is the various varieties in Leratiomyces squamosus var. thraustus.

Lerchia: [ler-ki-a] Maybe from Lercia or Hircine, which is Latin for dirty, filthy or obscene. It may refer to plants, which grow on putrid waste like smelly mud flats and the like. A good example is Lerchia maritima, which is now known as Suaeda maritima.

Leroyi: [lee–roi-I] Is named in honour of Leroy. A good example is Cymbidium leroyi, which is now known as Cymbidium madidum.

Lesouefii: [les-oh-yoo-fi-I] Is named in honour of Albert Sherbourne Le Souef;1877-1951, who was an Australian botanical zookeeper in Sydney and Melbourne. A good example is Eucalyptus lesouefii.

Lespedeza: [les-pe-de-sa] Is named in honour of Don Manual de Cespedez; 1721-1794, who was a Spanish Governor of Florida and a keen supporter of Botanists. An error in writing, assumed his name was Zespedez and again misspelt on the naming of the Genus with an “L” instead of an “C”. A good example is Lespedeza juncus subsp. sericea.

Leschenaultii: [le-she-nol-ti-I] Is named in honour of Jean-Baptiste Lechenault de la Tour 1773-1826, who was a French botanist who wrote about plants from New Holland and van Dieman’s Land. A good example is Calytrix leschenaultii.

Lessertiana: [les-ser-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Jules Paul Benjamin Delessert; 1773–1847, who was a French banker and naturalist who owned a private herbarium. A good example is Hartighsea lessertiana, which is now known as Dysoxylum fraserianum.

Lessertiifolia: [les-ser-ti-foh-li-a] Is named in honour of Jules Paul Benjamin Delessert; 1773–1847, who was a French banker and naturalist who owned a private herbarium and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have typical foliage of the genus in question. A good example is Swainsona lessertiifolia, which was named by de Candolle who described the species from Delessert’s herbarium.

Lessingii: [les-sin-ji-I] Is probably named in honour of Christian Friedrich Lessing; 1809–1862, who was a German botanist who specialized in the Asteracea family but I cannot substantiated it 100%. A good example is Calocephalus lessingii.

Lessonianus: [les-so-ni-a-nus] Is named in honour of Lesson but which Lesson cannot be substantiate. A good example is Senecio lessonianus.

Lestibudesia: [les-ti-bu-de-si-a] From Lestibudesia which is unknown, however It refers to plants, which have the same characteristics as the Greek word of Paronychia for as hard as nails. A good example was Lestibudesia arborescens, which is now known as Deeringia arborescens.

Lethedon: [le-the-don] Maybe from Lethe, which is Latin for toxic, poisonous or forgetfulness. It may refer to the fact that some species are mildly toxic or have been blamed for causing memory loss. A good example is Lethedon setosa.

Leuca: [loo-ka] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek prefix for white.

Leucactina: [loo-sak-ti-na] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Aktís, which is Greek for a ray in trelation to the shape of the filaments formed. It probably refers to the ray florets which are white in the subspecies. A good example is Rhodanthe diffusa subsp. leucactina.

Leucadendra: [loo-ka-den-dra] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to plants, which are tall trees that have white flowers and chalky white papery bark compared to other species that are mainly shrubs or small trees. A good example is Melaleuca leucadendra.

Leucadendron: [loo-ka-den-dron] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to plants, which are tall trees that have white flowers and chalky white papery bark compared to other species that are mainly shrubs or small trees. A good example is Acacia leucadendron.

Leucaena: [loo-kee-na] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to the plants, which have white or cream heads of flowers. A good example is the exotic shrub Leucaena leucocephala.

Leucantha: [loo-kan-tha] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are usually white especially when compared to other species in the genus that are usullay yellow. A good example is Craspedia leucantha.

Leucanthemifolia: [loo-kan-the-mi-foh-li-a] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white, Anthemon, which is Ancient Greek for a genus of flowering annuals from Europe and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which resemble the prolific flowering annual of the Anthemon genus that have structures or organs that are white or whitish in colour. A good example is Brachyscome leucanthemifolia.

Leucanthemum: [loo-kan-the-um] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are usually white or have pastel colour forms. A good example is Leucanthemum vulgare.

Leucanthum: [loo-kan-thum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are usually white especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Cullen leucanthum.

Leucas: [loo-kas] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white. It refers to the stark or brilliant white flowers, contrasting the bright green leaves. A good example is Leucas decemdentata.

Leucoagaricus: [loo-ko-a-ga-ri-kus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Agarius, which is Ancient Greek for a field. It refers to fungi which resemble the Agarikós field mushroom which have btright white caps. A good example is Leucoagaricus naucinus.

Leucoblasta: [loo-ko-bla-sta] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Blastos, which is Ancient Greek for a new budding germ cell. It refers to oof shoots which are white or much paler than the rest of the plant. A good example is the sundew Drosera leucoblasta.

Leucobryum: [leu-ko-brI-um] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Brúon, which is Ancient Greek or later Bryon which is Latin for a moss or bright oyster green. It refers to the leaves on mosses, which are bright green with a whitish covering. A good example is the moss Leucobryum pentastichum.

Leucoblepharus: [loo-ko-ble-fa-rus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Blepharon/Blepharōrum, which are Ancient Greek for an eyelid or later an eyelash. It refers to structures or organs, which have white fringes that are reminiscent of an eyelid or eyelashes. A good example is Restio leucoblepharus which is now known as Chordifex leucoblepharus.

Leucocarpa: [loo-ko-kar-pa] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are usually white. A good example was Gahnia leucocarpa, which is now known as Gahnia grandis.

Leucocarpum: [loo-ko-kar-pum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are usually white. A good example was Leucocarpum obscurum, which is now known as Denhamia obscura.

Leucocarpus: [loo-ko-kar-pus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are usually white. A good example was Senecio pinnatifolius var. leucocarpus.

Leucocephala: [loo-ko-se-fa-la] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Kephalḗ or much later Cephalos which are Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flowers, which form in little white heads along the branches. A good example is Leucaena leucocephala.

Leucocephalum: [loo-loo-ko-se-fa-lum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Kephalḗ or much later Cephalos which are Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flowers, which form in little white heads along the branches. A good example is Craterium leucocephalum.

Leucocephalus: [loo-ko-se-fa-lus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Kephalḗ or much later Cephalos which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to the plants, which have little white heads. A good example is Cyperus leucocephalus.

Leucochaitum: [loo-ko-kI-tum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Khaites, which is unknown. It may refer to the shape and colour of the hairs on various organs including the fruiting pods. A good example is the hairs on the leaves and fruits of Cullen leucochaites.

Leucochrysum: [loo-ko-kri-sum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Khrysos, which is Ancient Greek for gold. It refers to flowers, which usually have white ray florets with golden disc florets in the centres. A good example is Leucochrysum albicans.

Leucoclada: [loo-ko-kla-da] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a twig, stem or small branch. It refers to stems, which are white or whitish in colour. A good example Acacia leucoclada subsp. leucoclada.

Leucocladum: [loo-ko-kla-dum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a twig, stem or small branch. It refers to stems which are white or whitish in colour. A good example was Racosperma leucocladum, which is now known as Acacia leucoclada subsp. leucoclada.

Leucocoprinus: [loo-ko-ko-pri-nus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and maybe from Koporina, which is Ancient Greek for autumn. It may refer to mushrooms, which resemble the Coprinus genus in that they are pastel shades of pink, blue or yellow and are most frequently seen in the autumn months where rainfall is more abundant. A good example is Leucocoprinus birnbaumii.

Leucocoma: [loo-ko-koh-ma] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Koma, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to a structure or organ, which has white hairs. A good example is Ptilotus leucocoma.

Leucocomus: [loo-ko-ko-mus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Koma, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to a structure or organ, which has white hairs. A good example is Ptilotus leucocomus.

Leucocrossa: [loo-ko-kros-sa] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Krossos, which is Ancient Greek for a fringe. It refers to flower organs, which have short, white, fringe type hairs. A good example is Hibbertia leucocrossa.

Leucoderma: [loo-ko-der-ma] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Derma, which is Latin for the skin or film. It refers to albinoism. Most white flowers are in fact not albino as they have some pigmentation. White flowers that are albino are normally seen on plants that normally have coloured flowers as the differences on normally white flowered plants are difficult to detect.

Leucophracta: [loo-ko-frak-ta] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Fractus, which is Latin for a broken. It refers to organs, which are white and appear to be broken as in they appear to have a part missing. A good example was Cryptandra leucophracta which is now known as Stenanthemum leucophractum.

Leucophractum: [loo-ko-frak-tum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Fractus, which is Latin for a broken. It refers to organs, which are white and appear to be broken as in they appear to have a part missing. A good example is Stenanthemum leucophractum.

Leucogloea: [loo-ko-gloh-e-a] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Gloea, which is Ancient Greek for a mixture of geLatinous substances. It refers to pileus, which appear to be smeared with a geLatinous substance. A good example Hygrocybe leucogloea.

Leucoglossus: [loo-ko-glos-sus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Glossus, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to ray petals or labellums, which are white and tongue like. A good example is Senecio leucoglossus.

Leucolobia: [loo-ko-loh-bi-a] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe or a pod. It refers to pods, which are covered in white pruinose powder. A good example Acacia leucolobia.

Leucolobium: [loo-ko-lo-bi-um] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe or a pod. It refers to the pods being covered in white pruinose film. A good example was Racosperma leucolobium, which is now known as Acacia leucolobia which have pruinose calyxes and pods.

Leuconymphaea: [loo-ko-nim-fee-a] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Númphē, which is Ancient Greek or Nymphaîon/Nymphs/Nymphaîos/Nýmph which are Greek/Latin for any minor diety especially beautiful ladies associated with usually moving water, fountains and the forest. It refers to flowers, of watery origin which are extremely beautiful. A good example Leuconymphaea gigantea, which is now known as Nymphaea gigantea.

Leucopaxillus: [loo-ko-paks-sil-lus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Pēlós, which is Ancient Greek or Palūs, which is Latin for muddy earth, a bog, fen or wallum type of habitats. It refers to fungi, which have pure white pileus or gills and prefer wet boggy environments. A good example is Leucopaxillus amarus.

Leucophaeum: [loo-ko-fee-um] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Phaeus, which is Ancient Greek for dusky or greyish. It refers to petals, sepals or tepals which are pale greyish-white. A good example is Physarum leucophaeum.

Leucophaeus: [loo-ko-fee-us] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Phaeus, which is Ancient Greek for dusky or greyish. It refers to petals, sepals or tepals which are pale greyish-white. A good example was Phaius leucophaeus which is now known as Phaius tancarvilleae.

Leucophloia: [loo-ko-floi-a] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for bark. It refers to barks, which are pure-white. A good example is Eucalyptus Leucophloia.

Leucophoeum: [loo-ko-fee-um] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Phaeus, which is Ancient Greek for dusky or greyish. It refers to stems, which appear to have a greyish-white colouration over the green. A good example was Panicum leucophoeum, which is now known as Digitaria brownii.

Leucophracta: [loo-ko-frak-ta] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Phracta, which is drawing at straws but maybe a spelling error from Frāctus, which is Latin for a fraction. It refers to the last two leaves below the flowers, which are whitish that is only a fraction of the leaves are white. A good example is Stenanthemum leucophractum.

Leucophractum: [loo-ko-frak-tum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and maybe from Frangere, which is Latin for a fraction. It would then refer to the whitish coloured, pair of spathulate floral leaves being a fraction of all the leaves on the stem. A good example is Stenanthemum leucophractum.

Leucophylla: [loo-ko-fIl-la] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for whiteand Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf or phyllode. It refers to leaves and phyllodes, which are whitish in colour. A good example is Acacia leucophylla.

Leucophyllum: [loo-ko-fIl-lum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf or phyllode. It refers to leaves and phyllodes, which are whitish in colour. A good example is the whiteish cover on the leaves of the moss Bryum leucophyllum.

Leucophyllus: [loo-ko-fIl-lus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf or phyllode. It refers to leaves and phyllodes, which are whitish in colour. A good example is the whiteish cover on the leaves of the Chiloscyphus leucophyllus.

Leucophyta: [loo-ko-fI-ta] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which have whitish coloured stems leaves and flowers. A good example is Leucophyta brownii.

Leucoplasts: [loo-ko-plasts] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Plastid, which is Ancient Greek for an organelle within a plant. It refers to non pigmented organs within the root cells, which store starches.

Leucopogon: [loo-ko-poh-gon] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Pogon, which is Ancient Greek for a bristly beard. It refers to the corolla lobes, which have a white beard. A good example is Leucopogon virgatus.

Leucopsideum: [loo-kop-si-de-um] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Isidium, which is Latinized from the Egyptian for horn like or Isis, which is a further enhancement of for the goddess of fertility, sisterly and wife of Osiris and motherly mother of Horus who is usually depicted as a woman with cow’s horns with the solar disk between them. She was later worshiped in the Greek and Roman empires. It refers to the white ray florets (purity in motherly, sisterly fashion) which contrast strongly against the golden disc florets in the centre, (the sun). A good example is Helichrysum leucopsideum.

Leucoptera: [loo-ko-teer-a] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and  Pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to the ripe, open fruits which resemble the spreading wings of a bird. A good example is Hakea leucoptera.

Leucopteris: [loo-ko-teer-is] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Pteris, which is Ancient Greek for a fern. It refers to leaves, which resemble the fronds of some ferns and have white lower laminas. A good example is Grevillea leucopteris.

Leucopyrus: [loo-ko-pI-rus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Pyros, which is Ancient Greek for the ancient name for the pear tree. It refers to the close resemblance of the stems and leaves to that of the pear tree Pyrus communis. A good example is Flueggea leucopyrus.

Leucosmia: [loo-kos-mi-a] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Osmia, which is Ancient Greek for fragrant. It refers to flowers, which are typically white and strongly fragrant. A good example was Leucosmia chermsideana, which is now known as Phaleria chermsideana.

Leucosperma: [loo-ko-sper-ma] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Spermum, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are whitish in colour. A good example was Acacia leucosperma, which is now known as Acacia sclerosperma.

Leucospermum: [loo-ko-sper-mum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Spermum, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are whitish in colour. A good example is Leucospermum cordifolium.

Leucostachya: [loo-ko-sta-ki-a] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Stachya, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to spikes which are whitish in colour. A good example is Digitaria leucostachya.

Leucostachyum: [loo-ko-sta-kI-um] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Stachya, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to spikes which are whitish in colour. A good example was Panicum leucostachyum, which is now known as Digitaria leucostachya.

Leucothamnus: [loo-ko-tham-nus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Thamnos, which is Ancient Greek for a case or box. It refers to the fruits or carpels which are white. A good example is Leucothamnus montanus, which is now known as Thomasia macrocarpa.

Leucothrix: [loo-ko-thriks] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Thríx, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in white, trichomus hairs. A good example is Korthalsella leucothrix.

Leucotricha: [loo-ko-trI-ka] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Thríx, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in white, trichomus hairs. A good example is Ficus leucotricha.

Leucotrichum: [loo-ko-trI-kum] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Thríx, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in white, trichomus hairs. A good example was Urostigma leucotrichum , which is now known as Ficus platypoda.

Leucotrichus: [loo-ko-trI-kus] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Thríx, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in white, trichomus hairs. A good example is one of the table Thymes, Thymus leucotrichus.

Leucoxylon: [loo-kok-sI-lon] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to the timber, which is very pale cream in colour. A good example is Eucalyptus leucoxylon.

Leuhmanni: [loo-mah-ni-I] Is probably named in honour of Johanne George Christian Lehmann 1792-1860, who was a German botanist who directed work on Australian flora. A good example is Syzygium leuhmanni.

Leuropoma: [loo-ro-poh-ma] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Pōmum, which is Latin for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a pale creamy coloured skin or flesh. A good example is Melaleuca leuropoma.

Leuzea: [loo-zee-a] Is named in honour of Joseph Philippe François Deleuze 1753–1835 who was a French naturalist and curator of the National Museum of Natural History in France. A good example was Leuzea australis, which is now known as Rhaponticum australe.

Levata 1: [le-va-ta] From Levātum, which is Latin for a raised or elevated. It refers to veins on the leaves or phyllodes. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia levata.

Levata 2: [le-va-ta] From Levātum, which is Latin for a raised or elevated. It refers to veins on the fruits or pods. A good example is the pods on Acacia levata.

Leveillei: [le-veil-li-I] Is named in honour of Leveil. A good example is Tephrosia leveillei.

Levenhookia: [le-ven-hoo-ker-i-a] Is named in honour of Anton Van Levenhook; 1632-1723, who was a Dutch scientist who first accurately described blood corpuscles, spermatozoa and other microbes. A good example is Levenhookia dubia.

Levieria: [le-vi-eer-i-a] Is named in honour of Emeil Levier; 1838-1912, who was a French physician and botanist who studied the local flora. A good example is Levieria acuminata.

Levis: [le-vis] From Levis, which is Latin for level and smooth. It refers to plants, which prefer dry or ephemeral wallum environments that are flat. A good example is Grevillea levis.

Lewellinae: [loo-wel-li-nee] Is named in honour of Madeline Mary Ravenna Lewellin; 1854-1944, who was an Australian botanical artist and collector of fungi for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example Hygrocybe lewellinae.

Lewellinii: [loo-wel-li-ni-I] Is named in honour of Madeline Mary Ravenna Lewellin; 1854-1944, who was an Australian botanical artist and collector of fungi for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example was Chloanthes lewellinii , which is now known as Dicrastylis lewellinii.

Lewisense: [loo-is-ens] From Lewis which is Latinized for Mount Lewis and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the rainforests on Mount Lewis in far north eastern Queensland. A good example Bulbophyllum lewisense.

Lewisensis: [loo-is-en-sis] From Lewis which is Latinized for Mount Lewis and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the rainforests on Mount Lewis in far north eastern Queensland. A good example Gossia lewisensis.

Lhotskya: [el-hot-skI-a] Is named in honour of Lhotsky. A good example Lhotskya genethylloides, which is now known as Calytrix alpestris.

Lhotskyanus: [el-hot-skahy-a-nus] Is named in honour of Lhotsky. A good example Leptorhynchos lhotskyanus , which is now known as Cyperus lhotskyanus.

Lhotskyi: [el-hot-ski-I] Is named in honour of Johann Lhotsky; 1795-1866, who was an Ukrainian studying brasillian and Australian plants especially those in the new South Wales alpine regions. A good example Eriocaulon lhotskyi, which is now known as Eriocaulon scariosum.

Lhotzkya: [mer-rel-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Doctor John Lhotzkya; 1739-1843, who was an Australian traveller and collector of Australian plants. A good example is Lhotzkya violacea var. merrelliana which is now known as Calytrix merrelliana.

Liatroides: [li-troi-deez] From Liatro which is latin for the  geus Liatris and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble plants in the Liatris genus. A good example is Streptoglossa liatroides.

Liber: [li-ber] From Eleútheros which is Ancient Greek or later Līberum which is Latin for free or unrestricted. It usually refers to anthers, which are free or not being joined to each other.

Liberiflora: [li-ber-i-flor-a] From Eleútheros which is Ancient Greek or later Līberum which is Latin for free or unrestricted and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to petals or sepals, which are free. It is a monotypic plant from Western Australia which I cannot verify accurately. It appears that a good example was Opercularia liberiflora which may have also been known as Eleuthranthes opercularia which are now known as Eleuthranthes liberiflora.

Libertia: [lI-ber-ti-a] Is named in honour of Marie Libert; 1782-1863, who was a Belgian botanist who studied the Liverworts extensively with great passion. A good example is  Libertia paniculata.

Liberum: [lI-ber-um] From Eleútheros which is Ancient Greek or later Līberum which is Latin for free or unrestricted. It usually refers to anthers or at times the petals and sepals, which are free or not being joined to each other. A good example is Stenanthemum liberum

Lichenastra: [lI-ken-as-tra] From Leichḗn which is Ancient Greek or Līchēn which is Latin for a Lichen and Astrum which is Ancient Greek for a star or the stars. It refers to a group of orchids which cover the surface or trunks or branches like moss with starry white flowers. A good example is Davejonesia lichenastra.

Lichenastrum: [lI-ken-as-trum] From Leichḗn, which is Ancient Greek or Līchēn, which is Latin for a Lichen and Astrum, which is Ancient Greek for a star or the stars. It refers to a group of orchids, which cover the surface or trunks or branches like moss with starry white flowers. A good example is Bulbophyllum lichenastrum.

Lichenologist: [lI-ken-ol-o-jist] From Leichen, which is Ancient Greek or Lichen, which is Latin for a Lichen, Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist, which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies lichens.

Lichenology: [lI-ken-ol-o-jee] From Leichen, which is Ancient Greek or Lichen, which is Latin for a Lichen and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to  science which studies lichens.

Lichens: [lI-kenz] From Leichen, which is Ancient Greek for a Lichen or Lichen, which is Latin for a Lichen. Lichens are composite organisms which have arisen from algae or cyanobacteria and live among filaments of many fungi in a symbiotic relationship. The combined lichen has properties different from those of its component organisms. Lichens come in many colours, sizes, and forms with the most obvious seen as the blue-green blotches on tree trunks. Sometimes they are plant like, but generally lack any true structure and are not plants in the true sense. Lichens may have tiny, leafless branches (fruticose), flat leaf-like structures (foliose), flakes that lie on the surface like peeling paint (crustose) or any other growth form. Four of the foliose types include: Graphis which has ascospores that are septate, Graphina which has ascospores that are muriform, Phaeographis which has ascospores that are colourless or Phaeographina which has ascospores that are greyish brown.

Licrota: [li-kro-ta] From Licrota, which maybe from Glukurrhiza, which is Ancient Greek for sweet root. It refers to plants, usually the roots which have a liquorice type scent or taste. A good example is Corynotheca licrota.

Licuala: [li-ku-a-la] From Licuala, which is Latinized from the Moluccan Language for the palm. It refers to the name given to the palms on their Islands. A good example is Licuala ramsayi subsp. ramsayi.

Ligans: [li-janz] Maybe from Ligan, which is old Nordic for wreckage from the sea. It may refer to baks, which resemble old drag nets. A good example is Corymbia ligans.

Ligneus: [lig-ne-us] From Ligneus, which is Latin for woody. It refers to structures or organs, which have the appearance of being woody. A good example is Acacia lentiginea.

Lignicolous: [lig-ni-kol-us] From Ligneus, which is Latin for woody and Cola, which is Latin for to live or dwell at. It usually refers to fungi which grow on wood. A good example is the birds nest fungus known as Cyathus stercoreus.

Lignosa: [lig-noh-sa] From Ligneus, which is Latin for woody. It refers to structures or organs, which have the appearance of being woody. A good example is the grass Aristida lignose which has very tough woody like culms.

Lignosus: [lig-noh-sus] From Ligneus which is Latin for woody. It refers to structures or organs, which have the appearance of being woody. A good example is Dipogon lignosus.

Lignotubers: [lig-no-tyoo-berz] From Ligneus, which is Latin for woody and Tuber, which is Latin for a swelling or bump. It refers to plants, which have a woody structures or outgrowths that form between the cotyledons and the first pair of leaves that have epidermis buds for regrowth following the death of the crown. A good example is found on Corymbia curtisii.

Lignum: [lig-num] From Ligneus, which is Latin for wood. It refers to the trees, which supply a good quality timber. A good example is Gmelina lignum-vitreum.

Lignum-vitae: [lig-num, vi-tee] From Ligneus, which is Latin for wood and Vitae, which is Latin for life. It refers to plants, which a very hard timber. A good example is Vitex lignum-vitae.

Ligulata: [li-gu-la-ta] From Ligula, which is Latin for a spoon or shoe pull strap. It refers to organs at the nodes, which resembling a shoe pull strap. A good example Acacia ligulata.

Ligulate: [li-gu-lAt] From Ligula, which is Latin for a spoon or shoe pull strap. It refers to false petals, which resemble a shoe pull strap. A good example is found on Helichrysum luteoalbum.

Ligulatum: [li-gu-la-tum] From Ligula, which is Latin for a spoon or shoe pull strap. It refers to the upper pair of leaves behind the flowers, which somewhat resemble a shoe pull strap. A good example was Racosperma ligulatum, which is now known as Acacia ligulata.

Ligulatus: [li-gu-la-tus] From Ligula, which is Latin for a spoon or shoe pull strap. It refers to the upper pair of leaves behind the flowers, which resemble a shoe pull strap. A good example is Pseudanthus ligulatus.

Ligule 1: [li-gyool] From Ligula, which is Latin for a spoon or shoe pull strap. It refers to organs, which appear at the nodes of many grasses that resembling a shoe pull strap. A good example is Phalaris aquatica.

Ligule 2: [li-gyool] From Ligula, which is Latin for a spoon or shoe pull strap. It refers to the florets of a daisy. (The false petals or ray inflorescences.) A good example is Senecio linearifolius.

Liguliforme: [li-gyoo-li-form] From Ligula, which is Latin for a spoon or shoe pull strap and Forme, which is Latin for to have the shape of. It refers to leaves, which are somewhat ligule like. A good example is Triticum turgidum subsp. dicoccum var. liguliforme.

Ligule Shapes: [li-gyool, shAps] From Ligula, which is Latin for a spoon or shoe pull strap and shape, which is Old English for form or configuration. It refers to organs, which appear at the nodes of many grasses that have the shape or form of a shoe pull strap. A good example is Phalaris aquaticus

Ligustrifolium: [li-gus-tri-foh-li-um] From Ligustrum, which is the old Latin name for Privet and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the leaves, which resemble the leaves of the Chinese Privet bushes. A good example is Phyllanthus ligustrifolium.

Ligustrina: [li-gu-stri-na] From Ligustrum, which is the old Latin name for Privet. It refers to leaves, which resemble the Chinese Privet Ligustrum sinense. A good example is Eucalyptus ligustrina.

Ligustrum: [li-gus-trum] From Ligustrum, which is the old Latin name for Privet. It refers to structures or organs usually the leaves, which resemble the Chinese Privet bushes. A good example is Ligustrum australianum.

Liisae: [li-i-see] From Liisae which is unknown. A good example is Marsdenia liisae.

Lilaceolamellata: [lI-la-se-o-la-mel-la-ta] From Lilacina, which is Latin for lilac and Mellātum, which maybe Latin for to laminate. It refers to pileus, which have longitudinal deeper and paler colours which resemble a laminated board. A good example is Hygrocybe lilaceolamellata.

Lilacina: [lI-la-si-na] From Lilacina, which is the Latin for lilac. It refers to flowers, which are various shades of lilac to purple or lavender in colour. A good example is the creamy lilac coloured flowers on Parsonsia lilacina.

Lilacinus: [lI-la-si-nus] From Lilacina, which is the Latin for lilac. It refers to the flowers, which are various shades of lilac to purple or lavender in colour. A good example is the creamy lilac coloured flowers on Hibiscus lilacinus , which is now known as Hibiscus hakeifolium.

Lilacinofulvus: [lI-la-ki-no-ful-vus] From Lilacina, which is Latin for lilac and Fulvus, which is Latin for yellow or fawnish-yellow. It refers to structures or organs, which are lilac and fawnish-yellow in colour. A good example is the creamy lilac coloured flowers on Cortinarius lilacinofulvus.

Lilacinoviridis: [lI-la-ki-no-vi-ri-dis] From Lilacina, which is Latin for lilac and Viridis, which is Latin for green. It refers to structures or organs, which are lilac and green to lilac and Greenish-yellow in colour. A good example is Hygrocybe lilacinoviridis.

Lilaeopsis: [li-li-op-sis] From Lili, which is Latin for a lily and Opsis, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Lily family. This is presently an unresolved name awaiting further research to determine which genus, species or sub species or variety it should be allocated to. A good example is Lilaeopsis brisbanica.

Lilianiae: [li-li-ei-ni-I] From Lilacina, which is the Latin for lilac. It refers to flowers, which are lilac to lavender in colour.The reference to the colour of the flowers is unclear in Adelopetalum lilianiae.

Lilliputiana: [li-li-poo-ti-a-na] From Lilliputi, which is Latinized for Lilliputi and Ana/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered and are only found around Kununurra in Western Australia and the tributaries of the Ord River. A good example is Ficus lilliputiana.

Lilliria: [li-li-ri-a] Maybe from Illuría, which is Ancient Greek or Illyria, which is the Latin for the ancient area on the Balkan Peninsular. It may refer to plants, which were first discovered on the Balkan Peninsular. A good example is Mycena lilliria.

Limacella: [lim-a-sel-la] From Leîmax, which is Ancient Greek or later Limax, which is Latin for a slug or slimy and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for the female form. It refers to structures or organs, which appears as though it has a slimy surface resembling a slug or a slugs trail. A good example is the glossy sheen on the pileus of Limacella pitereka.

Limacia: [li-ma-si-a]From Leîmax, which is Ancient Greek or later Limax, which is Latin for a slug or slimy. It refers to structures or organs, which has a glossy, sheen of a surface that resembles a slug. A good example is the glossy sheen on the leaves of Limacia esiangkara , which is now known as Tinospora esiangkara.

Limb 1: [limb] From Limus, which is Latin for a slant. It refers to the off shoots of a tree, which ar between a branch and a stem. A good example is the limbs on Syzygium leuhmanni.

Limbata: [lim-ba-ta] From Limbatus, which is Latin for a border. It refers to margins, which have a fringe or other variations. A good example is Premna limbata.

Limbatum: [lim-ba-tum] From Limbatum, which is Latin for a border. It refers to the margins, which have a fringe or other variations. A good example was Racosperma limbatum, which is now known as Acacia limbata.

Limenophylax: [lI-men-o-fI-laks] From Limi, which is Latin for mud and Phúlax, which is Ancient Greek for a watcher, guard, sentinel, guardian, keeper or protector. It refers to plants, which appear to be standing around watching the small ephemeral pools that they habitat. A good example is the Lord Howe Island blue bell, Wahlenbergia limenophylax, which is now known as Wahlenbergia insulae-howei.

Limicola: [li-mi-koh-la] From Limi, which is Latin for mud and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which are found in muddy situations along swamps and ephemeral pools. A good example is Lepidosperma limicola

Limitanea: [li-mi-ta-ne-a] From Limbatus, which is Latin for a border. It refers to the margins, which have a fringe or other variations. A good example is Lachnagrostis limitanea.

Limitare: [li-mi-tar] From Līmitāre, which is Latin for to have a limit. It refers to plants, which have a limited preference in their habitat and also, it may refer to plants, which have a limited distribution along the Great Dividing Range from the Bunya Mountains in south east Queensland in the north and south to north of Kyogle in New South Wales. A good example is Eucalyptus limitaris.

Limitaris: [li-mi-tar-is] From Līmitāre, which is Latin for to have a limit. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Eucalyptus limitaris.

Limitatum: [li-mi-ta-tum] From Līmitāre, which is Latin for to have a limit. It refers to plants, which have a very limited distribution. A good example is the limited distribution of Stenanthemum limitatum which is found west of Jurien Bay and Green Head in far west Western Australia.

Limnanthemum: [lim-nan-the-mum] From Limne, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to the flowers, which have a preference for wet areas. A good example is the small water lily Limnanthemum crenatum.

Limnochloa: [lim-no-kloh-a] From Limne, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool and Chloa, which is Ancient Greek for a grass. It refers to the grasses, which have a love of wet places like a marsh or wallum. A good example was Limnochloa plantaginea, which is now known as Eleocharis dulcis.

Limnophila: [lim-no-fi-la] From Limne, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for to be loved or a lover. It refers to the plants, which have a love of wet places like a marsh or wallum. A good example is Limnophila brownii. 

Limnophilum: [lim-no-fi-lum] From Limne, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for to be loved or a lover. It refers to plants, which grow in permanently wet places within marshes or wallums. A good example is Limnophila brownii.

Limnophylax: [lim-no-fI-laks] From Limne which is Latin for mud and Phúlax, which is Ancient Greek for a watcher, guard, sentinel, guardian, keeper or protector. It refers to plants, which appear to be standing around watching the small ephemeral pools that they habitat. Limnophylax is a spelling error often confronted in earlier publications and notes especially on the web which should be spelt Limenophylax. A good example is the Lord Howe Island blue bell, Wahlenbergia limenophylax, which is now known as Wahlenbergia insulae-howei.

Limnophyton: [lim-no-fI-ton] From Limne, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool and Phyton which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which prepare to grow in wet places like a marsh or wallum. A good example was Limnophyton australiense , which is now known as Astonia australiensis.

Limnostachys: [lim-no-sta-kis] From Limne, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek or later Stachys which is Latin  for a cob of corn. It refers to plants, which have a love of wet places like a marsh or wallum and bear flowers on a short dense spike. A good example was Limnostachys cyanea, which is now known as Monochoria cyanea.

Limodorum: [li-mo-dor-um] Maybe from Limonium, which is Ancient Greek for a meadow with Limne which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool and Odorum which is Ancient Greek for an aroma or sweet scent. It refers to flowers, which prefer to grow in open marshy forests or open wallum fields and have a sweet scent. A good example is the sweet scented open wet forest orchid Limodorum tancarvilliae, which is now known as Phaius tankervilleae.

Limonea: [li-mo-ne-a] From Limonium, which is Ancient Greek for a meadow. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in closed fields especially adjacent to dry rainforests. A good example was Limonia australis, which is now known as Citrus australis and Citrus australasica.

Limonium: [li-mo-ni-um] From Limonium, which is Ancient Greek for a meadow. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in open meadows or fields. A good example is the horticulturally grown plant statice known as Limonium sinuatum.

Limosa: [li-moh-sa] From Limne, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool. It refers to plant habitats , which are associated with poorly drained sites. A good example is Hibbertia limosa that is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further investigation as to its real or correct classification.

Limosella: [li-mo-sel-la] From Limne, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool and possibly Sella, which is Latin for saddle. It may refer to leaves, which float on the water looking vaguely like a saddle or the seeds which may have a saddle shape at times. A good example is Limosella curdieana.

Limosum: [li-mo-sum] From Limne, which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool. It refers to plants, which are associated with poorly drained sites. A good example was Euchiton limosus, which was known as Limosum limosum.

Limosus: [li-mo-sus] From Limne which is Ancient Greek for a marsh or pool. It refers to the habitats the plants frequently being associated with poorly drained sites. A good example is Euchiton limosus.

Limpidus: [lim-pi-dus] From Limpidus, which Latin for clear, transparent or pellucid. It refers to flowers, which are semitransparent or pellucid. A good example is Corybas limpidus.

Linariifolia: [li-ar-i-foh-li-a] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It usually refers to leaves, which are narrow and where the veins appear in straight lines. A good example is Melaleuca linariifolia.

Linariifolium: [li-ar-i-foh-li-um] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It usually refers to leaves, which are narrow and where the veins appear in straight lines. Despite having variable shaped leaves Comesperma linariifolium, which was known as Comesperma ericinum is still a good example of linear foliage.

Linarioides: [lin-ar-i-oi-deez] From Linearis, which is Latin for long and linear and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Linaria genus in that they have long linear leaves. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia linarioides.

Lindera: [lin–deer-a] Is named in honour of Johann Linder; 1676-1724, who was a Swedish botanist. A good example is Lindera queenslandica.

Lindernia: [li-der-ni-a] Is named in honour of Franz Lindern; 1682-1755, who was a Strassberg physician and botanist. A good example is Lindernia crustacea.

Lindii: [lin–di-I] Is named in honour of Lind who was an Australian plant collector who found the type specimen. A good example is Alyxia lindii.

Lindleyana: [lind-lee-a-na] Is named in honour of John Lindsey; 1799-1856, who was an English botanist. A good example is Banksia lindleyana.

Lindleyanum: [lind-lee-a-num] Is named in honour of lauder Lindsay; 1829-1880, who was a British botanist and Myrtus which is Ancient Greek for the European Myrtle trees. It refers to plants, which resemble the European Myrtle genus. A good example is Prasophyllum lindleyanum.

Lindleyanus: [lin-lee-a-nus] Is named in honour of John Lindley; 1799-1865, who was a British botanist, taxonomist and professor of botany at the London University. He studied plants, which mainly included those from the Swan River Basin. A good example is Enneapogon lindleyanus.

Lindleyi: [lin–lee-I] Is named in honour of Franz Lindern; 1799-1865, who was a professor of botany and author on Western Australian plants. A good example is Atriplex lindleyi subsp. inflata.

Lindsaea: [lin-see-uh] Is named in honour of John Lindsay; 1750?-1803, who was a Scottish born Jamaican surgeon who first discovered the way in which ferns reproduced from spore. A good example is Lindsaea brachypoda

Lindsaya: [lin-say-a] Is named in honour of Lauder Lindsay; 1829-1880, who was a British botanist. A good example is Lindsaea brachypoda.

Lindsayoides: [lin-say-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Lauder Lindsay; 1829-1880, who was a British botanist and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Lindsaea genus. A good example was Stenoloma lindsayoides which is now known a Lindsaea microphylla.

Lindsayomyrtus: [lind-say-o-mer-tus] Is named in honour of lauder Lindsay; 1829-1880, who was a British botanist and Myrtus which is Ancient Greek for the European Myrtle trees. It refers to plants, which resemble the European Myrtle genus. A good example is Lindsayomyrtus racemoides.

Lineare: [li-near] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It usually refers to leaves, which are narrower and where the veins appear in straight lines compared to other species or subspecies in the genus. A good example is Jasminum lineare.

Linearifolia: [li-near-i-foh-li-a] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It usually refers to leaves, which are narrow and where the veins appear in straight lines. A good example is Platysace linearifolia.

Linearifolium: [li-near-i-foh-li-um] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It usually refers to leaves, which are narrow and where the veins appear in straight lines. A good example is Solanum linearifolium.

Linearifolius: [li-near-i-foh-li-us] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It refers to, leaves which are narrow and where the veins appear in straight lines. A good example is Ricinocarpos linearifolius.

Lineariloba: [li-near-i-loh-ba] From Linearis, which is Latin for long and linear and Lobós, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to leaves, which have long narrow lobes. A good example is Brachyscome lineariloba.

Linearis: [li-near-ris] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which are narrow where the veins appear as straight lines or have uniformly coloured lines. A good example is the leaf veins on Persoonia linearis.

Lineata: [li-nee-a-ta] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It refers to leaves, which are narrow, where the veins appear as straight lines or have uniformly coloured lines. A good example Acacia lineata.

Lineate: [li-nee-At] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It refers to a description of leaves, which are narrow, where the veins appear as straight lines or have uniformly coloured lines.

Lineatum: [li-nee-a-tum] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It refers to leaves, which narrow, where the veins appear as straight lines or having uniformly coloured lines. A good example is one of the native bees Lasioglossum lineatum or the native trigger plant Stylidium lineatum.

Lineatus: [li-nee-a-tus] From Linearis, which is Latin for straight lines. It refers to leaves, which are narrow, where the veins appear as straight lines or have uniformly coloured lines. A good example is the little ground orchid Bunochilus lineatus.

Lineolata: [li-nee-o-la-ta] From Lineolatus, which is Latin for to have lines. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or at times other organs, which have veins that form distinct lines. A good example is Acacia lineolata.

Lineosquamulata: [li-nee-o-skwar-mu-la-ta] From Lineolatus, which is Latin for to have lines and Squamata, which is Latin for small or minute scales. It refers to scales, which have distinct lines. A good example is Arytera lineosquamulata.

Linggensis: [ling-jen-sis] From Lingua, which is Latin for a tongue and Forme, which is Latin for form or to be shaped like. It refers to the leaves or labellum on orchids, which resemble a tongue like. A good example is the leaves on Planchonella linggensis, which is now known in Australia as Planchonella chartacea and Planchonella garberi in Fiji and Niue Island further to the east.

Lingua: [lin-gwar] From Lingua, which is Latin for a tongue. It refers to orchids, which have a the two lower tepals much longer and tongue. A good example is the leaves on Pterostylis lingua.

Linguiforme: [lin-gwi-form] From Lingua, which is Latin for a tongue and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to the leaves or labellum on orchids, which resemble a tongue. A good example is the leaves on Dendrobium linguiforme.

Linguiformis: [lin-gwi-for-mis] From Lingua, which is Latin for a tongue and Forme, which is Latin for form or to be shaped like. It refers to leaves or labellum on orchids, which resemble a tongue. A good example is the leaves on Dockrillia linguiformis.

Lingulate: [lin-gu-lAt] From Lingua, which is Latin for a tongue. It refers to a description of the leaves or the labellum on orchids being tongue like. A good example is the leaves on Dendrobium linguiforme.

Linifolia: [lin-i-foh-li-a] From Linum, which is Latin for flax and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or labellum on orchids, which resemble the linear leaf of the flax. A good example is Acacia linifolia.

Linifolium: [lin-i-foh-li-um] From Linum, which is Latin for flax and Folia which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the leaves of Linum genus. A good example is Leucopogon linifolium.

Linifolius: [lin-i-foh-li-us] From Linum, which is Latin for flax and Folia which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the leaves of the flax or Linum genus. A good example is Evolvus alsinoides var.. linifolius.

Linkii: [lin-ki-I] Is named in honour of Link. A good example is Rytidosperma linkii, which is now known as Rytidosperma fulvum.

Linnaei: [lin–nee-I] Is named in honour of Carl von Linnaeus later shortened to Carl von Linne and in 1761 Latinized as Carolus a Linne; 1707-1778, who was a Swedish botanist who formulated the binomial system of naming flora and fauna. A good example is Indigofera linnaei.

Linnaeoides: [lin-nee-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Carl von Linnaeus later shortened to Carl von Linne  and in 1761 Latinized as Carolus a Linne; 1707-1778, who was a Swedish botanist who formulated the binomial system of naming flora and fauna and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble other species named Linnaei. A good example is Bossiaea linnaeoides.

Linneanism: [lin-i-a-nizm] Is the study of the binomial nomenclature system of naming flora and fauna as established by Carl Von Linné. It refers to the naming of plants using the genus and specie for identification. A good example is Acacia suaveolens.

Linociera: [lin-o-si-er–a] Is named in honour of Geoffry Linocier; 1550-1620, who was a French botanist and author. A good example is Chionanthus ramifloris which is still widely known as Linociera ramiflora.

Linoides: [lin-oi-deez] From Lino, which is Latin for to daub or smear and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for a like or similar to. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which appear to have been smeared with wax or have a thickened cuticle. A good example was Pimelea linoides, which is now known as Pimelea linifolia subsp. linoides.

Linophylla: [lin-o-fIl-la] From Lino, which is Latin for to daub or smear and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which appear to have been smeared with wax or have a thickened cuticle. A good example is Acacia linophylla.

Linophyllum: [lin-no-fIl-lum] From Lino, which is Latin for to daub or smear and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which appear to have been smeared with wax or have a thickened cuticle. A good example is Sphaerolobium linophyllum.

Linophyllus: [lin-no-fIl-lus] From Lino, which is Latin for to daub or smear and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which appear to have been smeared with wax or have a thickened cuticle. A good example was Loranthus linophyllus, which is now known asAmyema linophylla subsp. orientalis on the east coast and Amyema linophylla subsp. linophylla in Western Australia.

Linospadix: [lI-no-spa-diks] From Lino, which is Latin for to daub or smear and Spadix, which is Ancient Greek for a palm frond. It refers to spadixes, which appear to have been smeared with wax or have a thickened cuticle. A good example is Linospadix monostachyos.

Linschotenia: [lin-sko-te-ni-a] Is named in honour of Jan Huyghen van Linschoten; 1563–1611 was a Dutch merchant, trader and historian who copied important Portuguese mapping data and thus opened up the trade routes from Europe to the West indies. A good example was Linschotenia discolor , which is now known as Dampiera discolor.

Linschotenii: [lin-sko-te-ni-I] Is named in honour of Jan Huyghen van Linschoten; 1563–1611 was a Dutch merchant, trader and historian who copied important Portuguese mapping data and thus opened up the trade routes from Europe to the West indies. A good example was Dampiera linschotenii , which is now known as Dampiera discolor.

Linsmithii: [lin-smi-thi-I] Is named in honour of Lindsay Stuart Smith; 1917-1970, who was an Australian botanist working on Australian and New Guinee rainforest plants. A good example is Grevillea linsmithii.

Linum: [lI-num] From Linum, which is Latin for flax. It refers to plants, which are related to the exotic Flax. A good example is Linum marginale

Lip: [lip] From Lip, which is Dutch for a projecting edge on a hollow container or organ. It refers to one of the two organs into which the corolla or calyx of certain plants are divided. They are particularly noticeable within the mint family. A good example is Plectranthus nitidus which is now known as Coleus nitidus.

Liparia: [li-par-i-a] From Liparos which is Ancient Greek for smooth and oily. It refers to leaves, which are rather smooth and glossy. A good example is Liparia badocana, which is now known as Cullen badocanum.

Liparis: [li-par-is] From Liparos, which is Ancient Greek for smooth and oily. It refers to leaves, which are rather smooth and glossy. A good example is Liparis reflexa.

Liparoides: [li-par-oi-deez] From Liparos, which is Ancient Greek for smooth and oily and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which closely resemble the Liparis genus. A good example is Eria liparoides , which is now known as Pinalia kingii.

Liparophyllum: [li-par-o-fIl-lum] From Liparos, which is Ancient Greek for smooth and oily and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for foliage or the leaves. It refers to  leaves, which are similar to those of the Liparis genus. A good example is Liparophyllum exaltatum.

Lipocarpha: [li-po-kar-fa] From Leipor, which is Ancient Greek for to fall and Karpha, which is Ancient Greek for chaff. It probably refers to the chaff, which falls early or easily when knocked. A good example is Lipocarpha microcephala.

Lippia: [li-pi-a] Is named in honour of Augustin Lippi; 1678-1701, who was an Italian botanist and naturalist. A good example was Lippia nodiflora which was the synonym of Phyla nodiflora

Lippomuellera: [li-po-myool-ler-a] Is named in honour of Augustin Lippi; 1678-1701, who was an Italian botanist and naturalist. A good example was Lippomuellera odorata, which is now known as Agastachys odorata.

Lirae: [lI-ree] From Lira, (male form) or Līrella, (feminine form) which are Latin for a ridge or a furrow. It refers to the wriggly type ridges and furrows on most lichens, which are an important means of identification. The following gives an indication of the importance of the shape size and opening of the Lirae in determining the genre and species of most lichen.

Lirellae: [lI-rel-lee] From Lira, (male form) or Līrella, (feminine form) which are Latin for a ridge or a furrow. It refers to the wriggly type ridges and furrows on most lichens, which are an important means of identification. A good example is Graphina hartmanniana or Graphis immersella.

Lirata: [lI-ra-ta] From Lyratum, which is Latin for a lyre. It refers to lobes, which have a vague shape of a lyre. A good example is Olearia lirata.

Liratum: [li-ra-tum] From Lyratum, which is Latin for a lyre. It refers to lobes, which have a vague shape of a lyre. A good example is Goodenea lyrata.

Liratus: [lI-ra-tus]

Lirellata: [lI-rel-lei-ta] From Lyratum, which is Latin for a lyre. It refers to lobes, which have a vague shape of a lyre. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which have a vague shape of a lyre. A good example is Acacia lirellata.

Lirellatum: [lI-rel-la-tum] From Lyratum, which is Latin for a lyre. It refers to lobes, which have a vague shape of a lyre. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which have a vague shape of a lyre. A good example was Racosperma lirellatm, which is now known as Acacia lirellata.

Liriamus: [lI-ri-a-mus] From Lyratum, which is Latin for a lyre. It refers to lobes which have a vague shape of a lyre. A good example was Liriamus quinquefloris, which is now known as Crinum arenarium.

Lissanthe: [lis-san-the] From Lissos, which is Ancient Greek for smooth and Anthe/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are rather smooth and glossy. A good example is Lissanthe sapida.

Lissanthoides: [lis-san-thoi-deez] From Lissos, which is Ancient Greek for smooth, Anthe/Anthos, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers, which resembles the Lissanthe genus that has flowers that are rather smooth and glossy. A good example was Leucopogon lissanthoides, which is now known as Leucopogon cuneifolium

Lissocarpa: [lis-so-kar-pa] From Lissos, which is Ancient Greek for smooth and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a very smooth skin compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Brachyscome lissocarpa.

Lissocarpha: [lis-so-kar-fa] From Lissos, which is Ancient Greek for smooth and Karphos, which is Ancient Greek for a dry or chaff. It refers to surfaces, which have a smooth sticky appearance. A good example is Hakea lissocarpha.

Lissocarpus: [lis-so-kar-pus] From Lissos, which is Ancient Greek for smooth and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a very smooth skin compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Brachyscome lissocarpa

Lissopleura: [lis-so-ploo-ra] From Lissos, which is Ancient Greek for smooth and Pleura, which is Ancient Greek for lateral or sides usually of ribs on fruits oe seeds. It may refer to the capsules or seeds which have one or more smooth ribs. A good example is Grevillea lissopleura.

Lissosperma: [lis-so-sper-ma] From Lissos, which is Ancient Greek for smooth and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which have a very smooth surface compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Hakea lissosperma.

Listera: [lis-ter-a] Is named in honour of Joseph Jackson Lister; 1857-1927, who was an English Naturalist who studied biology extensively throughout the pacific and Atlantic Oceans. A good example is the orchid Listera amplexicaulis, which is now known as Acianthus amplexicaulis.

Listeri: [lis-ter-I] Is named in honour of Joseph Jackson Lister; 1857-1927, who was an English Naturalist who studied biology extensively throughout the pacific and Atlantic Oceans. A good example is the fern from the Christmas Islands Asplenium listeria or Arenga listeri.

Lithocola: [li-tho-koh-la] From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or to reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer rocky habitats and terrains. A good example is Vappodes lithocola.

Lithocyst: [lith-o-sist] From Lithos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone and Kústis, which is Ancient Greek or Cystis, which is Latin for an anatomical sac. It refers to a botanical term for outgrowths of the epidermal cell wall, usually comprising of calcium carbonate, formed in a cellulose matrix in special cells called lithocysts which are generally pebble or stone shaped. They are usually located on the leaves of plants and can but not always inflict a sting, irritation or burns. A good example is the hairs found on the leaves of Brunoniella australis.

Lithomyrtus: [li-tho-mer-tus] From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony and Myrtus, which is Ancient Greek for the myrtle tree. It refers to leaves, which resemble in appearance other myrtles that favour rocky terrains. A good example is Lithomyrtus obtusa.

Lithophila: [li-tho-fi-la] From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony and Phílos, which is Latin for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which prefer rocky terrains. A good example Veronica lithophila.

Lithophilum: [lith-o-fi-lum] From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony and Phílos, which is Latin for loving or to be loved. It refers to the plants, which prefer rocky terrains. A good example Solanum lithophilum.

Lithophilus: [lith-o-fi-lus] From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony and Phílos, which is Latin for loving or to be loved. It refers to the plants, which prefer rocky terrains. A good example Corchorus incanus subsp. lithophilus.

Lithophyte: [li-tho-fIt] From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plant habitats, which are rocky ground. A good example is Drynaria rigidula.

Lithophytic: [li-tho-fI-tik From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which frequent rocky ground. A good example is Huperzia phlegmaria.

Lithosol: [li-tho-sol] From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony and From Sōl, which is Latin for the soil. It refers to soils, which have been partially decomposed from their parent rock. A good example of a plant, which prefers lithosol soils is Coleus scutelarioides.

Lithospermoides: [li-tho-sper-moi-deez] From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony, Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or to be similar to. It refers to the seeds, which resemble little stones. A good example is Prostanthera lithospermoides.

Lithotrophic Bacteria: [lith-o-tro-fik, bak-teer-i-a] From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony, Trophikos, which is Ancient Greek for to feed and Baktḗria, which is Ancient Greek for any ubiquitous one-celled organisms which appear singularly or in chains as spherical, spiral, or rod-shaped organisms. It refers to bacteria, which use inorganic materials to sustain life which in turn assists in the breakdown of rocks and minerals into organic matter. The other agents for rock disintegration are heat and cold with chemical reactions.

Lithoxylon: [li-tho-sI-lon] From Líthos, which is Ancient Greek for a stone or stony and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to woody plants, which prefer stony and rocky habitats. A good example was Lithoxylon grandifolium, which is now known as Actephila grandifolia.

Litobrochia: [li-to-bro-ki-a] From Līttorālis/Līttorālium, which is Latin for by the sea and Brochialis, which is Latin for bronchitis. It may refer to ferns, which grow by the sea and may have been used in the treatment of bronchitis in Asian herbal medicines. A good example was Litobrochia milneana , which is now known as Pteris tripartita.

Litorale: [li-tor-al] From Līttorālis/Līttorālium, which is Latin for by the sea. It refers to habitats, which are associated with the sea, adjacent to the sea or behind the sand dunes by the sea. Some good examples are Dendrobium litorale, which is now known as Ceraia litoralis.

Litorea: [li-tor-i-a] From Līttorālium, which is Latin for by the sea. It refers to habitats, which are associated with the coastline adjacent to the sea or behind the sand dunes by the sea. Some good examples are Eucalyptus litorea.

Litsea: [lit-se-a] From Li, which is Latinized from the Chinese for xiao 小 for small. However, from my association with Chinese (My wife and working in China) I consider that the Li 丽here is Chinese for pretty or beautiful; unless from a, minority dialect, and Se 色 could be for colour or Se 涩 not smooth or astringent to taste. It could refer to the beautiful patchwork bark with mosses and lichens found on wild trees or from the original named species like Litsea chinensis or Litsea cubeda which have beautiful pale yellow flowers, coupled with a magnificent scent of which I believe the latter is more accurate. If it is from small, it may refer to the beautiful faint scent on the small flowers. In Australia a good example of the genus is Litsea reticulata.

Litticola: [li-ti-koh-la] From Līttorālium, which is Latin for by the sea Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats or environments near to the sea or behind the frontal dunes and associated with the coastline adjacent to the sea or behind the sanddunes by the sea. Some good examples are Wahlenbergia litticola.

Littoral: [li-tor-al] From Līttorālium, which is Latin for by the sea. It refers to the habitat being associated with the coastline, adjacent to the sea or behind the sand dunes by the sea.

Littorale: [li-tor-Al] From Līttorālium, which is Latin for by the sea. It refers to the habitat being associated with the sea, adjacent to the sea or behind the sand dunes by the sea. Some good examples are Pelargonium littorale and Chenopodium littorale.

Littoralis: [li-tor-a-lis] From Līttorālis which is Latin for by the sea. It refers to the habitat being associated with the coastline or close to the coast behind the sand dunes by the sea. A good example iwas Heritiera littoralis or Allocasuarina littoralis which is found on the most southern point and most northerly point on the Australian mainland.

Littore [li-tor] From Līttorālium, which is Latin for by the sea. It refers to habitats, which are associated with the coastline, adjacent to the sea or behind the sand dunes by the sea. A good example was Acacia littore, which is now known as Acacia littorea.

Littorea [li-tor-e-a] From Līttorālium, which is Latin for by the sea. It refers to habitats, which are associated with the coastline, adjacent to the sea or behind the sand dunes by the sea. A good example was Acacia littore, which is now known as Acacia littorea.

Littoria 1: [li-tor-i-a] From Līttorālia, which is Latin for by the sea. It refers to habitats, which are associated with the coastline, adjacent to the sea or behind the sand dunes by the sea. A good example is Lumnitzera littoria.

Littoria 2: [li-tor-i-a] From Līttorālia, which is Latin for by the sea. It refers to habitats, which are associated with the coastline, adjacent to the sea or behind the sand dunes by the sea. In zoology it refers to the genus of Green tree frogs which are found east of the Wallace Line and are thought to have the colour of the sea. A good example is Litoria caerulea.

Littoricola: [li-tor-i-koh-la] From Līttorālium, which is Latin for by the sea Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to the habitat being associated with the sea, adjacent to the sea or behind the sand dunes by the sea. A good example is Wahlenbergia littoricola

Livea: [li-ve-a] From Liveo, which is Latin for silvery or pale blueish-white. It refers to leaves, which are pale blueish-white to silvery in colour. A good example is Grevillea livea, which is now known as Grevillea stenobotrya.

Livens: [li-venz] From Livens, which maybe British for to rouse or to brighten up. It may refer to a tongue in cheek response that the plants have a need to be brightened up somewhat. A good example is Persoonia mollis subsp. livens which has dill grey green foliage.

Liversidgei: [li-ver-sid-je-I] Is named in honour of Archibald Liversidge; 1847-1927, who was a British Chemist and professor of geology at the Sydney University. A good example is Leptospermum liversidgei.

Livida: [li-vi-da] From Livida, which is Latin for greyish as in the colour of lead. It refers to the lower laminas of leaves or at times the calyxes, which have a bluish-grey colour of lead. A good example is Drakaea livida.

Lividula: [li-vi-du-la] From Livida, which is Latin for greyish as in the colour of lead. It refers to the lower laminas of leaves or at times the calyxes, which have that bluish-grey colour of lead. A good example is Cryptocarya lividula.

Lividum: [li-vi-dum] From Livida, which is Latin for greyish as in the colour of lead. It probably refers to flowers or organs associated with the flowers, which have a bluish-grey colour of lead. A good example is Eriocaulon lividum.

Livistona: [li-vi-stoh-na] Is named in honour of Patrick Murray; 1632-1671, who was the Baron of Livingston Scotland and an avid plant collector and gardener. It is believed that his garden became the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens in 1680. A good example is Livistona benthamii.

Lloydii: [loi–di-I] Is named in honour of Lloyd Bird, who drew the attention of the species being different. A good example is Notelaea lloydii.

Lloydiorum: [loi-di-or-um] Is named in honour of Martin and Vivian Lloyd, who were keen amateur botanists with Martin being the ranger in the Fitzgerald River National Park and Dîos, which is Ancient Greek for divine and Odorum which is Ancient Greek for an odour or fragrance. It refers to structures or organs, which have a divine fragrance. A good example is Leucopogon lloydiorum.

Loaderianum: [loh-der-i-a-num] Is possibly named in honour of Miss Loader, who collected for Ferdinand von Mueller along the Wakefield River in South Australia. A good example is Saccolabium loaderianum, which is now known as Plectorrhiza brevilabris.

Lobate: [lo-bAt] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to a description of an organ, which has a protrusion similar to an ear lobe where the sinus depth can be variable with the outer and inner margins concave.

Lobaticarpa: [lo-ba-ti-kar-pa] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have two distinct lobes. A good example is Atriplex lobaticarpa.

Lobativalvis: [lo-ba-ti-val-vis] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Valvae, which is Latin for a leaf of a door. It refers to the fruits, which have two lobes like coverings which spread out or open up like doors when ripe. A good example is Atriplex lobativalvis.

Lobata: [lo-ba-ta] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes, which are more distinct on this species than other species in the genus. A good example is the lobes at the forks on the fronds of Goodenia lobata.

Lobatum: [lo-ba-tum] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes, which are more distinct on this species than other species in the genus. A good example is the lobes at the forks on the fronds of Solanum lobatum.

Lobatus: [lo-ba-tus] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes, which are more distinct on this species than other species in the genus. A good example is the lobes at the forks on the fronds of Sticherus lobatus.

Lobbii: [lo–bi-I] Is probably named in honour of the British brothers, William Lobb who collected in America and Thomas Lobb who collected in Asia and Indonesia but I have been unable to substantiated it for the Australian species. A good example is Dendrobium lobbii, which is now known as Conostalix paludicola.

Lobe: [lohb] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to a structure or organ, which has a protrusion similar to an ear lobe.

Lobelia: [lo-be-li-a] Is named in honour of Mathias de Lobel; 1538-1616, who was a Flemish botanist who deduced that botany was an exact science of observation. A good example is Lobelia andrewsii.

Lobelioides: [lo–bel-li-oi-deez] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to structures or organs, which has a protrusion similar to an ear lobe like the flowers on the Lobelia genus. A good example is the two long lobes on Lindernia lobelioides.

Lobiflora: [loh-bi-flor-a] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to structures or organs, which have a protrusion/s similar to an ear lobe. A good example is the two long lobes on Maireana lobiflora.

Lobocarpa: [lo-bo-kar-pa] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits which have distinct compartments or lobes in which the seeds developed. A good example is Hydrocotyle lobocarpa, which is now known as Hydrocotyle medicaginoides.

Lobocarpum: [lo-bo-kar-pum] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits which have distinct compartments or lobes in which the seeds developed. A good example is Glochidion lobocarpum.

Lobocarpus: [lo-bo-kar-pum] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which have distinct compartments or lobes in which the seeds developed. A good example is Phyllanthus lobocarpus.

Lobolepis: [lo-bo-kar-pis] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Lepís which is Ancient Greek for a scale or scaly. It refers to lobes or chaff, which are rather scaly. A good example is Carex lobolepis.

Lobophyllum: [lo-bo-fIl-lum] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves, which have distinct lobes. A good example is the united but distinct lobes on Lobophyllum tetrandrum, which is now known as Coldenia procumbens.

Lobopogon: [lo-bo-poh-gon] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Pogon, which is Latin for a beard. It refers to lobes usually on the flowers, which are distinctly covered in long white hairs. A good example is the lobes on Lobopogon ericoides.

Lobospora: [lo-bo-spor-a] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Sporá, which is Ancient Greek for a seed or sowing of seeds. It refers to the seeds which have distinct lobes. A good example was Phlebocalymna lobospora, which is now known as Sphenostemon lobosporus.

Lobostoma: [lo-bo-stoh-ma] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Stóma which is Ancient Greek for an opening or a mouth. It refers to the glands, which have distinct openings that resemble mouths. A good example was Maireana lobostoma, which is now known as Maireana pyramidatacarpus.

Lobulata: [lo-byoo-la-ta] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to plants, which have organs shaped or in the form of a lobe. A good example was Arachnorchis lobata.

Lobulate: [lo-byoo-lAt] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to plants, which have organs shaped or in the form of a lobe.

Lobulatum: [lo-byoo-la-tum] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to plants, which have organs shaped or in the form of a lobe. A good example was Lepidium sisymbrioides subsp. matau var. lobulatum.

Lobuliflorum: [lo-byoo-li-flor-um] From Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to corollas which have very prominent lobes. A good example is the four near equal size lobes on Stylidium lobuliflorum.

Lochiae: [lo-ki-ee] Is named in honour of Loch(e). A good example is Rhododendron lochiae.

Lockyeri: [lo-ki-er-I] Is named in honour of Lockyer. A good example is Eucalyptus lockyeri.

Locular: [lo-kyoo-lar] From Loculus, which is Latin for a compartment. It refers to fruits, which have one or more compartments for the seeds to mature.Locule: [lo-kyool] From Loculus, which is Latin for a compartment. It refers to a single cavity or compartment in the fruit that surrounds the seeds. A good example is Boronia heterophylla.

Loculicidal: [lo–ku-li-sI-dal] From Loculus, which is Latin for a compartment. It refers to dry pods or Cocci, which split lengthwise so as to divide each locule into two parts. A good example is Pattersonia sericea.

Locus: [loh-kus] From Locus, which is Latin for a position. In genetics it refers to chromosomal position of a gene as determined by its linear order relative to the other genes on that particular chromosome strand.

Loddigesii: [lo-di-jes-i-I] Is named in honour of George Loddiges; 1784-1846, who was an English nurseryman and botanical artist. A good example was Alsophila loddigesii which was also named Alsophila australis and was later moved to Cyathea australis which it is now known as.

Loderi: [lo-der-I] Is named in honour of Andrew Charles Loder; 1861?-1910, who was an Australian forester and botanist. A good example Acacia loderi.

Lodgeana: [lod-jee-a-na] Is named in honour of Lodge. A good example is Caladenia lodgeana.

Loeseneriella: [loo-se-ner-i-el-la] Is named in honour of Dr. Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener; 1865-1941, who was a German botanist and Ella which is Ancient Greek for the feminine form or a young girl. It refers to the pistil being a dominant character of the flowers. A good example was Loeseneriella barbata, which is now known as Hippocratea barbata.

Logania: [loh-gan-i-a] Is named in honour of James Logan; 1674-1751, who was an Irish botanist. A good example of the genus is Logania nuda.

Loganiacea: [loh-gan-i-a-se-a] Is named in honour of James Logan; 1674-1751, who was an Irish botanist. A good example is Hemigenia loganiacea.

Loganioides: [loh-gan-i-oi-deez] Is named in honour of James Logan; 1674-1751, who was an Irish botanist and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. A good example is Opercularia loganioides.

Loguei: [lohg–e-I] Is named in honour of Logue. A good example is Melaleuca loguei.

Loliaceus: [lo-li-a-se-us] Maybe from Lolita, which is Latin for a sexually attractive young lady or possibly from Lolium which is Latin for an ancient name for rye grass and āceus which is Greek/Latin to form an adjective From A, noun. It probably refers to rushes, which are more attractive than most other species in the genus. A good example is Schoenus loliaceus.

Loliiformis: [lo-li-I-for-mis] From Lolium, which is Latin for an ancient name for rye grass and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to grasses, which look very similar to the Rye grass. A good example is Tripogon loliiformis.

Lomandra: [lo-man-dra] From Loma, which is Ancient Greek for on the edge or border and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to a fringed ring around the anthers in the flowers. A good example is found on Lomandra histrix.

Lomandroides: [lo-man-droi-deez] From Loma, which is Ancient Greek for on the edge or border, Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have a superficial resemblance to the Lomandra genus especially Lomandra longifolia. A good example is found on Macrozamia lomandroides.

Lomaria: [lo-mar-i-a] From Loma, which is Ancient Greek for on the edge or border. It refers to the sporangia, which are on the edge of the fronds or pinnae. A good example is found on the fronds of Lomaria acuminata, which is now known as Blechnum norfolkianum.

Lomariopsis: [lo-mar-i-op-sis] From Loma, which is Ancient Greek for on the edge or border and ópsis which is Ancient Greek for to have or take the appearance of. It refers to ferns, which closely resemble the Lamaria now Blechnum genus in that the sporangia are situated on the edge of the fronds or pinnae. A good example is found on the fronds of the much sought after New Guinea fern Lomariopsis marginata.

Lomastelma: [lo-mar-stel-ma] From Loma, which is Ancient Greek for an edge or border and Stélma, which is Ancient Greek for a crown, garland or tiara. It often refers to fruits which are packed in clusters like jewels on a crown. A good example is the bright reddish-pink fruits of Lomastelma elliptica, which is now known as Syzygium smithii.

Lomatia: [lo-ma-ti-a] From Loma, which is Ancient Greek for an edge or border. It refers to a fringe along the edge of the wing on the seeds. A good example is found on the seeds of Lomatia silaifolia.

Loment: [lo-ment] From Lomentum, which is Latin for a bean meal or face cream made from loment. It refers to the pods of legumes where the seed ripens on just one side of the pod and splits along a single sided suture. A good example is found on the seeds of Aeschynomene brevifolia.

Lonchocarpus: [lon-ko-kar-pus] From Loncho, which is Ancient Greek for a shape of a spear head and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are flattened and have a somewhat hastate shape. A good example is Lonchocarpus stipularis, which is now known as Austrosteenisia stipularis.

Lonchophylla: [lon-ko-fIl-la] From Loncho, which is Ancient Greek for a shape of a spear head and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which have a rather long hastate shape. A good example is Ipomoea lonchophylla.

Londonderriense: [lon-don-der-ri-ens] From Londonberry, which is Latinized for probably a local name in far north of Western Australia and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to the first plants, which were discovered in the east Kimberley Ranges. A good example is Gossypium londonderriense.

Long Shoot: [long shoot] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Scēotan which is Old English, Schieten which is Dutch, Schiessen which is German, Skjōta which is Norse for the new growth of a plant. It refers to shoots which have rapid growth creating elongated internodes.

Longebrachiata: [long-e-bra-ki-a-ta] From Longitia/ Longus, which is Latin for long in length and Bractea/Bracteārum, which is Latin for a specialized leaf or leaf like organ, usually situated at the base of a flower bud or inflorescence or adjacent to a leaf axis. A good example is the horn like structure at the apex of the calyptras on Carex longebrachiata.

Longetia: [long-je-ti-a] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length. It refers to structures or organs, which are rather long in length. A good example was Longetia swainii, which is now known as Austrobuxus swainii.

Longiaxialis: [long-i-aks-si-a-lis] From Terminus, which is Latin for the end or the limit of and áxōn, which is Ancient Greek for a zone of rotation. It refers to structures or organs, which are positioned at the very apex of the stems A good example is the horn like structure at the apex of the calyptras on Acacia longiaxialis.

Longibractea: [long-i-brak-te-a] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Bractea/Bracteārum, which is Latin for a gold plate or specialized leaf or leaf like organ, usually situated at the base of a flower bud or inflorescence or adjacent to a leaf axis. A good example is the horn like structure at the apex of the calyptras on Indigofera longibractea.

Longibracteolata: [long-i-brak-te-o-la-ta] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Bractea/Bracteārum, which is Latin for a gold plate or specialized leaf or leaf like organ, usually situated at the base of a flower bud or inflorescence or adjacent to a leaf axis. A good example is Rotala longibracteolata, which is now known as Rotala mexicana.

Longibracteum: [long-i-brak-te-um] From Longitia/ Longus which is Latin for long in length and Bractea/Bracteārum which is Latin for a specialized leaf or leaf like organ, usually situated at the base of a flower bud or inflorescence or adjacent to a leaf axis. A good example is the horn like structure at the apex of the calyptras on Myriophyllum longibracteolatum, which is now known as Myriophyllum pedunculatum subsp. longibracteolatum.

Longicarinata: [long-i-ka-ri-na-ta] From Longitia/Longusm which is Latin for long in length and Carīnārem which is Latin for to furnish with a keel or shell. It refers to keel petals which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Swainsona longicarinata.

Longicauda: [long-i-kor-da] From Longitia/Longusm which is Latin for long in length and Caudam which is Latin for a tail. It refers to structures or organs, which has a long thin appendage that resembles a tail. A good example is the upper petal on Calonema longicauda.

Longiclavata: [long-i-kla-va-ta] From Longitia/Longusm which is Latin for long in length and Clāvāta/Clāvātumm which is Latin for to have nails. It refers to the lower tepals of orchidsm which are long and thin like a person’s finger nails. A good example is Chiloglottis longiclavata.

Longicoma: [long-i-koh-ma] From Longitia/Longusm which is Latin for long in length and Komem which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to stamensm which resemble long, unkempt hair. A good example was Melaleuca longicoma, which is now known as Melaleuca Macronychia.

Longicomum: [long-i-ko-mum] From Longitia/Longus which are Latin for long in length and Kome which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to stamens which resemble long, unkempt hair. A good example is Myrtoleucodendron longicomum , which is now known as Melaleuca longicomahia.

Longicorne: [long-i-korn] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Corne which is a Latin suffix for a horn with the qualities of the prefix. It refers to structures or organs, which have a rather long horn shape appendix. A good example is the horn like structure at the apex of the calyptras on Eucalyptus longicornis.

Longicornis: [long-i-kor-nis] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Corne which is a Latin suffix for a horn with the qualities of the prefix. It refers to the upper recurved lobes, which are very long. A good example is the exotic plant Platostoma longicorne which is often used as a refreshing drink supplement in Asia and Africa and is closely related to Platostoma palustra which is known in China as Xiancao仙草, grass jelly drink.

Longicornu: [long-i-kor-nu] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Corne, which is Latin for a horn. It refers to the upper lobes which somewhat resemble very long horns. A good example is Stylidium longicornu.

Longicruris: [long-i-kroo-ris] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Crus, which is Latin for a leg or shank. It refers to the palms known and used as walking sticks. A good example was Bacularia longicruris, which is now known as Linospadix albertisianus.

Longiculmis: [long-i-kul-mis] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Culmis, which is Latin for a loose stem. It refers to the stems of grasses and reeds, which are rather long. A good example is found on the culms of the genus Fimbristylis dichotoma.

Longicuspis: [long-i-kus-pis] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Cusp, which is Latin for a point. It refers to the three, long needle like spines which are attached to the seeds. A good example is Sclerolaena longicuspis.

Longiflora: [long-i-flor-a] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flower spikelets, which are rather long or long corollas on tubular flowers. A good example is Luzula longiflora.

Longiflorum: [long-i-flor-um] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which was the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Astroloma longiflorum.

Longiflorus: [long-i-flor-us] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which was the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example Loranthus longiflorus, which is now known as Dendrophthoe vitellina.

Longifolia: [long-i-foh-li-a] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are long and strap like or are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is the stamens on Pattersonia longifolia.

Longifolium: [long-i-foh-li-um] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are much longer than many other species in the genus. A good example is Leptospermum longifolium.

Longifolius: [long-i-foh-li-us] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Folius, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are much longer than many other species in the genus. A good example is the desert grass Spinifex longifolius.

Longifructus: [long-i-fruk-tus] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Fructus, which is Latin for a fruit. It refers to the fruits which are much longer in this species when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Senecio glomeratus subsp. longifructus.

Longiligulate: [long-i-li-gu-lAt] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Ligula, which is Latin for an organ shaped like a strap. It refers to a type of long growth (ligule) at the node between the leaf blade and sheath in many grasses.

Longiloba: [long-i-loh-ba] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Lobós, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes on the corollas, which are much longer on this species when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Alyxia longiloba.

Longiorispicum: [long-i-or-i-spi-kum] Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Spica, which is Latin for a type of flowering stalk. It refers to pedicels and peduncles, which are rather long especially when compared to other species in the genus and the type species. A good example is Piper hederaceum var. longiorispicum.

Longipalea: [long-i-pa-lee] Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Palea/Paleae, which are Latin for chaff. It refers to the upper most chaff, which surrounds the seeds of grasses (Glume, Lemma and Palea). A good example is the very long palea on Triodia longipalea.

Longipedata: [long-i–pe-da-ta] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to the flower stalks; pedicels which are rather long. A good example is Podolepis longipedata.

Longipedicellata: [llong-i-pe-di-sel-la-ta] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length, Pous, which is ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet and alata which is Latin for somewhat. It refers to the flower stalks; pedicels, which are somewhat longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Marsdenia longipedicellata.

Longipedunculata: [long-i-pe-dun-ku-la-ta] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length, Pedi which is Latin for a foot or feet and alata which is Latin for somewhat. It refers to the flower stalks- the pedicels, which are somewhat longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Lobelia longepedunculata, which is now known as Lobelia tenuior.

Longipedunculatum: [long-i-pe-dun-ku-la-tum] From Longitia/Longus which are Latin for long in length, Pous, which is ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet and alata which is Latin for somewhat. It refers to the flower stalks- the pedicels, which are somewhat longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Racosperma longipedunculatum, which is now known as Acacia longipedunculata.

Longipes: [long-i-pes] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to plants, which have pedicels, petioles or stalks which are rather long compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Hovea longipes.

Longipetala: [long-i-pe-ta-la] From Longitia/Longus which are Latin for long in length and Petánnumi, which is Ancient Greek for to spread out or later Pétalon/Pétalosn which is Ancient Greek for thin metal leaf. It refers to specialized usually coloured leavesn which surround the ovaries and aid in the attraction of pollinators. A good example is Pterostylis longipetala.

Longipetalatum: [long-i-pe-ta-la-tum] From Longitia/Longusn which is Latin for long in length 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, the petals, which are longer in this species than other species in the genus. A good example is Jasminum longipetalum.

Longipetiolata: [long-i-pe-ti-o-la-ta] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length 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, the petals, which are longer in this species than other species in the genus. A good example is Parsonsia longipetiolata.

Longipetiolatus: [long-i-pe-ti-o-la-tas] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length 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, the petals, which are longer in this species than other species in the genus. A good example is Elaeocarpus longipetiolatus, which is now known as Elaeocarpus culminicola.

Longiphyllodinea: [long-i-fIl-lo-di-ne-a] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which are very long and narrow. A good example is Acacia longiphyllodinea.

Longipila: [long-i-pi-la] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Pilosa, which is Latin for long, soft hairs. It refers to structures and or organs, which are covered in long soft hairs. A good example is Wahlenbergia planiflora subsp. longipila.

Longipilosa: [long-i-pi-loh-sa] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Pilosa, which is Latin for long, soft hairs. It refers to structures and or organs, which are covered in long soft hairs. A good example is Swainsona longipilosa.

Longiracemosa: [long-i-ra-si-moh-sa] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Rachis, which is Latin for a branched flower spike. It refers to flowers, which appear on a long raceme. A good example Acacia penninervis var. longiracemosa.

Longirostrata: [long-i-ro-stra-ta] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Rostrata, which is Latin for to have a parrots beak. It refers to calyptras, which have a longer beak at the apex than other species in the genus.A good example is Eucalyptus longirostrata.

Longirostrostris: [long-i-ro-stro-stris] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Rostrata, which is Latin for to have a parrots beak. It refers to calyptras, which have a longer beak at the apex than other species in the genus. A good example was Eucalyptus longirostris, which is now known as Eucalyptus camaldulensis subsp. camaldulensis.

Longisepala: [long-i-se-pa-la] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Sepalus, which is Latin for a sepal. It refers to sepals, which are rather long. A.good example is Rhodamnia longisepala.

Longisepalum: [long-i-se-pa-lum] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Seta, which is Latin for bristly. It refers to a structure or organ, which has long bristles. A good example is found on Prasophyllum longisepalum, which is now known as Genoplesium nudiscapum and Prasophyllum nichollsianum.

Longiseta: [long-i-se-ta] From Longitia/Longus which are Latin for long in length and Seta which is Latin for bristly. It refers to structures or organs, which have long bristles. A good example is Dichelachne longiseta.

Longisetis: [long-i-se-tis] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Seta, which is Latin for bristly. It refers to structures or organs, which have long bristles. A good example is the seed heads on Schoenus longisetis, which is now known as Rhynchospora longisetis.

Longisetum: [long-i-se-tum] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Seta, which is Latin for bristly. It refers to structures or organs, which has long bristles. A good example is found on Polytrichum longisetum.

Longisetus: [long-i-se-tus] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Seta, which is Latin for bristly. It refers to structures or organs, which has long bristles. A good example is found on Cenchrus caliculatus.

Longispicata: [long-i-spi-ka-ta] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Spicatus, which is Latin a spike. It refers to flowering spikes which are very long. A good example is Tecticornia halocnemoides subsp. longispicata.

Longispicatum: [long-i-spi-ka-tum] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Spicatus, which is Latin a spike. It refers to flowering spikes which are very long. A good example is Racosperma longispicatum, which is now known as Acacia longispicata.

Longispina: [long-i-spi-na] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Spina, which is Latin for a spine. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are long and spine like. A good example was Hakea longispina, which is now known as Hakea decurrens subsp. physocarpa.

Longispinea: [long-i-spi-ne-a] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Spina, which is Latin for a spine. It refers to spines, which have the appearance of phyllodes or at times leaves. A good example is Acacia longispinea.

Longispineum: [long-i-spi-ne-um] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Spina, which is Latin for a spine. It refers to spines, which have the appearance of phyllodes or at times leaves. A good example is Racosperma longispineum, which is now known as Acacia longispinea.

Longissima: [long-is-si-ma] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and -Issima, which is Latin for the superlative or most. It refers to a structure or organ, which is extremely long. A good example is the phyllodes on Acacia longissima.

Longistaminea: [long-i-sta-min-e] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Stāmen, which is Latin a the male reproductive organs on a flower. It refers to the stamens, which are longer and prominent compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Cryptandra longistaminea.

Longistamineum: [long-i-sta-min-e-um] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Stāmineum, which is Latin for noticeable male reproductive organs -the stamens. It refers to stamens, which are noticeably longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Lasiopetalum longistamineum.

Longistamineus: [long-i-sta-min-e-us] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Stāmineum, which is Latin for noticeable male reproductive organs -the stamens. It refers to stamens, which are noticeably longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Lasiopetalum longistamineum Calothamnus affinis var. longistamineus.

Longistipatum: [long-i-sti-pa-tum] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Stīpitātum, which is Latin for a stalk or stipe. It refers to structures or organs, which have long stipes. A good example is found on Rhetinosperma longistipitatum, which is now known as Chisocheton longistipitatus.

Longistipatus: [long-i-sti-pa-tus] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Stīpitātum, which is Latin for a stalk or stipe. It refers to structures or organs, which have long stipes. A good example is found on Chisocheton longistipitatus.

Longistyla: [long-i-stI-la] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Stylus, which is Latin for part of the female reproductive organ a style. It refers to styles, which are noticeably longer than other species in the genus. A good example is found on Grevillea longistyla.

Longitubum: [long-i-tyoo-bum] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Tubus/Tubōrum, which is Latin for a tube. It refers to an organ, which is long and tubular in shape. A good example is the culms or leaves on Stylidium longitubum.

Longitudinale: [long-i-tyoo-di-nal] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length. It refers to the extension along the long axis of an organ. A good example is the culms or leaves on Lepidosperma longitudinale.

Longiusculus: [long-i-us-ku-lus] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Sculus, a Latin suffix for somewhat or rather. It refers to an organ, which is rather long. A good example would be used when describing the flower spikes of Dianella longifolia or Doryanthus excelsa.

Longivalve: [long-i-valv] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Valvae, a Latin for the leaves of a door. It refers to calyxes, which surround the buds opening up like doors and being persistent on the fruits like an open door. A good example is Welchiodéndron longivalve.

Longivalvis: [long-i-val-vis] From Longitia/Longus, which are Latin for long in length and Valvae, a Latin for the leaves of a door. It refers to calyxes, which surround the buds opening up like doors and being persistent on the fruits like an open door. A good example is Tristania longivalvis, which is now known as Welchiodendron longivalve.

Welchiodendron: [wel-shi-o-den-dron] is named in honour of Welch and Déndron which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to plants being similar to the exotic Welch genus, which are normally shrubs but here it is more like a tree. A good example is Tristania longivalvis, which is now known as Welchiodendron longivalve.

Lonicera: [lon-i-ser-a] Is named in honour of Adam Lonitza who was a German botanist and author. It refers to leaves, which resemble those of the exotic honeysuckle. A good example is the exotic honeysuckle Lonicera japonica.

Loniceroides: [lon-is-er-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Adam Lonitza was a German botanist and author and Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to leaves, which resemble those of the exotic honeysuckle Lonicera japonica. A good example is found on Psychotria loniceroides.

Lopadocalyx: [lo-pa-do-ka-liks] From Lopha, which is Latin to tear off and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for specialized leaves which surround the immature bud which are often cupular in shape – calyx. It refers to Calyxes, which appear as though the apexes have been torn away however the reference here is unknown A good example is Lopadocalyx phyllanthoides, which is now known as Olax phyllanthi.

Lopantha: [lo-pan-tha] From Lophos, which is Ancient Greek for a crest. It refers to flowers, which appear like the crest of a cockatoo. A good example is Paraserianthes lophantha ssp. lophantha.

Lophandra: [lo-fan-dra] From Lophos, which is Ancient Greek for a crest and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male. It refers to flowers, which appear like the crest of a cockatoo. A good example is Barongia lophandra.

Lophatha: [lo-fa-tha] From Lophos, which is Ancient Greek for a crest and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which resemble a cockatoo’s crest. A good example is Paraserianthes lophantha.

Lophathera: [lo-fa-ther-a] From Lophos, which is Ancient Greek for a crest and ántha/ánthos which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which resemble a cockatoo’s crest. Paraserianthes lophanthera is an error in the spelling which is seen in some earlier writings. A good example is Paraserianthes lophantha.

Lophatherum: [lo-fa-ther-um] From Lophos, which is Ancient Greek for a crest and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which resemble a cockatoo’s crest. A good example is Lophatherum gracile.

Lophatum: [lo-fa-tum] From Lophos, which is Ancient Greek for a crest and Atum which is Latin for to have rendered. It refers to flowers, which have a small crest. A good example is Myriophyllum lophatum.

Lophopetalum: [lo-fo-pe-ta-lum] From Lophos, which is Ancient Greek for a crest 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 resembling a cockatoo’s crest. A good example is the five stamen bundles on Lophopetalum arnhemicum.

Lophopogon: [lo-fo-poh-gon] From Lophos, which is Ancient Greek for a crest and Pogonias, which is Ancient Greek for a beard. It refers to the glumes and awns grouped together, which resemble a scruffy crest. A good example was Lophopogon truncatiglumis, which is now known as Germainia truncatiglumis.

Lophostemon: [lo-fo-ste-mon] From Lophos, which is Ancient Greek for a crest and Stêma, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower the stamens. It refers to stamens, which resemble a crest. A good example is the five stamen bundles on Lophostemon suaveolens.

Lophotrichus: [lo-fo-trI-kus] From Lophos, which is Ancient Greek for a crest and Trichome, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to hairs, which have a crest. A good example is Ptilotus lophotrichus.

Loranthaceae: [lo-ran-tha-see-a] From Loron, which is Ancient Greek for a thong, ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for a male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower and Aceae which is Latin for a family group. It refers to the plants, which have similar traits like all being classified as being parasitic with strap like tubular flowers. A good example is found on Amyema miquelii.

Loranthifolia: [lo-ran-thi-foh-li-a] From Loron, which is Ancient Greek for a thong, ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for a male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which resemble the Loranthus genus. A good example was Dampiera loranthifolia.

Loranthoides: [lo-ran-thoi-deez] From Loron, which is Ancient Greek for a thong, ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for a 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 have similar traits to the Loranthus genus. A good example was Beyeria loranthoides.

Loranthus: [lo-ran-thus] From Loron, which is Ancient Greek for a thong and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for a male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower. It refers to the plants, which have similar traits like all being classified as being semi parasitic with strap like leaves and long strap like anthers. A good example was Loranthus floribunda, which is now known as Nuytsia floribunda.

Lorata: [lo-ra-ta] From Loron, which is Ancient Greek for a thong. It refers to an organ usually the leaves, which are strap like. A good example is Hovea lorata.

Lorate: [lo-rAt] From Loron, which is Ancient Greek for a thong. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a strap. A good example is the dorsal sepal and lateral sepals on Empusa habenarina or the leaves on Cordyline stricta.

Loratum: [lo-ra-tum] From Loron, which is Ancient Greek for a thong. It refers to an organ usually the leaves, which are strap like. A good example is the leaves on Haemodorum loratum.

Lordhowea: [lord-hour-we-a] Is the Latinized form for Lord Howe Island. It refers to the plants originating from Lord Howe Island. A good example is found on Lordhowea insularis.

Lorea: [lo-ree-a] From Loron, which is Ancient Greek for a thong. It refers to an organ, which resembles a strap. A good example is the leaves on Hakea lorea subsp. lorea.

Loricata: [lo-ri-ka-ta] From Lōrīcāta, which is Ancient Greek for wearing a coat. It refers to flowers, which appear to be wearing a woolly coat. A good example is Pityrodia loricata.

Loroloba: [lo-ro-loh-ba] From Loratos, which is Ancient Greek for a strap and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to leaf or leaflet lobes, which are shaped like a strap. A good example is the leaflets on Acacia loroloba.

Lorolobum: [lo-ro-loh-bum] From Lobōrum, which is Ancient Greek for a strap and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to lobes, which are strap like. A good example is the leaflets on Racesperma lorolobum, which is now known as Acacia loroloba.

Loroma: [lo-roh-ma] Maybe from Loron, which is Ancient Greek for a thong or strap. It refers to leaves or leaflets, which resemble a thong or are strap like. A good example is Loroma cunninghamiana, which is now known as Archontophoenix cunninghamiana.

Lorophylla: [lo-ro-fIl-la] From Loratos, which is Ancient Greek for a strap and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or leaflets, which are shaped like a strap. A good example is Livistona lorophylla.

Lotifolia: [lo-ti-foh-li-a] From Lotos, which is Ancient Greek for the traditional name for legumes and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to flowers, which are typical of the legumes or Fabaceae family. A good example is Goodia lotifolia.

Lotodes: [lo-toh-deez] From Lotos, which is Ancient Greek for the traditional name for legumes. It refers to flowers, which are typical of most legumes. A good example is Lotodes lachnostachya, which is now known as Cullen lachnostachys.

Lotoides: [lo-toi-des] From Lotos, which is Ancient Greek for the traditional name for legumes and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers, which are typical of most legumes. A good example is Glinus lotoides.

Lotononis: [lo-ton-oh-nis] From Lotos, which is Ancient Greek for the traditional name for legumes. It refers to plants, which are typical of most legumes. A good example is Glinus lotoides.

Lotus: [loh-tus] From Lotos, which is Ancient Greek for the traditional name for legumes and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are typical of the legume family. A good example is found on Lotononis bainesii.

Loudonia: [loh-don-i-a] Is named in honour of Jane Wells Loudon (nee Webb); 1807-1858, who was an English novelist and botanical artist. She is best remembered for her art work on Australian native legumes. A good example is found on Loudonia cordigera, which is now known as Gonocarpus cordiger.

Loudonii: [loh-don-i-I] Is named in honour of Jane Wells Loudon (nee Webb); 1807-1858 who was an English novelist and botanical artist. She is best remembered for her art work on Australian native legumes. A good example is found on Isopogon loudonii.

Lovellae: [lu-vel-lee] Is probably named in honour of Lovell. A good example is the sundew Drosera lovellae.

Lovelliae: [lu-vel-li-ee] Is named in honour of Lovel. A good example is Archidéndron lovelliae.

Lowanensis: [loh-an-en-sis] From Lowana, which is Latinized for the vernacular from the Gumbaynggirr aborigines for a little girl and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from around Lowana west of Coffs Harbour. A good example is the ground orchid Arachnorchis lowanensis.

Lowii: [loh–i-I] Is named in honour of Sir Hugh Low, GCMG; 1824–1905, who was a British Colonial administrator and amateur naturalist who set up the first trials of rubber in Malaya. A good example was Macadamia lowii, which is now known as Macadamia ternifolia.

Lowriei: [lour–ri-I] Is named in honour of Allen Lowrie; 1948-2…, who was an Australian botanist who dedicated his life to Australian carnivorous plants. A good example is the sundew Drosera lowriei.

Loxidium: [loks-si-di-um] From Loxos, which is Ancient Greek for crooked or oblique. The reference is not known, but as there is a wide variation in colour and structure it could relate to the angle of the flowers on the type species, which is oblique to the spike. A good example is found on Loxidium galegifolium, which is now known as Swainsona galegifolia.

Loxocarpa: [loks-so-kar-pa] From Loxos, which is Ancient Greek for crooked or oblique and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are rather crooked or seeds which are situated off the center axis. A good example is found on Acacia loxocarpa, which is now known as Acacia oncinocarpa.

Loxocarya: [lok-so-kar-ee-a] From Loxos, which is Ancient Greek for crooked or oblique and karya, which is Ancient Greek for a nut. It refers to nuts, which are rather crooked or are off center. A good example is the nuts on Hedycarya loxocarya.

Loxophleba: [lok-so-fle-ba] From Loxo, which is Ancient Greek for crooked or oblique and Phléps, which is Ancient Greek for a vein. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have the lateral veins running at a much acuter angle than most other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus loxophleba.

Loxophylla: [lok-so-fIl-la] From Loxos, which is Ancient Greek for crooked or oblique and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which have laminas that are off center to the mid vein. A good example is Acacia loxophylla.

Loxophyllum: [loks-so-fIl-lum] From Loxos, which is Ancient Greek for crooked or oblique and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have laminas that are off center to the mid vein. A good example is Racosperma loxophyllum, which is now known as Acacia loxophylla.

Lucae: [loo-see] From Lucae, which is Latinized for a pair of bayonet forceps used in the operating theater. It refers to slender stems which have a bend similar to the Lucae bayonet forceps. A good example was Blennodia lucae, which is now known as Pachymitus cardaminoides.

Lucaeana: [loo-see-a-na] From Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white. It refers to the colour of the flowers, which are pure white. A good example was Podolepis leucaeana which is now known asPodolepis longipedata.

Lubricous: [loo-bri-kus] From Lūbricum, which is Latin for slippery; a greasy smoothness. It refers to organs or structures, which are slippery; a greasy smoothness. A good example is the pileus on the fungi Inocybe species.

Lucasii: [loo-ka-si-I] Is probably named in honour of Arthur Henry Shakespeare Lucas; 1853-1956, who was an English born Australian mathematician and botanist studying seaweeds off the south coast. A good example is Haloragodéndron lucasii.

Lucens: [loo-senz] From Lūculentus, which is Latin for bright and shiny. It refers to the leaves, which are shinny. A good example is Eucalyptus lucens.

Lucida: [loo-si-da] From Lūculentus, which is Latin for bright and shiny. It refers to the leaves, fruits or honey, which are bright clear and/or glossy. A good example is the leaves on the northern trees of Strychnos lucida that contains strychnine or the Tasmanian tree Eucryphia lucida which is renown worldwide as one of the finest tasting honeys in the world.

Lucidula: [loo-si-du-la] From Lūculentus, which is Latin for bright and shiny. It refers to the leaves, fruits or honey which are bright clear and/or glossy. A good example is the leaves on Premna lucidula, which is now known as Premna pubescens.

Lucidulus: [loo-si-du-lus] From Lūculentus, which is Latin for bright and shiny. It refers to the leaves, fruits or honey which are bright clear and/or glossy. A good example is the leaves on Cyperus lucidulus which is now known as Cyperus zollingeri.

Lucidum: [loo-si-dum] From Lūculentus, which is Latin for bright and shiny. It refers to the leaves, fruits or honey which are bright clear and/or glossy. A good example is the paper daisy Helichrysum lucidum which is now known asXerochrysum bracteatum.

Lucidus: [loo-si-dus] From Lūculentus, which is Latin for bright and shiny. It refers to the leaves, fruits or honey which are bright clear and/or glossy. A good example is the leaves on Cyperus lucidus.

Lucorum: [loo-kor-um] From Lūcōrum, which is Latin for bright and shiny. It refers to the leaves, fruits or honey which are bright clear and/or glossy. A good example is the leaves on Solanum lucorum, which is now known as Solanum stelligerum.

Luculenta: [loo-ku-len-ta] From Lūcōrum, which is Latin for bright and shiny. It refers to the leaves, fruits or honey which are bright clear and/or glossy. A good example is the stems on Eucalyptus luculenta.

Lucuma: [loo-ku-ma] From Lūcōrum, which is Latin for bright and shiny. It refers to the leaves, fruits or honey which are bright clear and/or glossy. A good example is the flowers on Lucuma castanospermum, which is now known as Vanroyena castanosperma.

Lucyi: [loo–see-I] Is named in honour of Lucy. A good example is found on Archidendron lucyi.

Ludens: [loo-denz] From Lūdentis, which is Latin for to have fun. It refers to fronds, which wave a round in the breeze as though enjoying themselves. A good example is the rare collectors fern from New Guinee Calciphilopteris ludens.

Ludwigia:[lud-wi-ji-a] Is named in honour of Christian Ludwig; 1709-1773, who was an English botanist and author who specialized in plants of north Africa. A good example is found on Ludwigia octovalvis.

Luehmanniana: [loo-mahn-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Johann Georg Luehmann; 1843-1904, who was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens and herbarium. A good example is Eucalyptus luehmanniana.

Luehmannii: [loo-man-ni-I] Is named in honour of Johann Georg Luehmann; 1843-1904, who was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens and herbarium. A good example is Syzygium luehmannii.

Luerssenianus: [loo-re-se-ni-a-nus] Is named in honour of Christian Luerresen; 1843-1916, who was a German botanist. A good example is Calymmodon luerssenianus.

Luerresen: [loo–re-sen] Is named in honour of Christian Luerresen; 1843-1916, who was a German botanist. A good example is Acacia luerresen.

Luerresenii: [loo-re-se-ni-I] Is named in honour of Christian Luerresen; 1843-1916, who was a German botanist and Déndron which is Ancient Greek for a tree. A good example was Luerssenidendron Monos tylis, which is now known as Acradenia euodiiformis.

Luffa: [loo-fa] From Lufah, which is Latinized from the Arabic word for the luffa fruit or vegetable sponge. It refers to the horticultural melon luffa. A good example is found on Luffa cylindrica.

Lugens: [loo-jenz] From Lugens, which is Latin for to mourn, grieve or lament. It refers to the lemmas and glumes, which are almost entirely black on some plants. A good example is Eragrostis lugens.

Lugubris: [loo-gu-bris] From Lūgubris, which is Latin for to mourn, grieve or lament. It refers to plants, which have a drab, mournful appearance in that they appear to be weeping or crying especially when seen amongst other dry rainforest trees with bright green foliage. A good example is Casuarina lugubris, which is now known as Allocasuarina torulosa.

Luisia: [loo-i-si-a] Most probably named in honour of Luis Vaez de Torres; 1565-1607, who was a Spanish explorer and botanical collector however Key Trins quotes Don Luis de Torres who was 19^th century Spanish botanist who is honoured with the name. A good example is found on Luisia teretifolia.

Lullfitzii: [lul-fit-zi-I] Is named in honour of Frederick Conrad James Lullfitz; 1914–1983, who was an Australian botanist and nurseryman who collected and worked at the Kings Park Gardens in Western Australia. A good example is Banksia lullfitzii.

Lullfitziorum: [lul-fit-zi-or-um] Is named in honour of Frederick Conrad James Lullfitz; 1914–1983, who was an Australian botanist and nurseryman who collected and worked at the Kings Park Gardens in Western Australia. A good example is Acacia lullfitziorum.

Lumholtzii: [lum-holt-zi-I] Is named in honour of Carl Sofus Lumholtz; 1851-1922, who was a Norwegian theologian, naturalist, anthropologist and explore in north Queensland. A good example is Acacia lumholtzii.

Lumnitzera: [lum-nit-zer-a] Is named in honour of Stephan Lumnitzer; 1750-1806, who was a German botanist and author. A good example is the black mangrove Lumnitzera racemosa.

Luna: [loo-na] From Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It refers to a structure or an organ usually the leaves, which are very glossy and reflective like the moon.

Lunarius: [loo-nar-i-us] From Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It is an adjective used usually in describing crustaceans.

Lunasia: [loo-na-si-a] From Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It refers to leaves, which are very glossy and reflective like the moon. A good example is Lunasia quercifolia, which is now known as Lunasia amara var. amara.

Lunata: [loo-na-ta] From Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which have a crescent shape. A good example is Acacia lunata.

Lunate: [loo-nAt] From Luna which is Latin for the moon. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have a crescent shape.

Lunathyrium: [loo-na-thrI-um] From Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It refers to sporangia, which resemble little moons on the lower laminas of the fronds. Good examples are the sporangia on Lunathyrium japonicum, which is now known as Deparia petersenii subsp. congrua.

Lunatum: [loo-na-tum] From Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It refers to flowers, which appear like little moons or the seeds being moon shaped. Good examples are the flowers on Racosperma lunatum, which is now known as Acacia lunata

Lunatus: [loo-na-tus] From Luna, which is Latin for the moon. It refers to flowers, which appear like little moons or the seeds being moon shaped. Good examples are the flowers on Homoranthus lunatus or the seeds on the horticultural bean Phaseolus lunatus.

Lunulata: [loo-nu-la-ta] From Luna, which is Latin for a crescent shaped moon. It refers to structures or organs, which has a crescent shape. A good example is the pinnules on Doodia lunulata.

Lunulatum: [loo-nu-la-tum] From Luna, which is Latin for a crescent shaped moon. It refers to structures or organs, which has a crescent shape. A good example is the pinnules on Adiantum lunulatum, which is now known as Adiantum philippense.

Lupulina:[loo-pu-li-na] From Lupulus, which is Latin for the European hops bush. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble the European hops bush, Humulus lupulus. A good example is the glumes and lemmas on Johnsonia lupulina.

Lupulinum:[loo-pu-li-num] From Lupulus, which is Latin for the European hops bush. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble the European hops bush, Humulus lupulus. A good example was Conospermum lupulinum, which is now known as Conospermum glumaceum.

Lurida: [loo-ri-da] From Lūrida, which is Latin for pale yellow. It refers to the colour of the flowers, which are pale yellow. A good example is Hakea lurida which is now known as Hakea rostrata.

Luridum: [loo-ri-dum] From Lūridum, which is Latin for pale yellow. It refers to the colour of the flowers, which are pale yellow. A good example was Brachychiton luridum, which is now known as Brachychiton discolor.

Luridus: [loo-ri-dus] From Lūridus, which is Latin for pale yellow. It refers to the colour of the flowers, which are pale yellow. A good example is the flowers on Acacia cognata.

Lusitanicum: [loo-si-ta-ni-kum] From Lusitanicum, which was the old Roman name for Portugal. It refers to the original plants being named coming from Portugal. A good example is Ophioglossum lusitanicum.

Lustrous: [lus-tros] From Lustrous, which is English for a glow to something less than brilliant. It usually refers to a shine in the leaves or fruit. A good example is Dianella caerulea.

Luteiflora: [loo-tee-flor-a] From Lūteum, which is Latin for yellow often with a red or orange tinge and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to the colour of the flowers, which are pale yellow often with an orange tinge and flower prolifically in spring. A good example is Dampiera luteiflora.

Luteifolium: [loo-tee-foh-li-um] From Lūteum, which is Latin for yellow often with a red or orange tinge and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the colour of the flowers, which are yellow with an orange tinge. A good example is the fungus Gastrolobium luteifolium.

Luteoalbum: [loo-te-o-al-bum] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a red or orange tinge and Albo, which is Latin for white. It refers to the colour of the flowers, which are white and yellow, orange or pale reddish in colour. A good example is Pseudognaphalium luteoalbum.

Luteoalbus: [loo-te-o-al-bus] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a red or orange tinge and Albo, which is Latin for white. It refers to the colour of the flowers, which are white and yellow, orange or pale reddish in colour. A good example is Acacia suaveolens.

Luteobubalina: [loo-te-o-bu-ba-li-na] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a red or orange tinge and Albo, which is Latin for white. It refers to the colour of the flowers, which are white and yellow, orange or pale reddish in colour. A good example is Armillaria luteobubalina.

Luteocilium: [loo-te-o-si-li-um] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a reddish or orange tinge and Ciliatum, which is Latin for to be fringed in hairs. It refers to flowers, or labellum which are fringed in yellowish coloured hairs. A good example is Grastidium luteocilium.

Luteoconica: [loo-te-o-ko-ni-ka] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a reddish or orange tinge and Kōnikós, which is Ancient Greek for to shaped like a cone. It refers to structures or organs, which are yellow often with a reddish or orange tinge shaped like an ice cream cone. A good example is the pileus on Hygrocybe luteoconica.

Lutela: [loo-te-oh-la] From Lūteum, which is Latin for yellow often with a red or orange tinge. It refers to flowers, being yellow which with orange or reddish tinge. A good example is Acacia luteola.

Luteolum: [loo-te-oh-lum] From Lūteum, which is Latin for yellow often with a red or orange tinge. It refers to flowers, which are yellow with an orange or reddish tinge. A good example is Crinum luteolum.

Luteolus: [loo-tee-oh-lus] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a reddish, brownish or orange tinge. It refers to flowers, which are pale yellow to deep yellow with an orange or reddish tinge. A good example is Cyperus luteolus.

Luteonites: [loo-te-o-nites] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a reddish, brownish or orange tinge and Nitēns, which is Latin for shinny or glistening. It refers to structures or organs, which are yellow which have an orange, brownish or reddish tinge. A good example is the pileus on Psilocybe luteonites.

Luteosa: [loo-te-oh-sa] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a reddish, brownish or orange tinge. It refers to the colour of a structure or organ, which is reddish, brownish or orange tinge. It refers to many white flowers, which turn yellowish as they age or following anthesis. A good example is Psoralea luteosa.

Lutescens: [loo-te-senz] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a reddish, brownish or orange tinge. It refers to the colour of a structure or organ, which is reddish, brownish or orange tinge. It refers to many white flowers, which turn yellow as they age or following anthesis. A good example is the trunks on the horticultural palm Dypsis lutescens.

Luteus: [loo-te-us] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a red or orange tinge. It refers to the colour of the flowers, which are yellow with a red tinge. A good example is  found on Acacia cangaiensis.

Luticola: [loo-ti-koh-la] From Lūti, which is Latin for dirt,mud or a mire and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or to reside at. It refers to plants, which can thrive in in muddy conditions or in mires. A good example is found on Isotoma luticola.

Lutosus: [loo-toh-sus] From Lūteus, which is Latin for yellow often with a reddish, brownish or orange tinge. It refers to plants, which especially the flowering spikes, which are yellow often with a reddish, brownish or orange tinge. A good example is the flowering spikes on Polypogon lutosus.

Luvunga: [lu-vun-ja] Maybe from Luvanga, which is Latinized for the vernacular of an avalanche. It may refers to many plants, which prefer to grow on steep slopes which are subjected to many avalanches. A good example is Luvunga monophylla.

Luxurians: [luks-jur-i-anz] From Luxuriare, which is Latin for to grow exuberantly. It refers to the vigor of the plants in the growing season. A good example is found with Austrostipa pubescens.

Luzonensis: [lu-zon-en-sis] From Luzon, which is Latinized for Luzon Island and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on Luzon Island in the Philippines. A good example is Leersia luzonensis, which is now known as Leersia hexandra.

Luzula: [lu-zoo-la] From Lucciola, which is Latinized for the name of a European plant. It refers to the name given to a plant from Italy. A good example is Luzula ovata.

Luzuliformis: [lu-zoo-li-for-mis] From Lucciola, which is Latinized for the name of a European plant and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to plants, which resemble the Italian sedge. A good example was Fimbristylis luzuliformis, which is now known as Fimbristylis aestivalis var. Aestivalis.

Lycioides: [lI-ki-oi-des] From Lykion, which is Ancient Greek for a medicine tree and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for a like or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Lycium genus in some of its characteristics. A good example is the leaves on Scaevola lycioides.

Lycium: [lI-ki-um] From Lykion, which is Ancient Greek for a medicine tree. It refers to a region in Asia Minor where the trees bearing this name originally came from. A good example is Lycium australe.

Lycopersicum: [lI-ko-per-si-kum] From Lykos, which is Ancient Greek for a wolf and Persikḗ, which is Ancient Greek Persia. It refers to plants, which originate from Persia with the flowering hands that have the appearance of a wolf’s paw. A good example is the horticulturally important tomato Solanum lycopersicum.

Lycopodiella: [lI-ko-poh-di-el-la] From Lykos, which is Ancient Greek for a wolf and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to the sporangia having the appearance of a wolf’s paw. A good example is the apical growth on Lycopodiella cernua which resembles a wolf’s paw.

Lycopodiifolia: [lI-ko-po-di-foh-li-a] From Lykos, which is Ancient Greek for a wolf, Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to new bud growth which resembles a wolf’s paw. A good example was Acacia lycopodiifolia.

Lycopodiifolium: [lI-ko-po-di-foh-li-um] From Lykos, which is Ancient Greek for a wolf, Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to new bud growth, which resembles a wolf’s paw. A good example was Racosperma lycopodiifolium, which is now known as Acacia lycopodiifolia.

Lycopodina: [lI-ko-poh-di-na] From Lykos, which is Ancient Greek for a wolf and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to the new buds, which resemble a wolf’s paw. A good example was Grevillea lycopodina, which is now known as Grevillea pilulifera.

Lycopodioides: [lI-ko-poh-di-oi-des] From Lykos, which is Ancient Greek for a wolf, Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have new growth that resembles the Lycopodium genus. A good example was Helichrysum lycopodioides, which is now known as Helichrysum lycopodioides.

Lycopodium: [lI-ko-poh-di-um] From Lykos, which is Ancient Greek for a wolf and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a footor feet. It refers to the sporangia or terminal shoots which have the appearance of a wolf’s paw. A good example is the apical growth on Lycopodium deuterodensum.

Lycopus: [lI-ko-pus] From Lykos, which is Ancient Greek for a wolf and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to the flower buds in the axis looking somewhat like a wolf’s paw or the apical growths of the underground rhizomes. A good example is found on Lycopus australis.

Lyginia: [lI-jin-i-a] From Lyginos, which is Ancient Greek for bent or willowy. It refers the stems being flexible and wispy. A good example is found on Lyginia barbata.

Lygodium: [lI-goh-di-um] From Lygodes, which is Ancient Greek for twisting or willowy. It refers to the long thin rachis of the fronds, which twist from every node. A good example is the stems on the climbing fern Lygodium microphyllum. Note: What appears to be a stem with several lateral fronds is actually a single frond originating from a, tuft near the surface of the ground. The fronds have been measured at over 15 meters on some of the tropical species meaing they have the longest fronds of any fern.

Lylei: [lahy–li-I] Is named in honour of Doctor Vail Lyle, who is director of the Lizard Island Reseach Centre. A good example is Tecticornia lylei.

Lyonsia: [lI-on-si-a] Is named in honour of Lyons. A good example in Australia is Lyonsia induplicata, which is now known as Pasonia induplicata.

Lyonsii: [lI-on-si-I] Is named in honour of Mike Lyons who discovered the orchid in 1994. A good example in Australia is Caelena lyonsii.

Lyperanthus: [lI-per-an-thus] From Lyperos, which is Ancient Greek for mourning and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive part of the flower or the flower. It refers to the fact that in the type species flowers turns black after anthesis or the blooms finish flowering and die. A good example is found on Lyperanthus suaveolens.

Lyrata: [lI-ra-ta] From Lyrāta, which is Latin for to have a shape or form of a lyre. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a lyre. A good example is the leaves on the popular indoor plant Ficus lyrata.

Lyrate: [lI-rAt] From Lyrātum which is Latin for a lyre. It refers to leaves, which are deeply lobed with a larger terminal lobe compared to the lateral lobes. A good example is Lysiana exocarpi.

Lyratifolia: [lI-ra-ti-foh-li-a] From Lyrātum, which is Latin for a lyre and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble a lyre. Scaevola lyratifolia is known from a single species and as there are no flowers available the specie name cannot be applied and is therefore a non applied name awaiting proper classification. A good example is Scaevola lyratifolia

Lyratogynum: [lI-ra-to-jI-num] From Lyrātum, which is Latin for a lyre and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman. It may refer to the pistil, which is somewhat shaped like the scroll on a lyre. A good example is Lepidium lyratogynum.

Lyrifolia: [lI-ri-foh-li–a] From Lyrātum, which is Latin for a lyre and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble a lyre. A good example is Brachyscome ciliaris var. lyrifoliai.

Lysi: [lI-si] From Lysis, which is Ancient Greek for loosening.

Lysiana: [lI-si-a-na] From Lysis, which is Ancient Greek for to loosen. It refers to the flowers and fruits, which are in loose bunches. A good example is the flowers and fruits on Lysiana exocarpi.

Lysicarpus: [lI-si-kar-pus] From Lysis, which is Ancient Greek for loosening and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, are produced in loose heads or bunches. A good example is the fruits on Lysiana filifolia.

Lysicephala: [lI-si-se-fa-la] From Lysis which is Ancient Greek for loosening and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to the fruits, which are produced in loose heads or bunches. A good example is the fruits on Asteromyrtus lysicephala.

Lysimachia: [lI-si-ma-ki-a] Is named in honour of King Lysimachos; 360BC-281BC, who was the Greek successor of Alexander the Great. It refers to plants, which were fed to his livestock to calm them down. A good example is Lysimachia nummularia.

Lysinema: [lI-si-ne-ma] From Lysis, which is Ancient Greek for loosening and Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread. It refers to stamens, which are  loosely free at the base of the ovary. A good example is found on Lysinema ciliatum.

Lysiosepalum: [lI-si-o-se-pa-lum] From Lysis, which is Ancient Greek for loosening and Sepalum, which is Latin for a sepal. It refers to the sepals, which are held loose around the base of the flowers. A good example is found on Lysiosepalum involucratum.

Lysiphloia: [lI-si-floi-a] From Lysis, which is Ancient Greek for loosening and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for the bark. It refers to trunks and stems which have loose or flaky barks. A good example is Acacia lysiphloia.

Lysiphloium: [lI-si-floi-um] From Lysis, which is Ancient Greek for loosening and Phloia, which is Ancient Greek for the bark. It refers to trunks and stems which have loose or flaky barks. A good example is Racosperma lysiphloium, which is now known as Acacia lysiphloia.

Lysiphyllum: [lI-si-fIl-lum] From Lysis, which is Ancient Greek for loosening and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves, which are held loose around the stems. A good example is found on Lysiphyllum gilvum.

Lysmachia: [lI-sma-ki-a] From Lysmakhos, which is Ancient Greek for ending strife. It refers to and in honour of King Lysmachos of Thrace the peace maker who is credited with having discovered the type specimen the exotic and advancing weed in Australia called Loose foot or Lysmachia vulgaris. A good example is found on Lysimachia fortunei.

Lysurus: [lI-su-rus] From Lysurus, which is probably Greek for stinkhorn. It refers to fungi which have a distinct erect habit with united arms. A good example is Lysurus cruciatus.

Lythroides: [lI-throi-des] From Lysis, which is Ancient Greek for to gore and to bleed or to be bloodied and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to structure or organ, which is blood red. A good example is the stems and flowers on Hyrtanandra lythroides, which is now known as Pouzolzia hirta.

Lythrum: [lI-thrum] From Lysism, which is Ancient Greek for to gore and to bleed or to be bloodied. It probably refers to its use in ancient times to assist in stopping bleeding of wounds. This is also notated in Ancient Chinese herbal doctrines. A good example is found on Lythrum hyssopifolia.

“Ma – Mu”

Maba: [ma-ba] Maybe from Maba, which is Latinized from the Maba people of Chad vernacular for trees found there. It refers to the species being the same as the species from Africa. A good example is Maba cargillia, which is now known as Diospyros australis.

Mabacea: [ma-ba-se-a] From Mabac, which is Latinized from the Tongan word for the genus type species found there. It refers to the plants, which resemble those that were first found in Tonga. A good example is Diospyros mabacea.

Mabellae: [ma–bel-lee] Is named in honour of Miss Mabel Cambage who was the daughter of Richard Hind Cambage; 1859-1982, who was a surveyor and botanical collector. She was a foundation member and secretary of the Wattle Day committee which pushed for an Acacia species to be our national floral emblem. A good example is Acacia mabellae.

Macadamia: [ma-ka-day-mi-a] Is named in honour of John MacAdam; 1800-1882, who was an Australian chemist and lecturer. A good example is Macadamia integrifolia.

Macalpinei: [ma-kal-pin-ee] Is named in honour of Daniel McAlpine; 1849-1932, who was a Scottish born Australian, lecturer in biology and botany at Ormond and the Pharmacy Colleges respectively. His remarkable talent later found expression as Vegetable Pathologist to the Department of Agriculture and undoubtedly became the greatest mycologist in Australia’s history. He had published around 230 books, bulletins, and pamphlets published with several excellent papers in the Victorian Naturalist which included, “Romance of Plant Pathology” in 1910. McAlpine’s climax came with the ‘Systematic Arrangement of Australian Fungi” in tabular form, 1895.This book simplified the presentation and gave added information, especially on plant disease fungi and their hosts. The tabulation is still of use by pathologists and is not likely to be superseded in the near future. McAlpine’s work did not receive the appreciation it deserved in Australia; even his departmental life was a continual struggle despite his brilliance. Like so many genii, he retired from public notice without contributing any more, not withstanding the significant commitment he could have made. A good example is Austrostipa macalpinei.

Macalpinianum: [ma-kal-pi-ni-a-num] Is named in honour of Daniel McAlpine; 1849-1932, who was a Scottish born Australian, lecturer in biology and botany at Ormond and the Pharmacy Colleges respectively. His remarkable talent later found expression as Vegetable Pathologist to the Department of Agriculture and undoubtedly became the greatest mycologist in Australia’s history. He had published around 230 books, bulletins, and pamphlets published with several excellent papers in the Victorian Naturalist which included, “Romance of Plant Pathology” in 1910. McAlpine’s climax came with the ‘Systematic Arrangement of Australian Fungi” in tabular form, 1895.This book simplified the presentation and gave added information, especially on plant disease fungi and their hosts. The tabulation is still of use by pathologists and is not likely to be superseded in the near future. McAlpine’s work did not receive the appreciation it deserved in Australia; even his departmental life was a continual struggle despite his brilliance. Like so many genii, he retired from public notice without contributing any more, not withstanding the significant commitment he could have made. A good example is Tulostoma macalpinianum.

Macaranga: [ma-kar-an-ga] From Macaranga, which is Latinized from the Pilippino vernacular for the trees in found in the Philippines. A good example is Macaranga tanarius.

Macarthuria: [ma-kar-ther-i-a] Is named in honour of William Macarthur; 1800-1882, who was an Australian botanist, horticulturalist and agriculturalist. A good example is Macarthuria neocambrica.

Macarthurii: [ma-kar-ther-i-I] Is named in honour of William Macarthur; 1800-1882, who was an Australian botanist, horticulturalist and agriculturalist. A good example is Cyathea macarthurii.

Macbarronii: [mak-ba-ron-i-I] Is probably named in honour of E. J. McBarron who was a veterinary officer and botanist. A good example is Eleocharis macbarronii.

Macbrydei: [mak-brI-de-I] Is named in honour of Macbryde. A good example is Echinocarpus macbrydei.

Maccoya: [ma–koi-a] Is named in honour of Sir Frederick McCoy KCMG FRS; 1817–1899, who was an Irish palaeontologist, and naturalist. A good example is Rochelia maccoya, which is now known as Plagiobothrys plurisepaleus.

Maccraei: [mak-krei-I] Is named in honour of McCrae; A good example is Acrothamnus maccraei.

Maccreae: [ma-kree-e] Is probably named in honour of Thomas (Tommy) McCrae; 1830’s–1901, who was an Australian Aboriginal painter and plant collector. A good example is Xylopia maccreae.

Maccullochiana: [ma-kul-lo-ki-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Joseph Macculloch, who was an early plant collector in Australia,. A good example is Swainsona maccullochiana.

Maccutcheonii: [ma-kut-chee-o-ni-I] Is named in honour of Grahame McCutcheon, who was an Australian officer with the Department of Conservation and Land Management, who was active in the conservation of the species. A good example is Grevillea maccutcheonii.

Macdonaldia: [mak-don-ahl-di-a] Is named in honour of Macdonald but which Macdonald cannot be substantiated. A good example is Cryptocarya macdonaldii.

Macdonaldii: [mak-don-ahl-di-I] Is named in honour of Macdonald but which Macdonald cannot be substantiated. A good example is Cryptocarya macdonaldii.

Macdonnellense: [mak-do-nel-lens] From Macdonell, which is Latinized for the Macdonnel Ranges and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered and are often restricted to the Macdonell Ranges. A good example is Racosperma macdonnellense, which is now known as Acacia macdonnellensis.

Macdonnellensis: [mak-do-nel-len-sis] From Macdonell, which is Latinized for the Macdonnel Ranges and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered and grow in the Macdonell Ranges. A good example is Acacia macdonnellensis.

Macdonnellii: [mak-do-nel-li-I] Is named in honour of Macdonell but which Macdonnell cannot be substantiated. However as plants which have this specific name all come from the Macdonnell Ranges it is rather safe to conclude that it is named in honour of Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell KCMG CB; 1814-1881, who was an Anglo-Irish lawyer, judge and colonial governor of South Australia. A good example is Eremophila macdonnellii.

Macdowellii: [mak-dour-wel-li-I] Is named in honour of Macdowell. A good example is Cephalaralia macdowallii.

Macfadiana: [mak-fah-di-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Professor Geoffrey I. Macfadden; 19.. –2…, who was an Australian Bioscientist at Melbourne University. A good example is Macfadyiana unguis-cati.

Macfarlanei: [mak-far-lan-e-I] Is named in honour Macfarlane. Macfadyiana is a spelling error for Macfadyena. A good example is Haemodorum macfarlanei.

Macfaydyena: [mak-fay-dI-e-na] Is named in honour of Dr. R. E. Mcfayden, who was an Australian Botanist and collector but it cannot be substantiated 100%. A good example is Macfadyena unguis-cati, which is now known as Dolichandra unguis-cati.

Macgillivrayi: [mak-gil-i-vray-I] Is named in honour of John Macgillivray; 1822–1867, who was a Scottish botanist and author who studied the plants from the Northern Territory. A good example is Hoya macgillivrayii.

Macgregoria: [mak-gre-gor-i-a] Is named in honour of John Macgregor; 1828–1884, who was an Australian politician and keen adversary of the sciences. A good example is Macgregoria racemigera.

Macgregorii: [mak-gre-gor-i-I] Is named in honour of John Macgregor; 1828–1884, who was an Australian politician and keen adversary of the sciences. A good example is the popular New Guinee tree fern, Macgregoria racemigera.

Machaerina: [ma-kee-ri-na] Is named in honour of MacHaerina. A good example is the synonym Machaerina insularis.

Machinii: [ma-ki-ni-I] Is named in honour of Machin. A good example is the synonym Macrozamia machinii.

Macilentus: [ma-ki-len-tus] Is named in honour of Macilentus. A good example is Bunochilus macilentus.

MacIlwraith: [ma-kil-rAth] Is named in honour of Thomas MacIlwraith; 1835–1900, who was a Queensland politician and pastoralist. A good example is Millettia mcIlwraith.

Macilwraithensis: [ma-kil-ray-the-en-sis] Is named in honour of Thomas MacIlwraith; 1835–1900, who was a Queensland politician and pastoralist and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to the type species coming from the Macilwraithe Range in far north eastern Queensland. A good example is Hibiscus macilwraithensis.

Macintyria: [ma-kin-tI-ri-a] Is named in honour of Macintyr(e) but which Macintyr(e) cannot be substantiated. A good example is Macintyria octandra, which is now known as Xanthophyllum octandrum.

Macintyrii: [ma-kin-tI-ri-I] Is named in honour of Macintyr(e) but which Macintyr(e) cannot be substantiated. A good example is Xanthophyllum macintyrii, which is now known as Xanthophyllum octandrum.

Macivorii: [ma-ki-vor-i-I] Is named in honour of Macivor but which Macivor cannot be substantiated. A good example is Schoenia macivorii.

Mackaviensis: [ma-ka-vi-en-sis] From Mackavie which is Probably Latinized for Mackay and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around Mackay Queensland. A good example is Scleria mackaviensis.

Mackayensis: [ma-kay-en-sis] From Makay, which is Latinized for the Makay district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered in the Makay district in central eastern Queensland. A good example was Loranthus mackayensis, which is now known as Amyema mackayensis.

Mackayi: [ma-kay-i] Is named in honour of Mackay but which Mackay cannot be substantiated. A good example is Argyrotegium mackayi.

Mackenzii: [ma-ken-zi-I] Is named in honour of Mackenzi, but which Mackenzi cannot be substantiated. A good example was Macrozamia mackenzii, which is now known as Macrozamia miquelii.

Mackeyana: [ma-kee-a-na] Is named in honour of Mackey but which Mackey cannot be substantiated. A good example is Acacia mackeyana.

Mackeyanum: [ma-kee-a-num] Is named in honour of Mackey but which Mackey cannot be substantiated. A good example was Racosperma mackeyanum, which is now known as Acacia mackeyana.

Mackibbinni: [ma-ki-bi-ni-I] Is named in honour of J. N. Mackibbinii 1880s who was an Australian School teacher and orchidologist. A good example is Thelymitra mackibbinii.

Mackinlaya: [ma-kin-lay-a] Is named in honour of John MacKinllay; 1819–1872, who was an Australian explorer in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. A good example is Mackinlaya macrosciadea.

Mackinlayi: [ma-kin-lay-I] Is named in honour of John MacKinllay; 1819–1872, who was an Australian explorer in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. A good example is Eremophila mackinlayi.

Mackinnoniana: [ma-kin-no-i-a-na] Is probably named in honour of A. N. D. McKinnon; 1859?-1928, who was an Australian collector with R. H. Cambagein 1909. A good example is Cryptocarya mackinnoniana.

Mackintii: [ma-kin-ti-I] Is named in honour of MacKint but which Mackint cannot be substantiated. A good example is Eucalyptus mackintii.

Mackleayana: [ma-klay-a-na] Is named in honour of Alexander Macleay; 1767-1818, who was a Scottish born Australian who was an entomologist and botanist. A good example is Octoclinis macleayana, which is now known as Callitris macleayana.

Mackliniana: [ma-kli-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of MacKlin. A good example is Allocasuarina mackliniana.

Macleayanus: [ma-klay-a-nus] Is named in honour of Alexander Maclean; 1767-1818, who was a British born Australian who was an entomologist and botanist. A good example is Anopterus macleayanus.

Maclura: [ma–kler-ra] Is named in honour of William Maclur; 1763–1840, who first collected the seeds in which the type specimen was grown. A good example is Maclura cochinchinensis.

Macmillaniana: [mak-mil-la-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Macmillan but which Macmillan cannot be substantiated. A good example is Eremophila macmillaniana.

Macmillanii: [mak-mil-la-ni-I] Is named in honour of Macmillan but which Macmillan cannot be substantiated. A good example is Goodenia macmillanii.

Macnuttiana: [mak-nu-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Andrew Macnutt; 1885-1969 who collected the type specimen in 1913. A good example Acacia macnuttiana.

Macnuttianum: [mak-nu-ti-a-num] Is named in honour of Andrew Macnutt; 1885-1969 who collected the type specimen in 1913. A good example Racosperma  macnuttianum, which is now known as Acacia macnuttiana.

Maconochieana: [ma-ko-no-ki-ee-na] Is named in honour of John Richard Maconochie; 1941-1984, who was an Australian Botanist and ecologist who studied central Australian arid plants. A good example is Acacia maconochieana.

Maconochieanum: [ma-ko-no-ki-ee-num] Is named in honour of John Richard Maconochie; 1941-1984, who was an Australian Botanist and ecologist who studied central Australian arid plants. A good example was Racosperma maconochieanum, which is now known as Acacia maconochieana.

Maconochiei: [ma-ko-no-ki-I] Is named in honour of John Richard Maconochie; 1941-1984, who was an Australian Botanist and ecologist who studied central Australian arid plants. A good example is Cycas maconochiei.

Macoorai: [ma-koo-ra-I] Is named in honour of Macoora. A good example is Solanum macoorai.

Macooraia: [ma-koo-rI-a] Is named in honour of Macoora. A good example is Steganthera macooraia.

Macquoidii: [ma-kwo-i-di-I] Is named in honour of Macquoid. A good example is Eucalyptus macquoidii.

Macra: [ma-kra] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large. It refers to structures or organs, which are very large. A good example when named was Bothriochloa macra which had the largest overall size amongst the species in the genus.

Macracantha: [ma-kra-kan-tha] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of the flower or the flower. It refers flowers, flower spikes or flower heads, which are somewhat larger than other species in the genus. A good example is the single ball flowers on Acacia macracantha.

Macractina: [ma-kra-ti-na] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Actinos, which is Ancient Greek for a ray. It refers to structures or organs, which has a large spreading ray of spikes. A good example was Leptoloma macractinia, which is now known as Digitaria divaricatissima.

Macradenia: [ma-kra-de-ni-a] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Denia, which is Ancient Greek for a gland. It refers to the plants, which have large glands on the leaves, rachis or petioles. A good example is the large, elongated gland on the phyllodes of Acacia macradenia.

Macradenium: [ma-kra-de-ni-um] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Denia, which is Ancient Greek for a gland. It refers to the plants, which have large glands on the leaves, rachis or petioles. A good example is the large, elongated gland on the phyllodes of Racosperma macradenium, which is now known as Acacia macradenia.

Macraeana: [ma-kray-a-na] Is named in honour of George Macrae who aided William Baeuerlen. A good example is Hakea macraeana.

Macraei: [ma–krei-I] Is named in honour of Macrae but which Macrae cannot be substantiated. A good example is Dendrobium macraei, which is now known as Flickingeria nativitatis.

Macranda: [ma-kran-da] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male. It refers to stamens which are much longer than most other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus macrandra.

Macrantha: [ma-kran-tha] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of the flower or the flower. It refers anthers, which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Zoysia macrantha.

Macranthum: [ma-kran-thum] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of the flower or the flower. It refers to anthers, which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Dracophyllum macranthum.

Macrathera: [ma-kra-ther-a] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Ather/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower. It refers to the floret stalks, which are very long. A good example is Iseilema macrathera, which is now known as Iseilema macratherum.

Macratherum: [ma-kra-ther-um] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Ather/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower. It refers to the floret stalks, which are very long. A good example is Iseilema macratherum.

Macredieana: [ma-kre-di-ee-na] Is named in honour of Macredie. A good example is Microcorys macredieana.

Macro: [ma-kroh] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large. It refers to any structure or organ, which is larger than normally found in the genus.

Macrobotrys: [ma-kro-bo-trIs] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Botrys, which is Ancient Greek for a bunch of grapes. It refers to the flowers, which look somewhat like those of the Cissus genus. A good example is Mischarytera macrobotrys.

Macrocalymma: [ma-kro-ka-lIm-ma] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Kálux, which is Ancient Greek for a calyx. It refers to the calyxes, which are very large and or showy. A good example is Pterostylis macrocalymma.

Macrocalyx: [ma-kro-ka-liks] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Kálux, which is Ancient Greek for a calyx. It refers to the calyxes, which are very large and or showy. A good example is Thomasia macrocalyx.

Macrocarpa: [ma-kro-kar-pa] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Millotia macrocarpa.

Macrocarpum: [ma-kro-kar-pum] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are somewhat larger than other species the genus. A good example is Leptosema macrocarpum.

Macrocarpus: [ma-kro-kar-pus] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Karpós, which are somewhat larger than other species the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus macrocarpus.

Macrocephala: [ma-se-fa-la] From Makros which is Ancient Greek for large and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which are much larger when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Craspedia macrocephala.

Macrocephalum: [ma-kro-se-fa-lum] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large, Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head and Um, which is Greek/Latin for a degree. It refers to flower heads which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Helichrysum macrocephalum.

Macrocephalus: [ma-kro-se-fa-lus] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large, Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head and Um, which is Greek/Latin for a degree. It refers to flower heads which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Ptilotus macrocephalus.

Macrocera: [ma-kro-seer-a] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Cēra, which is Latin for waxy. It refers to leaves and or stems, which feel rather more waxy than other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus macrocera, which is now known as Eucalyptus cornuta.

Macroceras: [ma-kro-seer-as] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Cēra, which is Latin for waxy. It refers yo leaves and or stems, which feel rather more waxy than other species in the genus. A good example is the leaves and flowers on Utricularia macroceras, which is now known as Utricularia menziesii.

Macrochiton: [ma-kro-kI-ton] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Khiton, which is Ancient Greek for a tunic. It refers to structures or organs, which has pleats or is surrounded by another organ that resembles a long tunic. A good example is the petals which hang down like a tunic around the enlarged ovaries on Macrochiton lessertianum, which is now known as Dysoxylum bijugum.

Macroclavia: [ma-kro-kla-vi-a] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Arachnorchis macroclavia.

Macrodon: [ma-kro-don] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Donotos, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth or teeth. It refers to leaves, which have much larger teeth thanother species in the genus. A good example is Pratia macrodon.

Macrodonta: [ma-kro-don-ta] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Donotos, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth or teeth. It refers to leaves, which have much larger teeth than other species in the genus. A good example is Grevillea wickhamii subsp. macrodonata.

Macrodontum: [ma-kro-don-tum] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Donotos, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth or teeth. It refers to leaves, which have much larger teeth than other species in the genus. A good example is the red, coastal seaweed Spatoglossum macrodontum.

Macrodontus: [ma-kro-don-tus] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Donotos, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth or teeth. It refers to leaves, which have much larger teeth than other species in the genus. A good example is Senecio macrodontus, which is now known as Senecio linearifolius var. macrodontus.

Macrofungi: [ma-kro-fun-gI] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Spóngos, which is Ancient Greek, Spongia, which is Latin and later fungus, which is European for a fungus. It refers to any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeast and moulds, as well as the more familiar macro mushrooms – fungal fruit-bodies that can be seen readily with the naked eye. A good example is pale aqua night glowing fungi Mycena chlorophos.

Macroglossa: [ma-kro-glos-sa] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Glossos which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to labellum on orchids, which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Spilanthes microglossa, which is now known asAcmella grandiflora var. brachyglossa.

Macroglossus: [ma-kro-glos-sus] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Glossos which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to labellum on orchids, which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Acianthus macroglossus.

Macrohypora: [ma-kro-hI-por-ra] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large, Hyper, which is Ancient Greek for over, excess or exaggerated and Porōsum, which is Ancient Greek or Porōsus, which is Latin for an opening. It refers to pores, which has extremely large pores. A good example is the large pores on the underside of the pileus on Macrohyporia dictyopora.

Macrolepiota: [ma-kro-le-pi-oh-ta] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtus, which is Latin for scaly or to have scales. It refers to structures or organs, which has rather large scales. A good example is the pileus on Macrolepiota dolichaua. While this fungus is edible with good flavour it must be treated with caution as fungi in the smaller, similar looking to the Lepiota genus that are highly toxic.

Macrolepis: [ma-kro-le-pis] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Lepidōtós, which is Ancient Greek or Lepidōtus, which is Latin for scaly or to have scales. It refers to structures or organs, which has rather large scales. A good example is Quercus macrolepis.

Macronema: [ma-kro-ne-ma] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread. It refers to plants, which have very long structures or organs. A good example is the flowering spikes on Xanthorrhoea macronema.

Macronemum: [ma-kro-ne-mum] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread. It refers to plants, which have very long structures or organs. A good example is the flowering spikes on Xanthorrhoea minor var. macronemum, which is now known asXanthorrhoea macronema.

Macronychia: [ma-kro-nI-ki-a] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Onyx, which is Ancient Greek for a claw or claws. It refers to flowers, usually the petals or at times the stamens which resemble claws. A good example is the prominent clawed stamens on Melaleuca macronychia.

Macronychium: [ma-kro-nI-ki-um] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Onyx, which is Ancient Greek for a claw or claws. It refers to flowers, usually the petals or at times the stamens which resemble claws. A good example is the prominent clawed stamens on Myrtoleucodendron macronychium, which is now known as Melaleuca macronychia.

Macropetala: [ma-kro-pe-ta-la] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Pétalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to petals, which are a lot larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Drosera microphylla var. macropetala.

Macropetalus: [ma-kro-pe-ta-lus] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Pétalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to petals, which are a lot larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Corchorus macropetalus.

Macrophylla: [ma-kro-fIl-la] From Makros which is Ancient Greek for large and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are a lot larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Ficus macrophylla.

Macrophyllum: [ma-kro-fIl-lum] From Makros which is Ancient Greek for large and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are a lot larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Lasiopetalum macrophyllum.

Macrophyllus: [ma-kro-fIl-lus] From Makros which is Ancient Greek for large and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are a lot larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Rubus macrophyllus.

Macropidia: [ma-kro-pi-di-a] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to flowers, which resemble a kangaroo’s paw – Macropus. A good example is Macropidia fulinginosa.

Macropiper: [ma-kro-pI-per] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Peperi, which is Ancient Greek for pepper. It refers to leaves and fruits which are resemble those of the Piper genus. A good example is Macropiper excelsum.

Macroplectra: [ma-kro-plek-tra] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Plêktron, which is Ancient Greek or Plēctrum, which is Latin for a small spur shaped piece of ivory later metal or plastic for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre or mandolin. It refers to flowers, and or fruits, which have a small spur at the base or apex. A good example is Goodenia macroplectra.

Macropodiana: [ma-kro-po-di-a-na] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to structures or organs, which have an extension that resembles a foot. A good example is the leaves on Adenanthos macropodiana, which is now known as Adenanthos macropodianus.

Macropodianus: [ma-kro-po-di-a-nus] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to structures or organs, which have an extension that resembles a foot. A good example is the leaves on Adenanthos macropodianus.

Macropsychanthus: [ma-kro-sI-kan-thus] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large, Pschye, which is Ancient Greek for the human mind or wellbeing and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It may refer to flowers, which have a strong psychmatic effect on people or are poisonous. A good example is Macropsychanthus lauterbachiis.

Macropteranthes: [ma-kro-teer-an-thes] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large, Pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a wing and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to the flower’s sepals, which have extraordinary large wings. A good example is Macropteranthes montana.

Macropterocarpa: [ma-kro-teer-o-kar-pa] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large, Pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a wing and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits which have a large, curved wing surrounding the seed. A good example is Atriplex macropterocarpa.

Macropterus: [ma-kro-teer-us] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and, Pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to structures or organs, which have a large, curved wing. A good example is the fruits on Corchorus macropterus.

Macroptilium: [ma-kro-ti-li-um] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Ptilium, which is Ancient Greek for to take flight akin to  Pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to the two large dominant standard petals which stand semi erect like a bird spreading its wings to take flight. A good example is the exotic creeping weed Macroptilium atropurpureum.

Macropus 1: [ma-kro-poos] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin or a foot or feet. It refers to the genus of Kangaroos and larger wallabies.

Macropus 2: [ma-kro-poos] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to organs, which resemble a kangaroo’s paw – Macropus. A good example is Dendrobium macropus subsp. gracilicaule which is now known as Dendrobium gracilicaule.

Macrorhinus: [ma-kro-rI-nus] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Rhis, which is Ancient Greek for a nose. It refers to lemmas, which have a long, drawn out awn. A good example is Amphibromus macrorhinus.

Macrorhyncha: [ma-kro-rIn-ka] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large or very large and Rhynkos, which is Ancient Greek for a beak. It refers to operculums, which have a larger rostrate shaped apex than most other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus macrorhyncha.

Macrosciadea: [ma-kro-ski-a-dee] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Scias, which is Ancient Greek for an umbrella or umbel. It refers to the large flowering umbels, which resemble an umbrella. A good example is Mackinlaya macrosciadea.

Macrosiphonia: [ma-kro-si-fo-ni-a] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Síphōn, which is Ancient Greek or Síphōn/Sipho which is Latin for a hollow tube. It refers to corolla tubes which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Lindernia macrosiphonia.

Macrospora: [ma-kro-spor-ra] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Spora, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds of ferns, fungi and other byrophytes. It refers to the number and size of the spores produced by the species. A good example is Austrogautieria macrospora which was introduced as a new genus to accommodate the Australian species which differed slightly to the overseas species in the genus Gautieria macrospora.

Macrosporum: [ma-kro-spor-rum] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Spora, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds of ferns, fungi and other byrophytes. It refers to the number and size of the spores produced by the species being rather large compared to other species in the genus. A good example is one of the many the puff ball fungus Tulostoma macrosporum.

Macrossanii: [ma-kro-sa-ni-a] Is named in honour of Macrossan. A good example is Dodonaea macrossanii.

Macrostachya: [ma-kro-sta-sha] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Stachya, which is Ancient Greek for a spike. It refers to flower spikes which are much longer than most other species in the genus. A good example was Persoonia macrostachya, which is now known as Persoonia saccata.

Macrostákhus: [ma-kro-sta-kus] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Stakhos, which is Ancient Greek for a stem. It refers to stems or spikes, which are rather long. A good example is Petrophile macrostachya.

Macrosperma: [ma-kro-sper-ma] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Petrophile macrostachya.

Macrospermum: [ma-kro-sper-mum] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Chenopodium macrospermum.

Macrostachya: [ma-kro-sta-she-a] From Makros, which is Greek large and Stakhos, which is Ancient Greek for a stem. It to stems, which are rather stout. A good example is Persoonia macrostachya.

Macrostachyum: [ma-kro-sta-she-um] From Makros, which is Greek for large and Stakhos, which is Ancient Greek for a stem. It refers to stems, which are rather stout. A good example was Dendrobium macrostachyum, which is now known as Dendrobium stuartii.

Macrostegia: [ma-kro-ste-ji-a] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Stégos, which is Ancient Greek for a roof or protective covering. It refers to calyxes, sepals or petals which hang down over the sexual organs and protect them like a large domed roof. A good example is Darwinia macrostegia.

Macrostelia: [ma-kro-ste-li-a] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Stele, which is Ancient Greek for a pillar. It refers to the large thick style standing erect like a thick pillar or post. A good example is Macrostelia grandifolia subsp. macilwraithensis.

Macrostemon: [ma-kro-ste-mon] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Stêma, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower. It refers to the long, thick, conspicuous stamens. A good example is Beaufortia macrostemon.

Macrostylis: [ma-kro-stI-lis] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a column or pillar. It refers to styles which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Arachnorchis macrostylis.

Macrothelypteris: [ma-kro-the-li-teer-is] From Makros which is Ancient Greek for large, Thely, which is Ancient Greek for a female or feminine and Pteris, which is Ancient Greek for a fern. It refers to the rather large fronds of this fern which still look very delicate or feminine. A good example is Macrothelypteris torresiana.

Macrotrichum: [ma-kro-trI-kum] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Tyloma, which is Ancient Greek for a type of medicine which was once considered for extraction from the beans. A good example is the unknown origin bean Trichinium macrotrichum, which is noe known as the Ptilotus villosiflorus.

Macrotrichus: [ma-kro-trI-kus] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Tyloma, which is Ancient Greek for a type of medicine which was once considered for extraction from the beans. A good example is the unknown origin bean Ptilotus macrotrichus.

Macrotyloma: [ma-kro-tI-loh-ma] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Tyloma, which is Ancient Greek for a type of medicine which was once considered for extraction from the beans. A good example is the unknown origin bean Macrotyloma uniflorum.

Macrotys: [ma-kro-tIs] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Otikos, which is Ancient Greek for an ear. It refers to petals or tepals, which stick up/out like a pair of Bilby ears. A good example is Prasophyllum macrotys.

Macrourus: [ma-krour-us] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Aora, which is Ancient Greek for a tail. It refers to the exotic weedy, feather grass Cenchrus macrourus that has long flower spikes which resemble a tail or the little northern marsupial which likes to dig holes in our gardens the bandicoot known as Isoodon macrourus. Cenchrus macrourus, which is noe known as the weed buster is an exotic and would be better replaced with the native grass Cenchrus purpurascens; which is actually more attractive and less invasive, before the former becomes a weed a nuisance weed as well.

Macrozamia: [ma-kro-zay-mi-a] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large and Zamia, which is Ancient Greek for a pine cone. It refers to fruits, which resemble a large pine cone typical of the Zamia genus. A good example is Macrozamia communis.

Macta:[mak-ta] From Makros, which is Ancient Greek for large. It refers to structures or organs, which are rather large. A good example is the fruits on Eucalyptus macta.

Maculata: [ma-kyoo-lar-ta] From Maculatus, which is Latin for to stain or to have spots. It refers to a description of structures or organs, which have spots. A good example is the trunk on Corymbia maculata.

Maculate: [ma-kyoo-lAt] From Maculatus, which is Latin for to stain or to have spots. It refers to a description of a structures or organs, which have spots. A good example is the flowers on Eremophila maculata.

Maculatum: [ma-ku-la-tum] From Maculatus, which is Latin for to stain or to have spots. It refers to a description of a plant’s structure or organs, which have spots. A good example is the stems on the toxic weed hemlock, Conium maculatum.

Maculosissima: [ma-kyoo-lo-sis-si-ma] From Maculatus, which is Latin for to stain or to have spots and -Issima, which is Latin for the superlative or very. It refers to structures or organs, which are variably, but usually densely covered in spots and blotches. A good example is Diuris maculosissima.

Madagascariensis: [ma-da-ga-skar-i-en-sis] From Madagascari, which is Latinized for Madagascar and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to the type species originally coming from Madagascar. A good example is Harungana madagascariensis.

Maderaspatana: [ma-der-a-spa-ta-na] From Madras, which is Latinized for the Madras region in India, Patens, which is Latin for spreading out and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Maderspat region. A good example is Mukia maderaspatana, which is now known as Cucumis maderaspatanus.

Maderaspatanus: [ma-der-a-spa-ta-nus] From Madras, which is Latinized for the Madras region in India, Patens, which is Latin for spreading out and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Maderspat region. A good example is Cucumis maderaspatanus.

Maderaspatensis: [ma-der-a-spa-ten-sis] From Madras, which is Latinized for the Madras region in India, Patens, which is Latin for spreading out and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Maderspat region. A good example is Phyllanthus maderaspatensis.

Madida: [ma-di-da] From Madidus, which is Latin for moist or wet. It refers to plants, which prefer moist or wet habitats like on rainforest trees in high rainfall areas, swamps or higher altitudes in near continual fogs. A good example is Zieria madida.

Madidum: [ma-di-dum] From Madidus, which is Latin for moist or wet. It refers to plants, which prefer moist or wet habitats like on rainforest trees in high rainfall areas, swamps or higher altitudes where continual fogs and orographic precipitation frequently occur. A good example is Cymbidium madidum.

Maesa: [mee-sa] From Maesa, which is Latininized from the Arabic name for the Genus of plants from the middle east. A good example is Maesa dependens var. dependens.

Magellanica: [ma-jel-la-ni-ka] From Magellan, which is Latinized for the Magellan Straight in Chile. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered around the Magellan Straight. A good example is Agrostis magellanica

Magellanicum: [ma-jel-lan-i-kum] From Magellan, which is Latinized for the Magellan Straight in Chile. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered around the Magellan Straight. A good example is Polypodium magellanicum, which is now known as Notogrammitis angustifolia subsp. nothofageti.

Magellanicus: [ma-jel-lan-i-kus] From Magellan, which is Latinized for the Magellan Straight in Chile. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered around the Magellan Straight. A good example is Cortinarius magellanicus.

Nothofageti: [noth-o-fa-je-ti] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for False or counterfeit and is named in honour of Fagett, who was probably a Spanish botanist in south America. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered around the Magellan Straight. A good example is Notogrammitis angustifolia subsp. nothofageti.

Magentitepala: [ma-jen-ti-te-pa-la] From Magenta, which is Latin for deep reddish-pink to purplish-pink and Tepal, which is French from Pétalon and Sképē, which are Ancient Greek or Sepalon, which is Latin for petals and sepals. It refers to flowers, which are deep reddish-pink to purplish-pink coloured tepals. Tepals are sepals and petals combined as they often are indistinguishable A good example is Cortinarius magellanicus.

Magna: [mag-na] From Mágna, which is Latin for large or great. It refers to plants, which have a large size or look great compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Loxocarya magna.

Magnadenia: [mag-na-den-i-a] From Mágna, which is Latin for large or great and Adena/Adenos, which is Ancient Greek for a gland or glandular. It refers to plants, which have much large glands than other species in the genus. A good example is Microtis magnadenia, which is now known as Microtis rara.

Magnesium: [mag-nee-zi-um] From Magnetes which is the local Greek dialect name for the metal. This is one of the most important minerals in the building blocks of plant cell structure

Symbol Mg,

Atomic Number 12

Magneticus: [mag-ne-ti-kus] From Mágnēta, which is Latin for lodestone or to have the ability to attract. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered on magnetic Island. A good example is Croton magneticus.

Magnibractea: [mag-ni-brak-te-a] From Magnificus, which is Latin for eminent, imposing, distinguished or magnificent and Bracteātus which is Latin for is a modified or specialized leaf, especially one associated with a reproductive structure such as a flower, inflorescence axis or cone scale. It refers to the hoods on the flowers, which can be most impressive to look at. A good example is Hovea magnibractea.

Magniclavata: [mag-ni-kla-va-ta] From Magnificus, which is Latin for eminent, imposing, distinguished or magnificent and Clavata which is Latin for a club. It refers to the hoods on the flowers, which can be most impressive to look at. A good example is Arachnorchis magniclavata.

Magnifica: [mag-ni-fi-ka] From Magnificus, which is Latin for eminent, imposing, distinguished in fact magnificent. It refers to flowering displays, which can be most impressive. A good example is Grevillea magnifica.

Magnificata: [mag-ni-fi-ka-ta] From Magnificus, which is Latin for eminent, imposing, distinguished magnificent. It refers to the flowering displays, which are very impressive. A good example is Eucalyptus magnificata.

Magnificum: [mag-ni-fi-kum] From Magnificus, which is Latin for eminent, imposing, distinguished magnificent. It refers to flowering displays, which are very impressive. A good example is Dendrobium jonesii var. magnificum.

Magnificus: [mag-ni-fi-kus] From Magnificus, which is Latin for eminent, imposing, distinguished or magnificent. It refers to flowering displays, which are very impressive. A good example is Senecio magnificus.

Magniflora: [mag-ni-flor-a] From Magnificus, which is Latin for eminent, imposing, distinguished magnificent and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flower displays, which are very impressive. The flowers are much more impressive on this species than other species in the genus. A good example is Commersonia magniflora.

Magniflorus: [mag-ni-flor-us] From Magnificus, which is Latin for eminent, imposing, distinguished magnificent and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flower displays, which are very impressive. The flowers are much more impressive on this species than other species in the genus. A good example is Aster magniflorus, which is now known as Olearia magniflora.

Magnifolia: [mag-ni-foh-li-a] From Magnificus, which is Latin for eminent, imposing, distinguished magnificent and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to foliage displays, which are very impressive. The leaves are much larger and prominent on this species than other species in the genus. A good example is Alyxia magnifolia.

Magnifolium: [mag-ni-foh-li-um] From Magnificus, which is Latin for eminent, imposing, distinguished magnificent and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to foliage displays, which are very impressive. On the type species the foliage varied in size, large, glossy, sinuate and very sparsely covered in fine red spines. A good example is Solanum magnifolium.

Magnolia: [mag-no-li-a] Is named in honour of Professor Pierre Magnol of Montpellier; 1638 – 1715, who was a French botanist who devised the family structure in naming plants as we understand it today. A good example is the exotic flower from southern America, Magnolia grandiflora which is in the Magnoliaceae family.

Magnoliaceae[mag-no-li-a-see-e] Is named in honour of Professor Pierre Magnol of Montpellier; 1638 – 1715, who was a French botanist who devised the family structure in naming plants as we understand it today. A good example is the exotic flower from southern China, Magnolia yunanensis which is in the Magnoliaceae family.

Maherae: [ma–her-ee] Is named in honour of Maher. A good example is Grevillea maherae.

Mahoganii: [ma-ho-ga-ni-I] Is named in honour of Mahogan. A good example is Eucalyptus mahoganii which is now known is Eucalyptus marginata subsp. marginata.

Maidenia: [may-de-ni-a] Is named in honour of Joseph Henry Maiden; 1859-1925, who was a British born Australian botanist who established the Sydney Herbarium and advised botanists in the agricultural industry. He was a prodigious worker for Australian botany. A good example was Maidenia acroptera, which is now known as Trachymene ceratocarpa.

Maideniana: [may-de-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Joseph Henry Maiden; 1859-1925, who was a British born Australian botanist who established the Sydney Herbarium and advised botanists in the agricultural industry. He was a prodigious worker for Australian botany. A good example is Rhodamnia maideniana.

Maidenii: [mei-de-ni-I] Is named in honour of Joseph Henry Maiden; 1859-1925, who was a British born Australian botanist who established the Sydney Herbarium and advised botanists in the agricultural industry. He was a prodigious worker on the Australian flora. A good example Acacia maidenii.

Maireana: [mair-ee-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Herbert Knowles Charles Mair; 1909-1999, who was an Australian botanist who dedicated his whole life to plants or Edouard-Ernest Maire; 1848-1932, who was a French missionary and plant collector around Kunming and Dongchuan, Yunnan, China. A good example is Maireana aphylla.

Maisonneuvei: [mei-son-nyoo-ve-ahy] Is probably named in honour of Ruth Maison; 1913–1990, who was a New Zealand botanist who was renowned for her work on soil condition to plant (fibre) quality, water ecologies and herbarium collection and Neuvei which is unknown. A good example is Aluta maisonneuvei.

Maitlandianum: [meit-lan-di-ei-num] Is probably named in honour of Maitland Brown; 1843-1905, who was a Western Australian explorer, pastoralist and politician. A good example Stylidium maitlandianum.

Maitlandianus: [meit-lan-di-ei-us] Is probably named in honour of Maitland Brown; 1843-1905, who was a Western Australian explorer, pastoralist and politician. A good example Phyllanthus maitlandianus , which is now known as  Phyllanthus scaber.

Maitlandii: [meit-lan-dee-I] Is probably named in honour of Maitland Brown; 1843-1905, who was a Western Australian explorer, pastoralist and politician. A good example Acacia maitlandii.

Majicus: [ma-ji-kus] From Magikḗ/Magikós, which is Ancient Greek or Magicē, which is Latin for witchcraft. It refers to plants, which have the power of illusion when consumed or used in medicine or are elusive like the sleight of hand   making them difficult to locate. A good example is Irenepharsus magicus.

Major: [may-jor] From Maior, which is Latin for larger, bigger or greater. It refers to plant structures, organs or the complete plant, which are of great size. A good example is Eucalyptus major.

Majoranifolium: [may-jor-a-ni-foh-li-um] From Maior, which is Latin for larger, bigger or greater and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Spyridium majoranifolium.

Majoriae: [mar-jawr-i-ee] Is named in honour of Majorie. A good example is Crepidomanes majoriae.

Majus: [may-jus] From Maior, which is Latin for larger, bigger or greater. It refers to a plant structures, organs or the complete plant, which has a great size. A good example is the exotic table vegetable nasturtium known as Tropaeolum majus.

Majuscula: [may-ju-sku-la] From Maior, which is Latin for larger, bigger or greater and Miniscula, which is Latin for minute. It refers to plants, which are larger than other species in the genus yet are rather small when compared to other plants in its habitat where it grows. A good example is Yakirra majuscula.

Majusculum: [may-ju-sku-lum] From Maior, which is Latin for larger, bigger or greater and Miniscula, which is Latin for minute It refers to plants, which are larger than other species in the genus yet are rather small when compared to other plants in its habitat where it grows. A good example was Panicum majusculum, which is now known as Yakirra majuscula.

Majusculus: [may-ju-sku-lus] From Maior, which is Latin for larger, bigger or greater and Miniscula, which is Latin for minute. It refers to plants, which are larger than other species in the genus yet are rather small when compared to other plants in its habitat where it grows. A good example was Ichnanthus majusculus, which is now known as Yakirra majuscula.

Makinoana: [ma-ki-no-a-na] Is named in honour of Makino. A good example is the exotic table vegetable nasturtium known as Fimbristylis makinoana.

Makinsonii: [ma-kin-so-ni-I] Is named in honour of Robert Makinson, who is an Australian who contribution greatly to the conservation of flora in New South Wales. A good example is Prostanthera makinsonii.

Makoyana: [ma-koy-a-na] Is named in honour of Makoy. A good example was Hardenbergia makoyana, which is now known as Hardenbergia comptoniana.

Malabarica: [ma-la-bar-i-ka] From Malabar, which is Latinized from the local name of the coast in southern India. It refers to where the type specimen was originally found. A good example is Anisomeles malabarica.

Malabaricum: [ma-la-bar-i-kum] From Malabar, which is Latinized from the local name of the coast in southern India. It refers to where the type specimen was originally found. A good example was Bombax malabaricum, which is now known as Bombax ceiba.

Malabathricum: [ma-la-ba-ri-kum] From Malabar, which is Latinized from the local name of the coast in southern India. It refers to where the type specimen was found. A good example is Melastoma malabathricum.

Malaccense: [ma-la-kens] From Malacca, which is Latin for the region around Sumatra and south eastern portion of Asia and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the eastern portion of South Eastern Asia. A good example is Syzygium malaccense.

Malachra: [ma-la-kra] It is named in honour of Malcome Brown who was a teacher at the one teacher school of Coen in far north eastern Queensland and a collector and enthusiast of native orchids. A good example was Malachra fasciata of which the Australian specie are now known as Malachra fasciata var. lineariloba.

Malacocera: [ma-la-ko-ser-a] From Malacos, which is Ancient Greek for soft and Keras, which is Ancient Greek for a horn. It refers to fruits, which have soft horny like projections. A good example is Malacocera albolanata.

Malacochaete: [ma-la-ko-kee-te] From Malacos, which is Ancient Greek for soft and Chaítē, which is Ancient Greek for a long hair. It refers to organs, which have long hairs. A good example is Malacochaete pectinata, which is now known as Schoenoplectus litoralis subsp. thermalis.

Malacoides: [ma-la-koi-des] From Malva, which is Latin for Mallow and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Malvacea family especially in regards to the leaves that are soft. A good example is Eremophila malacoides.

Malacologist: [ma-la-kol-o-jist] From Malacologi, which is French for a mollusk, Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist, which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies Shells & molluscs.

Malacology: [ma-la-ko-lo-jee] From Malacologi, which is French for a mollusc, and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the branch of zoology that studies shells and molluscs.

Malacophilum: [ma-la-ko-fi-lum] From Malakos, which is Ancient Greek for soft or softening and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or for being loved. It refers to plants, being pollinated by soft body animals such as slugs and snails. A good example is a chance pollinator as it crawls amongst our flowers like the native ginger (Alpinia coerulea) red triangle slugTriboniophorus graeffei.

Malacophilus: [ma-la-ko-fi-lus] From Malakos, which is Ancient Greek for soft or softening and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or for being loved. It refers to plants, being pollinated by soft body animals such as slugs and snails. A good example is the pollinatorLamellaxis gracile.

Malacophily: [ma-la-ko-fi-li] From Malakos, which is Ancient Greek for soft or softening and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or for being loved. It refers to plants, being pollinated by soft body animals such as slugs and snails.

Malacophylla: [ma-la-ko-fIl-la] From Malakos, which is Ancient Greek for soft or softening and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which look softer than other species in the genus. A good example is Xanthorrhoea malacophylla.

Malacoxylon: [ma-la-koks-sI-lon] From Malakos, which is Ancient Greek for soft or softening and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to wood which is softer when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus malacoxylon.

Malaisia: [ma-lay-zha] From Malaysia, which is Latinized from the local name for Malaysia. It refers to plants, which originate from or around Malaysia. A good example is the vine Malaisia scandens.

Malapoenna: [ma-la-peen-na] From Malakos, which is Ancient Greek for soft or softening and Penna, which is Latin for a feather. It usually refers to soft leaves, which have pinnae or are feather like. A good example is Malapoenna bindoniana, which is now known as Litsea bindoniana.

Malaxis: [ma-laks-is] From Malakos, which is Ancient Greek for soft or softening. It refers to the leaves, which are soft. A good example is Malaxis latifolia.

Malayana: [ma-lay-a-na] From Malaysia, which is Latinized from the local name for Malaysia. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from Malaysia. A good example is Hanguana malayana.

Malayans: [ma-lay-anz] From Malaysia, which is Latinized from the local name for Malaysia. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from Malaysia. A good example is Leucopogon malayanus subsp. novoguineensis.

Malbrownii: [mal-brou-ni-I] It is named in honour of Malcome Brown who was a teacher at the one teacher school of Coen in far north eastern Queensland and a collector and enthusiast of native orchids. A good example is Monanthos malbrownii.

Maldea: [mal-de-a] From Maldea which is unknown. A good example is the very fragile looking fungus Mycena maldea.

Male: [mayl] From Male, which is Latin for the man of the species. It refers to plants, which only have staminate flowers while the pistillate flowers are found on a separate tree.

Malesia: [ma-le-si-a] From Malesia, which is Latinized for Melanesia. It refers to the geographic region of South East Asia which includes the Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Malianum: [ma-li-a-num] From Malian, which is Latinized for the old reference name of Malaysia. It refers to plants, which were discovered in Malaysia. A good example is Taeniophyllum malianum.

Malifolia: [ma-li-foh-li-a] From Blásphēmos, which is Ancient Greek for to jinx or later Mélas, which was Greek for black or gloomy or Malum/Malus which are Latin for ill, bad or gloomy and Folium which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are deep green on the upper lamina and often paler on the lower lamins which may refer to a person who is ill or ailing colour. A good example was Pomaderris malifolia, which is now known as Pomaderris discolor.

Malingii: [ma-lin-ji-I] Is named in honour of Christopher Louis Maling; 1841-1916, who was a New Zealand surveyor and plant collector. A good example is Apteropteris malingii.

Mallee 1: [mal-lee] From Mallee, which is an Aboriginal dialect from Victoria for the bush. It refers to small multi trunked trees, usually Eucalyptus trees or shrub that rise from a, lignotuber following the death of the trunks or branches. A good example is Corymbia curtissii.

Mallee 2: [mal-lee] From Mallee, which is an Aboriginal dialect from Victoria for the bush. It refers to the habitat where trees are dwarfed and form many trunks. A good example is the north eastern zones of Victoria where plants like Eucalyptus caesia and Eucalyptus erythrocorys dominate.

Malleolacea: [mal-le-o-la-see] From Malleō, which is Latin for I hammer and Laceá, which is Latin for to trap or snare. It refers to the long, wiry stems, which are often entangled in. A good example is Hibbertia malleolacea.

Malleostemon: [mal-le-o-ste-mon] From Malleō, which is Latin for I hammer and Stêma, which is Ancient Greek or Stāmen, which is Latin for threads. It refers to stamens which resemble little mallets. A good example is Malleostemon hursthousei.

Malloclada: [mal-lo-kla-da] From Mallo, which is Latin for downy or somewhat woolly and Kladion, which is Ancient Greek for a small branch or stem. It refers to stems and small branches, which have a downy or fleecy appearance. A good example is Acacia malloclada.

Mallocladum: [mal-lo-kla-dum] From Mallo, which is Latin for downy or somewhat woolly and Kladion, which is Ancient Greek for a small branch or stem. It refers to stems and small branches, which have a downy or fleecy appearance. A good example was Racosperma mallocladum, which is now known as Acacia malloclada.

Mallophora: [mal-lo-for-ah] From Mallos, which is Ancient Greek for wool and Phóros/Phérein, which is Ancient Greek for to bear. It refers to some of the plants in the genus, which have woolly stems and flowers. A good example was Dicrastylis corymbosa which was known as Mallophora corymbosa.

Mallotoides: [mal-lo-toi-deez] From Mallotos, which is Ancient Greek for to be lined with wool. It refers to plants, which  have woolly stems and leaves. A good example is Macaranga mallotoides, which is now known as Macaranga involucrata var. mallotoides.

Mallotus: [mal-lo-tus] From Mallotos, which is Ancient Greek for to be lined with wool. It refers to plants, which have woolly stems and leaves. A good example is Mallotus claoxyloides.

Malacocera: [ma-la-ko-ser-a] From Malakós, which is Ancient  Greek for soft and Cēra, which is Latin for wax usually of bees or wasps. It refers structures or organs, which are waxy yet covered in soft hairs. A good exampleis the stems and leaves on Malacocera albolanata.

Malodorous: [ma-lo-dor-us] From Mal, which is Latin for bad and Odōrus, which is Latin for an odour. It refers to plants, which have a bad smell to humans however it must be quite pleasant to the many insects namely carrion flies that are attracted to them. A good example is the beautiful but foul smelling fungi Aseroe rubra.

Malpighian tubules: [mal-fi-gi-an, tyoo-byoolz] Is named in honour of Marcello Malphigi; 1628 -1694, who was an Italian micro anatomist who studied the human body. It is a system that consists of branching tubules extending from the alimentary canal which absorbs solutes, water, and wastes from the surrounding hemolymph. The wastes are then released from the organism in the form of solid nitrogenous compounds. A good example is found in all insects and animals and provide an efficient means of conserving water.

Malva: [mal-va] From Malva, which is Latin for the mallow. It refers to an ancient family group, which are known as mallows of which Hibiscus are members. A good example is Malva preissiana.

Malvaceus: [mal-va-se-us] From Malva, which is Latin for the mallow. It refers to an ancient family group, which are known as mallows of which Hibiscus are members. A good example was Distichostemon malvaceus, which is now known as Dodonaea malvaceus.

Malvastrum: [mal-vas-trum] From Malva, which is Latin for the mallow and Astrum, which is Latin for wild. It refers to an ancient family group known as mallows. A good example is Malvastrum coromandelianum.

Malvaviscus: [mal-va-vis-kus] From Malva, which is Latin for the mallow and Viscus, which is Latin for sticky. It refers to an ancient family group known as mallows, which had a sticky feelor viscus hairs. A good example was Malvaviscus splendens, which is now known as Hibiscus splendens.

Malvifolia: [mal-vi-foh-li-a] From Malákhē, which is Ancient Greek for the mallow or hibiscus family and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves which resemble many of the mallows. A good example is Rulingia malvifolia.

Malvifolium: [mal-vi-foh-li-um] From Malákhē, which is Ancient Greek for the mallow or hibiscus family and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves which are typical of most of the mallows. A good example is Abutilon malvifolium.

Malvina: [mal-vi-na] From Malvinus, which is Latin for lilac or lavender colour. It refers to flowers, which are various shades of lilac or purple. A good example is Thelymitra Malvina.

Mammalogist: [mam-mal-o-jist] From Mammalis, which is Latin for the breasts/nipples, Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist, which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies mammals.

Mammalogy: [mam-al-o-jee] From Mammalis, which is Latin for the breasts/nipples and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the branch of zoology that studies mammals. A good example is the red neck wallaby Macropus rufogriseus.

Mammea: [mam-me-a] From Mammee, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the West Indian name for a local tree. It refers to, plants which were first discovered from the West Indies. A good example is Mammea touriga.

Mammilaris: [mam-mil-ar-is] From Mammalis, which is Latin for the breasts/nipples. It refers to structures or organs, which have a distinct breats or nipple form. A good example is the exotic cactus found in many nurseries Mammillaria mammillaris.

Manganese: [man-ga-neez] From Mangnes, which is Greek for magnet.

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Manganese Bacteria: [man-ga-eez, bak-teer-i-a] From Mangnes, which is Ancient Greek for magnet. It refers to the group of bacteria which create oily slimes and black sludges in slow moving anaerobic waters where manganese is in high concentrations in the soil. A good example is Siderocapsa treubii which will form a blackish, oily, biofilm on the surface and a black coloured sludge within the water by precipitating manganese.

Mangifera: [man-gi-fer-a] From Manga, which is Portugese for mango and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for bearing. It refers to trees, which bear large mango type fruits. A good example is the exotic horticultural crop mango, Mangifera indica.

Manghos: [man-ghos] From Manghos, which is Latinized from the local vernacular for Manas Island. It refers to the first plants which were discovered on the Island. A good example is Cebera manghas.

Mangium: [man-ji-um] From Mangge, which is the vernacular from the Indonesian word for the tree found in eastern Indonesia. A good example is Acacia mangium.

Manglesia: [man-gle-si-a] Is named in honour of James Mangles; 1786-1767, who was an early Western Australian botanist. A good example is the magnificent Western Australian kangaroo paw Manglesia purpurea which is now known as Beaufortia purpurea.

Manglesianus: [man-gle-si-a-nus] Is named in honour of James Mangles; 1786-1767, who was an early Western Australian botanist. A good example Thysanotus manglesianus.

Manglesii: [man-gle-si-I] Is named in honour of James Mangles; 1786-1767, who was an early Western Australian botanist. A good example is the magnificent Western Australian kangaroo paw Anigozanthos manglesii.

Manglesioides: [man-gle-si-oi-des] Is named in honour of James Mangles; 1786-1767, who was an early Western Australian botanist and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Manglesia genus like Manglesia purpurea which is now known as Beaufortia purpurea. A good example of the similarity can be observed in Grevillea manglesioides.

Mangoides: [man-goi-des] From Manga, which is latinised from the Portuguese vernacular for the mango and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the trees, which resemble the cultivated mango fruit trees in many aspects. A good example is Buchanania mangoides.

Mangrove: [man-grohv] From Mangrow, which is Latinized from the Portuguese word for a tidal marsh. It refers to any shrub or tree growing in saline or brackish water often with the support of pneumatophores, knee roots or aerial roots. A good example is Avicennia marina.

Manicula: [ma-ni-ku-la] From Manicula, which is Latin for a little hand. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a small hand. A good example is the seed pods on Senna manicula that hang dowon like fingers of a hand.

Manihot: [ma-ni-hot] From Manioc, which is Latinized from the Brazilian word for Cassava. It refers to the horticultural crop Cassava. A good example is Manihot glaziovii.

Manilkara: [ma-nil-kar-a] From Mannikara, which is Latinized from the local Malabar word for a plant found there. It refers to plants, which are similar in appearance to the Malabar plants. A good Australian example is Manilkara kauki.

Maniltoa: [ma-nil toh-a] Maniltoa is of uncertain origin and is probably derived from the plant’s native name in one of the Malesian or Papuasian dialects. If it is from the western zones of Malaysia it may have been derived from Man (满 full) ni (你 you) tou (头 head) which is Latinized from the local Ancient Chinese words reperesenting a supernatural power that controls nature or the mind. If so it refers to the new growth, which is extraordinary beautiful in that it overtakes the mind and body with that rare exquisite beauty. A good example is Maniltoa lenticellata.

Manipulare: [ma-ni-pyoo-la-re] From Manipularis, which is Latin for to control the mind. It refers to the beauty when in flower, which has a strong influence of attraction on the mind. A good example is Racosperma manipulare, which is now known as Acacia manipularis.

Manipularis: [ma-ni-pyoo-lar-is] From Manipularis which is Latin for to control the mind. It refers to the beauty when in flower which, has a strong influence of attraction on the mind. A good example is Acacia manipularis.

Mannensis: [ma-nen-sis] From Mann, which is Latinized for the Mann Ranges and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Mann Ranges that are situated in the far northwest of South Australia, with a small section running over the border into the Northern Territory. A good example is Eucalyptus mannensis.

Manners-suttoniae: [man-ners  su-to-ni-ee] From Manna, which is Greek/Latin for a sweet gum exudant and is named in honour of Sutton. A good example is Cordyline manners-suttoniae.

Mannifera: [man-ni-feer-a] From Manna, which is Ancient Greek or Latin for a sweet gum exudant and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to trees, which exude a sweet gum from beneath the bark. A good example is Eucalyptus mannifera.

Mantissa: [man-tis-sa] From Manna, which is Ancient Greek or Latin for a sweet gum exudant and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to trees, which exude a sweet gum from beneath the bark. A good example was Mantissa plantarum, which is now known as Murraya paniculata.

Manure 1 noun: [man-yor] From Manū, which is Latin for by hand and Operārī, which is Latin for to work. It refers to excrement or waste products after they have been expelled from the bowel of animals.

Manure 2 verb: [man-yor] From Manū, which is Latin for by hand and Operārī, which is Latin for to work. It refers to the operation of excrement or waste products after they have been expelled from the bowel and working the faeces into the soil by hand or allowing microbes, fungi and bacteria to decompose the raw materials into compost.

Manure 3 Green: [man-yor] From Manū, which is Latin for by hand and Operārī, which is Latin for to work. It refers to any waste derived from plant material that is used as compost. They maybe high in carbon woody products or nitrogen soft leafy green parts.

Mapania: [ma-pa-ni-a] From Mapannia, which is Latinized from vernacular of the Guyana word for the type species collected. A good example is Mapania sumatrana.

Marangania: [mar-an-ja-ni-a] From Marangani, which is Latinized for the local Aboriginal vernacular for a crow. It refers to fungi, which grow alone like the habits of crows being loners. A good example is the leaves of Inocybe marangania.

Maranoense: [ma-ra-no-ens] From Maranoe, which is Latinized for the Maranoa district in south western Queensland and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which originated from the Maronao district. A good example is Racosperma maranoensis, which is now known as Acacia maranoensis.

Maranoensis: [ma-ra-no-en-sis] From Maranoe, which is Latinized for the Maranoa district in south western Queensland and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which originated from the Maronao district. A good example is Acacia maranoensis.

Maranthes: [mar-an-thes] Maybe from Maranthes, which is Greek which has no translation but used verbally as a curse or maybe from Amara, which is Ancient Greek for a bitter taste and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of the flower or the flower. Thus it may refer to the taste of the flowers or fruits, which are very bitter or someone cursing the taste of the flowers or fruit of which I have not had the pleasure of eating as yet. A good example is Maranthes corymbosa.

Marantina: [mar-an-ti-na] Is probably named in honour of Marantea who was a 16th century Venetian botanist. A good example is the leaves of Globba marantina.

Marasmiellus: [mar-as-mi-el-lus] From Marah, which is Latin for bitter and Amellus which is Latin for the purple Italian starwart. It refers to a fungi which have a purple sheen and have a bitter taste. A good example is the leaves of Marasmiellus baeosporus.

Marasmius: [mar-as-mi-us] From Marasmós/Maraínein, which is Ancient Greek for to waste away. It refers to fungi, which grow in areas where there is a lot of forest litter decomposing. A good example is Marasmius alveolaris.

Marattia: [mar-a-ti-a] Is named in honour of Benedictine Abbot Giovanni Maratti. A good example is Marattia howeana.

Marbled: [mar-bld] From Marmaros, which is Ancient Greek or Marmor which is Latin for a calcite stone, or for a calcite stone. It refers to a rock surface where itis traversed by irregular veins of a different colours.

Marcescens: [mar-ke-senz] From Marcescent, which is Latin for withering but not falling off. It refers to plant organs, which have the ability to dry and remain attached to the plant. A possible explanation is so the trees can save water loss during drought. A good example is the leaves of Cyathea marcescens.

Marcescent 1: [mar-ke-sent] From Marcescent, which is Latin for withering but not falling off. It refers to plant organs, which have the ability to dry out then often re hydrate once water is added. A possible explanation is so the trees can save water loss during drought. A good example is  the leaves of some Casuarina species.

Marcescent 2: [mar-ke-sent] From Marcescent, which is Latin for withering but not falling off. It refers to an organ usually the petals, or sepals which can wither but not falling off. A good example is the sepals at the apex of the fruits on Syzygium australe.

Marchantia: [mar-chan-ti-a] Is probably named in honour of Neville Graeme Marchant; 1939-2…, who was an Australian doctor of botany and head of the Western Australian herbarium. A good example is the lichen Marchantia hemisphaerica.

Marchantii: [mar-chan-ti-I] Is probably named in honour of Neville Graeme Marchant; 1939-2…, who was an Australian doctor of botany and head of the Western Australian herbarium. A good example is the sundew Drosera marchantii.

Marchantiophyta: [mar-chan-ti-o-fI-ta] Is named in honour of Nicholas Marchant; 1753/4-1823, who was a Canadian botanist and and Phyton, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. A good example is Marchantia sp. from the plant phylum Marchantiophyta.

Marchantiorum: [mar-chan-ti-or-um] ] Is named in honour of Nicholas Marchant; 1753/4-1823, who was a Canadian botanist. A good example is Conostephium marchantiorum.

Marchardiana: [mar-kar-di-a-na] From Marchard, which is not clear but maybe named in honour of Marchard. A good example was Boronia machardiana which was until recently known as Boronia crenulata subsp. viminea and which is now known as Boronia crenulata.

Marduguru: [mar-du-gu-ru] From Marduguru, which is Latinized from the local Marduguro aboriginal vernacular for the plant. A good example is Ptilotus marduguru.

Mareebensis: [mar-ee-ben-sis] From Mareeba, which is Latinized for Mareeba which is the local aboriginal vernacular for waters and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the confluence of the Baron River, Granite creek and Emerald Creek in far north eastern Queensland near Mareeba. A good example is Syzygium australe.

Margaretarum: [mar-gar-e-tar-um] From Margarita, which is Ancient Greek for a pearl and Aria, which is a Greek suffix for a place. It may refer to the type species, which grew close to rocky coastlines where oysters grew prolifically. A good example is Achyranthes margaretarum.

Margarethae: [mar-gar-e-thee] Is named in honour of Mrs. Margaretha Wiese, 20th century succulent plant grower and wife of Buys Wiese, owner of the farm where the plant was discovered. A good example is Baeckea margarethae.

Margaretiae: [mar-gar-i-ta] From Margarita, which is Ancient Greek for a pearl. It may refer to the type species growing close to rocky coastlines where oysters grew prolifically. A good example is Achyranthes margaretarum which is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further investigation as to its real or correct classification.

Margaritaria: [mar-gar-i-tar-i-a] From Margarita, which is Latin for a pearl and Aria, which is a Greek suffix for a place. It may refer to lenticels along the stems which are large and resemble rock oysters. A good example is Margaritaria indica.

Margaritifera: [mar-gar-i-ti-feer-a] From Margarita, which is Latin for a pearl and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. Its reference to oysters is unclear. A good example is Isolepis margaritifera, which is now known as Schoenus apogon var. apogon.

Margaritiferus: [mar-gar-i-ti-feer-us] From Margarita, which is Latin for a pearl and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. Its reference to oysters is unclear. A good example is Scirpus margaritiferus, which is now known as Isolepis setacea.

Margarodes: [mar-gar-oh-deez] It maybe from Margarítēs, which is Ancient Greek or later Margarīta, which is Latin for a pearl and probably Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers or fruits, which resemble snowy white pearls. A example is Leucopogon margarodes.

Margin: [mar-jin] From Margin or Margo, which are Latin for a border or edge. It refers to the edge of an organ on a plant, like the leaf or petal. A good example is the margins of the leaves on Banksia serrata.

Marginal: [mar-ji-nal] From Margin or Margo, which is Latin for a border or edge. It refers to where a plant is growing in conditions or a habitat that is not ideal for its existence or the existence of most other species. A good example is  the desert habitat in which Atriplex nummularia grows.

Marginale: [mar-ji-nAl] From Margin or Margo, which is Latin for a border or edge. It may refer to the plant’s habitats of growing on the edge of woodlands, forests and on the margins of swamps and marshes etc. A good example is the native flax Linum marginale.

Marginans: [mar-ji-nanz] From Margin or Margo, which is Latin for a border or edge. It refers to the plant’s habitat, which is growing on the edge of woodlands, forests and on the margins of swamps and marshes etc. A good example is the native flax Lastreopsis marginans.

Marginata:[mar-jin-a-ta] From Margin or Margo, which is Latin for a border or edge. It refers to the specific epithet as classified by Smith that has leaf margins that are very similar to those of another species. A good example is Eucalyptus marginata which is similar to Eucalyptus robusta.

Marginatum: [mar-jin-a-tum] From Margin or Margo, which is Latin for a border or edge. It refers plants, which grow on the edge of a specific habitat. A good example is the filmy fern Hymenophyllum marginatum which requires moisture, high humidity, cool temperatures and shade.

Marginatus: [mar-jin-a-tus] From Margin or Margo, which is Latin for a border or edge. It refers to the plants, which are on the edge of relationship to another genus. A good example is Australia’s largest mushroom, the giant Phlebopus marginatus, which was initially thought to be closely related to the Boletus genus of mushrooms.

Mariae: [mar–i-ee] Is named in honour of the grand duchess of Marie Alexandrovna; 1853-1920 who was the beautiful daughter of the Tsar Alexander the second of Russia. Good examples are Livistona mariae or Acacia mariae.

Mariana: [mar-i-a-na] Has several possible origins of which none can be substantiated 100% From Kanyakumari, in South India, of St. Mary or named in honour of Marian Marloth, wife of South African botanist Dr. Rudolph Marloth. A good example of the name is the book leaf fungus Trametes marianna.

Marianthus: [mar-i-an-thus] From Marīnum, which is Latin for of the sea and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which frequently grow close to the sea. A good example is Marianthus bignoniaceus.

Marifolia: [mar-i-foh-li-a] From Marīnum, which is Latin for of the sea and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are consistent with plants that grow close to the sea. A good example is Prostanthera marifolia.

Marina: [mar-i-na] From Marīnum, which is Latin for of the sea. It refers to plants, which have a preference for a saline habitats. Good examples are Avicennia marina subsp. Australica or Najas marina subsp. armata.

Marine: [mar-een] From Marīnum, which is Latin for of the sea. It refers to having an oceanic environment. A good example is the watery, seaside habitats of Halophylla australis.

Mariscus: [mar-is-kus] From Mariscos, which is Ancient Greek for a bog rush. It refers to plants, which have very wet habitats in their environments. A good example is the wallum habitats of Gahnia mariscus.

Maritima: [ma-ri-ti-ma] From Marīnum, which is Latin for of the sea. It refers to plants, which grow along the coastline. A good example is Acacia maritima.

Maritimum: [ma-ri-ti-mum] From Marīnum, which is Latin for of the sea. It refers to plants, which grow along the coastline. A good example is Stylidium maritimum which is often seen on headlands by the sea.

Maritimus: [ma-ri-ti-mus] From Marīnum, which is Latin for of the sea. It refers to plants, which grow along the coastline. A good example is Senecio lautus subsp. maritimus which is often seen on headlands by the sea.

Marksiana: [mark-si-a-na] Is named in honour of Dr. Charles F. Marks who was an Australian collector of plants. A good example is Cassia marksiana.

Marlea: [mar-lee] Maybe from Marlea, which is Latinised from French or English words for a carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy. It may refer to early specimens which were discovered on such soils. A good example was Marlea vitiensis, which is now known as Alangium villosum.

Marlock:[mar-lok] From Marlock, which is Australian for small Eucalyptus trees. It refers to small Eucalyptus forests of trees or shrubs with dense branching habits close to the ground but unlike mallees they lack a true lignotuber. A good example is Eucalyptus macranda.

Marly: [mar-lee] From Marle, which is old English for crusted in lime or Margila, which is Latin for crusted in lime. It refers to soils which are very limy due to high concentrates of calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate or encrusted with decomposed sea shells.

Marmorata: [mar-mor-a-ta] From Marmorāta which is Ancient Greek or Marmor which is Latin for a calcite stone or rocks. It often refers to the seeds appearing like marbles. A good example is the seeds on Baloghia marmorata.

Marmoratum: [mar-mor-a-tum] From Marmorāta which is Ancient Greek or Marmor which is Latin for a calcite stone or rocks. It often refers to the seeds appearing like marbles. A good example is the the appearance of the puff ball fungus Polysaccum marmoratum, which is now known as Pisolithus marmoratus.

Marmoratus 1: [mar-mor-a-tus] From Marmorātus, which is Ancient Greek or Marmor, which is Latin for calcite stones or rocks. It often refers to plants, which prefer rocky calcite environments. A good example is Cajanus marmoratus.

Marmoratus 2: [mar-mor-a-tus] From Marmorātus, which is Ancient Greek or Marmor, which is Latin for calcite stones or rocks. It often refers to fungi, which appear like stones or large iron coloured pebbles. A good example is the appearance of the puff ball fungus Pisolithus marmoratus.

Marquisia: [mar-kwee-si-a] From Marmorātum, which is Ancient Greek or Marmor, which is Latin for calcite stones or rocks. It often refers to the naming of vertebrates, which have a skin colouring similar to marmort stones. A good example was Marquisia billardierei, which is now known as Coprosma quadrifida.

Marramamba: [mar-a-mam-ba] From Marra Mamba, which is Latinized For a, semi-precious type of iron stone. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow on soils which have high iron concentrations from Western Australia. A good example is Acacia marramamba.

Marriottii: [mar-ri-o-ti-I] Is named in honour of Marriott but which Marriott cannot be substantiated. A good example is Grevillea marriottii.

Marryattae: [mar-ee-a-tee] Is probably named in honour of Rosemary G. Marryatt [Nee Rees]; 1940-20.., who was a New Zealander who travelled to Australia with her husband and worked in the taxonomist in the forestry department. A good example is Kennedia marryattae, which is now known as Kennedia macrophylla.

Marschalinus: [mar-ska-li-nus] From Marschali, which is Latin for manly or masculine. It refers to plants, which have a rather stronger or sturdier look than other species in the genus. A good example was Malaxis marsupichila, which is now known as Crepidium marsupichilum.

Marsdenia: [marz-de-ni-a] Is named in honour of William Marsden; 1754-1836 who was an Irish traveller and author of plants especially those from Sumatra. A good example is Eucalyptus marsdenii which is now a defunct name as it is a natural hybrid between Eucalyptus eugenioides and Eucalyptus sclerophylla.

Marsdenii: [marz-de-ni-I] Is named in honour of William Marsden; 1754-1836 who was an Irish traveller and author of plants especially those from Sumatra. A good example is Marsdenia cymulosa.

Marsh: [marsh] From Mershe, which is Old English for a treeless wetland. It refers to a water logged areas, swampy ground or wallum with few trees, many sedges and rushes. A good example is Melaleuca quinquenervia.

Marsilea: [mar-si-lee] Is named in honour of Count Luigi Ferdinando de Marsigli; 1658-1730 who was an Italian naturalist. A good example is Marsilea hirsuta.

Marsupiata: [mar-soo-pi-a-ta] From Mársíppion/Mársippos, which is Ancient Greek for a marsupial or later Marsupiā, which is Latin for pertaining to a pouch or a purse. This is a pantropical genus found in every country along the equator so it may refer to plants, which come from the land of Marsupials – Australia. A good example is Triumfetta marsupiata.

Marsupichila: [mar-soo-pi-ki-la] From Mársíppion/Mársippos, which is Ancient Greek for a marsupial or later Marsupiā which is Latin for pertaining to a pouch or a purse and Cheilos which is Ancient Greek for a lip. It refers to plants, which have a lip or labellum which resembles a pouch. A good example was Malaxis marsupichila, which is now known as Crepidium marsupichilum.

Marsupichila: [mar-soo-pi-ki-la] From Mársíppion/Mársippos, which is Ancient Greek for a marsupial or later Marsupiā, which is Latin for pertaining to a pouch or a purse and Cheilos which is Ancient Greek for a lip. It refers to plants, which have a lip or labellum which resembles a pouch. A good example was Malaxis marsupichila, which is now known as Crepidium marsupichilum.

Marsupidium: [mar-soo-pi-di-um] From Mársíppion/Mársippos, which is Ancient Greek for a marsupial or later Marsupiā, which is Latin for pertaining to a pouch or a purse and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to plants, which have sporangia which protect the spore in a pouch like organ. A good example is the filmy liverwort Marsupidium surculosum.

Marsupiiforme: [mar-soo-pi-form] From Mársíppion/Mársippos, which is Ancient Greek for a marsupial or later Marsupiā, which is Latin for pertaining to a pouch or a purse and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to plants, which have sporangia which protect the spore in a pouch like organ. A good example is the tassel fern Lycopodium marsupiiforme, which is now known as Phlegmariurus marsupiiformis.

Marsupiiformis: [mar-soo-pi-for-mis] From Mársíppion/Mársippos, which is Ancient Greek for a marsupial or later Marsupiā, which is Latin for pertaining to a pouch or a purse and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to plants, which have sporangia which protect the spore in a pouch like organ. A good example is Phlegmariurus marsupiiformis.

Martinii: [mar-ti-ni-I] Is named in honour of Martin but which martin cannot be substantiated. A good example is Cullen martinii.

Martyana: [mar-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Martyn. A good example is Sarcopteryx martyana.

Martynia: [mar-ti-ni-a] Is named in honour of John Martyn; 1658-1730 who was a professor of botany at Cambridge University. A good example is the introduced weedy climber Martynia annua.

Maryonii: [ma-ri-o-ni-I] Is probably named in honour of J. E. C. Maryon who was a British botanist at the British Museum and collected in Western Australia in 1916. A good example is Rhodanthe maryonii.

Maschalinus: [mas-ka-li-nus] Possibly from Mâschalinus, which is Ancient Greek for to have flowers in the axis. It refers to monocotyledons, which have their flowers appearing from the leaf axis. A good example is Schoenus maschalinus.

Masdevalliaceum: [mas-de-val-li-a-se-um] Is named in honour of José Masdevall; 17..-1801?, who was a Spanish botanist and physician. A good example is Bulbophyllum masdevalliaceum.

Masliniana: [mas-li-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Bruce Roger Maslin; 1946- 20.., who was an Australian botanist who specialised in the Acacia genus especially in Western Australia. A good example is Acacia masliniana.

Maslinianum: [mas-li-ni-a-num] Is named in honour of Bruce Roger Maslin; 1946- 20.., who was an Australian botanist who specialised in the Acacia genus especially in Western Australia. A good example was Racosperma maslinianum, which is now known as Acacia masliniana.

Masonii: [may-so-ni-I] Is named in honour of Mason but which Mason cannot be substantiated. A good example is Grevillea masonii.

Massia: [mas-si-a] Possibly from Mâza, which is Ancient Greek for the bread. It refers to plants, which were used to make breads. A good example was the seeds of Massia triseta, which is now known as Eriachne triseta.

Mastosuke: [mas-to-su-ke] Maybe from Masto, which is Latinised from a, Japanese dialect for the Fig tree but the only translation I have that resembles Suki is for a tree. Shu and ke which are both Chinese. Shu 樹 a tree and ke一顆 which is the article or determiner associated with plants. A good example was Mastosuke rubiginosa, which is now known as Ficus rubiginosa.

Matrella: [ma-trel-la] From Matrela, which is Latin for a trailer. It refers to plants, which trail across the ground. A good example is the sand dune couch Sporobolus matrella, which is now known as Sporobolus virginicus.

Matthewii: [mat-thyoo-i-aI] Is named in honour of Mathew but which Mathew cannot be substantiated.. A good example Acacia matthewii.

Matthewsii: [ma-thyoo-si-I] Is named in honour of Mathews but which Mathews cannot be substantiated. A good example Thelymitra matthewsii.

Matthiola: [ma-thi-oh-a] From Matutinus, which is Latin for the goddess of the dawn. Is named in honour of Pietro Andrea Gregorio Mattioli (Matthiolus); 1501–1577, who was an Italian doctor and naturalist and held the post of Imperial Court as physician to Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria, and the Emperor Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor who both condoned his studies of the effects of toxic plants on prisoners in order to popularize his works. A good example was Matthiola myrtoides, which is now known as Bobea myrtoides.

Matutinal: [ma-tu-ti-nal] From Matutinus, which is Latin for the goddess of the dawn. It refers to inflorescences, which open in the early part of the day especially in the early to mid-morning. A good example is the inflorescences of Hibiscus trionum.

Maundia: [morn–di-a] Is named in honour of Dr. John Maund; 1790-1864 who was an English bookseller and author of botanical and gardening books. A good example is Maundia triglochinoides.

Maundii: [morn–di-I] Is named in honour of Dr. John Maund; 1790-1864 who was an English bookseller and author of botanical and gardening books. A good example is Triglochin maundii.

Mauritanica: [mour-ri-ta-ni-ka] From Mauritius, which is Latinized for the Mascareignes Islands. It refers to the Mauritius Islands, Reunion Islands and Rodrigues Island groups where the type specie was found. This is an unresolved name awaiting further investigation or research to determine which genus, species or sub species or variety it should be placed in. A good example is Lavatera mauritanica.

Mauritiana: [mour-ri-ti-a-na] From Mauritius, which is Latinized for the Mascareignes Islands. It refers to the Mauritius Islands, Reunion Islands and Rodrigues Island groups where the type species was discovered. A good example is Ziziphus mauritiana.

Mauritianum: [mour-ri-ti-a-num] From Mauritius, which is Latinized for the Mascareignes Islands. It refers to the Mauritius Islands, Reunion Islands and Rodrigues Island groups where the type species was discovered. A good example is Solanum mauritianum.

Mavis: [may-vis] From Mauve/Mauves, which is Latin for a song thrush or a seagull. It refers to the brilliant clean silky white feathers, which resemble the colour of the pileus of certain fungi. A good example is Hygrocybe mavis.

Max: [maks] From Maximus, which is Latin for the most or greatest amount. It refers to structures or organs, which represent the largest, best or a plant being the greatest in the genus. A good example is the horticulturally important French bean Phaseolus max.

Maxgrayi: [maks-sgray-I] Is named in honour of Max Gray; 1929-2015 who was an Australian botanist and taxonomist. A good example is Craspedia maxgrayi.

Maxima: [maks-si-ma] From Maximus, which is Latin for the most or greatest amount. It refers to structures or organs, which represent the largest, best or a plant being the greatest in the genus. A good example is Archontophoenix maxima.

Maximum: [maks-si-mum] From Maximus, which is Latin for the most or greatest amount. It refers to a structure or an organ, which is the largest, best or a plant being the greatest in the genus. A good example of size and beauty is seen in Microsorum maximum.

Maximus: [maks-si-mus] From Maximus, which is Latin for the most or greatest amount. It refers to an organ being the largest, best or a plant being the greatest in the genus. A good example is the overall bulk found on the grass Megathyrsus maximus var. maximus.

Maxwellii: [maks-swel-li-I] Is named in honour of George Maxwell; 1804-1880, who was an English born Australian who collected plants in many of the way out regions extending our knowledge of rare and endangered plants. A good example is Acacia maxwellii.

Mayama: [may-a-ma] Maybe from Mayam which is Latinised from the Hinduism, Buddhism clause for the power by which the universe is made to appear; the illusion of the phenomenal world, as opposed to its true or spiritual reality. It may refer to the unusual beauty and serenity seen in these plants. A good example is Scleroderma mayama.

Mayepea: [may-e-pe-a] From Mayepea, which is not known. A good example was Mayepea picrophloia, which is now known as Chionanthus ramifloris.

Mayeri: [may–er-I] Is most likely named in honour of Ernest Mayer; 1920-2009, who was a Slovenian botanist. His work primarily focussed on phytogeography, morphological and taxonomic identification of higher plants that grow on the territory of the former Yugoslavia and the Balkan Peninsula, with an emphasis on endemics and polymorphism. A good example is Pomaderris mayeri, which is now known as Pomaderris forrestiana.

Maytenifolia: [may-ten-i-foh-li-a] From Mayten, which is Latinized from the Spanish Chilean word for the species found there. A good example in Australia was Amyema maytenifolia, which is now known as Muellerina celastroides.

Maytenifolium: [may-ten-i-foh-li-um] From Mayten, which is Latinized from the Spanish Chilean word for the species found there. A good example in Australia was Loranthus maytenifolium, which is now known as Muellerina celastroides.

Maytenifolius: [may-ten-i-foh-li-us] From Mayten, which is Latinized from the Spanish Chilean word for the species found there. A good example in Australia was Loranthus maytenifolius, which is now known as Muellerina celastroides.

Maytenus: [may-te-nus] From Mayten, which is Latinized from the Spanish Chilean word for the type species. A good example in Australia is Maytenus disperma.

Mazeliana: [ma-ze-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Mazel. A good example is Eucalyptus mazeliana.

Mazelii: [ma-ze-li-I] Is named in honour of Mazel. A good example is Flindersia mazlinii.

Mazeutoxeron: [ma-zee-u-tos-ser-on] From Mazeutoxeron which is unknown. A good example was Mazeutoxeron reflexum, which is now known as Correa reflexa.

Mazus: [maz-us] From Mazos, which is Ancient Greek for a teat or small breast. It refers to structures within the corolla, which appear like small teats. A good example is Mazus pumilio.

Mcclatchiei: [ma-klat-chi-I] Is named in honour of McClatch. A good example is Eucalyptus mcclatchiei which has been found to be a natural and deliberate hybrid between Eucalyptus globulus and Eucalyptus ovata.

Mccomishii: [ma-ko-mi-si-I] Is named in honour of James Doran McComish; 1881-1948 who was probably a Scottish botanist who collected extensively from the Lord Howe Islands. A good example is Myrsine mccomishii.

Mckieana: [ma-ki-a-na] Is named in honour of the Rev. Ernest Norman McKie; 1882-1948, who was an amateur botanist and avid collector of plants and took a particular interest in the Eucalyptus genus, in the New England area especially around Guyra. A good example is Eucalyptus mckieana.

Mckiei: [ma–ki-I] Is named in honour of the Rev. Ernest Norman McKie; 1882-1948, who was an amateur botanist and avid collector of plants and took a particular interest in the Eucalyptus genus, in the New England area especially around Guyra. A good example is Echinopogon mckiei.

Mckinlayi: [ma-kin-lay-I] Is named in honour of John Mckinlay; 1819-1872, who was a Scottish born Australian explorer. A good example is Indigofera mckinlayi, which is now known as Indigofera mackinlayi.

Mealy: [mee-lee] From Milisc, which is Old English for sweet. It refers to a surface covered in flat scaly, waxy like structures which are often sweet to taste. A good example is the Mealy Bugs of which there are dozens of different genre and species. The woolly bugs which are sap suckers and numbers can explode in either warm humid air or warm dry air are surprisingly waxy to the taste but rather sweet to eat.

Mearnsii: [mern–zi-I] Is named in honour of Edgar Alexander Mearns; 1856-1916, who was an American army surgeon and field naturalist. A good example is Acacia mearnsii.

Mearsii: [mer-zee-I] Is named in honour of Richard Goldsmith Meares; 1780-1862, who was a British born Australian, soldier, settler and public servant. A good example is Peripentadenia mearsii.

Mecodium: [me-koh-di-um] From Mecodios, which is Ancient Greek for seen by the way. It refers to a group of filmy ferns, which are often only noticed when looking at other ferns. A good example is Mecodium australe.

Marrawalina: [mar-ra-wa-li-na] Maybe from Marrawal, which is Latinized from the local vernacular for the Marrawal Plateau in the south of Kakadu National Park and Lina, which is Latin for belongs to. It refers to plants, which are only found on the Marrawal Plateau. A good example is Hibbertia marrawalina.

Mechanotransduction: [me-ka-no-tranz-duk-shon] From Mākhanā́ which is Ancient Greek or Māchina, which is Latin for any device that directs or controls energy, Trānstrum, which is Latin for across or beyond and Ductiō/Ductum, which is Latin for guided or to lead away. It refers to any of various mechanisms by which cells convert mechanical stimulus into electrochemical activity. This form of sensory transduction is responsible for physiological processes in animals and to a lesser extent in plants, including proprioception, balance, hearing and ‘touch in both animals and plants’. The process involves converting mechanical signals into electrical or chemical signals. During the process, a mechanically ‘gated ion channel’ makes it possible for sound, pressure, or movement to cause a change in the excitability of specialized sensory cells and sensory neurons. This stimulation of physical receptors acts as a mechanically sensitive ions, to channels that to open and thus produce a ‘transduction current’ that changes the membrane potential of the cell. The mechanical stimulus gets filtered in the conveyancing medium before it arrives at the site where the actual mechanotransduction takes place. Cellular responses to mechanotransduction vary greatly causing variable stimuli and sensations. A good example is the touch sensative hairs and leaf constriction and reopening on Drossera bipinnata.

Meconium: [me-ko-ni-um] From Mekonium, which is Ancient Greek for a poppy. It refers to the milky white sap of the unripen poppy fruits. A good example is the opium poppy Papaver somniferum.

Media: [mee-di-a] From Mésos, which is Ancient Greek or Medium, which is Latin for in the middle, moderate, half, indifferent or belong to the average. It refers to plants, which are very typical of the genus. A good example is Banksia media.

Medial Axis: [mee-di-al aks-sis] From Mediāle, which is Latin for belonging to the middle or average. It refers to the vertical axis from the pedicel through the style.

Mediale [mee-di-al] From Mediāle, which is Latin for belonging to the middle or average. It refers to a species, which has a structure or organ that is very average within the genus. A good example is Stenanthemum mediale.

Medialinermis [mee-di-a-li-ner-mis] From Mediāle, which is Latin for in the middle or average and Linere, which is Latin for to smear. It may refer to fruits, which are of average appearance for the genus and have a somewhat irritating effect on the skin and in the mouth if the individual fruits are smeared onto the skin or are eaten. A good example is Pandanus medialinermis, which is now known as Pandanus cookii.

Medialis: [mee-di-a-lis] From Mediāle, which is Latin for in the middle or average. It refers to structures or organs, which is very average within the genus. A good example is the leaves on Eucalyptus medialis.

Median Leaf: [mee-di-an, leef] From Mediāle, which is Latin for in the middle or average. It refers to the leaf on top of the stem.

Median: [mee-di-an] From Mediānum, which is Latin for in the middle or average. It refers to plants, which display very average characteristics for its genus or species.

Mediana: [mee-di-a-na] From Mediānum, which is Latin for in the middle or average. It refers to plants, which display very average characteristics for its genus or species. A good example is Eucalyptus tereticornis subsp. mediana.

Medianus: [me-di-a-nus] From Mediānus, which is Latin for in the middle or average. It refers to plants, which are very average within their genus. A good example is Bolboschoenus medianus.

Medicaginea: [me-di-ka-ji-nee] From Mēdikḕ, which is Ancient Greek for a grass or later Medica which is Latin for a type of clover. It refers to plants, which grow amongst grasses and somewhat resemble clover. A good example is Goodia medicaginea.

Medicaginoides: [me-di-ka-ji-noi-des] From Mēdikḕ, which is Ancient Greek for a grass or later Medica which is Latin for a clover and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Medico genus in that they grow amongst grasses and somewhat resemble clovers. A good example is Hydrocotyle medicaginoides.

Medicago: [me-di-ka-goh] From Mēdikḕ, which is Ancient Greek for a grass or later Medica which is Latin for a clover.  It refers to plants, which resemble the Medico genus in that they grow amongst grasses and somewhat resemble clovers A good example is the forage legume Alfalfa, Medicago sativa.

Medicinalis: [me-di-sin-a-lis] From Medicīnālis, which is Latin for medicine or curative. It refers to plants, which have, had or likely to have good medicinal qualities. A good example is Bosistoa medicinalis.

Medicosma: [me-di-kos-ma] From Mēdikḕ, which is Ancient Greek for a grass or later Medica which is Latin for a clover and Osme, which is Ancient Greek for a pleasant smell. It refers to the smell being somewhat like sweet clover blossom. A good example is Medicosma cunninghamii.

Medifixed: [me-di-fiks d] From Mediālis/Mediāle, which is Latin for in the middle or average and Fixare, which is Latin for attached to. It refers to where an appendage is joined in the middle so they appear as a “v.” A good example is the hairs on Ryssopterys timoriensis.

Medinilla: [me-di-nil-la] Is named in honour of Jose de-Medinilla of Pineda; 17??–18?? who was the Spanish governor of the Mariana Islands. A good example is Medinilla balls-headleyi.

Mediocris: [me-di-o-kris] From Mediāle, which is Latin for in the middle or average and Odōrātum, which is Latin for a smell or odour. It refers to a the scent from flowers, which is neither here or there or somewhat ordinary. A good example is Eucalyptus mediocris.

Mediora: [me-di-or-a] From Mediāle, which is Latin for in the middle or average and Odōrātum, which is Latin for a smell or odour. It refers to scents from flowers or foliage, which is very ordinary. A good example is Pomaderris mediora.

Medius: [me-di-us] From Mediāle, which is Latin for in the middle or average. It refers to a description of an organ, which is rather average.

Medularis: [me-du-lar-is] From Mediāle, which is Latin for in the middle or average. It refers to tree ferns, which have intermediate between the two other tree ferns from New Zealand. A good example is the New Zealand black tree fern Cyathea medularis having intermediate properties of Cyathea australis and Cyathea dealbata.

Medullosa: [me-du-loh-sa] From Mediāle, which is Latin for in the middle or average. It refers to plants, which display typical or average characteristics. A good example is Tecticornia medullosa which has characteristics intermediate of several other Tecticornia species.

Medusanthera: [me-du-san-ther-a] From Médōn, which is Greek for the goddess guardian protectress of buildings as she was a monster, a Gorgon, generally described as a winged human female with hairs of venomous snakes and so hideous that persons who gazed upon her face would turn to stone and Anthera/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to the only mortal of the three Gorgon sisters who was killed by Perseus, and her head was mounted upon the Aegis of Zeus and Athena. The flower parts and anthers together are of hideous proportions as is the seed and the seed pods where the seed is larger than the pods. – Beautiful but at the same time very weird and errie. A good example was Medusanthera australis, which is now known as Irvingbaileya australis.

Meeboldii: [mee-bol-di-I] Is named in honour of Alfred Karl Meebold; 1863-1952, who was a German botanist and anthroposophist. A good example is Darwinia meeboldii.

Meeboldina: [mee-bol-di-na] Is named in honour of Alfred Karl Meebold; 1863-1952, who was a German botanist and anthroposophist. A good example is Meeboldina coangustata.

Mega: [me-ga] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large.

Megacalyx: [me-ga-ka-liks] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Kályx/Kalýptein, which is Ancient Greek for a cup. It refers to flowers, which have much larger calyxes than other species in the genus. A good example is Daviesia megacalyx.

Megacarpa: [me-ga-kar-pa] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the plants, which have very large fruits compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus megacarpa.

Megacarpum: [me-ga-kar-pum] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the plants, which have very large fruits compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Santalum megacarpum, which is now known as Santalum lanceolatum.

Megacephala: [me-ga-se-fa-la] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flowers, which are in large heads. A good example is Acacia megacephala.

Megacephalum: [me-ga-se-fa-lam] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flowers, which are in very large heads. A good example was Racosperma megacephalum, which is now known as Acacia megacephala.

Megacornuta: [me-ga-kor-nu-ta] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Cornūtus, which is Latin for a horn. It refers to calyptras, which have a large horn like appendage. A good example is Eucalyptus megacornuta.

Megadenia: [me-ga-de-ni-a] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Adena, which is Ancient Greek for a gland. It refers to structures or organs usually the leaves which have a large gland. A good example is Hakea megadenia.

Megadontus: [me-ga-don-tus] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Donta, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth or teeth. It refers to organs, usually the leaves which have very large teeth on the margins. A good example is Mallotus megadontus.

Megaglossus: [me-ga-glos-sus] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Glôssa, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to organs, which resemble very large tongues being poked out. A good example is the ray florets or ligules on Senecio megaglossus.

Megahertzia: [me-ga-hert-si-a] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Hertzia, which maybe from the German Hertz for wave lengths or frequency. It refers to the flowers looking similar to a frequency graph. A good example is Megahertzia amplexicaulis.

Megalantha: [me-ga-lan-tha] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are rather large when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Elattostákhus megalantha.

Megalanthum: [me-ga-lan-thum] From Mégas which is Ancient Greek for very large and Antha/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to individual flowers, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example was Racosperma megalanthum, which is now known as Acacia megalantha.

Megalanthus: [me-ga-lan-thus] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs of a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example was Ricinocarpos megalanthus, which is now known as Ricinocarpos pinifolius.

Megalongensis: [me-ga-long-en-sis] From Megalong, which is Latinized for the Megalong Valley and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to the type species coming from the Megalong Valley west of Katoomba. A good example is Thismia megalongensis.

Megalopetala: [me-ga-lo-pe-ta-la] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Pétalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to flowers, which are very large when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Darwinia megalopetala.

Megalopetalum: [me-ga-lo-pe-ta-lum] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Pétalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to flowers, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Chamelaucium megalopetalum.

Megalophylla: [me-ga-lo-fIl-la] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to flowers, which are very large when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Galactia megalophylla.

Megalophyllum: [me-ga-lo-fIl-lum] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to flowers, which are very large when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Lamprolobium megalophyllum, which is now known as Galactia megalophylla.

Megalophyllus: [me-ga-lo-fIl-lus] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to flowers, which are very large when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Aster megalophyllus.

Megaloptera: [me-ga-lo-teer-a] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Ptera/Pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to structures or organs, which are very large when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the seeds on Stackhousia megaloptera.

Megalosperma: [me-ga-lo-sper-ma] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, are proportionally larger than other species in the genus. A good example Hakea megalosperma.

Megalospermum: [me-ga-lo-sper-mum] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which are proportionally much larger than other species in the genus. A good example Aceratium megalospermum.

Megalotheca: [me-ga-lo-thee-ka] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Theka, which is Ancient Greek for a case or a box. It refers to carpels, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example was Megalotheca striata, which is now known as Loxocarya striata.

Megalothecus: [me-ga-lo-thee-kus] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Theka, which is Ancient Greek for a case or a box. It refers to carpels, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example was Restio megalothecus which is now known as Loxocarya striata.

Megalsiphon: [me-ga-sI-fon] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Síphōn, which is Ancient Greek or Síphō which is Latin for a tube. It refers to the corolla tubes, which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is the corolla tube on Nicotiana megalosiphon.

Meganotia: [me-gan-o-ti-a] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Nōtus, which is Latin for to take note of. It refers to plants, which are worthy of looking at. A good example is the corolla tube on Banksia meganotia.

Megaphylla: [me-ga-fIl-la] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, which have large leaves or phyllodes. A good example is Milletia megasperma.

Megaphyllum: [me-ga-fIl-lum] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, which have large leaves or phyllodes than other species in the genus. A good example is Phebalium megaphyllum.

Megaphyllus: [me-ga-fIl-lus] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, which have large leaves or phyllodes than other species in the genus. A good example is Brachychiton megaphyllus.

Megasepala: [me-ga-se-pa-la] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for the specialized leaves behind a bud that often are cupular. It refers to sepals, which are very large. A good example is Milletia megasperma.

Megasperma: [me-ga-sper-ma] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to plants, which have very large seeds. A good example is Milletia megasperma.

Megaspermum: [me-ga-sper-mum] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to plants, which have very large seeds compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Trianthema megaspermum.

Megasporangium: [me-ga-spor-an-ji-um] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds of a fern. It refers to plants, which have very large seeds or spores. A good example is the spores on Todea barbara.

Megaspora: [me-ga-spor-a] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for seeds usually of a fern fungi or other Byrophyte. It refers to plants, which have large seeds or ferns, fungi or Byrophytes which have relatively large spore. A good example is the spores on Megaspora verrucosa.

Megaspore: [me-ga-spor] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds of a fern. It refers to fern spores, which are much larger than other species in the genus. The female gamophyte. A good example is Dicksonia antarctica.

Megasporophyll: [me-ga-spor-o-fIl] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large, Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds usually of a fern and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to a single large sporangia which is in a central core between a crown of leaves. A good example is the megasporophylls on Macrozamia moorei.

Megasporum: [me-ga-spor-um] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for seeds usually of a fern fungi or other Byrophyte. It refers to plants, which have large seeds or ferns, fungi or Byrophytes which have relatively large spore. A good example is the spores on the fungus Cystangium megasporum.

Megasporus: [me-ga-spor-us] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for seeds usually of a fern fungi or other Byrophyte. It refers to plants, which have large seeds or ferns, fungi or Byrophytes which have relatively large spore. A good example is the spores on Gymnopilus megasporus.

Megastachya: [me-ga-sta-ki-a] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek or later Stachys which is Latin  for a flowering spike. It refers to plants, which have much long spikes than other species in the genus. A good example is the spikes on Megastachya polymorpha, which is now known as Eragrostis brownii.

Megastigma: [me-ga-stig-ma] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Stigma, which is Ancient Greek for the female receptive reproductive organ in the flower – the stigma. It refers to stigmas, which are much larger than other species in the genus. A good example is Boronia megastigma.

Megastylis: [me-ga-stIy-lis] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for the female reproductive organ in the flower between the carpel and the stigma. It refers to styles, which are much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Megastylis glandulosa.

Megathysrus: [me-ga-thIs-rus] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Thyrus, which is Ancient Greek for a staff tipped with a pine cone. It refers to stems or culms, which have a large appendage. A good example is found on the flower heads at the end of the culms on the introduced grass Megathyrsus maximus var. maximus.

Megazyga: [me-ga-zI-ga] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Zugon, which is Ancient Greek for a yoke. It refers to flowers, which form either side of the stem and resemble a yoke when in fruit. A good example is Dodonaea megazyga.

Megcalyptra: [me-ka-lIp-tra] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Kalyptra, which is Ancient Greek for a cap or covering. It refers to labellum which have a small appendage like cap. A good example is Thelymitra megcalyptra.

Megophylla: [me-go-fIl-la] From Mégas, which is an Ancient Greek prefix for very large and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, which have very large leaves. A good example is Mischarytera megaphylla.

Meialisa: [may-a-li-sa] From Mésos which is Ancient Greek or Medium which is Latin for in the middle, average, moderate or indifferent and Lúsis which is Ancient Greek or Lysis which is Latin for loosening or to rupture. It refers to the flowers and fruits, which appear between rather large loose sepals or petals. A good example in Australia was Meialisa australis, which is now known as Adriana quadripartita.

Meiantha: [may-an-tha] From Mésos which is Ancient Greek or Medium which is Latin for in the middle, average, moderate or indifferent and Antha/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are positioned centrally forming loose heads of small balls. A good example is the small flowers and relatively long stamens on Acacia meiantha.

Meianthum: [may-an-thum] From Mésos which is Ancient Greek or Medium which is Latin for in the middle, average, moderate or indifferent and Antha/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are positioned centrally forming loose heads of small balls. A good example is the small flowers and relatively long stamens on Racosperma meianthum, which is now known as Acacia meiantha.

Meianthus: [may-an-thus] From Mésos which is Ancient Greek or Medium which is Latin for in the middle, average, moderate or indifferent and Antha/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are positioned centrally forming loose heads of small balls. A good example is Juncus meianthus.

Meibomia: [may-bom-i-a] Is most probably is named in honour of Johann Heinrich Meibom; 1638-1700, who was a German physician and scholar or his son, Brandanus Meibom; 1678-1740, who was professor for Pathology, Semiotics, Botany and Medicine. A good example is Meibomia acanthoclada, which is now known as Desmodium acanthocladum.

Meiniana: [may-ni-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Dr. G. A. Mein, who was a medical peactioner and plant collector in the Riverina district. A good example is Paphia meiniana.

Meiogyne: [may-o-jIn] From Meíōsis/Meióō, which is Ancient Greek or Meio which is Modern Latin for to lessen (The uncountable, cytology of a cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes) and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman. It refers to the femal organs namely the ovaries, which in a figure of speech whereby it is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is. A good example is Meiogyne stenopetala.

Meiosperma: [may-o-sper-ma] From Meíōsis/Meióō, which is Ancient Greek or Meio which is Modern Latin for to lessen (The uncountable, cytology of a cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes) and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds which in a figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is. A good example is Acacia meiosperma.

Meiospermum: [may-o-sper-mum] From Meíōsis/Meióō, which is Ancient Greek or Meio, which is Modern Latin for to lessen (The uncountable, cytology of a cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes) and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds which in a figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is. A good example was Racosperma meiospermum, which is now known as Acacia meiosperma.

Meiostachyum: [may-o-sta-kI-um] From Meíōsis/Meióō, which is Ancient Greek or Meio, which is Modern Latin for to lessen (The uncountable, cytology of a cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes) and Stákhūs/Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for an ear of grain or later a spike. It refers to seeds which in a figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is. A good example is Baloskion tetraphyllum subsp. meiostachyum.

Meisneri: [mayz–ner-I] Is named in honour of Carl Daniel Friedrich Meissner; 1800–1874, who was a Swiss professor of Botany at Basle and an expert on Proteacea and other Australian plants. A good example is Acacia meisneri.

Meisneriana: [mayz-ner-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Carl Daniel Friedrich Meissner; 1800–1874, who was a Swiss professor of Botany at Basle and an expert on Proteacea and other Australian plants. A good example is Cryptocarya meisneriana.

Malacocera: [ma-la-ko-ser-a] From Malakós, which is Ancient  Greek for soft and Cēra, which is Latin for wax usually of bees or wasps. It refers to structures or organs, which are waxy yet covered in soft hairs. A good example is the stems and leaves on Malacocera albolanata.

Melagramma: [me-la-gram-ma] From Melas, which is Ancient  Greek for black and Gramma, which is Greek for a drawn line. It refers to tepals, which appear to have a longitudinal line drawn from the base to the apex. A good example is Pterostylis melagramma.

Melaleuca: [me-la-loo-ka] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white. It refers to plants, which usually have white papery barks that are often charred by fire thus the bark is black and white. A good example is Maelaleuca viridiflora.

Melaleucoides: [me-la-loo-koi-des] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Melaleuca genus in that they usually have white papery bark that are often charred by fire thus the bark is black and white or the leaves are very similar. A good example is Styphelia melaleucoides.

Melaleucaphilum: [me-la-loo-ka-fi-lum] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black, Leukós, which is Ancient Greek for white and Philos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to love. It refers to plants, which prefer habitats or environments which are dominated by Melaleuca trees. A good example is Tetrabaculum melaleucaphilum.

Melanocarpa: [me-li-no-kar-pa] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are black. A good example is Gahnia melanocarp.

Melanocarpum: [me-li-no-kar-pum] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Karpós, which is Greek a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are black. A good example was Cladium melanocarpum, which is now known as Gahnia melanocarp.

Melanocarpus: [me-li-no-kar-pus] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Karpós, which is Greek a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are black. A good example is the yellow button flower of Leptorhynchos melanocarpus.

Melanoceras: [me-la-no-ser-as] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Keras, which is Ancient Greek for a horn. It refers to curved spines which resemble black horns. A good example is Acacia melanoceras.

Melanococcus: [Mel-an-o-koh-kus] From Melum, which is Latin for injurious or harmful and kókkos is Ancient Greek for a grain, seed or kernel. It refers to organisms which are or maybe harmful to another organism. A good local example is the white scale insect Melanococcus senticosus, which is frequently found on Acacia dealbata and Acacia podalyriifolia.

Melanophloia: [me-la-no-floi-a] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Phlóos, which is Ancient Greek for a bark. It refers to barks, which are black. A good example is Acacia melanoceras.

Melanorrhiza: [me-la-nor-rahy-za] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Rhiza, which is Greek a root. It refers to roots which are black or clearly darker than other species in the genus. A good example was Spirodela melanorrhiza, which is now known as Landoltia punctata.

Melanosperma: [me-la-no-sper-ma] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Spérma, which is Greek a seed. It refers to seeds which are black. A good example is Auranticarpa melanosperma.

Melanospermum: [me-la-no-sper-mum] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Spérma, which is Greek a seed. It refers to seeds which are black. A good example is Solanum melanospermum.

Melanospermus: [me-la-no-sper-mus] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Spérma, which is Greek a seed. It refers to seeds which are black. A good example is Cyperus melanospermus.

Melanostachys: [me-la-no-sta-kis] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and From Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flowering spike. It refers to flower spikes, which are black. A good example is Solanum melanospermum.

Melanostigma: [me-la-no-stig-ma] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black 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 black. A good example is Pithocarpa melanostigma, which is now known as Pithocarpa pulchella var. melanostigma.

Melastoma: [me-la-stoh-ma] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Stóma, which is Ancient Greek for a mouth or tongue. It refers to the inner parts of the mouthlike the inner cheeks, bridge and tongue, which turn black when the fruits are eaten. A good example is the petaso shaped flowers on Melastoma polyanthum.

Melanoxylon: [me-la-noks-sI-lon] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and Xylon which is Greek wood or at times timber. It refers to the wood of trees, which is black or very deep in colour. A good example is Acacia melanoxylon.

Melantha: [me-lan-tha] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and ántha/ánthos, which are Greek the male reproductive organs or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are black or at times the buds that have black sepals. A good example is Cassytha melantha.

Melanthera: [me-lan-ther-a] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black and ánthera, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower. It refers to the anthers, which are black. A good example is Cassytha melantha.

Melanthesoides: [me-lan-the-soi-deez] From Mélas, which is Ancient Greek for black, ántha/ánthos, which are  Greek the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers which produce pleasant tasting, mucous fruits similar to Cassytha melantha. A good example was Securinega melanthesoides, which is now known as Flueggea virosa subsp. melanthesoides.

Melia: [me-li-a] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant. It refers to honey or a honey colour. A good example is Cassytha melantha.

Melichrus: [me-li-krus] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Chrus, which is Ancient Greek for bearing Christ or a cross. It refers to honey or a honey coloured stone, thus seeds that resemble honey coloured stones or marbles. A good example is Cassytha melantha.

Melicope: [me-li-koh-pe] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Kope which is Ancient Greek for a division. It refers to the four large glands, which divide the Ovaries into four sections. A good example is Melicope elleryana.

Melicopea: [me-li-koh-pee] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Opacus , which is Latin for opaque. It refers to the four large glands, which divide the Ovaries into four sections. A good example is Vitex melicopea.

Melicytus: [me-li-sI-tus] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Kytos, which is Ancient Greek for a hollow container. It refers to the staminal nectaries of the flowers, which resemble hollow type tubes. A good example is Melicytus dentatus.

Melinocarpa: [me-li-no-kar-pa] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Karpós, which is Greek a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a pleasant taste. A good example is Ficus melinocarpa.

Melinocaule: [me-li-no-kor-le] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Kaulos, which is Greek a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to stems which are honey coloured. A good example was Oxylobium melinocaule, which is now known as Gastrolobium retusum.

Melissifolia: [me-lis-si-foh-li-ah] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to foliage which resembles the Mediterranean to southern Asian Melissa genus particularly Melissa officinalis. A good example is Prostanthera melissifolia.

Melittophily: [me-li-to-fi-lee] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Phílos which is Ancient Greek for to be loved or loving. It refers to plants, which arepollinated by bees.

Mellea: [mel-lee-a] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey .It may refer to the fungi’s colouration which in many plants are a rich golden–brown honey colour. A good example is the colour of the pileus on Armillaria mellea.

Melleodora: [me-li-oh-dawr-ah] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Odōrātum, which is Ancient Greek for an aroma. It refers to flowers, which have a strong honey scent. A good example is Acacia melleodora.

Melleodorum: [me-li-o-dawr-uh m] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Odōrātum, which is Ancient Greek for an aroma. It refers to flowers, which have a strong honey scent. A good example was Racospermum melleodorum, which is now known as Acacia melleodora.

Melleus: [mel-lee-uh s] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey. It refers to plants, which have a strong honey scent when in flower. A good example is Pycnosorus melleus.

Mellifera: [me-li-fer-ah] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Fera, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to bearing or to carry honey. A good example is the European honey bee Apis mellifera.

Melliodora: [me-li-o-dor-a] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Odōrātum, is Ancient Greek for an aroma. It refers to plants, which have a strong honey scent when in flower. A good example is Eucalyptus melliodora.

Melliorianum: [me-li-o-ri-a-num] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Anum/Ensis, which is Ancient Greek/Latin for a quality of a state or being. It refers to plants, which have a stronger honey scent when in flower. A good example is Helichrysum mellorianum, which is now known as Gratwickia monochaeta.

Mellis: [mel-lis] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey. Mellis is one of the oldest linages in the world being traced back to Ancient Greece and Egypt to the Pharos. The name Mellis applied to the better off slaves, servents who maintained and produced liquid gold for their masters – honey.

Mellisa:[mel-li-sa] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey. In ancient history according to Greek mythology, perhaps reflecting on the Minoan culture, the daughter of a Cretan king Melissos, whose -issos ending is Pre-Greek, Melissa/Mellisa was a nymph who discovered and taught the use of honey and from whom bees were believed to have received their name. She was one of the nymph nurses who fed Zeus. She was the sister to Amaltheia, but rather than feeding the baby milk, Melissa, appropriately for her name, fed him honey which the bees brought straight to her and to his mouth. Because of her, Melissa became the name of all the nymphs who cared for the patriarchal gods as babies. To this day Mellisa carries the virtues of a blessed nymph in motherhood. The sir name Mellis referred to the better off slaves of the Pharoh’s in Egypt who maintained the hives and the bee keepers of Greek kings who produced the substance known as liquid gold. The bee keepers were traded like gold including a precious gift from Cleopatra to Anthony and later the Roman kings and leaders. Even today Mellis is a common name amongst apriasts in Europe. In botany it refers to the Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis while Linnaeus dedicated the name Apis mellifera to the honeybee in keeping with ancient tradition and the long lineage. (Apis from the Latin for a bee, Meli which is Ancient Greek for honey and Fera which is Latin for to bear or bearing).

The name Mellis or Melis (μέλισσα) in Ancient Greek is also the surname of Artemis the goddess of the moon in which capacity she alleviates the suffering of women especially during childbirth.

To say the very least I am very proud of the name along with its history.

Mellissiodora: [me-lis-si-o-dor-a] From Méli/Méllis/Méllissa, which are Ancient Greek for honey, sweet or pleasant or Mellifluus, which is Latin for flowing with honey or the colour of honey and Odōrātum, which is Ancient Greek for an aroma. It refers to flowers, or fruits which have a strong honey scent. A good example is Eucalyptus melissiodora which is a miss spelling or miss applied name in the past for Eucalyptus melliodora.

Melocarpa: [me-lo-kar-pa] From Melo, which is Ancient Greek for an apple shaped fruit and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a pleasant honey scent or taste as sweet as honey. A good example is Billaediera melocarpa.

Melochia: [me-lo-ki-a] From Melo, which is Ancient Greek for an apple shaped fruit and Ochia which is Ancient Greek for to hold onto. It may refer to the scent of the flowers holding your attention after you have passed by. A good example is Melochia umbellata.

Melodinus: [me-lo-di-nus] From Melo, which is Ancient Greek for an apple shaped fruit. It refers to the flowers, which have a distinguishable herbal honey scent. A good example is Melodinus acutifloris. 

Melodorum: [me-lo-dor-um] From Melo, which is Ancient Greek for an apple shaped fruit and Odōrātum, which is Ancient Greek for an aroma. It refers to fruits, which have a soft, gentle, flowery fragrance. A good example is Melodorum leichardtii.

Melodorumemia: [me-lo-dor-u-me-mi-a] From Melo, which is Ancient Greek for an apple shaped melon, Odōrātum, which is Ancient Greek for an aroma and Aneimon which is Ancient Greek for naked or unclad. It refers to the fruits being similar in most respects to those of Melodorum genus but are glabrous, without the hairs. A good example is Melodorumemia dissecta.

Melongena: [me-lon-je-na] From Mēlō/Mēlōnēs which are Greek for black and Génus which is Ancient Greek or Gena/Genae which are Latin for a cheek. It refers to fruits, which are black, resemble a melon and are somewhat swollen like a person’s cheeks. A good example is the eggplant fruit, Solanum melongena.

Melothria: [me-lo-thri-a] From Melo, which is Ancient Greek for an apple shaped melon and the only Latin reference I can find for Thría, refers to the ancient town of Attica situated on the Eleusis plain. It refers to the fruits which are similar small Cucumis. A good example was Melothria celebica, which is now known as Cucumis maderaspatanus.

Melvillei: [mel-vil] Is named in honour of George Frederick Melville; 1914-20.., who was an agricultural scientist in Western Australia. A good example Triodia melvillei.

Melvillei-homalophylla: [mel-vil, hom-a-lo-fIl-la] Is named in honour of Ronald Melville; 1903-1985, who was a botanist, chemist and plant geographer who researched the potential of Rose hip as a war time substitute for Vitamin C, Homo which is Greek/Latin for the same and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the varius sub species, varieties or species of a plant all having the same ancestry. A good example Acacia melvillei-homalophylla.

Membranacea: [mem-bra-na-se-a] From Membrānāceum, which is Latin for skin like. It refers to organs, which have thin, soft and pliable outer membrane. A good example is the leaves of Uva membranacea, which is now known as Uvaria concava

Membranaceum: [mem-bra-nei-see-um] From Membrānāceum, which is Latin for skin like. It refers to organs, which have a thin, soft and pliable outer membrane. A good example is Iseilema membranaceum.

Membranaceus: [mem-bra-nei-see-us] From Membrānāceum, which is Latin for skin like. It refers to organs, which have thin, soft and pliable outer membrane. A good example is the leaves of Polyscias sambucafolia.

Membranea: [mem-bra-nee-a] Membrānāceum, which is Latin for skin like. It refers to organs, which have a thin, soft and pliable outer membrane. A good example is Tasmannia membranea.

Membraniflorum: [mem-bra-ni-flor-um] From Membrānāceum, which is Latin for skin like and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are rather thin, soft and pliable. A good example is Ehretia membranifolia.

Membranifolia: [mem-bra-ni-foh-li-a] From Membrānāceum, which is Latin for skin like and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are rather thin, soft and pliable. A good example is Ehretia membranifolia.

Membranifolium: [mem-bra-ni-foh-li-um] From Membrānāceum, which is Latin for skin like and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are rather thin, soft and pliable. A good example is Microsorum membranifolium.

Membranifolius: [mem-bra-ni-foh-li-us] From Membrānāceum, which is Latin for skin like and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are rather thin, soft and pliable. A good example is Phymatosorus membranifolius, which is now known as Microsorum membranifolium.

Meniscoides: [men-is-koi-deez] From Membrāneum, which is Ancient Greek for a parchment or skin and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which have a skin like film over the surfaces. A good example is one of our soft shelled snails Helicorbis meniscoides

Membranous: [mem-bra-nos] From Membranaceus, which is Latin for skin like. It refers to a description of a structure or organs, which have a thin, soft and pliable structure which is opaque or semi-translucent.

Memecylon: [me-me-sI-lon] From Mēmékulon, which is Ancient Greek or Mēmecylon for the edible fruits of the strawberry tree, Arbutus enudo. It refers to fruits, which are similar tasting to those of the strawberry tree. A good example of the genus is Memecylon hylandii.

Mendellii: [men-de-li-I] Is named in honour of Gregor Johann Mandell; 1822–1884 who was an Austrian monk and botanist who discovered the science of genetics supported by his experiments on green peas, which was published but remained unrecognised until the early 1900’s. A good example is Gleichenia mendellii.

Meniscoidal: [men-i-skoi-dal] From Meniskos, which is Ancient Greek for crescent and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to organs, which have a crescent shape. A good example is the shape of the seeds on Telopea aspera.

Menkea: [men-kee] Is named in honour of Dr. Carl Menke; 1791–1881 who was a German physician and botanist. A good example is Menkea australis.

Mensalis: [men-sa-lis] From Mensālis which is Latin for a table. Its reference is unclear unless the species was used in the manufacture of solid wooden tables or in reference to it coming from The Blackdown Tablelands. A good example was the Blackdown Tablelands Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus mensalis which is now considered indistinguishable from Eucalyptus cameronii.

Mentha: [men-tha] From Mentha, which is Latin for mint. It refers to herbs, which are related to the herb mint and often having a mint like odour. A good example is Mentha australis.

Mentiens: [men-ti-enz] From Mentiēns, which is Latin for pretending, feigning or deceiving. It refers to species, which closely resemble another species or genre in appearance. A good example is Petalochilus mentiens.

Mentum: [men-tum] From Mentum, which is Latin for a chin like projection. It refers to a chin-like extension at the base of some orchid flowers, which are formed by the column foot and the bases of the lateral sepals.

Menyanthes: [men-I-an-thes] The forms are plentiful here but is most likely from Mēnúanthos, which is Ancient Greek for a water plant, possibly from Mḗnē, which is Ancient Greek for a month or crescent moon referring to a lunar month or Mēnúō, which is Ancient Greek for to disclose and Antha/Anthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. Thus it may refer to water or bog flowers, which have a sequential opening of flowers daily along the inflorescence over a long period like a month. A good example was Menyanthes exaltata, which is now known as Liparophyllum exaltatum.

Menzeliae: [men-zel-li-ee] Is named in honour of O. E. Menzel. A good example is Hibiscus menzeliae.

Menzelii: [men-zel-li-I] Is named in honour of O. E. Menzel. A good example is Acacia menzelii.

Meraukensis: [me-ru-ken-sis] From Merauke, which is Latinized from the local vernacular for the district in eastern Indonesian, New Guinea and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants which were first discovered in the Merauke Regency in far western Indonesian along the southern border region with Papua New Guinee. A good example is Hibiscus meraukensis.

Mercklinia: [mer-kli-ni-a] Is named in honour of Mercklin. A good example is Mercklinia petrophiloides, which is now known as Hakea lissocarpha.

Mererdithae: [me-re-di-thee] Is named in honour of Louisa Ann Meredith, nee Twamley; 1812-1895, who was an English born Australian botanical artist. In my opinion probably Australia’s best with a fine eye for detail. A good example is Ewartia meredithae.

Mericarp: [me-ri-karp] From Meri, which is Ancient Greek for a part or partially and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to a single compartment in a schizocarp and at times is known as a coccus. A good example is the fruits on Boronia latifolia.

Meridionalis: [me-ri-di-o-na-lis] From Meri, which is Ancient Greek for a part or partially, which then includes Merīdiānus, which is Latin for the meridian line, which encircles the planet from pole to pole. It refers that part of the day at around noon or midday therefore it may refer to ferns which grow in habitats that receive a little sun at around midday. A good example is Grammitis meridionalis.

Merikin: [me-ri-kin] From Merikin, which is Greek/Latin for an artificial hairpiece for the pudendum especially in women. It probably refers to the female ovaries or carpels which are totally glabrous to the point of needing an artificially hairy. A good example is Atrococarpus merikin.

Meringium: [mer-in-ji-um] Maybe from Meringue, which is Latin/French for an afternoon or evening light sweet snack. If so it refers to the general appearance of some species in the genus, which somewhat resemble a greenish-fawn meringue (pie top). A good example was Meringium kerianum, which is now known as Hymenophyllum kerianum.

Merinoensis: [me-rin-o-en-sis] From Merino, which is Latin/Spanish for the wool of a sheep or sheep and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants which were first discovered on Mount Merinos in far south eastern Queensland. A good example is Gaultheria viridicarpa subsp. merinoensis.

Merinthophora: [me-rin-tho-for-a] From Meri/Meros, which is Ancient Greek for part of or in part and Phóros, which is Ancient Greek for to carry or bear. It refers to stems and small branches, which are partly held erect and partly held in a weeping habit. A good example is Acacia merinthophora.

Merinthophorum: [me-in-tho-for-um] From Meri/Meros, which is Ancient Greek for part of or in part and Phorum, which is Ancient Greek for to carry or bear. It refers to stems and small branches, which are partly held erect and partly held in a weeping habit. A good example was Racosperma merinthophorum, which is now known as Acacia merinthophora.

Meristus: [me-ris-tus] From Meris, which is Ancient Greek for a portion of. It may refer to parts of the leaves, which appear to be missing. A good example is Ranunculus meristus.

Merkusia: [mer-ku-si-a] Is named in honour of Merkus. A good example was Merkusia anchusifolia, which is now known as Scaevola anchusifolias.

Mermaphrodigynous: [mer-ma-fro-di-jI-nos] From Hermaphródītos, which is Ancient Greek or Hermaphroditos, which is Latin for having both male and female sex organs and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman. It refers to where an inflorescence has hermaphroditic flowers inside or above and pistillate, outside or below. Also see Hermaphrodigyne cephalous.

Mernsii: [mern–zi-I] Is named in honour of Edgar Alexander Merns; 1856-1916 who was an American ornithologist who collected the type specimen. A good example is Acacia mernsii.

Merous: [me-ros] From Méros/Méris, which is a Greek suffix for how many segments are within a flower’s whorl. If a flower has 5 petals, 5 sepals and 5 or 10 stamens it is 5 pentamery, is 5 merous or pentamerous. There are 2 dimery or dimerous, 3 trimery or trimerous, 4 tetramery or tetramerous, 5 pentamery or pentamerous or 6 hexamerous.

Merrallii: [me-ral-li-I] Is named in honour of Edwin Merrall; 1844–1913 who was an Australian collector of plants mainly in Western Australia and Victoria. A good example is Acacia merrallii.

Merranae: [me-ran-ee] Maybe from Miriam, which is Latinised from the Hebrew and in later years changed to Mary. Plants are commonly referred to as the Virgin Mary. A good example is Thelymitra merranae.

Merremia: [me-re-mi-a] Is named in honour of Blasius Merrem; 1761–1804 who was a German author of birds and amphibians. A good example is Merremia peltata.

Merraniae: [mer-ra-ni-ee] Maybe from Miriam, which is Latinised from the Hebrew and in later years changed to Mary. Plants are commonly referred to as the Virgin Mary. A good example is Thelymitra merraniae.

Merrickiae: [me-ri-ki-ee] Is named in honour of Mary Leona Merrick Nee Rogers; 1897-1972, who was an Australian stenographer and clerk at the national herbarium library. A good example is Acacia merrickiae.

Merrelliana: [me-rel-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Merrill. A good example is Calytrix merrelliana.

Merrillii: [me-ri-li-I] Is named in honour of Merrill. A good example is Lindsaea merrillii var. yaeyamensis.

Meryta: [mer-I-ta] From Meritum, which is Latin for deserving, earnt or meritorious. It refers to plants, which have some outstanding qualities of merit. A good example is Meryta latifolia.

Mesathera: [me-sa-ther-a] Maybe from mésos, which is Ancient Greek for in the middle or intermediate. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Deyeuxia mesathera.

Mesembryanthemum: [mes-em-brI-an-the-mum] From Mesembria, which is Ancient Greek for noon and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower or the flower. It refers to the type species, where the flowers open at noon daily. A good example of such flowers in Australia is found on Surreya mesembryanthema.

Mesenteron:[me-sen-ter-on] From Mesenteron, which is Latin for a midgut or colon. It refers to a description of the anterior portion of an arthropod’s colon or an organ, which resemble an arthropod’s colon.

Mesibobia: [mes-i-bo-bi-a] From mḗnē, which is Ancient Greek or Mēnsis, which is Latin for the lunar period or a month. Its reference is unclear. A good example of a wallum loving plant is Mesibovia rhomboidea.

Mesic: [me-sik] From Mezok, which is Ancient Greek for a balance of water. It refers to soils, which have a good moisture retention over a long period. They are usually found on the South Eastern slopes or on flat land close to the coast. (Antonym xeric). A good example of a mesic loving plant found on these soils is Ghania aspera.

Mesocarp: [me-so-kar] From Méso/Mésos, which is Ancient Greek for in the middle or intermediate and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the middle layer of a fruit between the exocarp (outside) and the endocarp (inside).

Mesocera: [mes-o-seer-a] From Méso/Mésos, which is Ancient Greek for in the middle or intermediate and Keros, which is Ancient Greek for a horn or spur. It refers to spurs, which are more towards the middle than other species in the genus. A good example is Caladenia mesocera.

Mesogamy: [mes-o-ga-mi] From Méso/Mésos, which is Ancient Greek for in the middle or intermediate and Gameo, which is Ancient Greek for united as in marriage. It refers to the opening of the pollen tube entry to the ovum through the side and being just behind the integuments.

Mesomelaena: [me-so-me-lee-na] From Méso/Mésos, which is Ancient Greek for in the middle or intermediate and Melaina, which is Ancient Greek for black. It refers to the colour of the bracts and/or other organs associated with the flowers. A good example is Mesomelaena tetragona.

Mesomischa: [me-so-mis-ka] From Méso/Mésos, which is Ancient Greek for in the middle or intermediate and Mischa, which is Ancient Greek for a flower. A good example is Grewia mesomischa.

Mesophellia: [me-so-fel-li-a] From Méso/Mésos, which is Ancient Greek for in the middle or intermediate and Phéllinos which is unknown. It refers to fungi, which have a corky structure. A good example is Mesophellia castanea.

Mesophylla: [me-so-fIl-la] From Méso/Mésos, which is Ancient Greek for in the middle or intermediate and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are very average for a species in the genus. A good example is Daviesia mesophylla.

Mesophytic: [me-so-fi-tik] From Méso/Mésos, which is Ancient Greek for in the middle or intermediate and Phytic, which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which prefer drier soils.

Mesotriche: [me-so-trI-ke] From Méso/Mésos, which is Ancient Greek for in the middle or intermediate and Triche, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to plants, which appear to be absolutely smothered in long hairs. A good example is Mesotriche discolor, which is now known as Astroloma ciliatum.

Messerschmidia: [mes-ser-schmi-di-a] Is named in honour of Messershmid(t). A good example was Messerschmidia argentea, which is now known as Heliotropium foertherianum.

Mestonii: [me-sto-ni-I] Is named in honour of Archibald Meston; 1851–1924, who was a Scottish born Australian explorer, journalist and Special Commissioner of Police to prepare schemes for aboriginal improvement which he worked conscientiously towards. A good example is Garcinia mestonii.

Mesua: [me–syoo-a] Is named in honour of John Mesue (Yuḥannā ibn Masawiah); 786-857 A.D., who was a Persian physician and medical author who translated Greek medical writings into Arabic, as directed by Caliph Harun al-Rashid who wanted to introduce and promote ancient Greek medicine to the Islamic community. A good example is Mesua larnachiana.

Metabolon: [me-ta-bo-lon] Maybe from Metabolon, some which is English for a polyhedral organelle, in some bacteria, that has a shell of protein and contains a collection of enzymes associated with a specific metabolic process. A good example was Paspalum metabolon, which is now known as Paspalum scrobiculatum.

Metabolos: [me-ta-bo-los] Maybe from Metabolonsome, which is English for a polyhedral organelle, in some bacteria, that has a shell of protein and contains a collection of enzymes associated with a specific metabolic process. A good example was Metabolos radicans, which is now known as Hedyotis radicans.

Metallicorum: [me-tal-li-kor-um] From Metallikós, which is Ancient Greek or Metallicus, which is Latin for mines and maybe from Kormós, which is Ancient Greek for a tree which has had its branches removed. It may refer to plants, which have the appearance of having few branches or stems and those remaining have a deep, metalic, green colour. A good example is Eremophila metallicorum.

Metamorpha: [me-ta-mor-fa] From Meta, which is a Greek prefix for amongst, next to, after, behind, later, and often in relation to a change and Morphic, which is Ancient Greek for a form. It refers to plants, which appear to be in between two or more closely related species. A good example is Grevillea metamorpha.

Metamorphic: [me-ta-mor-fik] From Meta, which is a Greek prefix for amongst, next to, after, behind, later, and often in relation to a change and Morphic, which is Ancient Greek for a form. It refers to the change or succession of changes in form during transformation of rocks due to outside heat, pressure or both or at times chemical.

Metamorphosis: [me-ta-mor-fo-sis] From Meta, which is a Greek prefix for amongst, next to, after, behind, later, and often in relation to a change and Morphic, which is Ancient Greek for a form. It refers to the change or succession of changes in form during the life cycle of an animal, allowing it to adapt to different environmental conditions, as a caterpillar into a butterfly.

Metaphyll: [me-ta-fIl] From Meta, which is a Greek prefix for amongst, next to, after, behind, later, and often in relation to a change and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which transform from one type to another type on the same plant. A good example is the juvenile leaves which change on the adult shrubs and trees to phyllodes on many Acacia species including Acacia fimbriata.

Metatoris: [me-ta-tor-is]From Mêtis/Métron/Métrios, which is Ancient Greek for a cone, pyramid, turning point, winning post, pillar at each end of the Circus route, boundary limit – goal, end or limit. It refers to grasses, which have one of the above characteristics. A good example is the limit of permanent water, or ephemeral stretches of water found on the darling basin and habitat of Austrostipa metatoris.

Methorium: [me-thor-i-um] From Meta, which is a Greek prefix for amongst, next to, after, behind, later, with or changed and Thoria, which is Greek for wild beets. Its reference is unclear but may refer to plants like its animal parts the Echidna and platypus, which have ancient beginnings that are still in a state of slow change. A good example was Methorium canum, which is now known as Helicteres cana.

Metrosideros: [me-tro-si-der-os] From Matrix, which is Ancient Greek for heartwood and Sideron, which is Ancient Greek for iron. It refers to heartwoods which are as hard as iron. A good example is Metrosideros nervulosa.

Mezianus: [me–zi-anus] Is named in honour of Prof. Carl Christian Mez;1866-1944, who was a German botanist at Breslau, Halle, director of the Königsberg Botanical Garden 1910–1935 and finally the Freiburg Botanic Garden. A good example is Gonocarpus mezianus.

Meziella: [me-zi-el-la] Is named in honour of Karl Mez, who was a German botanist and professor and the suffix Ella which is Ancient Greek for the female or feminine form as the name Mez had already been taken. A good example is Meziella trifida.

Mezlerioides: [mez-ler-i-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Mezler Mezler and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Melzericium genus. A good example was Lobelia mezlerioides, which is now known as Lobelia dioica.

Mezoneuron: [me-zo-nyoo-ron] From Mezo, which is Ancient Greek for greater than and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to nerves on one side of the flat pods which are greatly protrude. A good example was Mezoneuron hymenocarpa, which is now known as Caesalpinia hymenocarpa.

Micans: [mI-kanz] Is probably named in honour of Peter William Michael; who was an Australian agriculturalist and botanist. A good example is Polyalthia michaelii.

Michaeliana: [mI-ke-li-a-na] Is named in honour of the Rev. Norman Michael; 1884-1951, who was a Queensland Deakon who collected extensively around Queensland. A good example is Eucalyptus michaeliana.

Michelii: [mI-ke-li-I] Is probably named in honour of Michel. A good example is Avellina michelii.

Michiea:[mi–ki-ee] Is named in honour of Miche. A good example is Michiea symphyanthera, which is now known as Coleanthera myrtoides.

Michieana:[mI-ki-e-a-na] Is named in honour of Miche. A good example is Delarbrea michieana.

Michiei: [mi–ki-I] Is named in honour of Miche. A good example is Styphelia michiei, which is now known as Coleanthera virgata.

Micra: [mI-kra] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small.

Micradenia: [mi-kra-de-ni-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Adenia, which is Ancient Greek for a gland. It refers to the leaves which have small glands. A good example is Marsdenia micradenia.

Micraira: [mi-krar-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Aira, which is an ancient Greek name for Lolium which was a type of Rye grass. It refers to grasses, which are rather small and compact. A good example is Micraira brevis.

Micrairoides: [mi-krar-oi-des] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small, Aira, which is an ancient Greek name for Lolium which was a type of Rye grass and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to leaves, which resemble those of the Micraira genus. A good example is Calytrix micrairoides.

Micrandrum: [mi-kran-drum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male. it refers to the stamens which are smaller than other species in the genus. A good example was Petalostigma micrandrum, which is now known as Petalostigma quadriloculare.

Micrantha: [mi-kran-tha] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are smaller than those of other species in the genus. A good example is Thryptomene micrantha.

Micrantheoides: [mi-kran-the-oi-des] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small, ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers, which are smaller than those of other species in the genus. A good example was Chorizotheca micrantheoides, which is now known as Stachystemon virgatus.

Micrantheum: [mi-kran-the-um] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Micrantheum ericoides.

Micranthum: [mi-kran-thum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to the flowers, which are somewhat smaller than those of other species in the genus or smaller again than other subspecies or varieties in the species. A good example was Dysoxylum micranthum, which is now known Dysoxylum papuanum.

Micranthus: [mi-kran-thus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to the flowers, which are somewhat smaller than those of other species in the genus or smaller again than other subspecies or varieties in the species. A good example is Gonocarpus micranthus subsp. micranthus.

Micrathera: [mi-kran-ther-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are smaller than many other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus micranthera.

Micratherus: [mi-kran-ther-us] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to the awns on grasses, which are very small. A good example is Cympogon refractus.

Micro: [mI-kroh] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small.

Microarcheri: [mI-kro-ar-ker-I] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Ann Archer (Nee Hortle); 1825-1899, who was a Tasmanian collector of bryophytes. It refers to the close resemblance of the species to Cortinarius archerii but with this species being much smaller in size. A good example is Cortinarius microarcheri.

Microbotrya: [mI-kro-bo-trI-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Botyra which is Ancient Greek for a bunch of grapes. It refers to flowers, which hang similar to small bunches of grapes. A good example is Acacia microbotrya.

Microcachrys: [mI-kro-kris] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and kakhrys, which is Ancient Greek for a catkin. It refers to the catkins, which are much smaller compared to the European trees which have catkins. A good example is Microcachrys tetragona.

Microcalyx: [mI-kro-ka-liks] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and kalyx, which is Ancient Greek for a cup. It refers to calyxes, which support the individual flowers being very small even when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Acacia microcalyx.

Microcantha: [mI-kran-tha] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to individual flowers, which are very small even when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Acacia microcantha.

Microcardium: [mI-kro-kar-di-um] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Kardiakós, which is Ancient Greek or Cardiacus, which is Latin for the heart. It refers to structures or organs, which is heart shape. A good example is the small, heart shape leaves on Lasiopetalum microcardium.

Microcarpa: [mI-kro-kar-pa] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are rather small compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Ficus microcarpa.

Microcarpaea: [mI-kro-kar-pee] From Mikrós. which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are rather small compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Microcarpaea minima.

Microcarpum: [mI-kro-kar-pum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are rather small compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Gastrolobium microcarpum.

Microcarpus: [mI-kro-kar-pus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are rather small compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Leucopogon microcarpus.

Microcaryus: [mI-kro-kar-i-us] From Mikrós. which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and karya. which is Ancient Greek for a nut. It refers to nuts, which are rather small when compared to other palm trees. A good example is Linospadix microcaryus.

Microcephala: [mI-kro-se-fa-la] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to the seed heads, which are rather small and compact when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Lipocarpha microcephala.

Microcephalum: [mI-kro-se-fa-lum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which are much smaller and compact when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Cullen microcephalum.

Microcephalus: [mI-kro-se-fa-lus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which are much smaller and compact when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Angianthus microcephalus.

Microcephaly: [mI-kro-se-fa-lI] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Kephalḗ ,which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to a rare condition in humans where the head is rather small and plants where the flower heads are stunted.

Microchlaenus: [mI-kro-klee-nus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Chlamýs, which is Ancient Greek for a cloak. It usually refers to sepals which resemble a cloak. A good example is Hibiscus microchlaenus.

Microchloa: [mI-kro-kloh-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Khloa, which is Ancient Greek for a grass. It refers to grasses, which are dwarfs. A good example is Microchloa indica.

Microcitrus: [mI-kro-si-trus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Citron, which is Latin for yellow. It refers to fruits, which are small compared to the exotic lemon. A good example was the Microcitrus australasica, which is now known as Citrus australasica.

Microcladus: [mI-kro-kla-dus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a stem or branch. It refers to stems, which are rather slender even when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Phyllanthus microcladus.

Micrococca: [mI-kro-koh-ka] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Kokkos, which is Ancient Greek for a berry. It refers to Cocca, the individual pods, which are smaller compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Melicope micrococca.

Micrococcus: [mI-kro-koh-kus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Kokkos, which is Ancient Greek for a berry. It refers to Cocca, individual pods, which are smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Tribulus micrococcus.

Microcodon: [mI-kro-ko-don] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Kodon, which is Ancient Greek for an alarm or bell. It refers to seed capsules, which resemble a bell. A good example is Eucalyptus microcodon.

Microcorys: [mI-kro-kor-is] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Korys, which is Ancient Greek for a helmet. It refers to calyptra on the buds, which are smaller than most other species in the genus. A good example is Eucalyptus microcorys.

Microcybe: [mI-kro-sI-be] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to flower heads, which are rather small. A good example is Microcybe pauciflora.

Microdisca: [mI-kro-dis-ka] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Discos, which is Ancient Greek for a disc. It refers to composite flower heads, which have a small disc. A good example is Olearia microdisca.

Microdon:[mI-kro-don] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Dontos, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth or teeth. It refers leaves, which have a small tooth near the apex. A good example is Notochloe microdon.

Microdonta: [mI-kro-don-ta] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Dontos, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth or teeth. It refers to two small teeth on the apex of the glumes. A good example is Astroloma microdonta.

Microfungi: [mI-kro-fun-gi] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Spóngos, which is Ancient Greek, Spongia, which is Latin and later fungus, which is European for a fungus. It refers to any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeast and moulds, as well as the more familiar known macro mushrooms – fungal fruit-bodies that can be seen readily with the naked eye. A good example is the fungus Tremella mesenterica.

Microglossa: [mI-kro-glos-sa] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Glossus, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to the ligules or ray florets which appear like small tongues. A good example is Rhodanthe microglossa.

Microglossum: [mI-kro-glos-sum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Glossus, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to the ligules or ray florets which appear like small tongues. A good example is Helipterum microglossum which is now known asRhodanthe rufrum.

Microglossus: [mI-kro-glos-sus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Glossus, which is Ancient Greek for a tongue. It refers to the ligules or ray florets which appear like small tongues. A good example is Pterigeron microglossus which is now known asStreptoglossa macrocephala.

Microgonium: [mI-kro-goh-ni-um] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Gonos, which is Ancient Greek for an angle. It refers to the small angle between the flower and the ovary. A good example was Microgonium bimarginatum, which is now known as Didymoglossum bimarginatum.

Microlaena: [mI-kro-lee-na] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Laina, which is Ancient Greek for a cloak. It refers to the outer glumes being small. A good example is Microlaena stipoides.

Microlepia: [mI-kro-le-pi-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Lepis, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to the shape of the seed pods being scale like and rather small. A good example is Microlepia speluncae.

Microlepidium: [mI-kro-le-pi-di-um] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Lepís which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to seed pods, which have rather small scale like objects on structures or organs. A good example is Microlepidium pilosulum.

Microlepis: [mI-kro-le-pis] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Lepis, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to glands, which are small and scale like. A good example is Marsdenia microlepis.

Microlobum: [mI-kro-loh-bum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Lobos/Lobī, which is Ancient Greek for an ear lobe. It refers to the leaves, which resemble an ear lobe. A good example is Galium microlobum.

Micrologist: [mI-kro-lo-jist] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small, Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist, which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies microorganisms.

Micrology: [mI-krol-o-jee] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the science of studying microorganisms.

Micromelittophily: [mI-kro-mel-li-to-fi-li] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small, Meli, which is Ancient Greek for bees and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which are pollinated by small bees most often the native bees. A good example is the fruits on Tetragonula hockingsi.

Micromelum: [mI-kroh-me-lum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Melon, which is Ancient Greek for an apple. It refers to fruits, which resemble small melons or apples. A good example is the fruits on Micromelum minutum.

Micromera: [mI-kroh-meer-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Meris, which is Ancient Greek for an organ or part. It refers to organs, which are rather small compared to other species in the genus. A good example is the leaves on Melaleuca micromera.

Micromerioides: [mI-kro-meer-i-oi-deez] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small, Meris, which is Ancient Greek for an organ or part and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to many organs of a plant, which are much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is the leaves on Opercularia micromerioides, which is now known as Opercularia ovata.

Micromerum: [mI-kroh-meer-um] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Meris, which is Ancient Greek for an organ or part. It refers to organs of plants, which are much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is the leaves on Myrtoleucodendron micromerum, which is now known as Melaleuca micromera.

Micromphale: [mI-krom-fa-le] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Phalea, which is Ancient Greek for dryish. It refers to structures or organs, which have a dry appearance. A good example is Micromphale mirramirildinum.

Micromyrtus: [mI-kro-mer-tus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Myrtus, which is Ancient Greek for the European myrtles. It refers to the appearance of the plants, which resemble small European Myrtles. A good example is Micromyrtus leptocalyx.

Micromystria: [mI-kro-mer-stri-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and maybe from Striatus, which is Latin for a stripe. It refers to structures or organs, which has stripes or faint ribs or grooves which resemble stripes. A good example is the faintly grooved fruits on Micromystria eremigena, which is now known as Arabidella eremigena.

Microneura: [mI-kro-nyoo-ra] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to veins, which are very faint and difficult to see. A good example is Cryptocarya microneura.

Microneurum: [mI-kro-nyoo-rum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It refers to the veins, which are very faint on the leaves, phyllodes or fronds. A good example is the phyllodes on Racosperma microneurum, which is now known as Acacia microneura.

Microorganism/s: [mI-kro-or-ga-nizm/z] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Organism, which is Greek/Latin for a form of life. It refers to a branch of biology that studies very small life forms.

Micropera: [mI-kro-peer-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Pḗra, which is Greek a satchel that is slung over the shoulder or a small bag. It refers to flowers, which are somewhat resemble a satchel. A good example is Microlepera fasciculata.

Micropetala: [mI-kro-pe-ta-la] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Pétalon, which is Ancient Greek or Petalum, which is Latin for a petal. It refers the petals being notably small for a Malvaceae species. A good example is Darwinia micropetala.

Micropetalum: [mI-kro-pe-ta-lum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Pétalon, which is Ancient Greek or Petalum, which is Latin for a petal. It refers the petals, which are notably small for a Malvaceae species. A good example is Abutilon micropetalum.

Microphylla: [mI-kro-fIl-la] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds, which are notably smaller or finer than other species in the genus. A good example is Lindsaea microphylla.

Microphyllum: [mI-kroh-fIl-lum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers fronds, leaves or phyllodes, which are the smallest when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Lygodium microphyllum.

Microphyllus: [mI-kro-fIl-lus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers the leaves or fronds, which are much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Leucopogon microphyllus.

Microphyloides: [mI-kro-fI-loi-des] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small, Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to leaves, phyllodes or pinnules on fronds, which are much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Mirbelia microphylloides, which is now known as Mirbelia microphylla.

Micropodioides: [mI-kro-po-di-oi-des] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small, Pous, which is Ancient Greek or pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for a like or similar to. It refers pedicels or petioles, which somewhat resembles a large foot. A good example is Angianthus micropodioides.

Microsperma: [mI-kro-sper-ma] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Spérma, which is Greek a seed. It refers to the seeds, which are very small. A good example is Acacia microsperma.

Microspermum: [mI-kro-sper-mum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Spérma, which is Greek a seed. It refers to seeds, which are very small. A good example is Heliotropium microspermum.

Microptera: [mI-kro-teer-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and  Pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a wing. It refers to organs, which have particularly small wings compared to other closely related species. A good example is thevery small wings on the  pinna rachis of Pteris microptera.

Micropyle 1: [mI-kro-pIl] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Pule, which is Ancient Greek for a gate. It refers to opening/s in the ovum, which allows the spermatozoon to penetrate and finalize the fertilization process.

Micropyle 2: [mI-kro-pIl] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Pule, which is Ancient Greek for a gate. It refers to two small openings in many seeds which allow water to enter which starts the process of germination.

Microschema: [mI-kro-ske-ma] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Skhêma, which is Ancient Greek for to take the shape or form of. It refers to plants, which have an organ/s that are small to very small. A good example is the flower buds on Eucalyptus microschema.

Microschizaea: [mI-kro-ki-zee-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Schizein, which is Ancient Greek for to split. It refers to organs, which are split or divided. A good example is the fertile fronds on Microschizaea fistulosa, which is now known as Schizaea fistulosa.

Microsciadium: [mI-kro-ski-a-di-um] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Skiadeion, which is Ancient Greek for a parasol, umbrella or canopy. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow beneath the canopy of other trees or shrubs. A good example was Microsciadium saxifraga, which is now known as Oschatzia saxifraga.

Microsemma: [mI-kro-sem-ma] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Sema, which is Ancient Greek for a mark, sign or standard. It refers to structures or organs, which contrasts very strongly against the foliage. A good example is the bright orange fruits on Microsemma setosa, which is now known as Lethedon setosa.

Microsepalus: [mI-kro-se-pa-lu s] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Sképē, which is Ancient Greek or Sepalum, which is Latin for a sepal. It refers to plants, which have small to very small sepals and or flowers compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Convolvulus microsepalus.

Microseris: [mI-kro-ser-is] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Seris, which is Ancient Greek for a Chickory. It refers to the plants appearing similar to small chickory plants. A good example is Microseris lanceolata.

Microseta: [mI-kro-se-ta] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Seta, which is Latin for being bristly. It refers to the bristles being almost microscopic but rough to the touch. A good example is Deyeuxia microseta.

Microsora: [mI-kro-sor-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Sorium, which is Ancient Greek for the spore case. It refers to ferns which have very small sporangia. A good example is Lastreopsis microsor.

Microsorium: [mI-kro-sor-i-um] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Sorium, which is Ancient Greek for the spore case. It refers to ferns, which have rather small sporangia. A good example is Microsorium pustulatum which most people know as Microsorum pustulatum.

Microsorum: [mI-kro-sor-um] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Sorium, which is Ancient Greek for the spore case. It refers to ferns, which have rather small spore cases. A good example is Microsorum scandens or Microsorum microcarpum, which both have very small soria.

Microsperma: [mI-kro-sper-ma] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Spérmum, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds or spores, which are very small and often much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Acacia microsperma.

Microspermum: [mI-kro-sper-mum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Spérmum, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds or spores, which are very small and often much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example was Racosperma microspermum, which is now known as Acacia microsperma.

Microsporangium: [mI-kro-spor-an-ji-um] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds of a fern. It refers to the plants, which have rather small spores. A good example is Microsorum diversifolium.

Microspore:[mI-kro-spor] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds of a fern. It refers to the male the smaller spore when ferns are in the early stage of growth before fertilization. The male gamophyte.

Microsporophyll 1: [mI-kro-spor-o-fIl] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small, Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds of a fern and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for leaves, phyllodes or fronds. It refers to a leaf like structures that bear microsporangia, such as those in the strobili of lycophytes or in the male cones of conifers. The stamens of flowering plants are highly modified microsporophylls. A good example is Agathis microstacya.

Microsporophyll 2: [mI-kro-spor-o-fIl] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small, Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds of a fern and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf, phyllode or frond. It refers to male plants, which produce pollen by leaf homologues and female plants, which produce ovules by leaf homologues known as megasporophyll. In cycads, the microsporophylls are arranged spirally about a cone axis. The inter position of microsporophylls and megasporohylls are botanically difficult to separate at the midpoint as both are relative.

Microsporophyll 3: [mI-kro-spor-o-fIl] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small, Sporangia, which is Ancient Greek for the seeds/spores of a fern and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf, phyllode or frond. It refers to the frond or part of a frond that contain the sori. The fertile fronds maybe similar or very different from sterile fronds in physical appearance. A good example can be seen on the differences with the fronds on Doodia caudata, which is now known as Blechnum spinulosa.

Microstachya: [mI-kro-sta-ski-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flower spike. It refers to plants, which have very short flowering spikes. A good example is Agathis microstachya.

Microstachyum: [mI-kro-sta-ki-um] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flower spike. It refers to plants, which have very short flowering spikes. A good example was Cladium microstachyum, which is now known as Gahnia microstachya.

Microstachys: [mI-kro-sta-kis] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek for a flower spike. It refers to plants, which have very short flowering spikes. A good example is Microstachys chamaelea.

Microstegia: [mI-kro-ste-ji-a] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Stégē, which is Ancient Greek for a roof or Deck on a ship. It may refers to the manner in which the flowers hang down where the upper flowers act as a protective covering for the lower flowers. A good example is Grevillea microstegia.

Microstemma: [mI-kro-ste-ma] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small, Stemma which is Ancient Greek for a garland, crown or tiara. It refers to flowers, which are useful for placing in garlands. A good example was Brachystelma microstemma which is now known Brachystelma glabriflorum.

Microstoma: [mI-kro-sto-ma] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Stóma, which is Ancient Greek for a mouth. It refers to pores on the leaves, which are relatively small or a small opening for spores to be released. A good example is Microstoma floccosum.

Microstrobolus: [mI-kro-stro-bo-lus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Strobos which is Ancient Greek for a cone. It refers to cones, which are particularly small compared to other closely related species. A good example is Casuarina microstrobilus, which is now known as Allocasuarina lehmanniana.

Microstrobos: [mI-kro-stroh-bos] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Strobos, which is Ancient Greek for a cone. It refers to cones, which are particularly small compared to other closely related genre. A good example is Microstrobos fitzgeraldii.

Microstyla: [mI-kro-stI-la] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a post, column or pier. It refers to the female reproductive organ between the stigma and the carpel or ovaries, which are relatively short. A good example is Grevillea microstyla.

Microstylis: [mI-kro-stI-lis] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a post, column or pier. It refers to the female reproductive organ between the stigma and the carpel or ovaries, which are relatively short. A good example was Microstylis bernaysii, which is now known as Dienia montana

Microtheca: [mI-kro-the-ka] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Theca, which is Ancient Greek for a box. It refers to seed capsules which resemble a small box. A good example is Eucalyptus microtheca.

Microthrix: [mI-kro-thriks] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Thrix/Thrich-, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in very short hairs. A good example is Eucalyptus microtheca.

Microtis: [mI-kro-tis] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Otis, which is Ancient Greek for an ear. It refers to a small ear like appendage which appears on the lower, apex side of the column. A good example is Microtis angusii.

Microtrichomanes: [mI-kro-trI-ko-ma-nes] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Trikhome, which is Ancient Greek for a hair. It refers to ferns, which have very short hairs or hair like scales along the rhyzomes. A good example is Microtrichomanes vitiense, which is now known as Crepidomanes vitiense.

Microtuberosa: [mI-kro-tyoo-ber-oh-sa] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Tūberōsum, which is Latin for lumpy or bumpy. It refers to spikes, which appear to have small tubers along their spikes that are really the flowers or buds. A good example was Triglochin microtuberosa, which is now known as Cycnogeton microtuberosum.

Microtuberosum: [mI-kro-tyoo-ber-oh-sum] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Tūberōsum, which is Latin for lumpy or bumpy. It refers to a spikes, which appear to have small tubers along their spikes that are really the flowers or buds. A good example is Cycnogeton microtuberosum.

Microvillii: [mI-kro-vi-li-I] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Villii, which is Ancient Greek for microscopic protrusions on the intestines. In botany it refers to very short villose hairs on an organ usually the inner surface. Are any microscopic cellular membranous protrusions that increase the surface area of tissue and minimize any increase in volume. They are involved in a wide variety of functions, including absorption, secretion, cellular adhesion, and mechanotransduction.

Microvillus:[mI-kro-vil-lus] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Villii, which is Ancient Greek for microscopic protrusions on the intestines. It may also refer to very short villose hairs on an organ. Are any microscopic cellular membranous protrusions that increase the surface area of tissue and minimize any increase in volume. They are involved in a wide variety of functions, including absorption, secretion, cellular adhesion, and mechanotransduction.

Microzyga: [MI-kro-zI-ga] From Mikrós, which is Ancient Greek for small or very small and Zygaden, which is Ancient Greek for to be yoked. It refers to adjoining organs which are strongly attached together. It may refer to the wings on the capsules or individual cocci. A good example is Dodonaea microzyga.

Mida: [mI-da]Maybe from Midas, which is a Greek fable for a king who touched things turned to gold. It refers to fruits, which are a brilliant gold colour and valuable food source for aborigines in the pre European settlement period. A good example was Mida persicaria, which is now known as Santalum murrayanum.

Middle Lamina: [mi-del, La-min-a] From Myddle, which is Old English for at the centre and Lāmina, which is Latin for a thin sheet of metal, later a plate and a leaf blade. It refers to wall between cell walls on multi celled organisms.

Midgleyi: [midg–lay-I] Is named in honour of Stephen J. Midgley to commemorate his contributions to the exploration of the genetic resources of Australian acacias, particularly his support of taxonomy and for promoting the multi-purpose and commercial utilisation of species of this genus.”. A good example is Acacia midgleyi.

Midnerve: [mid-nerv] From Medius, which is Latin for in the middle and Neûron, which is Ancient Greek for a sinew, cord or nerve. It refers to the main vein in a leaf, sepal, petal or bracteole, which is the central conducting and supporting structure of the blade. A good example is Galium migrans.

Midrib: [mid-rib] From Medius, which is Latin for in the middle and Ribb which is Old English or Rippe, which is Old German for a vein. It refers to the main vein in a leaf, sepal, petal or bracteole which is the central conducting and supporting structure of the blade and is usually referred to as the midvein. A good example is Galium migrans.

Midvein: [mid-vein] From Medius, which is Latin for in the middle and Vena, which is Latin for a vein. It refers to the main vein in a leaf, sepal, petal or bracteole, which is the central conducting and supporting structure of the blade. A good example is the midvein on the phyllodes of Acacia macrademia.

Mid vein, lateral veins & cross venation between of Coleus graveolens – andi Mellis

Miechieana: [mi-e-kee-a-na] Maybe from Miechee, which is Latinized for Miche which is Old English/French for to hide or lurk out of sight and Ana/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to shrubs, which grow entwined amongst other slightly larger shrubs. A good example was Leucopogon miechieana, which is now known as Coleanthera myrtoides.

Milfordense: [mil–for-dens] From Milford, which is Latinized for the Milford district and Ense/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around the Milford district adjacent to the Hobart Airport in Tasmania. A good example is Prasophyllum milfordense.

Migrans: [mI-granz] From Migrātiō, which is Latin for to move or migrate. It refers to a plants ability to move rapidly across the land to new locations. A good example is Galium migrans.

Migrata: [mI-gra-ta] From Migrātiō, which is Latin for to move or migrate. It refers to a plants ability to move rapidly across the land to new locations. A good example is Luzula migrata.

Mikania: [mI-ka-ni-a] Is named in honour of Joseph Gottifried Mikan; 1743-1814, who was a Bohemian professor of botany and chemistry. A good example is Mikania micrantha.

Milesiae: [mIl–zi-ee] Is named in honour of Mr. Miles who discovered the type specimen. A good example is Haloragis milesiae.

Miliacea: [mi-li-a-se-a] From Miliāria/Miliārius, which are Latin for an inflammatory disease of the skin similar to prickly heat. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in small blister that resemble millet grains. A good example is Arthropodium milleflorum.

Miliaceum: [mi-li-a-se-um] From Miliaceum, which is Latin for millet. It refers to the ancient cereal crop, which first appeared in both Transcaucasia and China about 7,000 years ago. A good example is the horticultural seed Panicum miliaceum.

Miliari: [mi-li-ar-i] From Miliāria/Miliārius, which are Latin for an inflammatory disease of the skin similar to prickly heat. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in small blister that resemble millet grains. A good example was Habenaria millari, which is now known as Habenaria elongata.

Miliaris: [mi-li-ar-is] From Miliāria/Miliārius, which are Latin for an inflammatory disease of the skin similar to prickly heat. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in small blisters that resemble millet grains. A good example is Cryptandra miliaris, which is now known as Cryptandra arbutifolia var. tubulosa.

Miliusa: [mi-li-yoo-sa] From Miliāria/Miliārius, which are Latin for an inflammatory disease of the skin similar to prickly heat. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in small blisters that resemble millet grains. A good example is the leaves on Miliusa brahei which have faint small blister like eruptions.

Milky: [mil-kee] From Meoloc, which is Old English or Milc which is Anglican for an opaque white or bluish-white liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals. It refers to a whitish secretion from the circulatory system of plants. A good example is the extremely toxic sap found in Excoecaria agallocha or the milky to clear saps from many of the Ficus genus including Ficus rubignosa or the exotic rubber trees Ficus elastica and Hevea brasiliensis.

Millari: [mil–lar-i] Is named in honour of Alan J. K. Millar; 1957-2…, who was an Australian Botanist, phycologist and keen collector of Australian plants. A good example is Hibbertia millari which is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further investigation as to its real or correct classification.

Millarii: [mil-lar-i-I] Is named in honour of Alan J. K. Millar; 1957-2…, who was an Australian Botanist, phycologist and keen collector of Australian plants. A good example was Typhonium millarii, which is now known as Typhonium angustilobum.

Milleflorum: [mil-le-flor-um] From Mille, which is Latin for a thousand and Flōris, which is Latin for flowers or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to plants which have hundreds or thousands of flowers. A good example is Arthropodium milleflorum.

Millefolium: [mil-le-foh-li-um] From Mille, which is Latin for a thousand and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have a copious quantity of leaves. A good example is the exotic stock feed which is now a weed Achillea millefolium subsp. millefolium.

Millettia: [mil-le-ti-a] Is named in honour of Charles Millett; who worked for the East India Company, was a plant collector and sent type specimen to the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. A good example is Millettia megasperma.

Millifolia: [mil-li-foh-li-a] From Mille, which is Latin for a thousand and folia which is Latin for foliage. It may refer to plants, which are very prolific in foliage. A good example is Acacia millifolia.

Milligania: [mil-li-ga-ni-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Joseph Milligan; 1807–1883, who was a botanical collector mainly in Tasmania. A good example is Milligania densiflora.

Milliganii: [mil-li-ga-ni-I] Is named in honour of Dr. Joseph Milligan; 1807–1883, who was a botanical collector mainly in Tasmania. A good example is Eucryphia milliganii.

Millgar: [mil–li-gar] Is named in honour of Millgar. A good example was Wrightia millgar, which is now known as Wrightia laevis.

Millotia: [mil-lo-ti-a] Is named in honour of Claude Millot; 1726–1785, who was a French scientist and historian. A good example is Millotia greevesii subsp. glandulosa.

Milneana: [mil-nee-a-na] Is named in honour of Edgar Milne-Redhead who was an English botanist, conservationist and head of the herbarium at the Kew Gardens in England. A good example is Litobrochia milneana, which is now known as Pteris tripartita.

Milnei: [mil–ne-I] Is probably named in honour of Edmund Milne; 1861-1917, who was a NSW stationmaster, railway commissioner, ethnologist and plant collector but I cannot substantiated it 100%. A good example is Blumea milnei.

Mimeticum: [mim-me-ti-kum] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus, which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to. It refers to one organism which copies another organism usually for protection or hunting. A good example is flower’s ability to mimic a male insect to thinking it is a female to which it can mate and fertilize the flowers on Stylidium mimeticum, which is now known as Stylidium calcaratum.

Mimica: [mim-mi-ka] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimos, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to. It refers to one organism that copies another organism usually for protection or hunting. A good example is Allocasuarina diminuta subsp. mimica which very closely resembles the type species of Allocasuarina diminuta subsp. diminuta.

Mimicry: [mi-mi-kree] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus, which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to. It refers to one organism that copies another organism usually for protection, hunting or to attract pollinators. A good example is Drakaea micrantha.

Mimicum: [mi-mi-kum] From Mimos, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to. It refers to one organism which copies another organism usually for protection or hunting. A good example was Racosperma mimicum, which is now known as Acacia mimica.

Mimosa: [mi-moh-sa] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to. It refers to many of the Acacia species and Mimosa species which have very similar characteristics. A good example is Mimosa dodonaeifolia, which is now known as Acacia dodonaeifolia.

Mimosaceae: [mi-mos-a–see] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus, which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to. It refers to plants, which copies another legume group within the sub family Mimosoideae. A good example is Acacia hispidula.

Mimosoides: [mi-mo-soi-deez] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus, which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Mimosa genus. A good example is Daviesia mimosoides.

Mimula: [mi-mu-la] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus, which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to. It refers to the ability to copy another’s traits. A good example is Acacia mimula.

Mimuloides: [mi-mu-loi-deez] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus, which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which somewhat resemble another species within the genus or plants in another genus. A good example is Goodenia mimuloides which somewhat resembles the Mimuus genus.

Mimulum: [mi-mu-lum] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus, which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to. It refers to the ability to copy another’s traits. A good example is Prasophyllum mimulum.

Mimulus: [mi-mu-lus] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus, which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to. It refers to plants, which have the ability to copy another’s traits. A good example is Mimulus gracilis.

Mimusops: [mi-mu-sops] From Mīmētikós, which is Ancient Greek or Mimus, which is Latin for to imitate, mime, act, copy or to be equivalent to and Opsis, which is Ancient Greek for to resemble or have the appearance of with sight. It refers to a description or actuality of one organism, which apes another organism. A good example is Mimusops elengi whose flowers mimic the scent of orange blossom or Caleana major Australia’s famous Duck orchids resembling a duck in flight.

Mindanaense: [min-dan-ee-ens] From Mindanao, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Tagalog language in the Philippines, which probably was the name of the local inhabitants and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to the plants, which were first discovered in the Mindanao district. A good example is Panicum mindanaense.

Mindorense: [min-dor-ens] Maybe from Mindoro, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Tagalog language in the Philippines for the Mindoro district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Mindoro district. A good example is Trichomanes mindorense, which is now known as Didymoglossum mindorense.

Miniata: [mi-ni-a-ta] From Miniāta which is Latin for scarlet or orange-red. It refers to flowers, which are scarlet red in colour. In modern English it has the reference to being small or smaller. A good example is Eucalyptus miniata.

Miniatum: [mi-ni-a-tum] From Miniāta which is Latin for scarlet or orange-red. It refers to flowers, which are scarlet red in colour. In modern English it has the reference to being small or smaller. A good example is the red sea algae Spermothamnion miniatum.

Miniatus: [mi-ni-a-tus] From Miniātus which is Latin for scarlet or orange-red. It refers to flowers, which are scarlet red in colour. A good example is Hybanthus miniatus, which is now known as Hybanthus aurantiacus.

Minilyaensis: [mi-ni-lI-en-sis] From Minilya, which is Latinized for the Minilya district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Minilya district south of Exmouth and includes the northern section of the Kennedy Range National Park. A good example is Malleostemon minilyaensis.

Minima: [mi-ni-ma] From Miniatus, which is Latin for super small. It refers to the overall size of the plants compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Rhynchosia minima.

Minimus: [mi-ni-mus] From Miniatus, which is Latin for super small. It refers to plants, which usually have extremely small flowers. A good example is Centunculus minimus.

Minnirichi: [mi-ni-ri-ch/ki] From Minnirochi, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the local Aboriginal word for a type of tree bark found in Western australia. It refers to a small group of small Eucalyptus mallees where the bark splits longitudinally and twists and curls along the margins then usually remains attached to the tree along a centre line. A good example is the bark on Eucalyptus minniritchi.

Minor: [mI-nor] From Minor, which is Latin for smaller. It usually refers to plants but can refer to a structure or organ on the plant, which are smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Linospadix minor.

Minuria: [mI-nu-ri-a] From Minor, which is Latin for smaller. It refers to the plants, which have many small features. A good example is Minuria scoparia.

Minuriella: [mI-nu-ri-el-la] From Minor, which is Latin for smaller and Ella, which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form or to be feminine. It refers to the plants, which have many small features but still look dainty as in feminine. A good example is Minuriella annua, which is now known as Minuria integerrima.

Minus: [mI-nus] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller. It refers to structures, organs or the plants, which are rather minute or smaller compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Arthropodium minus.

Minusculus: [mI-nu-sku-lus] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller. It refers to plants, which are rather minute or rather small. A good example is Scleranthus minusculus.

Minute: [mI-nyoot From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller. It refers to structures or organs, which are substantially smaller than normal.

Minutibracteolus: [mI-nyoo-ti-brak-te-o-lus] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Bracteolus which is Latin for to have a small leaf-like structure directly subtending a flower or inflorescence or the axis of a leaf whose stalk itself is subtended by a bract. It refers to plants, which have smaller bracts than other species in the genus. A good example is Hibiscus minutibracteolus

Minutiflora: [mI-nyoo-ti-flor-ah] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are substantially smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Micromyrtus minutiflora.

Minutiflorum: [mI-nyoo-ti-flor-um] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are substantially smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Polianthion minutiflorum.

Minutiflorus: [mI-nyoo-ti-flor-us] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are substantially smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Phyllanthus minutiflorus.

Minutiflos: [mI-nyoo-ti-flos] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are substantially smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Sarcochilus minutiflos.

Minutifolia: [mI-nyoo-ti-foh-li-a] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are substantially smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Acacia minutifolia.

Minutifolium: [mI-nyoo-ti-foh-li-um] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are substantially smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Leptospermum minutifolium.

Minutifolius: [mI-nyoo-ti-foh-li-us] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which are substantially smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Leucopogon minutifolius.

Minutipinna: [mI-nyoo-ti-pin-na] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Pinna, which is Latin for a feather. It refers to one of the primary divisions of a pinnate leaf, which are substantially smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Boronia minutipinna.

Minutissima: [mI-nyoo-tis-si-ma] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and -Issima, which is Latin for the most or at least very. It refers to plants, which are the smallest species in the genus. A good example is Utricularia minutissima.

Minutissimum: [mI-nyoo-tis-si-mum] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Issimum, which is Latin for the most or at least very. It refers to plants, which are the smallest species in the genus. A good example is Bulbophyllum minutissimum.

Minutula: [mI-noo-tu-la] From Minūtum, which is Latin for to be very small or to be substantially smaller. It refers to plants, which are much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Dimorphocoma minutula.

Minutuliflora: [mI-noo-ti-flor-a] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are smaller than other species in the genus. A good example was Eugenia minutiflora which is now known asSyzygium minutuliflorum.

Minutuliflorum: [mI-nyoo-ti-flor-um] From Minūtum, which is Latin for substantially smaller and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess for spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which are smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Syzygium minutuliflorum.

Minuta: [mI-nyoo-ta] From Minūtum, which is Latin for to be very small or substantially smaller. It refers to plants, which are much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Sclerolaena minuta.

Minutum: [mI-nyoo-tum] From Minūtum, which is Latin for to be very small or substantially smaller. It refers to plants, which are much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Spyridium minutum.

Minutus: [mI-nyoo-tus] From Minūtus, which is Latin for to be very small or substantially smaller. It refers to plants, which are much smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Drymoanthus minutus.

Minya: [min-ya] From Miñang, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the Pama-Nyungan based languages from northern Australia and means ‘What’. Its reference to the fungi is unclear. A good example is Lepiota minya.

Minyma: [min-I-ma] From Minyma, which is Latinized from the local Pitjantjatjara aboriginal vernacular for a woman. It refers to the fruits which resemble a pair of woman’s breasts. A good example is Hakea minyma.

Minyura: [min-yoo-ra] From Minyura, which is Latinized from the local aboriginal vernacular for the species found in the Pilbara district. A good example is Acacia minyura.

Miodon: [mi-o-don] From Mi, which is Ancient Greek for less than or smaller than and Odon, which is Ancient Greek for a tooth. It refers to structures or organs, which have very small teeth. A good example is the very small teeth on the articles of Casuarina cuninghamiana subsp. miodon.

Miqueliana: [mi-choo-we-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Dr. Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel; 1811-1871 who was a Dutch botanist and plant collector who specialized in plants from the Dutch colonies including Indonesia and parts of Australia. From his estate, the Miquel fund was established, which provides financial support to young botanists at the University of Utrecht. A good example is Grevillea miqueliana.

Miquelii: [mi-choo-we-li-I] Is named in honour of Dr. Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel; 1811-1871 who was a Dutch botanist and plant collector who specialized in plants from the Dutch colonies including Indonesia and parts of Australia. From his estate, the Miquel fund was established, which provides financial support to young botanists at the University of Utrecht. A good example is Dendrophthoe miquelii.

Mira: [mi-ra] From Mirabilis, which is Latin for wonderful. It usually refers to flowers, which are truly beautiful or to plants, which have a wonderful appearance overall. A good example is Queenslandiella mira, which is now known as Queenslandiella hyalina.

Mirabile: [mi-ra-bIl] From Mirabilis, which is Latin for wonderful. It usually refers to flowers, which are truly beautiful or to plants, which have a wonderful appearance overall. A good example is Typhonium mirabile.

Mirabilis: [mi-ra-bi-lis] From Mirabilis, which is Latin for wonderful. It usually refers to flowers, which are truly beautiful or to plants, which have a wonderful appearance overall. A good example is the flowers on Eremophila mirabilis.

Miraculosa: [mi-ra-ku-loh-sa] From Mīrāculōsus/Mīrāculum, which is Latin for a miracle something imposed by a supernatural. It refers to flowers, which are truly beautiful. A good example is Amyema miraculosa.

Miraculosum: [mi-ra-ku-loh-sum] From Mīrāculum, which is Latin for a miracle something imposed by a supernatural. It refers to flowers, which are truly beautiful. A good example is Amyema miraculosum subsp. boormanii, which is now known as Amyema miraculosa.

Miraculosus: [mi-ra-ku-loh-sus] From Mīrāculōsus, which is Latin for a miracle something imposed by a supernatural. It refers to flowers, which are truly beautiful. A good example is Loranthus miraculosus, which is now known as Amyema miraculosa.

Mirbelia: [mer-be-li-a] Is named in honour of Charles-François Brisseau de Mirbel; 1776–1854, who was a French naturalist and botanist who at the age of 20 worked at the French National Natural Science museum and later with a short stint as a politician. He was a founder of the science of plant cytology. A good example is Mirbelia oxylobioides.

Mirbelianum: [mer-be-li-a-num] Is named in honour of Charles-François Brisseau de Mirbel; 1776–1854, who was a French naturalist and botanist who at the age of 20 worked at the French National Natural Science museum and later with a short stint as a politician. He was a founder of the science of plant cytology. A good example is Durabaculum mirbelianum.

Mirbelii: [mer-be-li-I] Is named in honour of Charles-François Brisseau de Mirbel; 1776–1854, who was a French naturalist and botanist who at the age of 20 worked at the French National Natural Science museum and later with a short stint as a politician. He was a founder of the science of plant cytology. A good example is Acacia mirbelii, which is now known as Acacia cyclops.

Mirramirildinum: [mir-ra-mir-il-di-num] From Mirramirildinum, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the local Aboriginal language on the north Coast of southern Queensland. A good example is the fungus Micromphale mirramirildinum.

Mirus: [mir-us] From Mirus, which is Latin for exceptional or remarkable. It refers to plants, which are much more attractive. A good example is Cyperus mirus.

Miscella: [mis-sel-la] From Misceo, which is Latin for mixed and Ella which is Latin for the feminine form. It refers to plants, which have mixed but petite or fine characteristics. A good example is Dicliptera miscella.

Mischocarpus: [mis-ko-kar-pus] From Mischos, which is Ancient Greek for a stalk pedicel, petiole or stipe and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have a definite stalk which leads or tapers to the pedicel. A good example is Mischocarpus anodontus.

Misella: [mi-sel-la] From Misellīs, which is Latin for poor, wretched or miserable. It refers to plants, which are less attractive and often appear to be mal nourished or the soils which the plants grow in are of poor quality. A good example is Eucalyptus misella.

Misera: [mi-ser-a] From Misellīs, which is Latin for poor, wretched or miserable. It refers to plants, which are less attractive and often appear to be mal nourished or the soils which the plants grow in. A good example is Allocasuarina misera.

Misturata: [mis-tu-ra-ta] From Mixtura, which is Latin for a mixture or a blend. It refers to plants, which resemble two or at times three species in the genus which are blended together. A good example is Petrophile misturata.

Mitchelliana: [mit-che-li-ei-nah] Is probably named in honour of Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell; 1792-1855, who was a Scottish born Australian explorer and surveyor. A good example is Eucalyptus mitchelliana.

Mitchellianum: [mit-che-li-a-num] Is probably named in honour of Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell; 1792-1855, who was a Scottish born Australian explorer and surveyor. A good example is Solanum mitchellianum .

Mitchellianus: [mit-che-li-a-nus] Is probably named in honour of Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell; 1792-1855, who was a Scottish born Australian explorer and surveyor. A good example is Loranthus mitchellianus, which is now known asLysiana linearifolia.

Mitchellii: [mit-che-li-I] Is probably named in honour of Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell; 1792-1855, who was a Scottish born Australian explorer and surveyor. A good example is Acacia mitchellii.

Mitis: [mI-tis] Probably from Mītis, which is Latin for mild, soft or juicy. It refers to plants, which have a soft appearance. A good example is the old exotic garden palm Caryota mitis that was very popular before the Australian palms entered the market.

Mitochondria: [mI-to-kon-dri-a] From Mítos, which is Ancient Greek for a thread and khondríon/khóndros, which are Ancient Greek for a grain or morsel. They are the power house or the engine room within a cell. Through various chemical reactions, mitochondria break down glucose; the simplest sugar form, into an energy molecule known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is used to fuel various other cellular processes. ATP is essential in the dark reactions which occur at night to sustain the plant tissues.

Mitodes: [mI-toh-deez] Probably from Mītis, which is Latin for mild, soft or juicy and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resembles the Mitis Genus in that it is mild, soft or juicy. A good example is Verticordia mitodes.

Mitopetalum: [mI-to-pe-ta-lum] Probably from Mitos, which is Ancient Greek for threads and Petánnumi which is Ancient Greek for to spread out or later Pétalon/Pétalos, which is Ancient Greek for thin metal leaf. It refers to specialized usually coloured leaves, which surround the ovaries and aid in the attraction of pollinators. It refers to petals which twist and at times appear like threads from the lateral view. A good example was Mitopetalum trinerve, which is now known as Tainia trinervis.

Mitrantia: [mI-tran-ti-a] From Mitra, which is Ancient Greek for a bishop’s head dress and Akme, which is Ancient Greek for a summit. It refers to structures or organs, which are held erect and somewhat resemble a bishop’s hat. A good example is the seed pods on Mitrantia bilocularis.

Mitrasacme: [mI-tra-sak-me] From Mitra, which is Ancient Greek fora bishop’s head dress and Akme, which is Ancient Greek for a summit. It refers to structures or organs, which are held erect and somewhat resemble a bishop’s hat. A good example is the seed pods on Mitrasacme polymorpha.

Mitrasacmoides: [mI-tra-sak-moi-deez] From Mitra, which is Ancient Greek fora bishop’s head dress, Akme, which is Ancient Greek for a summit and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the plants, which resemble the Mitrasacme genus in many characteristics. A good example is Oldenlandia mitrasacmoides subsp. trachymenoides.

Mitrastigma: [mI-tra-stig-ma] From Mitra, which is Ancient Greek fora bishop’s head dress and Stígma/Stízein, which is Ancient Greek for to brand, tattoo or stick to as in the receptive part of the female reproductive organ on a flower. It refers to stigmas, which are shaped like a bishop’s hat. A good example is Fitzgeraldia mitrastigma, which is now known as Cananga odorata.

Mitrata: [mI-tra-ta] From Mitra, which is Ancient Greek fora bishop’s head dress. It refers to calyptras which resemble a Bishops hat. A good example is Eucalyptus mitrata, which is now known as Eucalyptus coronata.

Mitrephora: [mI-tre-for-a] From Mitra, which is Ancient Greek for a bishop’s head dress and Phóros/Phérein which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to flowers, which somewhat resemble a Bishops hat. A good example is Mitrephora froggattii, which is now known as Pseuduvaria froggattii.

Mjoebergii: [m-joh-ber-ji-I] Is named in honour of Eric Georg Mjoeberg; 1882-1938,who was a Swedish botanist who worked in various museums in Sweden and Borneo. He led Swedish scientific expeditions to North-Western Australia in 1910-11 and Queensland in 1912-13. A good example is Leptospermum mjoebergii, which is now known as Neofabricia mjoebergii.

Mnesithea: [ne-si-the-a] From Mnesithe, which is Latin for relating to memory. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Mnesithea rottboellioides.

Mniariodes: [ni-ar-oi-deez] From Minae, which is Latin for to stand out and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Mniarum genus in that eye catching in their environmental habitat. A good example was Scleranthus mniaroides, which is now known as Scleranthus singulifloris.

Mniarum: [ni-a-rum] From Minae, which is Latin for to stand out. It refers to plants, which are eye catching in their environmental habitat. A good example is Mniarum singuliflorum, which is now known as Scleranthus singulifloris.

Mnoraifolius: [nor-rI-foh-li-us] From Mórai, which is Ancient Greek for to delay and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which slowly develop the deeply divided lobes from shallowly divided lobes on immature shrubs. A good example is Isopogon mnoraifolius.

Mobilabium: [moh-bil-a-bi-um] From Mōbilis, which is Latin for unrestrained or easily moved. It refers to plants, which have organs, which move easily. A good example is the hinged labellum which moves easily on Mobilabium hamatum.

Modecca: [mo-dek-ka] From Modecca, which is Latinized for the Modecca district in India. It refers to plants, which were first manufactured in Modecca India. The toxins vary greatly on the different Adenia species but all contain lectins such as lanceolin, stenodactylin, and volkensin, which are toxic to cells. The mixtures were used to induce abortion and to kill intestinal parasites. A good example was Modecca populifolia in which the Australian species have now been re classified to Adenia australis subsp. australis.

Moderata: [mo-der-A-ta] From Moderāta, which is Latin for restrained or controlled. It refers to plants, which are of moderate height compared to those species which grow in the same environments. A good example is Eucalyptus moderata.

Modesta: [mo-des-ta] From Modesta, which is Latin for restrained, coy and not looking for attention. It refers to plants, which blend into their surroundings more than other species in their genus. A good example is Alpinia modesta.

Modestum: [mo-des-tum] From Modestum, which is Latin for restrained, coy and not looking for attention. It refers to plants, which blend into their surroundings more than other species in their genus. A good example is Brachysema modestum.

Modestus: [mo-des-tus] From Modestum, which is Latin for restrained, coy and not looking for attention. It refers to plants, which blend into their surroundings more than other species in their genus. A good example is Carpobrotus modestus.

Moesta: [moh-es-ta] From Modestum, which is Latin for restrained, coy and not looking for attention. It refers to plants, which blend into their surroundings more than other species in their genus. A good example was Casuarina moesta, which is now known as Allocasuarina littoralis.

Moghania: [mog-ha-ni-a] From Moghania, which maybe named in honour of Moghana. A good example was Moghania racemosa, which is now known as Flemingia parviflora.

Moirii: [mor–i-I] Maybe named in honour of A. J. Moir who was a collector of plants in the 1890-1904 or the botanical and keen naturalist artist Mali Moir; 1950-20…,. A good example is Acacia moirii.

Molineria: [mo-li-ner-i-a] Is named in honour of Juan Ignacio Molina; 1740–1829, who was a Chilean, Jesuit priest, naturalist, historian, botanist, ornithologist and geographer who defended Chilean natural science. A good example is Molineria capitulata.

Molkenboeria: [mol-ken-bo-e-ri-a] Is named in honour of Julius Hendrick Molkenboer; 1818-1854, who was Dutch botanist. A good example was Molkenboeria semiamplexicaulis, which is now known as Scaevola platyphylla.

Molle: [mol-lee] From Mollis, which is Latin for softly hairy and supple to touch. It refers to structures or organs, which have short, soft white hairs. A good example is the stipes and fronds on Aspidium molle, which is now known as Christella dentate.

Mollia: [mol-li-a] From Mollis, which is Latin for softly hairy and supple to touch. It refers to structures or organs, which have short, soft, white hairs. A good example is the supple stems on Mollia imbricata, which is now known as Baeckea imbricata.

Mollifolia: [mol-li-fo-li-a] From Mollis, which is Latin for softly hairy and supple to touch and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have short, soft, white hairs on a supple lamina. A good example is Acacia mollifolia.

Mollifolium: [mol-li-fo-li-um] From Mollis, which is Latin for softly hairy and supple to touch and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have short, soft, white hairs on a supple lamina. A good example is Racosperma mollifolium, which is now known as Acacia mollifolia.

Molliformis: [mo-li-for-mis] From Mollis, which is Latin for softly hairy and supple to touch and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in short, soft white hairs on a supple lamina. A good example was Serrafalcus molliformis, which is now known as Bromus hordeaceus.

Mollinedia: [mol-lin-e-di-a] From Molliōra, which is Latin for softly, gently or agreeable. It refers to plants, which appear docile or have a relaxing type of habitat to be in. A good example is Mollinedia laxiflora, which is now known as Steganthera laxiflora.

Mollior: [mol-li-or] From Molliōra, which is Latin for softly, gently or agreeable. It refers to plants, which appear gentle or have a relaing type of habitat to be in. A good example is Ficus mollior.

Mollis: [mol-lis] From Mollis, which is Latin for softly hairy and supple. It usually refers to leaves or phyllodes, which have short, soft white hairs on a supple lamina. A good example is Acacia mollis.

Mollissima: [mol-lis-si-ma] From Mollis, which is Latin for softly hairy and supple and -Issima, which is Latin for the superlative or most. It usually refers to leaves, phyllodes ot times other organs, which have the softest white hairs on very supple laminas. A good example is Acacia mollissima.

Mollissimum: [mol-li-si-mum] From Mollis, which is Latin for softly hairy and supple to touch and -Issima, which is Latin for the superlative or most. It usually refers to leaves, phyllodes at times other organs, which have the softest white hairs on very supple stems and laminas. A good example is Prasophyllum mollissimum.

Mollissimus: [mol-li-si-mus] From Mollis, which is Latin for softly hairy and supple to touch and -Issima, which is Latin for the superlative or most. It usually refers to leaves, phyllodes ot times other organs, which have the softest white hairs on very supple laminas. A good example is mallotus mollissimus.

Mollitricha: [mol-li-trI-ka] From Mollis, which is Latin for softly hairy and supple to touch and Thrix, which is Ancient Greek for hairy. It refers to structures or organs, which are densely covered in soft hairs. A good example is the stems and flowering spikes of Austrosteenisia mollitricha.

Molloya: [mo-loy-a] Is named in honour of Georgiana Molloy; 1805–1843, who was an English born Australian who collected many plant herbarium speciemens and seeds for Captain James Mangle which were prepared accurately and with precision in labelling as well as seeds that had a much higher percentage of germination than most other collectors. A good example is Molloya cynanchicarpa, which is now known as Strangea cynanchicarpa.

Molloyae: [mol-loy-ee] Is named in honour of Georgiana Molloy; 1805–1843,who was an English born Australian who collected many plant herbarium specimens and seeds for Captain James Mangle which were prepared accurately and with precision in labelling as well as seeds that had a much higher percentage of germination than most other collectors. A good example is Boronia molloyae.

Molluginea: [mol-lu-ji-nee] From Mollugo, which is the old Greek term for Galium a species which refers to curdle milk. It refers to plants, which somewhat resemble superficially some species in the Galium genus. A good example was Merkusia molluginea, which is now known as Scaevola humifusa.

Molluginis: [mol-lu-ji-nis] From Mollug, which is Ancient Greek term for Galium, which refers to a species used to curdle milk. It refers to plants, which somewhat resemble superficially various species in the Galium genus. A good example is Mollugo molluginis, which is now known as Trigastrotheca molluginea.

Mollugo: [mol-lu-goh] From Mollug, which is the old Greek for Galium a species which refers to curdled milk. It refers to plants, which somewhat resemble some species in the Galium genus. A good example is Mollugo cerviana.

Molly: [mol-lee] From Molly, which is Old English for a girl of a lower status. It refers to plants especially species, which are not as attractive as other species in the genus or other sub. species. A good example is Zichya molly, which is now known as Kennedia coccinea var. molly.

Molongense: [mo-lon-jen-sis] From Molong, which is Latin for the Molong district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Molong district near Orange NSW. A good example is Lycopodium molongense.

Moluccana: [mo-lu-ka-na] From Moluccānum, which is Latin for the Molong district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Molucca Islands. A good example is Aleurites moluccana.

Moluccanum: [mo-lu-ka-num] From Moluccānum, which is Latin for the Molong district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Molucca Islands. A good example is Pittosporum moluccanum.

Moluccanus: [mo-lu-ka-nus] From Moluccānum, which is Latin for the Molong district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Molucca Islands. A good example is Rubus moluccanus.

Molybdenum: [mo-lib-de-num] From Molúbdaina or Molúbdos, which are Greek for lead like or graphite and lead.

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Molybdites: [mo-lib-di-teez] From Molybdite, which is Latin for an orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing molybdenum and oxygen. It refers to structures or organs, which have a dirty greenish-yellow colour. A good example is Chlorophyllum molybdites.

Molyneuxii: [mo-li-nyoo-si-I] Is probably named in honour of Albert Molyneux; 1832-1009 who was a British born Australian agriculturalist supporter and editor of Garden and Field, and advocated for the need for experimental farms. A good example is Grevillea molyneuxii.

Momordica: [mo-mor-di-ka] From Momordica, which is Latin for to bite. It refers to the seeds, which look as though someone has taken a bite out of the margins. A good example is the bitter melon Momordica charantia.

Monachather: [mon-a-ka-ther] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Ather, which is Ancient Greek for a spike as in an ear of wheat. It refers to grasses, which resemble those of wheat. A good example is the native oats Monachather paradoxus.

Monad: [mo-nad] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular. In botany it refers to pollen grains, which are unattached to others; as opposed to a tetrad.

Monadelpha: [mon-a-del-fa] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Adelphos, which is Ancient Greek for a twin brother. It refers to stamens, which are united by their filaments or base to form a tube around the style. An excellent example is the stamens on Verticordia monadelpha.

Monadelphous: [mon-a-del-fus] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Adelphos, which is Ancient Greek for a twin brother. It refers to stamens, which are united by their filaments to form a tube around the style. An excellent example is the stamens on Melia azederach.

Monadenia: [mon-a-de-ni-a] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Adena, which is Ancient Greek for a gland. It refers to flowers, which have a single large gland at the base. A good example is the gland on the weed orchid from South africa which was a collectors item in the early days Monadenia australiensis, which is now known as Disa bracteata.

Monadic: [mon-a-dik] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek or Monadikós, which is Ancient Greek for to be one or singular. In botany it refers to for example a pollen grain that is unattached to others and not found in groups; as opposed to a tetrad.

Monandra: [mon-an-dra] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Andra/Andros, which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower. It refers to flowers, which have a single stamen or anther. A good example is Bauhinia monandra.

Monantha: [mon-an-tha] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which have a single stamen which originate at the base of the petal. A good example is Wurmbea monantha.

Monanthaus: [mon-an-thus] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which have a single stamen which originate at the base of the petal. A good example is Lobelia monanthus which is now known asIsotoma scapigera.

Monanthos: [mon-an-thos] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which have a single organ like a petal or stamen. A good example of a single anther is Monanthos malbrownii and what appears to be a single petal on the flower is Utricularia iniflora.

Monanthus: [mon-an-thus] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which have a single organ like a petal or stamen. A good example of a single anther is Lobelia monanthus and what appears to be a single petal on the flower is Isotoma scapigera.

Mondurup: [mon-du-rup] From Mondurup, which is Latinized for the Mondurup peaks in the Stirling Range in Western Australia. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Stirling Ranges around the Mondurup Peaks. A good example is Gastrolobium mondurup.

Monencyanthes: [mon-en-sI-an-thes] Maybe from Moneo, which is Latin for to think or organize, Kýanos which is Ancient Greek for deep blue and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have very deep blue-green to bluish flower spikes. A good example was Monencyanthes gnaphalioides, which is now known as Rhodanthe moschata.

Monencyanthioides: [mon-en-sI-an-thi-oi-deez] Maybe from Moneo, which is Latin for to think or organize, Kýanos, which is Ancient Greek for deep blue and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have very deep blue-green flowering spikes. A good example is Helipterum monencyanthioides, which is now known as Rhodanthe spicata.

Monenteles: [mon-en-te-les] From Monentia, which is Latin for to be advised or warned and Têle, which is Ancient Greek for afar or Télos, which is Ancient Greek for the end or at the end. It refers to flower heads which are located at the very end of the spikes. A good example was Monenteles glandulosus, which is now known as Pterocaulon serrulatum.

Mongaensis: [mon-jee-en-sis] From Monga, which is Latinized for the Monga district in New South wales and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for from or of. It refers to the plants, which were first discovered from the Monga district near Braidwood in southern NSW. A good example is Telopea mogaensis.

Mongerensis: [mon-jer-en-sis] From Monger, which is Latinized for lake Monger and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered around Lake Monger north of Perth in Western Australia. A good example is Isoetes mongerensis though there are no references of the plants being found around Lake Monger so I assume that there was a mix up with specie names, locations or specie confusion in the early days.

Moniera: [mo-ni-er-a] Maybe from monḗrēs which is Ancient Greek for solitary. It may refer to the solitary flowers in the leaf axils. A good example is Moniera floibunda, which is now known as Bacopa floribunda.

Monilifera: [mo-ni-li-fer-a] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which resembles a string of beads, where the component parts or segments are more or less uniform in size and are spherical or rounded in shape. A good example is the fruiting cones of Casuarina monilifera, which is now known as Allocasuarina monilifera.

Moniliferum: [mo-ni-li-fer-um] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Ferum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to structures or organs, which resembles a string of beads, where the component parts or segments are more or less uniform in size and are spherical or rounded in shape. A good example is the seed pods on Pithecellobium moniliferum, which is now known as Cathormion umbellatum subsp. moniliforme.

Moniliform: [mo-ni-li-form] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to structures which resembles a string of beads, where the component parts or segments are more or less uniform in size and are spherical or rounded in shape. A good example is to be found in the pods of Sophora fraseri.

Moniliforme: [mo-ni-li-form] From Monilifer, which is Latin for a necklace and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a pearl necklace in that they have swellings with alternate constrictions. A good example is the seed pods on Cathormion umbellatum subsp. moniliforme.

Moniliformis: [mo-ni-li-for-mis] From Monilifer, which is Latin for a necklace and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a pearl necklace in that they have swellings with alternate constrictions. A good example is the seed pods on Inga moniliformis, which is now known as Cathormion umbellatum subsp. moniliforme.

Monnieri: [mon-ni-e-ri] Is probably named in honour of Louis Guillame Le Monnier; 1717-1799, who was a French physician, naturalist and professor of botany at the Jardin des plantes in Paris. A good example is Bacopa monnieri.

Mono: [mo-noh] From Monos which is Ancient Greek for one, singular or a part.

Monocarpellate: [mo-no-kar-pel-lAt] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the single carpel in the fruits. A good example is Medicago sativa.

Monocarpic: [mo-no-kar-pik] From Monos which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to a plants, which only produce one set of flowers and fruits before it dies. A good example is Doryanthus excelsa the bamboos or Imperata cylindrica.

Monocarpum: [mo-noh-kar-pum] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one, singular or alone and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to gynoecium which only has one ovary or seed. A good example is Cladium monocarpum, which is now known as Schoenus carsei.

Monocarpus: [mo-noh-kar-pus] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one, singular or alone and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to gynoecium which only has one ovary or seed. A good example is Monocarpus sphaerocarpus.

Monocephala: [mo-noh-se-fa-la] From Monos which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to an inflorescence which has a single head. A good example is the small, clump grass, which may have been introduced from southern Asia long ago or is native to the northern riparian zones of tropical Australia and southern Asia is Kyllinga monocephala, which is now known as Cyperus brevifolius.

Monocephalum: [mo-noh-se-fa-lum] From Monos which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to an inflorescence which has a single head. A good example is the flower head on Gnaphalium collinum var. monocephalum, which is now known as Euchiton lateralis.

Monocephalus: [mo-noh-se-fa-lus] From Monos which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to an inflorescence which has a single head. A good example is the reed Chordifex monocephalus.

Monochaeta: [mo-noh-kee-ta] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Chaita which is Ancient Greek for bristles on a pappus. It refers to the pappus on seeds which are bristly. A good example is Gratwickia monochaeta.

Monochaetum: [mo-noh-kee-tum] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Chaita, which is Ancient Greek for bristles on a pappus. It refers to the pappus on seeds, which are bristly. A good example was Helichrysum monochaetum, which is now known as Gratwickia monochaeta.

Monochasial:[mo-noh-ka-si-al] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Khasia, which is Ancient Greek for to divide. It refers to a cymose inflorescence, which has a main branch and one equal lateral branch. A good example is the flower head on Burmannia disticha.

Monochasium: [mo-noh-ka-si-um] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Khasia, which is Ancient Greek for to divide. It refers to a cymose inflorescence with only one main branch.

Monochoria: [mo-noh-kor-i-a] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Khori, which is Ancient Greek for to be separated or apart. It refers to plants, which have a single flower spike with flowers that separated as in not touching each other. A good example is Monochoria cyanea.

Monococcus: [mo-noh-Koh-kus] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Kokkos which is Ancient Greek for a berry or fruit. It usually refers to a dry berry type fruit. A good example is Monococcus echinophorus.

Monocotyledon: [mo-noh-ko-tI-le-don] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Cotyledon, which is Latin for a joint socket or cavity. It refers to a plant which has only one cavity on the seed or a single seed leaf. They include Lilies, Palms, Grasses and Orchids. A good example is Livistona decipiens.

Monocyclic: [mo-noh-sI-klik] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Cyclic, which is Latin for a single whirl or a circle. It refers to organs. Which have only a single whorl.

Monodia: [mo-noh-di-a] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which are unique as in the only one. It good example is the monotypic species in the genus of Monodia stipoides.

Monoecious: [mo-no-e-si-os] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Oikia, which is Ancient Greek for a house. It refers to plants, which has imperfect flowers. That is the male and female flowers appear separately but on the same plant. A good example is Coprosma quadrifida.

Monogramma: [mo-noh-gram-ma] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Gramma, which is Ancient Greek for written or drawn in a straight line. It refers to spores, which are in a straight line near the apex and mature from the apex first. A good example is Monogramma acrocarpa.

Monogyna: [mo-noh-jI-na] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman.  It refers to flowers, which have just one ovary that contains just one seed. A good example is Stackhousia monogyna.

Monogynum: [mo-noh-jI-num] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Gýnos/Gunḗ, which is Ancient Greek or Gynus, which is Latin for a woman.  It refers to flowers, which have just one ovary that contains just one seed. A good example is Crotalaria montana.

Monoica: [mo-noi-ka] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Oikia, which is Ancient Greek for a house. It refers to a plant which has imperfect flowers. The male and female flowers appear separately but on the same plant. A good example is Lepyrodia monoica.

Monoicum: [mo-noi-kum] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Oikia, which is Ancient Greek for a house. It refers to plants, which has imperfect flowers. The male and female flowers appear separately but on the same plant. A good example is Dicarpidium monoicum.

Monoicus: [mo-noi-kus] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Oikia, which is Ancient Greek for a house. It refers to plants, which has imperfect flowers. The male and female flowers appear separately but on the same plant. A good example is Ricinocarpos pinifolium.

Monolena: [mo-noh-le-na] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Lena, which is Greek for an elbow. It refers to anthers, which have a bend near the base. A good example is Melastoma affine.

Monolete Spore: [mo-noh-leet, spawr] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Sporá, which is both Greek and Latin for a spore. It refers to spores which have a single scar line.

Monolopia:[mo-noh-lo-pi-a] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Lopos, which is Ancient Greek for a covering or to cover up. It refers to the invocular bracts. A good example is the exotic garden daisy which is showing signs of being very invasive is Monolopia lanceolatus.

Monomerous: [mo-no-meer-os] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Méros, which is a Greek suffix for how many segments there are within a flower’s whorl. If a flower has 5 petals, 5 sepals and 5 or 10 stamens it is 5 pentamery, is 5 merous or pentamerous. There are 2 dimery, 3 trimery, 4 tetramery, 5 pentamery or 6 hexamerous. Mono refers to a whorl which has only a single member.

Monomorphic: [mo-noh-mor-fik] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Morphos, which is Ancient Greek for change or modify. It refers to structures or organs, which have usually the flowers that all have the same shape and size.

Monopetala: [mo-noh-pe-ta-la] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to plants, that have a single large petal and may have two or more much smaller petals. A good example is Calceolaria monopetala, which is now known Hybanthus monopetalus.

Monopetalum: [mo-noh-pe-ta-lum] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to plants, that have a single large petal and may have two or more much smaller petals. A good example is Ionidium monopetalum, which is now known as Hybanthus monopetalus.

Monopetalus:[mo-noh-pe-ta-lus] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Petalon, which is Ancient Greek for a petal. It refers to plants, that have a single large petal and may have two or more much smaller petals. A good example is Hybanthus monopetalus.

Monophyletic: [mo-noh-fI-le-tik] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Phyletikos, which is Ancient Greek for a tribesman. It refers to clades, which only includes recent ancestry or where the ancestors have all descended from a, single ancestor relatively recently.

Monophylla: [mo-noh-fIl-la] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, that have a single leaf. A good example is Luvunga monophylla.

Monophyllum: [mo-noh-fIl-lum] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, that have a single leaf. A good example is the small terrestrial orchid Dendrobium monophyllum.

Monophyllous: [mo-noh-fIl-lus] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, that have a single leaf.

Monophyllum: [mo-no-fIl-lum] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf or phyllode. It refers to plants, which have a single leaf. A good example is Dendrobium monophyllum, which is now known as Australorchis monophylla.

Monoploca: [mo-noh-plo-ka] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Plokos, which is Ancient Greek for a fold or pleat. It refers to seeds which have a pleat down each side. A good example is Monoploca phlebopetala, which is now known as Lepidium phlebopetalum.

Monoplociodes: [mo-noh-plo-si-oi-des] From Monosm which is Ancient Greek for one or singular, Plokosm which is Ancient Greek for a fold or pleat and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to seeds, which have a pleat or wing down each side similar to the now defunct genus Monoploca. A good example is Lepidium monoplocoides.

Monopodial: [mo-noh-po-di-al] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Podios, which is Ancient Greek for a foot. It refers to plants, which Branch with the main axis that has reduced or missing laterals.

Monoscapum: [mo-noh-ka-pum] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Skâpos, which is Ancient Greek or Scāpus, which is Latin for a flower stalk which rises from the soil. It refers to plants, which produce a single flowering scape. A good example is Eriocaulon Monoscapum.

Monospecific genus: [mo-noh-spe-si-fik, jee-nus] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular, and Specificus which is Latin for a reLating to a species. From Génos which is Ancient Greek for the major subdivision of a family or subfamily. It refers to a genus that has just one species. A good example is Peristeranthus hillii.

Monosperma: [mo-noh-sper-ma] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to fruits, which produce a single seed. A good example is Xylopia monosperma.

Monospermum: [mo-noh-sper-mum] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Spérmum, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to fruits, which produce a single seed. A good example is Haloragodéndron monospermum.

Monostáchus: [mo-no-sta-kis] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek or later Stachys which is Latin  for a flowering spike. It refers to plants, which produce a single spike at a time or annually.

Monostachya: [mo-noh-sta-KI-a] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Stákhus, which is Ancient Greek or later Stachys which is Latin  for a flowering spike. It refers to plants, which produce a single spike at a time, or a single spike from each leach axis or a single spike annually. A good example is Linospadix Monostacha.

Monostachyos: [mo-noh-sta-kI-os] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Stachys which is Ancient Greek for a flowering spike. It refers to plants, which produce a single spike at a time or annually. A good example was Bacularia Monostachyos, which is now known as Linospadix Monostacha.

Monostichanthus: [mo-noh-sti-kan-thus] From Monos which is Ancient Greek for one or singular, Stichos which is Ancient Greek for a rank or ranked and Antha/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. It refers to the anthers, which are in two or three distinct whorls around the style. A good example is Monostichanthus johnsonii, which is now known as Haplostichanthus johnsonii.

Monostylis: [mo-noh-stI-lis] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a style. It refers to flowers which have a single style and stigma on the ovary. A good example is Guilfoylia Monostylis.

Monostylous: [mo-noh-stI-los] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Stŷlos, which is Ancient Greek for a style. It refers to flowers which have a single style and stigma on the ovary. A good example is Bosistoa monostylis.

Monotaxis: [mo-noh-taks-sis] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Tassein, which is Ancient Greek for to arrange. It refers to a single arrangement where the petals style and filaments all arise from the ovary in one layer. A good example is Monotaxis macrophylla.

Monothyra: [mo-noh-thrI-a] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Thrya, which is Ancient Greek for an entrance or access. It refers to tepals, which are tortuous to the point that they almost completely covering the sexual parts of the flowers meaning there is only a small entry hole for birds or insects to enter and pollinate. A good example is Endiandra monothyra subsp. monothyra.

Monotoca: [mo-noh-toh-ka] From Monos which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Tokos which is Ancient Greek for a birth. It refers to the single celled ovary. A good example is Monotoca elliptica.

Monotypic: [mo-noh-ti-pik] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Typic, which is Ancient Greek for a type. It refers to a genus, which is represented by a single species. A good example is Peterannia cirrosa.

Monoxora: [mo-noks-sor-a] From Monos, which is Ancient Greek for one or singular and Oxora, which is unknown. It refers to organs, which display a singular characteristic. A good example was Monoxora rubescens, which is now known as Rhodamnia rubescens

Monslacana: [mon-sla-ka-na] Is named in honour of Monslac. A good example is Grevillea monslacana.

Monstrosa: [mon-stro-sa] From Mōnstrōsa, which is Latin for strange or monstrous. It refers to an organ, which displays some weird or strange characteristics. A good example is the weird looking fruit on Triumfetta monstrosa.

Montagnea: [mon–tag-nee] Is named in honour of Luis Montaña who was a Mexican politician. Not sure whether having this fungi named after you is an honour or detriment. A good example is Montagnea arenaria.

Montagnei: [mon–tag-nee] Is named in honour of Luis Montaña who was a Mexican politician. Not sure whether having this fungi named after you is an honour or detriment. A good example is Armillaria montagnei.

Montana: [mon-ta-na] From Montana, which is Latinized from the Spanish word for a mountain. It refers to plants, which prefer mountainous habitats. A good example is Lagenophora montana.

Montanoa: [mon-ta-noh-a] Is named in honour of Luis Montana who is said to be a Mexican politician though I am unable to find any documentation to support the naming of the genus after him. A good example though is Montanoa hibiscifolia

Montanum: [mon–tan-um] From Montana, which is Latinized from the Spanish word for a mountain. It refers to plants, which have mountainous habitats. A good example is Platylobium montanum subsp. montanum.

Montanus: [mon-tan-us] From Montana, which is Latinized from the Spanish word for a mountain. It refers to plants, which have mountainous habitats. A good example was Callistemon montanus which is now known as Melaleuca montanus.

Montevidensis: [mon-te-vi-den-sis] From Montevideo, which is Latinized from the Uraguayan district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to the original species being found in Uruguay. A good example is Ludwigia peploides subsp. montevidensis.

Montia: [mon–ti-a] Is named in honour of Giuseppe Monti; 1682-1760, who was an Italian naturalist and professor of botany. A good example is Montia fontana subsp. amporitana.

Monticola: [mon-ti-koh-la] From Montana which is Latinized from the Spanish word for a mountain and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer environments that are high in the mountains. A good example is Callitris monticola.

Montigena: [mon-ti-je-na] From Montana which is Latinized from the Spanish word for a mountain and Genia which is Ancient Greek for to be born. It refers to plants, which grow high in the mountains. A good example is Psydrax montigena.

Montis-cole: [mon-tis, Kohl] From Montana which is Latinized from the Spanish word for a mountain  From Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which grow high in the mountains. A good example is Grevillea montis-cole.

Montivaga: [mon-ti-vA-ga] From Montana, which is Latinized from the Spanish word for a mountain and Vagans, which is Latin for a vagrant or wanderer. It refers to plants, which are scattered all around mountainous habitats. A good example is Isolepis montivaga.

Montivagus: [mon-ti-vA-gus] From Montana, which is Latinized from the Spanish word for a mountain and Vagans, which is Latin for a vagrant or wanderer. It refers to plants, which are scattered all around mountainous habitats. A good example was Scirpus montivagus, which is now known as Isolepis montivaga.

Monustes: [mo-nus-tes] From Monustes, which is unknown. A good example is the field orchid Monustes australis, which is now known as Spiranthes sinensis.

Moola: [moo-la] From Moola, which is Americanized slang for money. It may refer to plants, which have a tableable value. A good example could be the fungus Collybia moola which may have a table value as an expensive table food.

Mooneyi: [moo–nee-I] Is named in honour of Miss O. Mooney, who collected ferns and fern spore for Ferdinand von Mueller. A good example is Olearia mooneyi.

Moongum: [moon-gum] From Mḗnē, which is Ancient Greek fora moon or moon shape. It refers to fungi which have a moon shaped pileus. A good example is Endoptychum moongum. This genus of fungi is in complete turmoil and is in need of further reclassification.

Moonia: [moo–ni-a] Is named in honour of Alexander Moon; 17??- 1825, who was a Kew gardener and later in charge of the Ceylon Botanic Gardens. A good example is the Malaysian cabinet tree Pericopsis mooniana.

Moonii: [moo–ni-I] Is named in honour of Alexander Moon; 17??- 1825, who was a Kew gardener and later in charge of the Ceylon Botanic Gardens. A good example is the Malaysian cabinet tree Limnanthemum moonii which is an unresolved name and maybe placed in Villarsia, Nymphoides or Ornduffia genre.

Mooreana 1: [mor-ee-a-na] Is named in honour of Charles Moore; 1820-1905, who was Director of the Sydney Botanic Gardens, a position he occupied until 5 May 1896. He undertook numerous collecting expeditions in eastern New South Wales. A good example is Rhipogonum mooreana.

Mooreana 2: [mor-ee na] Is named in honour of Frederick William Moore; 1857-1949, who was a British, horticulturist and director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Edinburgh. A good example is Eucalyptus mooreana.

Mooreanum 1: [mor-e-a-num] Is named in honour of Charles Moore; 1820-1905, who was Director of the Sydney Botanic Gardens, a position he occupied until 5 May 1896. He undertook numerous collecting expeditions in eastern New South Wales. A good example was Rhipogonum mooreanum, which is correctly known as Rhipogonum mooreana.

Mooreanum 2: [mor-ee-num] Is named in honour of Frederick William Moore; 1857-1949, who was a British, horticulturist and director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Edinburgh. A good example is the Lord Howe Island Palm Clinostigma mooreanum, which is now known as Lepidorrhachis mooreana.

Moorei 1: [mor-e-I] Is named in honour of Charles Moore; 1820-1905, who was Director of the Sydney Botanic Gardens, a position he occupied until 5 May 1896. He undertook numerous collecting expeditions in eastern New South Wales. A good example is Drymophila moorei.

Moorei 2: [mor–ee-I] Is named in honour of Charles William Edwin Moore (Ted); 1908-2003, who was an Australian born New Zealander. He completed a Science Degree at Christchurch in New Zealand before coming to Australia in 1935 and taught at Canberra Grammar School before joining the CSIRO Plant Industry in 1943. He participated in ecological surveys mostly in western NSW. He collected over 9,000 specimens, now housed at the Australian National Herbarium. Retired in 1973 and continued to work at the Australian National Herbarium till the late 1990s.  His collection of over 9,000 specimens is housed at the National Museum in Canberra. A good example is Heliotropium moorei.

Moorheadiana: [mor-he-di-a-na] Is named in honour of Boyde Dunlop Moorhead; 1843–1905, who was an Australian politician and was against women’s suffrage. A good example is Mullerochloa moreheadiana.

Mooriana: [mor-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Charles Moore; 1820-1905, who was Director of the Sydney Botanic Gardens, a position he occupied until 5 May 1896. He undertook numerous collecting expeditions in eastern New South Wales. A good example is Drymophila moorei. A good example was Pisonia mooriana, which is now known as Pisonia umbellifera.

Moquiniana: [mo-kwi-ni-an-a] Is named in honour of Christian Horace Bénédict Alfred Moquin-Tandon; 1804-1863, who was a French botanist, naturalist who was a prolific writer, professor of botany and Chairman of many influential French societies including a foundation member of the Société Botanique de France. A good example is Atriplex moquiniana.

Moraea: [mor–ee-a] Is probably named in honour of Robert More an English amateur botanist and collector of plants. A good example in Australia is Diplarrena moraea.

Moratii: [mor-aho-ti-I] Is named in honour of Morat. A good example in Australia was Hibbertia moratii which maybe now known as Hibbertia oenotheroides.

Morawana: [mor-a-wa-na] From Moraea, which is Latinized for the Morawa district in south west Western Australia. It refers to plants, which were discovered in the Mawawa district. A good example is Asteridea morawana.

Morgania: [mor-ga-ni-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Meredith Morgan; who first grew the plant. A good example was Morgania floribunda, which is now known as Stemodia florulenta.

Morganii: [mor-ga-ni-I] Is named in honour of Dr. Meredith Morgan. A good example was Prasophyllum morganii.

Morinda: [mo-rin-da] From Morus, which is Latin for a mulberry and Indicus, which is Latin for India. It refers to plant’s fruits, which are similar to the horticultural mulberry. A good example is the fruit of Morinda citrifolia.

Morindifolia: [mo-in-di-foh-li-a] From Morus, which is Latin for a mulberry, Indicus, which is Latin for India and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plant’s fruits, which are similar to the horticultural mulberry. A good example is the fruit of Fagraea morindifolia, which is now known as Fagraea racemosa.

Moringa: [mo-rin-ga] From Muringa, which is Latinized from the Sinhalese (Sri Lanka) vernacular name for the trees found in Sri Lanka. A good example is Moringa pterygosperma.

Morinum: [mo-rin-um] From Morinum, which is Latin for a mulberry colour. It refers to flowers, which are deep purple similar to that of a mulberry stain and the fruit itself. A good example is Genoplesium morinum.

Moroidea: [mo-roi-dee] From Morus, which is Latin for a mulberry and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have fruits or leaves, which resemble the Morinda genus. many sources incorrectly use the wrong spelling. A good example is the fruit of Dendrocnide moroidea, which is now known as Dendrocnide moroides.

Moroides: [mo-roi-des] From Morus, which is Latin for a mulberry and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have fruits or leaves, which resemble the Morinda genus also known as mulberries. A good example is the fruit of Dendrocnide moroides.

Morphologist: [mor-fol-o-jee] From Morphṓ, which is Ancient Greek for the shapely one or form as in Aphrodites and Ology, which is Greek to study. It refers to a person, who studies the science behind the shapes and arrangement of parts of organisms, in order to determine their function, their development, how they may have been shaped by evolution and the niche they now exist in.

Morphology: [mor-fol-o-jee] From Morphṓ, which is Ancient Greek for the shapely one or form as in Aphrodites and Ology, which is Greek to study. It refers to the science and study of the shapes and arrangement of parts of organisms, in order to determine their function, their development, how they may have been shaped by evolution and the niche they now exist in. A good example is the 2 morphological forms of Elaeocarpus obovatus.

Morrisbyi: [mo-ris-bi-I] Is named in honour of John Robert Morrisby; 1832-1923, who was a farmer who grew and established the original colony of plants on his property as well as supply seed of the tree for others. A good example is Eucalyptus morrisbyi.

Morrisia: [mo-ri-si-a] Is probably named in honour of Patrick Morris; 1896-1974, who was a noted Melbourne botanist or Albert Morris; 1886-1939, who was an Australian botanical author but it cannot be substantiated. A good example was Morisia wallichii, which is now known as Rhynchospora rubra var. rubra.

Morrisiana: [mo-ri-si-a-na] Is probably named in honour of Patrick Morris; 1896-1974, who was a noted Melbourne botanist or Albert Morris; 1886-1939, who was an Australian botanical author but it cannot be substantiated. A good example is Swainsona morrisiana, which is now known as Swainsona murrayana.

Morrisiella: [mo-ri-si-el-la] Is probably named in honour of Patrick Morris; 1896-1974, who was a noted Melbourne botanist or Albert Morris; 1886-1939, who was an Australian botanical author but it cannot be substantiated. A good example is Morrisiella morrisii, which is now known as Atriplex morrisii.

Morrisii: [mo-ri-si-I] Is named in honour of Patrick Francis Morris; 1896-1974, who was a noted Australian botanist in Melbourne. A good example is Genoplesium morrisii.

Morrisoniana: [mo-i-so-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Morrison but which Morrison cannot be substantiated. A good example is Hakea morrisoniana, which is now known as Hakea macrocarpa.

Morrisonii: [mo-ri-son-ni-I] Is named in honour of Morrison but which Morrison cannot be substantiated. A good example is Leptospermum morrisonii.

Mortii: [mor-ti-I] Is named in honour of Miss Eirene Mort;  1879-1977, who was an Australian teacher and Botanical artist. A good example is Dockrillia mortii.

Mortoniana: [mor-to-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Morton but which Gould cannot be substantiated. A good example is Rhysotoechia mortoniana.

Moscali: [mos–ka-lI] Is named in honour of Antonius Mircea Moscal (Tony); 1928-2…, who was a Ukrainian born Australian botanist and conservationist. A good example is Persoonia moscali.

Moscaliana: [mos-ka-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Antonius Mircea Moscal (Tony); 1928-2…, who was a Ukrainian born Australian botanist and conservationist. A good example is Epacris moscaliana.

Moscalli: [mos-ka-li-I] Is named in honour of Antonius Mircea Moscal (Tony); 1928-2…, who was a Ukrainian born Australian botanist and conservationist. A good example is Persoonia moscalii.

Moschata: [mos-ka-ta] From Moschatus, which is Latin for musk odour. It refers to the smell of the bark and twigs, which resemble musk. A good example is Rhodanthe moschata.

Moschatum: [mos-ka-tum] From Moschatus, which is Latin for musk odour. It refers to the smell of the bark and twigs, which resemble musk. A good example is Atherosperma Moschatum.

Moschatus: [mos-ka-tus] From Moschatus, which is Latin for musk odour. It refers to the smell of the bark and twigs, which resembles musk. A good example is Abelmoschus moschatus subsp. tuberosa.

Moschosma: [mos-kos-ma] From Moschatus, which is Latin for musk odour and Osma, which is Ancient Greek for an odour, smell or fragrance. It refers to leaves, which resembles musk. A good example is the faint fragrance of the leaves and stems on Moschosma moschatus, which is now known as Coleus australis.

Moseleyanum: [mo-se-lay-a-num] From Moschatus, which is Latin for musk odour. It refers to the smell of the bark and twigs, which have a musky odour. A good example is Hydnophytum moseleyanum.

Mossmanicus: [mos-man-i-kus] From Mossman, which is Latinized for the Mossman Gorge and Ensis/Anicus which is Latin for of or from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Mossman Gorge than other vicinities in the area. A good example is Pandanus mossmanicus.

Moszkowskii: [moz-kour-ski-I] Is named in honour of Moszkowsk who studied many of the New Guinee flora. A good example is Lycianthes moszkowskii.

Motherwellia: [mu-ther-we-li-a] Is named in honour of Dr. James B Motherwell; who was a patron of the sciences. A good example is Motherwellia haplosciadea

Motile: [moh-tIl] From Mōtus/Movēre, which is Latin for able to move. It refers to the ability of a plant to move. That is to respond to weather conditions or light to open or close the leaves. A good example is Stylidium graminifolium.

Motorium: [moh-tor-i-um] From Mōtus/Movēre, which is Latin for able to move. It refers to the ability of a plant to move. That is to respond to weather conditions or light to open or close the leaves. A good example is Desmodium motorium.

Mottled: [mo-teld] It refers to any surface which is covered in different colours.

Mount Lewis: [mount, loo-is] From Mount Lewis, which is Latinized for Mount Lewis. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on Mount Lewis in far north eastern Queensland. A good example is Xylosma sp. mt Lewis.

Mountfordiae: [mount-for-di-ee] Is named in honour of Charles Pearcy Mountford; 1890-1976; who was an Australian photographer and collector of plants in central Australia and studied Aboriginal folklore and history. A good example is Acacia mountfordiae.

Mountperriensis: [mount-per-ri-en-sis] From Mount Perry, which is Latinized for Mount Perry and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on Mount Perry between Bundaberg and Eidsvold in central eastern Queensland. A good example is Macrozamia mountperriensis.

Mourilyanensis: [mour-i-lI-a-nen-sis] From Mourilyan, which is Latinized for the township of Mourilyan and Mourilyan Harbour in north eastern Queensland and Ensis which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants which were first discovered from around Mourilyan Harbour. A good example was Ficus mourilyanensis, which is now known as Ficus copiosa.

Mowbulana: [moh-bu-la-na] From Mowbullan, which is Latinized for mount Mowbullan and Ana/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on Mount Mowbullan in south eastern Queensland between Yarraman and Bell. A good example was Liparis mowbulana, which is now known as Cestichis coelogynoides.

Mucida: [mu-si-da] From Mūcida which is Latin for mouldy, musty or snivelling. It may refer to flowers, which have a musty odour. A good example is Thelymitra mucida.

Mucilaginous: [myoo-ki-la-ji-nos] From Mucilage, which is Latin for moist, soft and viscid. It refers to thick semi liquid, which resists flow. A good example is the peduncles on Podocarpus elatus.

Mucoriformis: [myoo-kor-i-for-mis] From Mūcrōnāta, which is Latin for a short sharp tip and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to organs, which have typical short sharp points at the apex. A good example is the leaf apexes on Trichia mucoriformis, which is now known as Comatricha nigra.

Mucro: [myoo-kroh] From Mūcrōnāta, which is Latin for a short sharp tip. It refers to the apexes of a leaf, petal, sepal or bracts, which have a short sharp point at the apex. A good example is the leaf apexes on Melaleuca stypheloides.

Mucronata: [myoo-kro-na-ta] From Mūcrōnāta, which is Latin for a short sharp tip. It refers to the apexes of a leaf, petal, sepal or bracts, which have a short sharp point at the apex. A good example is the leaves on Acacia mucronata.

Mucronate: [myoo-kro-nAt] From Mūcrōnātum, which is Latin for a short sharp tip. It refers to the apexes of a leaf, petal, sepal or bracts, which are generally obtuse with a short sharp point at the apex. A good example is the leaves of Epacris impressa.

Mucronatum: [myoo-kro-na-tum] From Mūcrōnātum, which is Latin for a short sharp tip. It refers to the apexes of a leaf, petal, sepal or bracts, which are generally obtuse with a short sharp point at the apex. A good example is the leaves of Spyridium mucronatum subsp. mucronatum.

Mucronatus: [myoo-kro-na-tus] From Mūcrōnātus, which is Latin for a short sharp tip and Um which is Greek/Latin for a degree of. It refers to the apexes of a leaf, petal, sepal or bracts, which are generally obtuse with a short to relatively long appendage at the apex. A good example is the upper petal on Schoenoplectus mucronatus.

Mucronifolia: [myoo-kron-i-foh-li-a] From Mūcrōnātum, which is Latin for a short sharp tip and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the apexes of a leaf, petal, sepal or bracts, which are generally obtuse with a short sharp point at the apex. A good example is Grevillea mucronifolia.

Mucronifolium: [myoo-kro-ni-foh-li-um] From Mūcrōnātum, which is Latin for a short sharp tip and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to the apexes of leaves, which are generally obtuse with a short appendage at the apex. A good example is the leaves of Stylidium mucronifolium, which is now known as Stylidium dichotomum var. mucronifolium.

Mucronulata: [myoo-kro-nu-la-ta] From Mūcrōnātum, which is Latin for a short sharp tip. It refers to the apexes of a leaf, petal, sepal or bracts, which are generally obtuse with a short sharp point at the apex. A good example is the leaves of Banksia mucronulata subsp. mucronulata.

Mucronulatum: [myoo-kro-nu-la-tum] From Mūcrōnātum, which is Latin for a short sharp tip. It refers to the apexes of a leaf, petal, sepal or bracts, which are generally obtuse with a short sharp point at the apex. A good example is the leaves of Spyridium mucronatum.

Mucronulatus: [myoo-kro-nu-la-tus] From Mūcrōnātum, which is Latin for a short sharp tip. It refers to the apexes of a leaf, petal, sepal or bracts, which are generally obtuse with a short sharp point at the apex. A good example was Scirpus mucronulatus which has been moved to two different genre with the Australian plants now known as Eleocharis acuta.

Mucuna: [myoo-ku-na] From Mucana, which is Latinized for the Brazilian vernacular for a species growing in Brazil. A good example is Mucana gigantea subsp. gigantea.

Mud Guts: [mud, guts] The natural mixture of decomposing wood and mud usually from the hollows of Eucalyptus trees caused by termites.

Mueckeana: [myoo-e-ke-a-na] Is named in honour of Gustave Muehlenbeck; 1798-1845, who was a French physician and botanist. A good example is Goodenia mueckeana.

Muehlenbeckia: [myoo-len-be-ki-a] Is named in honour of Gustave Muehlenbeck; 1798-1845, who was a French physician and botanist. A good example is Muehlenbeckia axillaris.

Muehlenbergia: [myoo-len-ber-ji-a] Is named in honour of Gustave Muehlenbeck; 1798-1845, who was a French physician and botanist. A good example is Muhlenbergia mollicoma , which is now known as Dichelachne crinita.

Muelleranthus: [myool-ler-an-thus] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and Antha/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organs on a flower or the flower. A good example is Muelleranthus stipularis.

Muellerargia: [myool-ler-ar-ji-a] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species. A good example is Muellerargia timorensis.

Muelleri: [myool–ler-I] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. A good example is Millotia muelleri.

Muelleriana: [myool-ler-i-a-na] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. A good example is Acacia muelleriana.

Muellerianum: [myool-ler-i-a-num] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. A good example is Archidendron muellerianum.

Muellerianus: [myool-ler-i-a-nus] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. A good example is Chthonocephalus muellerianus.

Muelleri-ferdinandi: [myool–ler-I,-fer-di-nan-dI] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. A good example is Lepidium muelleri-ferdinandi.

Muelleriferdinandi: [myool-ler-i-fer-di-nan-di] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. This is officially a spelling error for Lepidium muelleri-ferdinandi. A good example is Lepidium muelleriferdinandi.

Muellerii: [myool-ler-i-I] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. A good example is the indusium on Hypolepis muellerii.

Muellerina: [myool-ler-i-na] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. A good example is Muellerina bidwillii.

Muelleroides: [myool-ler-oi-deez] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar too. It refers to plants which, resemble the Muellerina genus. A good example is Brachyscome muelleroides.

Muellerolimon: [myoo-ler-o-li-mon] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and was director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar too and Limon which is Latin for a lemon. A good example is Muellerolimon salicorneaceum.

Muiria: [myoo-ir-i-a] Is probably named in honour of Thomas Muir; 1833-1926, who was a pioneer pastoralist and collector but it cannot be substantiated. Based on the date of naming of the species and births and deaths of Mr. Muir. A good example was Muria hassellii which is now known as Muiriantha hassellii.

Muiriantha: [myoo-ir-i-an-tha] Is named in honour of Muir but which Muir cannot be substantiated and Antha/Anthos, which are Greek for the male reproductive organs in a flower or the flower. It refers to the flower which is named in his honour. A good example is Muiriantha hassellii.

Muirii: [myoo–ri-I] Is probably named in honour of Thomas Muir; 1833-1926, who was a pioneer pastoralist and collector but it cannot be substantiated. Based on the date of naming of the species and births and deaths of Mr. Muir. A good example is Lepyrodia muirii.

Mukia: [mu-ki-a] From Mukia, which is Latinized for the Malabar vernacular for the type species. It refers to plants, which superficially resemble the exotic gooseberries. A good example is Mukia maderaspatana, which is now known as Cucumis maderaspatanus.

Mule: [myool] From Mulus, which is Latin for masculine. It refers to a hybrid which is sterile. It may produce both male and female organs in appearance usually male but the plants cannot reproduce viable seed. A good example is the Grevillea hybrid Grevillea robin-gordon.

Mulgraveana: [mul-gray-ve-a-na] From Mulgrave, which is Latinized for the Mulgrave district and Eana, which is akin to Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for originating from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from Mulgrave district. A good example is Pseuduvaria mulgraveana var. glabrescens.

Mullaunius: [mul-la-yoo-ni-uh s] From Mullaunius, which is unknown. A good example is Gymnopilus mullaunius.

Müllerian Mimicry: [myoo-ler-i-ahn, mim-mi-kree] Is named in honour of Fritz Müller; 1821-1897, who put forward and studied the natural phenomenon in which two or more poisonous, venomous distasteful species, mimic each other’s warning signals which may or may not be considered convergent evolution. It occurs when two distasteful species that do not resemble one another and are also prey to common predators. Occasionally, individuals of the predatory third species will encounter one or the other of the two distasteful species, and thereafter avoid it. Predators that avoid only one of the harmful species provide no benefit to individuals of the other species. Therefore, it is to their advantage if the appearances of the two prey species are rather similar. This is because one of the predators that learns to avoid either species in a pair of species exhibiting Müllerian mimicry learns, in effect, to avoid both.

Mullerochloa: [myoo-ler-o-kloh-a] Is named in honour of Ferdinand Von Mueller; 1825-1896, who was a German born Australian Botanist who named over 2000 new species and Khloa which is Ancient Greek for a grass. A good example is the grass Mullerochloa moreheadiana.

Mulligana: [mul-li-ga-na] Is named in honour of Mulligan but which Muligan/Mulligan cannot be substantiated. A good example is Hibbertia mulligana.

Mullinense: [mul-lin-ens] From Mullin, which may refer to Mullin’s swamp and Ensis which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants which were first discovered from near Mullin. The only reference I can find of the word Mullin in Australia is Mullin’s swamp however the plants were not found this far east in South Australia A good example was Helipterum mullinense, which is now known as Rhodanthe haigii.

Multi: [mul-ti] From Multus, which is Latin for many.

Multiarticulata: [mul-ti-ar-ti-kyoo-la-ta] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Articulātum, which is Latin for to have joints. It refers to plants, which have many joints on the stems or culms. A good example is Chorizandra multiarticulata.

Multicarpelatus: [mul-ti-kar-pel-a-tus] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Karpós which is Ancient Greek for one of the individual female reproductive organs in a flower. It refers to plants, which have many usually smaller carpels than other species in the genus. A carpel is composed of an ovary, a style, and a stigma, although in some flowers style is indistinct or externally absent. In origin, carpels are specialised leaves that have evolved to enclose the ovules. A good example is the small individual fruits within the aggregate on Pandanus multicarpelatus.

Multicaule: [mul-ti-kor-le] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Caulis, which is Latin for a stem. It refers to plants, which have many stems. A good example is Leptospermum multicaule.

Multicaulis: [mul-ti-kor-lis] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Caulis, which is Latin for a stem. It refers to plants, which many stems. A good example is Eucalyptus multicaulis.

Multicellular: [mul-ti-sel-yoo-lar] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Cella, which is Latin for a room. It refers to the many cells grouped together as a single unit, which have different functions.

Multiceps: [mul-ti-seps] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to plants, which have many flower heads. A good example the many individual flowers in the heads of Asteridea multiceps.

Multicipital: [mul-ti-si-pi-tal] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Caput, which is Latin for a head. It refers to plants, which has many axis or stems From A, single rootstock or caudex.

Multicolor: [mul-ti-ku-lor] From Multus, which is Latin for many and, Krôma, which is Ancient Greek, Colores, which is Greek or Colōr, which is Latin for the reflective intensity of a hue, tone, tint or shade of a division of the light spectrum. It refers to structures or organs, which have more than two or more colours. A good example is Phallus multicolor.

Multicostata: [mul-ti-ko-sta-ta] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Costata, which is Latin for ribbed. It refers to fruits or seeds, which have many prominent ribs. A good example is Cryptocarya multicostata.

Multiculmis: [mul-ti-kul-mis] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Culmīs, which is Latin for a grass or reed stalk. It refers to grasses, reeds or rushes which have many culms. A good example is Thyridolepis multiculmis.

Multifaria: [mul-ti-far-i-a] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Faria, which is Latin for folded. It may refer to the plants, which have many leaves which are folded at different angles. A good example is Euphorbia multifaria.

Multifida: [mul-ti-fI-da] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Findere, which is Latin for a division or to split. It usually refers to the leaves, which have many lobes. A good example is Brachyscome multifida.

Multifidum: [mul-ti-fI-dum] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Findere, which is Latin for a division or to split. It usually refers to the leaves, phyllodes or fronds which have many lobes. A good example is the fronds on Distromium multifidums.

Multifidus: [mul-ti-fI-dus] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Findere, which is Latin for a division or to split. It usually refers to leaves, phyllodes or fronds which have many lobes. A good example is Hibiscus multifidus.

Multiflora: [mul-ti-flor-a] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which have many flowers on a spike. A good example was Kreysigia multiflora, which is now known as Tripladenia cunninghami.

Multifloris: [mul-ti-flor-is] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which produce more flowers than other species in the genus. A good example is Orthrosanthus multifloris.

Multiflorum: [mul-ti-flor-um] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which produce many more flowers than other species in the genus. A good example is Pittosporum multiflorum.

Multiflorus: [mul-ti-flor-us] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to plants, which produce many more flowers than other species in the genus. A good example is Thysanotus multiflorus.

Multifructa: [mul-ti-fruk-ta] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Frū̆ctuum, which is Latin for produce or fruit. It refers to plants, which produce a lot of fruit. A good example is the small swamp lily Triglochin multifructum.

Multifructum: [mul-ti-fruk-tum] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Frū̆ctuum, which is Latin for produce or fruit. It refers to plants, which produce a lot of fruit. A good example is the small swamp lily Triglochin multifructum.

Multiglochidiatum: [mul-ti-glo-ki-di-a-tum From Multus, which is Latin for many and glochidiatum,which is Ancient Greek for an arrow point. It refers to structures or organs, which are covered in barbed spines or barbed bristles. A good example is Solanum multiglochidiatum.

Multiglumis: [mul-ti-gloo-mis] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Glūmīs, which is Latin for the upper chaff of grasses, reeds and rushes. It refers to plants, which have more than one set of glumes. A good example was Schoenus multiglumis.

Multijuga: [mul-ti-joo-ga] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Jugātum which is Latin for a pair. It refers to structures usually the leaves, which are produced in many pairs as opposed to the norm in the species of having single leaf. A good example was Dodonaea multijuga.

Multilineata: [mul-ti-lin-e-a-ta] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Lineare, which is Latin for to be marked with straight longitudinal lines. It refers to the leaves, which have many prominent parallel veins. A good example is Hakea lineata.

Multilocular: [mul-ti-lo-kyoo-la] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Locular, which is Latin for to be kept in boxes. It refers to ovaries, which have many locules or compartments. A good example is Melaleuca laterita.

Multinerva: [mul-ti-ner-va] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek for a nerve. It usually refers to the leaves or phyllodes, which have many conspicuous veins. A good example is Acacia multinerva.

Multinervosa: [mul-ti-ner-voh-sa] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus which is Latin for a nerve or plant vein. It usually refers to the leaves, which have many conspicuous nerves. A good example is Acacia nervosa which has a very prominent mid vein and prominent marginal veins.

Multinodal Shoots: [mul-ti-noh dal, shoots] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Nōdus/Nōdī, which is Latin for a knot or joint. It refers to spring shoots, which develop from the terminal winter buds and produce two or more whorls of new growth from a single shoot. A good example can be found on Podocarpus lawrencei.

Multinodis: [mul-ti-noh-dis] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Nōdus/Nōdī, which is Latin for a knot or joint. It refers to plants, which many nodes along the branches or culms. A really good example is Festuca multinodis.

Multinodum: [mul-ti-noh-dum] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Nōdus/Nōdī, which is Latin for a knot or joint. It refers to plants, which have many nodes along the branches or culms. A good example is Paspalum multinodum.

Multiscapa: [mul-ti-ska-pa] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Scapa, which is Latin for a flowering scape. It refers to the plants, which have many spikes where the flowers appear along one side. A good example is Plantago multiscapa.

Multiscapum: [mul-ti-ska-pum] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Scāpum, which is Latin for a flowering scape. It refers to the plants, which have many spikes where the flowers appear along one side. A good example is Stylidium multiscapum.

Multiscapus: [mul-mul-ti-ska-pus] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Scāpus, which is Latin for a flowering scape. It refers to the plants, which have many spikes where the flowers appear along one side. A good example is Drosera spatulata.

Multisecta: [mul-ti-sek-ta] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Secta, which is Latin for cut, divided or amputated. It refers to organs, which have appear to have been slashed into. A good example is the deeply divided leaves on Petrophile multisecta.

Multisepala: [mul-ti-se-pa-la] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Sēpalum/Sēparātum, which is Latin for to separate. It refers to the sepals, which are now known to be separate identities to the petal. A good example is Carronia multisepala, which is now known as Carronia multisepalea.

Multisepalea: [mul-ti-se-pa-lee] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Sēpalum/Sēparātum, which is Latin for to separate. It refers to the sepals, which are now known to be separate identities to the petal. A good example is Carronia multisepalea .

Multiserialis: [mul-ti-seer-i-a-lis] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Series, which is Latin for arranged in rows. It refers to any organs, which have been arranged in orderly rows like cells, leaves or the follicles on cones. A good example was Dryandra multiserialis, which is now known as Banksia obtusa.

Multiseriate: [mul-ti-seer-i-At] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Series, which is Latin for arranged in rows. It refers to any organs, which have been arranged in orderly rows like cells. A good example is the orderly row of hairs along the spike on Acianthus apprimus.

Multisiliqua: [mul-ti-si-li-kwa] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Siliqua, which is Latin for a husk or pod. It refers to plants, which have many fruiting pods. A good example is Acacia multisiliqua.

Multisiliquum: [mul-ti-si-li-kwum] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Siliqua, which is Latin for a husk or pod. It refers to plants, which have many fruiting pods. A good example was Racosperma multisiliquum, which is now known as Acacia multisiliqua.

Multispicata: [mul-ti-spi-ka-ta] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Spicatus, which is Latin for spikes. It refers to plants, which have many flowering spikes. A good example is Acacia multispicata.

Multispicatum: [mul-ti-spi-ka-tum] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Spicatus, which is Latin for spikes. It refers to plants, which have many flowering spikes. A good example is Conospermum multispicatum.

Multispiculis: [mul-ti-spi-ku-lis] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Spicula/Spic, which is Latin for a long needle like body. It refers to grasses which have many flowering spikes with grains which resemble long needles. A good example is Austrostipa multispiculis.

Multistipulosa: [mul-ti-sti-pu-loh-sa] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Stipula, which is Latin for small appendages often attached near the base of a leaf or phyllode. It refers to an organs, which has many stipules. A good example is Acacia multistipulosa.

Multistipulosum: [mul-ti-sti-pu-loh-sum] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Stipula, which is Latin for small appendages often attached near the base of a leaf or phyllode. It refers to an organs, which has many stipules. A good example was Acacia multistipulosum, which is now known as Acacia multistipulosa.

Multistriate: [mul-ti-stri-At] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Striare, which is Latin for small grooves or striations. It refers to an organ, which has many longitudinal striations or grooves or fine lines. A good example is Acacia stowardii.

Multivalvis: [mul-ti-val-vis] From Multus, which is Latin for many and Valvīs, which is Latin for a door leaf. It refers to capsules, which have many valves or openings on the carpels to release the seeds. A good example was Convolvulus multivalvis, which is now known as Jacquemontia paniculata.

Multivoltine: [mul-ti-vol-teen] From Multis, which is Latin for many and Volutin, which is French for producing a number of off spring in a year. It refers to giving birth, laying eggs or raising more than two generations in a year. A good example is Melaleuca viminalis which flowers in spring and again in autumn.

Mundijongensis: [mun-di-jon-jen-sis] From Mundijong, which is Latinized for a small area south east of Freemantle in far south western, Western Australia and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the Mundijong district. A good example is the grass Eucalyptus mundijongensis.

Mundula: [mun-dyoo-la] Possibly from Mundulus, which is Latin for neat and tidy. It refers to plants, which have a neat appearance. A good example is the grass Austrostipa mundula.

Munita: [mu-ni-ta] From Munitum, which is Latin for armed. It refers to plants, which are strongly protected with spines. A good example is Lastreopsis munita which has very long trichrome hairs which resemble long thin spines.

Munitum: [mun-ni-tum] From Munitum, which is Latin for armed. It refers to plants, which are strongly protected with spines. A good example is Pittosporum multiflorum or Hydrolithon munitum which has very long trichrome hairs which resemble long thin spines.

Munroi: [mun-roy] Is named in honour of William Munro; 1808-1880, who was a British soldier who was an amateur botanist in India. A good example is Neurachne munroi.

Muntacola: [mun-ta-koh-la] From Munta, which is Latinized from the local Narungga aborigines for thick place of the  scrub or impenetrable scrub and Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which have a habitat in thick impenetrable scrubs. A good example is Disciseda muntacola.

Murchisonia: [mun-chi-soh-ni-ah] From Murchison, which is Latinized for the district in Western Australia, where the type species originated. A good example is Murchisonia volubilis.

Murchisoniae: [mun-ki-so-ni-ee] From Murchison, which is Latinized for the district in Western Australia, where the type species originated. A good example is Cordyline murchisoniae.

Murchisonii: [mer-ki-so-ni-I] Is named in honour of Roderick Murchison; who was a noted geologist who first described, theorized and investigated the Silurian system of age brackets of underlying and overlying rocks. A good example is Rutidosis murchisonii.

Murdannia: [mer-dan-ni-a] Is named in honour of Murdan Aly; who was probably the first and best known of the Indian botanical herbarium collectors in the 1800’s. A good example is Murdannia graminea.

Murdochae: [mer–do-kee] Is named in honour of J. R. Murdoch; who was a Cryptogamist and not to be confused with James Rupert Murdoch the media person. A good example was Thelymitra murdochae, which is now known as Thelymitra aristata.

Murex: [myoo-reks] From MūrEx, which is Ancient Greek for a shellfish that yielded a valuable purple dye or could be used as an ancient form of a trumpet. It refers to flowers, which somewhat resembled the shape of a trumpet. A good example is Grevillea murex.

Murfettii: [mer-fe-ti-I] Is probably named in honour of Denzel Murfet; 1957-20.., who was an Australian amateur botanist, plant collector especially seeds and ornithologist. A good example is Prasophyllum murfettii.

Muricata: [myoo-ri-ka-ta] From Muricata, which is Latin for to be roughened with short superficial tubercles lumps. It refers to a surface being covered in numerous short, sharp or rounded points or blunt spines. A good example is Stackhousia muricata.

Muricate: [myoo-ri-kAt] From Muricatum, which is Latin for to be roughened with short superficial tubercles lumps. It refers to a description of a surface being covered in numerous short, sharp or rounded points or blunt spines. A good example is Hibiscus heterophylus.

Muricatum: [myoo-ri-ka-tum] From Muricatum, which is Latin for to be roughened with short superficial tubercles lumps. It refers to a surface being covered in numerous short, sharp or rounded points or blunt spines. A good example is Solanum muricatum.

Muricatus: [myoo-ri-ka-tus] From Muricatus, which is Latin for to be roughened with short superficial tubercles lumps. It refers to a surface being covered in numerous short, sharp or rounded points or blunt spines. A good example is Ranunculus muricatus.

Muriculata: [myoo-ri-ku-la-ta] From Muricatum, which is Latin for to be roughened with short superficial tubercles lumps. It refers to a surface being covered in numerous short, sharp or rounded points or blunt spines. A good example is Zornia muriculata subsp. angustata.

Muriculatum: [myoo-ri-ku-la-tum] From Muricatum, which is Latin for to be roughened with short superficial tubercles lumps. It refers to a surface being covered in numerous short, sharp or rounded points or blunt spines. A good example is Galium gaudichaudii var. muriculatum which is now known as Galium leptogonium.

Muriculatus: [myoo-ri-ku-la-tus] From Muricatum, which is Latin for to be roughened with short superficial tubercles lumps. It refers to a surface being covered in numerous short, sharp or rounded points or blunt spines. A good example was Arthraxon ciliaris var. muriculatus which is now known as Arthraxon hispidus.

Muriculate: [myoo-ri-ku-lAt] From Muricatus, which is Latin for to be roughened with short superficial tubercles lumps. It refers to a surface being covered in numerous short, sharp or rounded points or blunt spines.

Murpe: [mer-pe] From Murpe, which is unknown for A cute way to say maybe when you really do not want to answer a question honestly. It may have been used to indicate the difficulty in placing the species in a genus and giving it a specific name.- hmm maybe. A good example is Melodinus murpe, which is now known as Melodinus baccellianus.

Murphyi: [mer–fee-I] Is named in honour of Murphy but which Murphy cannot be substantiated. A good example is Zieria murphyi.

Murraya: [mu–ray-a] Is named in honour of Johan Andreas (Anders) Murray;1740–1791, who was a Swedish student of Carl Linneus and physician of botanist who published a major work on plant derived medicines. A good example is Murraya paniculata.

Murrayana: [mu-ray-a-na] Is named in honour of Dr. James Patrick Murray; 1839?-19.., who was surgeon and plant collector on Howitt’s Expedition to Coopers Creek in 1862 where he collected 96 species including the type species. In 1871? He was directly responsible for the murder of over 70 Pacific Island citizens and in 1887 was deregistered as a dentist. In 1904 he slipped on a ship bound for America still parading as a doctor. A good example is Acacia murrayana.

Murrayanum: [muh-ray-a-num] Is named in honour of Andrew Dickson Murray; 1812–1878, who was a Scottish lawyer, botanist, zoologist and entomologist, or his brother William Murray, who specialized in conifers in California during the late 1800s. A good example is Santalum murrayanum.

Murrayi: [muh–ree-I] Is named in honour of Murray but which Murray cannot be substantiated. A good example is Polyscias murrayi.

Murrumboensis: [mu-rum-bo-en-sis] From Murrumbo, which is Latinized from the local Wiradjuri vernacular for stony hills and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants which were first discovered growing on stony hills or ridges. A good example is Acacia murrumboensis.

Murtughas: [mu–tu-gas] It may be named in honour of Murtughas but it cannot be substantiated at this point. A good example was Murtughas archeriana, which is now known as Lagerstroemia archeriana.

Murucuia: [mu-ru-ku-i-a] From Murucuja, which is Latinized for the vernacular of a local Brazilian Tribe for passionfruit found there. It refers to passionfruit vines and their fruits. A good example was Murucuia baueri, which is now known as Passiflora aurantia.

Musa: [moo-sa] Is named in honour of Antonius Musa; 63BC–14BC, who was the Arabic physician to the first Roman Emperor Octavius Augusta. A good example is Musa banksii.

Musaceum: [mu-sa-ke-um] Is named in honour of Antonius Musa; 63BC–14BC, who was the Arabic physician to the first Roman Emperor Octavius Augusta. A good example is Gastrolobium musaceum.

Muscaria: [mus-kar-i-a] From Móskhos,which is Ancient Greek for the scent of the musk deer. It refers to structures or organs when crushed, emit a strong musty odour. A good example is Muscari comosum.

Muscicola: [mus-ki-koh-la] From Mūscus/Mūscī, which is Latin for a moss, Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow amongst mosses or to grow where mosses are prevalent. A good example is Stylidium muscicola.

Muscoides: [mus-koi-deez] From Mūscus/Mūscī, which is Latin for a moss and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to small tundra like moss plants. A good example is Colobanthus muscoides.

Muscologist: [mus-kol-o-jist] From Mūscus/Mūscī, which is Latin for a moss, Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist, which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies mosses.

Muscology: [mus-kol-o-jee] From Mūscus/Mūscī, which is Latin for a moss and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the study of the science of mosses and their relatives.

Musgravea: [mus-gra-ve-a] Is named in honour of Sir Anthony Musgrave; 1828–1888, who was an Australian governor in Queensland. A good example is Musgravea heterophylla.

Mustiae: [mus-ti-ee] Is probably named in honour of Jennifer Must, who was an Australian collector during the 1960’s and 1970’s and was the technical assistant at the Alice Springs Herbarium in the Northern Territory. A good example is Hibiscus mustiae, which is now known as Hibiscus zonatus.

Mutabile: [mu-ta-bIl] From Mūtātum, which is Latin for changeable or variable. It refers to plants, which have many different forms that often blend into one another. A good example is the leaves on Racosperma mutabile, which is now known as Acacia mutabilis.

Mutabilis: [mu-ta-bi-lis] From Mūtātum, which is Latin for changeable or variable. It refers to plants, which have many different forms that often blend into one another. A good example is the fronds on Acacia mutabilis.

Mutate: [mus-tAt] From Mūtātum, which is Latin for changeable or variable. It refers to plants, which have many different forms that often blend into one another.

Mutica: [mus-ti-ka] From Mutica, which is Latin for blunt. It refers to structures or organs, which have an obtuse or thick round apex or edge that offers no apparent defence. A good example is the fronds on Marsilea mutica.

Muticum: [mus-ti-kum] From Muticum, which is Latin for blunt. It refers to structures or organs, which have an obtuse or thick round apex or edge that offers no apparent defence. A good example is Ischaemum muticum.

Muticus: [mu-ti-kus] From Muticus, which is Latin for blunt. It refers to structures or organs, which have an obtuse or thick round apex or edge that offers no apparent defence. A good example is the leaves on Leucopogon muticus compared with other species in the genus.

Mutila: [mu-ti-la] From Mutilar, which is Latin for to dismember or maim. It refers to plants, which have appear to have been cut back and are lacking foliage, branches or stems. A good example is Cryptandra mutila.

Mutinus: [myoo-ti-nus] Maybe from Mutinus, which is Latin for mutiny or rebellious. It refers to plants, which have the appearance of fungi that should be kept under wraps. A good example is Mutinus borneensis.

Mutualism: [myoo-tyoo-a-lizm] From Mutualism, which is French for a relationship. It refers to two organisms which have a relationship in which both organisms benefit equally. It is also known as a symbiotic relationship. A good example is where a honeyeaterlike the yellow face honeyeater Caligavis chrysops feeds on the nectar from Grevillea robusta and helps pollinate the flowers. Mutualism is also seen with certain fungi like Agaricus campestris and the roots of nearby plants like Cupaniopsis anacharioides. The fine fungal hyphae surrround or penetrate the host plant’s rootsassisting in the uptake of water and minerals from the soil. Both protect each other against harmful organisms.

Mycelium: [mI-se-li-um] From Múkēs/Mýkēs, which is Ancient Greek for a mushroom or fungi. It refers to a large number of hyphae that grow together or in close proximity. The hyphae of fungi and look like a mass of soft cotton wool when in large numbers. A good example of a fungus with near surface mycelium is Calvatia fragilis.

Mycena: [mI-se-na] From Múkēs/Mýkēs, which is Ancient Greek for a mushroom or fungi. It refers to a large number of hyphae that grow together or in close proximity. The hyphae of fungi and look like a mass of soft cotton wool when in large numbers. A good example is Mycena piringa.

Mycenastrum: [mI-sen-as-trum] From Múkēs/Mýkēs, which is Ancient Greek for a mushroom or fungi and Astḗr, which is Ancient Greek for a star. It refers to the Pileus of many fungi, which are covered in star like scales. A good example is Mycenastrum corium.

Mycologist: [mI-kol-o-jist] From Múkēs/Mýkēs, which is Ancient Greek for a mushroom or fungi, Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist, which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies fungi.

Mycology: [mI-kol-o-jee] From Múkēs/Mýkēs, which is Ancient Greek for a mushroom or fungi and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the branch of science which studies fungi.

Mycorrhizal: [mI-kor-rI-zal] From Múkēs/Mýkēs, which is Ancient Greek for a mushroom or fungi and Rhiza, which is Ancient Greek for a root. It refers to a symbiotic association of the mycelium of certain fungi with the roots of certain plants in which the hyphae form a closely woven mass around the roots or at times penetrate the root cells increasing the surface area dramatically. A good example is found on the roots of many Casuarina species, and ground orchids.

Myiophily: [mI-o-fi-lee] From Myios, which is Ancient Greek for flies and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which are pollinated by Diptera or flies or mosquitoes.

Mylnei: [mIl–ne-I] Is named in honour of Mylnei who was an Australian Algae collector during the 1950’s. A good example is Hibbertia mylnei.

Myrmecodia: [mI-me-ko-di-a] From Múrmēkos/Myrmeco, which is Ancient Greek for ants and Kṓdeia, which is Ancient Greek for a poppy head. It refers to structures, which somewhat resemble the fruits of the opium poppy and contain an ant colony within. A good example is Myrmecodia becarii.

Myrmecophyton: [mI-me-ko-fI-ton] From Múrmēkos/Myrmeco, which are Ancient Greek for ants, Kṓdeia, which is Ancient Greek for a poppy head and Phutón which is Ancient Greek for a plant. It refers to plants, which somewhat resemble the fruits of the opium poppy and contain an ant colony within. A good example is Myrmecodia becarii.

Myolensis: [mI-o-len-sis] From Myol, which is Latinized for the Myol, district on the Atherton Tableland and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were firat discovered from the Myol area on the Atherton Tableland west of Cairns. A good example is Archontophoenix myolensis.

Myoporoides: [mI-o-por-oi-deez] From Myo, which is Ancient Greek for to close or be closed, Poros, which is Ancient Greek for a pore or vacuole and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, especially the leaves which resemble those of the Myoporum genus. A good example is the leaves on Duboisia myoporoides.

Myoporum: [mI-o-por-um] From Myo, which is Ancient Greek for to close or closed and Poros, which is Ancient Greek for a pore. It refers to the tiny pores, which appear to be closed all the time. A good example is Myoporum acuminatum.

Myosodes: [mI-o-so-deez] From Myosōtís, which is Ancient Greek or Myosōtis which is Latin for a mouse. Its reference to a mouse is unclear. A good example is Grevillea myosodes.

Myosotidea: [mI-o-so-ti-de-a] From Myos, which is Ancient Greek for a mouse and Otis, which is Ancient Greek for an ear. It refers to calyxes, which are hairy externally and glabrous internally and stand erect like the ears of a mouse. A good example is Anthocercis myosotidea.

Myosotidifolia [mI-o-so-ti-foh-li-a] From Myos which is Ancient Greek for a mouse, Otis, which is Ancient Greek for an ear and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have foliage that resembles Myosotis scorpioides the Forget me Nots of Europe. A good example is Millotia myosotidifolia.

Myosotidifolius: [mI-o-so-ti-foh-li-us] From Myos which is Ancient Greek for a mouse, Otis, which is Ancient Greek for an ear and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have foliage that resembles Myosotis scorpioides the Forget me Nots of Europe. A good example is Senecio myosotidifolius, which is now known as Millotia myosotidifolia.

Myosotis: [mI-o-so-tis] From Myos, which is Ancient Greek for a mouse and Otis, which is Ancient Greek for an ear. It refers to the calyxes being hairy externally and glabrous internally and stand erect like a mouse’s ears. The similarity is more noticeable on the exotic type species. A good example is Myosotis exarrhena.

Myosuroides: [mI-o-su-roi-deez] From Myos, which is Ancient Greek for a mouse, Oura, which is Ancient Greek for a tail and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Myosurus genus in that they have a central flowering and fruiting spikes which resemble erect tails. A good example is Myosurus australis.

Myosurus: [mI-o-su-rus] From Myos, which is Ancient Greek for a mouse and Oura, which is Ancient Greek for a tail. It refers to the central flowering and fruiting spikes of plants, which resemble erect tails of mice. A good example is Myosurus australis.

Myriadena: [mI-ri-a-de-na] From Myrios, which is Ancient Greek for countless or very many (10,000) and Adena, which is Ancient Greek for a gland. It refers to leaves or at times other organs, which are densely covered in glands. A good example is Eucalyptus myriadenas.

Myriantha: [mI-ri-an-tha] From Myrios, which is Ancient Greek for countless or very many (10,000) and Antha/Anthos which is Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of the flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are produced in great profusion. A good example is Cryptandra myriantha.

Myrianthos: [mI-ri-an-thos] From Myrios, which is Ancient Greek for countless or very many (10,000) and ántha/ánthos, which are  Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of the flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are produced in great profusion. A good example is Cleistanthus myrianthus.

Myriapodologist: [mI-ri-a-po-dol-o-jist] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000), Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study and Ist, which is Ancient Greek for a person. It refers to a person who studies centipedes and millipedes.

Myriapodology: [mI-ri-a-po-dol-o-jee] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many(10,000), Pous which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot and Ology, which is Ancient Greek for to study. It refers to the science of studying centipedes and millipedes.

Myricoides: [mI-ri-koi-deez] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to individual flowers, which number a lot on each spike. A good example was Embothrium myricoides, which is now known as Lomatia myricoides.

Myriobotrya: [mI-ri-bo-trI-a] From Myrios which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Botrys, which is Ancient Greek or Botrya, which is Latin for a bunch of grapes. It refers to flowers, which resemble large bunches of yellow grapes. A good example is Acacia myriobotrya.

Myriocarpa: [mI-ri-o-kar-pa] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for fruit. It refers to the plants producing a lot of seed in the fruit. A good example is the lichen Haloragis myriocarpa.

Myriocarpum: [mI-ri-o-kar-pum] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for fruit. It refers to the plants producing a lot of seed in the fruit. A good example is the lichen Thelotrema myriocarpum.

Myriocarpus: [mI-ri-o-kar-pus] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for fruit. It refers to the plants producing a lot of seed in the fruit. A good example is the exotic prickly melon Curcumis myriocephalus Thelotrema myriocarpum. As a child we played with the fruits sticking them down another student’s back and crushing them as the odour wasn’t the best or throwing them at their feet. Once your foot was hit you were out of the game.

Myriocephalum: [mI-ri-o-se-fa-lum] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to plants, which have a lot of flower heads. A good example is Chenopodium myriocephalum.

Myriocephalus: [mI-ri-o-se-fa-lus] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to plants, which have a lot of flower heads. A good example is Myriocephalus rhizocephalus.

Myrioclada: [mI-ri-o-kla-da] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for branch or stem. It refers to plants, which have many branches, stems or culms. A good example is the many bent or twisted culms on Loxocarya myrioclada, which is now known as Desmocladus myriocladus.

Myriocladum: [mI-ri-o-kla-dum] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Kládos which is Ancient Greek for branch or stem. It refers to plants, which have many branches, stems or culms. A good example is the many bent or twisted culms on Teucrium myriocladum.

Myriocladus: [mI-ri-o-kla-dus] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Kládos, which is Ancient Greek for branch or stem. It refers to plants, which have many branches, stems or culms. A good example is the many bent or twisted culms on Desmocladus myriocladus.

Myriophylla: [mI-ri-o-fIl-la] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves/leaflets or pinnules which are produced in abundant numbers along the stems or rachis. A good example is the fungus Clitocybe myriophylla, which often appears in great numbers when conditions are ideal.

Myriophyllum: [mI-ri-o-fIl-lum] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000) and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves/leaflets or pinnules which are produced in abundant numbers along the stems or rachis. A good example is Myriophyllum crispatum.

Myrios: [mI-ri-os] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many (10,000). It refers to plants, which have an organ in an abundance.

Myriostigma: [mI-ri-o-stig-ma] From Myrios, which is Greek/Latin for countless or very many(10,000) and Stigma, which is Ancient Greek for the female reproductive organ in a flower. It refers to flowers, which produce numerous stigmas. A good example is the exotic cactus Astrophytum myriostigma.

Myristica: [mI-ris-ti-ka] From Myrizo, which is Ancient Greek for to rub and Myron, which is Ancient Greek for a balsamic oil. It refers to a warming liniment, which is made from the oil. A good example is Myristica lancifolia subsp. australiana.

Myrmecochory: [mI-r-mek-o-kor-i] From Myrmeco, which is Ancient Greek for ants and Khoros, which is Ancient Greek for dispersal. It refers to seeds, which are dispersed by ants. It is occurs with seeds that have a rich source of energy food attached to them via their funicles like on Acacia species also known as elaiosoma on other seeds. A good example is the funicle on Acacia macrademia.

Myrmecodia: [mI-r-me-koh-di-a] From Myrmeco, which is Ancient Greek for ants and Kephalḗ, which is Ancient Greek for a head. It refers to plant stems which resemble a swollen head and house ants within. A good example is one of the Australian ant plants, Myrmecodia beccarii.

Myrmecodomatia: [mI-r-mek-o-do-ma-ti-a] From Myrmeco, which is Ancient Greek for ants and Domicile, which is Latin for a home (Domain). It refers to the small raised organs, usually on the leaves and usually in the confluence of the mid vein or at times the main lateral veins and a lateral vein which the plants produce to house minute beneficial arthropods. Domatia occupied by ants are called Myrmeco domatia. An important class of Myrmeco domatia comprise large, hollow spines of certain Acacia species such as Acacia sphaerocephala, in which ants of the genera Pseudomyrmex and Tetraponera make their nests. Myrmecophilum: [mahy-me-koh-fi-luh m] From Myrme, which is Ancient Greek for ants and Philum, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to trees, which host ants amongst their foliage. Green weaver ants, which have a strong attraction to building their nests in the leaves of the trees. A good example of a host tree is Endospermum myrmecophilum which gains protection from sap sucking insects and other herbivores by hosting the green weaver ants known as Oecophylla smaragdina.

Myrmecophilya: [mI-r-me-ko-fi-lI-a] From Myrme which is Ancient Greek for ants and Phílos which is Ancient Greek for loving or for being loved. It refers to plants, being pollinated by ants. A good but unusual example is found in the ground orchid Leporella fimbriata. Here Leporella fimbriata lures the unsuspecting winged male of Myrmecia sp. into blissful pseudocopulation through scent mimicry. After failing, he flies off in suit of a new love and thus completes the first stage in cross pollination.

Myrobalanus: [mI-r-ba-la-nus] From Myrsine, which is Ancient Greek for the old name of a myrtle. Many of the old Myrtle genus in Australia were transferred to this Genus. A good example was Myrobalanus circumalata, which is now known as Terminalia canescens.

Myropoides: [mI-r-poi-deez] From Myo, which is Ancient Greek for closed, Poros which is Ancient Greek for a pore and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the transparent dots on the leaves which resemble those on the leaves of the Myoporum genus. A good example was Eriostemon myoporoides, which is now known as Philotheca myoporoides.

Myrsine: [mI-r-seen] From Myrsine, which is Ancient Greek for the old name of a myrtle. Many of the old Myrtle genus in Australia were transferred to this Genus. A good example is Myrsine subsessilis.

Myrsinifolia: [mI-r-si-ni-foh-li-a] From Myrsine, which is Ancient Greek for the old name of a myrtle and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to foliage which resembles the Myrtle genre in Europe. A good example is Planchonella myrsinifolia.

Myrsinitis: [mI-r-si-ni-tis] From Myrsineum, which is Ancient Greek for the old name of a myrtle and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the Myrsine genus of Europe. Persoonia myrsinitis is presently listed as an unresolved name awaiting further studies as to a certain its correct specie name or subspecie. A good example is Persoonia myrsinitis.

Myrsinocarpa: [mI-r-si-no-kar-pa] From Myrsine, which is Ancient Greek for the old name of a myrtle and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to the fruits, which are typical of those from the Myrtle genus in Europe. A good example is Gossia myrsinocarpa.

Myrsinodéndron: [mI-r-si-no-den-dron] From Myrsine, which is Ancient Greek for the old name of a myrtle and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to having leaves which are typical of those from the Myrtle genus in Europe but being tall trees at the same time. A good example is Planchonella myrsinodéndron.

Myrsinoides: [mI-r-si-noi-deez] From Myrsine, which is Ancient Greek for the old name of a myrtle and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which have typical myrtle characteristics. A good example is Leptospermum myrsinoides.

Myrtacea: [mer-ta-se-a] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to foliage which is similar to the European myrtles. A good example was Grevillea myrtacea, which is now known as Grevillea mucronulata.

Myrtella: [mer-tel-la] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus It refers to leaves, which resemble the European myrtles’ foliage. A good example was Grevillea myrtacea, which is now known as Grevillea mucronulata.

Myrtifolia: [mer-ti-foh-li-a] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are similar to the European myrtles. A good example is Backhousia myrtifolia.

Myrtifolium: [mer-ti-foh-li-um] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are similar to the European myrtles. A good example is Leptospermum myrtifolium.

Myrtifolius: [mer-ti-foh-li-us] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are similar to the European myrtles. A good example was Loranthus myrtifolius which is now known asMuellerina myrtifolia.

Myrtiformis: [mer-ti-for-mis] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus. and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It usually refers to leaves, which are similar to the European myrtles. A good example is Eucalyptus myrtiformis.

Myrtillifolia: [mer-til-li-foh-li-a] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves of plants, which typically resemble the leaves of the European Myrtles. A good example was Grevillea myrtillifolia, which is now known as Grevillea baueri.

Myrtillina: [mer-til-lin-a] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus and Limetta, which is Latin for the domestic Lime fruit. It refers to plants, which are typical of the Myrtles and have oil dots similar to the lime leaf. A good example is Myrsine myrtillina.

Myrtilloides: [mer-ti-loi-deez] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the leaves and fruits, which have very typical myrtle characteristics. A good example is Persoonia myrtilloides.

Myrtillus: [mer-ti-lus] From Myrtillus, which is Ancient Greek for small myrtle. It refers to plants, which resemble a typical myrtle in form but are a smaller in size. A good example is Trymalium myrtillus.

Myrtoides: [mer-toi-deez] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to leaves and fruits, which have typical myrtle characteristics. A good example is Bobea myrtoides.

Myrtoleucodendron: [mer-to-loo-ko-den-dron] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus. Leucos, which is Ancient Greek for white and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to plants, which are usually tree like, have white bark and pale leaves that resemble the Myrtle trees of Europe. A good example is Myrtoleucodendron micromerum, which is now known as Melaleuca micromera.

Myrtus: [mer-tus] From Múrtos, which is Ancient Greek for bitter or later Myrtus, which is Latin for the European Myrtle genus It refers to leaves, which have typical myrtle characteristics. A good example was Myrtus melastomoides, which is now known as Rhodamnia rubescens.

Mysorensis: [mI-sor-en-sis] From Mysore, which is Latin for the district in the Kimberley Range and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were were first discovered in the Kimberley Range. A good example is Crotalaria mysorensis.

Mystiphyllum: [mI-sti-fIl-lum] From Myristikos, which is Ancient Greek for fit for anointing. It refers to plants, which oils or spices can be extracted and used for anointment similar to the exotic nutmeg Myrstica fragrans. A good example was Myrstiphyllum loniceroides, which is now known as Psychotria loniceroides.

Myxa: [mik-sa] From Múxa, which is Ancient Greek for mucous. It refers to fruits, which are very mucousy when eaten. A good example is Cordia myxa which is almost certainly an introduced plant from Asia prior to white settlement.

Myxospore: [mik-so-spor] From Múxa, which is Ancient Greek for mucous and Speírein, which is Ancient Greek for a seed or to sow. It refers to spores or seeds, which are able to move by gliding over moist, mucosy surfaces. They typically travel in swarms or wolf packs, which contain many cells kept together by intercellular molecular signals. Individuals benefit from the aggregations as it allows accumulation of the extracellular enzymes that are used to digest food. This increases feeding efficiency. Myxobacteria produce a number of biomedically and industrially useful antibiotics.

Murrayanus: [mu-rei-a-nus] From Murray, which is Latinized for the Murray River and Anus/Ensis, which are Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered along the Murray River in northern Victoria. A good example is Senecio murrayanus.

“Na – Ny”

Nable: [nA-bl] From Nable, which is Ancient Greek for a ship (naval). It refers to the modern word for naval and ocean habitats.

Nablonium:[nab-lo-ni-um] From Nable, which is Ancient Greek for a ship (naval) or a Latinized Aboriginal vernacular for seaside. It refers to the description of seaside habitats. A good example is Nablonium calyceroides.

Nageia: [na-jee-a] From Nageia, which is Latinized from the Japanese vernacular for Nagi, which are a group of conifers found in Japan. It refers to plants , which have a similar appearance to the Japaneses conifers. A good example is Nageia laeta, which is now known as Podocarpus spinulosus.

Najas: [na-jas] From Naias, which is Ancient Greek for a river or delta Nymph. It refers to plants, which have a love affair with water. A good example is Najas marina subsp. armata.

Naked Primordium: [nA-ked, PrI-mor-di-um] From Nacod, which is Old English for bare and Prīmōrdium, which is Latin for elementary or the beginning stage. It refers to a description of the cells in the embryo or bud stage, which will develop into roots or leaves or flowers that are not surrounded by scales.

Namadgi: [na-mad-ji] From Namadgi, which is Latinized from the local aboriginal vernacular for the mountain range south west of Canberra. It refers to the first plants, which ware discovered on the Namadgi Range. A good example is Sagina namadgi.

Namadgiense: [na-mad-ji-en-sis] From Namadgi, which is Latinized from the local aboriginal vernacular for the mountain range and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to the type species being found on the Namadgi Range south west of Canberra. A good example is Leptospermum namadgiense.

Nana: [na-na] From Nāna which is Latin for dwarf. It refers to plants, which are smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Casuarina nana.

Nandewarense: [nan-de-wa-ens] From Nandewar, which is Latinized from the local aboriginal vernacular for the Nandewar range. It refers to plants which were first discovered there or are restricted to the area between Nanewar Range and the Warrumbungle Range in north eastern New South Wales. A good example is Gossypium nandewarense.

Nandewarica: [nan-de-wa-ri-ka] From Nandewar, which is Latinized from the local aboriginal vernacular for the Nandewar range. It refers to plants which were first discovered there or are restricted to the area between Nanewar Range and the Warrumbungle Range in north eastern New South Wales. A good example is Eucalyptus nandewarica.

Nania: [nan-ni-a] From Nāna, which is Latin for dwarf. It refers to plants, which are smaller than other species in the genus. A good example is Nania tetrapetala, which is now known as Xanthóstemon umbrosus.

Nanifolia: [nan-ni-foh-li-a] From Nāna, which is Latin for dwarf and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which are very small.

Nanihua: [nan-ni-hwar] From Nan 南, which is Latinized from the Chinese for south or Nanbude 南部的 southern and Hua 花, which is Latinized from the Chinese vernacular Hua for a flower. It refers to plants, which were originally discovered and named from the warm tropical southern states of China. A good example is the sweet Asian fruits of the Baccaurea genus which includes Baccaurea nanihua or longan fruits that are closely related to the Lychee and would have a big future in cultivation in the tropics and semi tropical areas in Australia.

Nanodealbata: [nan-no-deel-ba-ta] From Nāna, which is Latin for dwarf and Dealbata, which is Latin for whitish in colour. It refers to structures or organs, usually leaves,  phyllodes or leaflets, which are small and have a whitish appearance. A good example is Acacia nanodealbata.

Nanodealbatum: [na-no-deel-na-tum] From Nāna, which is Latin for dwarf and Dealbata, which is Latin for whitish in colour. It refers to a structure or organ, usually leaves, phyllodes or leaflets which are small and have a whitish appearance. A good example is Racosperma nanodealbatum, which is now known as Acacia nanodealbata.

Nanophylla: [na-no-fIl-la] From Nāna, which is Latin for dwarf and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to a description of any plant which leaves that measure less than 225 square millimetres down to microscopic. A good example is Melaleuca nanophylla.

Nanopravissima: [na-no-pra-vis-si-ma] From Nāna, which is Latin for dwarf, Prāvum, which is Latin for deformed, depraved or wicked and Issimum, which is Latin for very or the most. It refers to structures or organs, which appear to be severely deformed. A good example is Acacia nanopravissima.

Nanus: [na-nus] From Nāna, which is Latin for dwarf. It refers to the plants, which are very small and much smaller than all the other species in the genus. A good example is Exocarpos nanus.

Napiform: [na-pi-form] From Napus, which is Latin for a turnip and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to the roots, which are shaped like a turnip or beetroot. A good example is the roots on Geranium solanderi.

Napiformis: [na-pi-for-fis] From Napus, which is Latin for a turnip and Forme, which is Latin for to take the shape or form of. It refers to the roots, which are shaped like a turnip or beetroot. A good example is Sclerolaena napiformis.

Nardu: [nar-doo] From Nardoo, which is Latinized from the local aboriginal vernacular for the floating fern. It refers to all the ferns found in Australia within the genus now known as Marsilea. A good example was Marsilea hirsuta subsp. nardu was later again reclassified and is now known as Marsilea drummondii.

Narragara: [nar-ra-gar-a] From Narragara, which is Latinized from the Nyoongar Aboriginal vernacular for a star. It refers to flowers, which are shaped like a star and are just as bright. A good example is Calectasia narragara.

Nasturtioides: [na-ster-ti-oi-deez] From Nasus, which is Latin fora nose, Tortus, which is Latin for twisted or Nastutium, which is the old Greek name for water cress and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to plants, which resemble the Nasturtium genus in some way. A good example was the exotic watercress, Blennodia nasturtioides, which is now known as Arabidella nasturtium.

Nasturtium: [na-ster-ti-um] From Nasus, which is Latin for a nose and Tortus, which is Latin for twisted or Nastutium, which is the old Greek name for water cress. It refers to the nose twisting when you bite into the strong, bitter, peppery taste of the leaves and flowers. A good example is the exotic watercress, Arabidella nasturtium.

Natans 1: [na-tanz] From Naucula, which is Latin for floating. It refers to plants, which leaves and or flowers that float. A good example is Schoenus natans whose leaves are often seen broken off and floating or the exotic water chestnut Trapa natans.

Natans 2: [na-tanz] From Naucula, which is Latin for floating. It refers to the oil slicks seen on water. It refers to the thread like structures of some bacteria. This group of bacteria which create oily slimes and rusty brown sludges in slow moving anaerobic waters where iron or manganese is in high concentrations in the soil. A good example is the bacteria of Gallionella ferruginea, Gallionella filamenta, Sphaeotilus natans and Leptothrix discophora which will form an oily biofilm on the surface and a rusty coloured sludge within the water by precipitating iron and or manganese.

Nate: [nAt] From Natos/Natus, which is Latin for to be born – natal. It refers to where the primary and each secondary stem or racemose ends in a flower or bud.

Native: [nA-tiv] From Nātīvus which is Latin for the birth place. It refers to the original locations or areas where a plant is found naturally growing. Nauclea orientalis is native to the east coast of Australia.

Nativitatis: [nA-ti-vi-ta-tis] Maybe from Nātīvus, which is Latin for the birth place and abattus which is Latin for inaccessible. It refers to a plant’s native homeland, which is inaccessible to most people the Christmas Islands. A good example is Ischaemum nativitatis.

Naturalized: [nA-ter-a-lIzd] From Nātūrālis, which is Latinized from the French word Nātūrālis or Naturel, which is Old English for a plant or an animal taking up residence in a different location. It refers to introduce or adopt foreign plant or animal which is growing or living in a country or place that it is not of its origin. A good example is the east coast tree fern Cyathea cooperii which is now naturalized in south west Western Australia or the south American groundsel bush Baccharis halimifolia, which is naturalised down the central east coast of Australia.

Naucinus: [now-si-nus] From Nacinum, which is Latin for a fuller. It refers to structures or organs, which have a ring or half ring around the stem or stipe. A good example is the annular ring found on the stipe of Leucoagaricus naucinus.

Nauclea: [nor-klee-a] From Naucula, which is Latin for a small boat. It refers to capsules, which float and appear like small boats. A good example is Nauclea orientalis.

Naudiniana: [now-di-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of Charles Victor Naudin; 1815-1899, who was a French naturalist and botanist. A good example is Eucalyptus naudiniana, which is now known as Eucalyptus deglupta.

Nautophylla: [now-to-fIl-la] From Naútēs, which is Ancient Greek for a sailor and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to plants, which grow close to the ocean. A good example is Nautophylla imbricata, which is now known as Logania imbricata.

Navicular: [na-vi-ku-la] From Nable, which is Ancient Greek for a ship. It refers to a description of the modern word of naval and having a shape like a boat being more or less concaved in the middle section. A good example is the keel petals on Vigna vexillata or the spathe on Alocasia brisbanensis.

Navicularis: [na-vi-ku-lar-is] From Nable, which is Ancient Greek for a ship. It refers to a description of the modern word of naval and having a shape like a boat being more or less convex in the middle section. A good example is the strongly keeled leaves on Epacris navicularis.

Nealensis: [nee-el-en-sis] From Neale, which is Latinized for Neale Junction and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered at Neale Junction in southern Western Australia. A good example is Thryptomene nealensis.

Neatostema: [nee-to-ste-muh] From Neatōs, which is Ancient Greek for the lowest and Stern/Stemon, which is Ancient Greek for a stamen. It refers to flowers, which have very short stamens that do not rise above the base of the petals. A good example is Neatostema apulum.

Nebularis: [ne-byoo-lar-is] From Nebulōsus, which is Latin for a cloud with distinct stormy features. It refers to the colour of an organ, which is whitish or much deeper in colour than other species in the genus. A good example is the pileus and stalk on the fungus Clitocybe nebularis.

Nebulosa: [ne-byoo-loh-sa] From Nebulōsus, which is Latin for a cloud with distinct stormy features. It refers to the colour of an organ, which is whitish or much deeper in colour than other species in the genus. A good example is Diuris nebulosa.

Nebulosus: [ne-byoo-loh-sus] From Nebulōsus, which is Latin for a cloud with distinct stormy features. It refers to plants, which prefer environments that arecloudy, frequently covered in mists or orographic precipitation. A good example is Rubus nebulosus.

Necator: [ne-kei-tawr] From Necros, which is Ancient Greek for dead. It refers to fungi which consume dead matter or resemble the colour and smell of rotting flesh. A good example of a decomposing fungus is Lactarius necator.

Neck: [nek] From Nekke, which is old English, Nek, which is Dutch Nhakki, which is Nordic or Nacken, which is German for a narrow section. It refers to a narrowed portion of the hypanthium between the base and a flared limb.

Necrocoleopterophily: [ne-kroh-ko-lee-oh-teer-o-fi-li] From Necros, which is Ancient Greek for dead, Koleos, which is Ancient Greek for beetles, Pterón, which is Ancient Greek for a wing and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or for being loved. It refers to plants, which are pollinated by carrion beetles, at times pollinated after the flowers begin to die or fungi which rely on spore distribution by carrion beetles.The flowers often have a rancid odour to help attract the required insects.

Necrophylla: [ne-kroh-fahyl-luh] From Necros, which is Ancient Greek for dead and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which die shortly following the growth of the spikes. A good example is Arachnorchis necrophylla.

Nectar Secreting Glands: [nek-tar, se-kree-ting, glanz] It refers to the sugary compound producing glands found mostly on floral parts that produce attractants for attracting pollinators or predators to control harmful wildlife.

Nectar: [nek-tar] From Nektar, which is Ancient Greek for a saccharine solution. It refers to the sweet liquid produced by flowering plants to attract pollinators as the reward for their services.

Nectaries: [nek-tar-eez] From Nektarium, which is Ancient Greek for a specific flower or other gland that produces nectar or Nectarium, which is Latin for a specific flower or other gland that produces nectar. It refers to the organs in a flower that secrete nectar. That part of a flower where the nectar is exuded to attract and assist specific insects, birds and animals in pollination.

Left Leaf nectary Sambucus nigra       Right Flower Nectaries on Grevillea pteridifolia andi Mellis

Nectary: [nek-tar-ee] From Nektarium, which is Ancient Greek for a specific flower gland or other gland that produces nectar or Nectarium, which is Latin for a specific flower gland. It refers to the organs in a flowers, which secrete nectar. That part of flowers, where the nectar is exuded to attract and assist specific insects, birds and animals in pollination. A good example is the nectaries on Grevillea stenomera.

Nectens: [nek-tenz] From Necto, which is Latin for binding to annexed or linked together. It may refer to the subspecies having characteristics between to the other subspecies. A good example is Persoonia mollis subsp. nectens.

Needhamia: [need-ha-mi-a] Is named in honour of Noel Joseph Terence Montgomery Needham 1900–1995 who was a British scientist, historian and sinologist known for his scientific research and writing on the history of Chinese science and technology. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1941, and a fellow of the British Academy in 1971. In 1992, the Queen conferred on him the Companionship of Honour, and the Royal Society noted he was the only living person to hold these three titles. He specialized in biochemistry particularly embryology and morphogenesis. A good example is the leaves on Needhamia pumilio, which is now known as Needhamiella pumilio.

Needhamiella: [need-ha-mi-el-la] Is named in honour of Noel Joseph Terence Montgomery Needham 1900–1995 who was a British scientist, historian and sinologist known for his scientific research and writing on the history of Chinese science and technology and Ella which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1941, and a fellow of the British Academy in 1971. In 1992, the Queen conferred on him the Companionship of Honour, and the Royal Society noted he was the only living person to hold these three titles. He specialized in biochemistry particularly embryology and morphogenesis. A good example is the leaves on Needhamiella pumilio.

Needle: [nee dl] From Naedle, which is Old English, Nadel which is German or Nere which is Latin for to spin. It now more often refers to an acicular, slender, elongated leaf having the form of a needle. A good example is the leaves on Hakea sericea.

Neerimea: [nee-ri-me-a] From Neerimea, which is Latinised from the aboriginal vernacular of neerim, which means high as in altitude. It refers to the first specimens being found high in the Lofty ranges of Western Australia. A good example is the fungus Russula neerimea.

Neesiana: [nee-si-a-na] It may be named in honour of Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees; 1776-1858, who was a professor of botany at Breslau. A good example is Hippocrepandra neesiana, which is now known as Monotaxis bracteata.

Neesii: [nee–si-I] It may be named in honour of Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees; 1776-1858, who was a professor of botany at Breslau. A good example is Amphibromus neesii.

Neglecta: [nee-glek-ta] From Neglēcta/Neclēcta, which are Latin for to pay no attention to. It refers to the plants, which are often being over looked because they have no or few stand out qualities. A good example is Notelaea neglecta.

Neglectum: [nee-glek-tum] From Neglēctum/Neclēctum, which are Latin for to pay no attention to. It refers to the plants, which are often being over looked because they have no or few stand out qualities. A good example is Geranium neglectum.

Neglectus: [nee-glek-tus] From Neglēctus/Neclēctus, which are Latin for to pay no attention to. It refers to the plants, which are often over looked because they have no or few stand out qualities. A good example is Conothamnus neglectus.

Negria: [ne-gray-a] From Negria, which maybe Latinized from the local name for the plant. A good example is Negria rhabdothamnoides from Lord Howe Island.

Neildiana: [neel-di-a-na] Is named in honour of Neild. A good example is Darwinia neildiana.

Neilii: [neel–i-I] Is named in honour of Neil but which Neil cannot be substantiated but probably Luis Neil; 1734-1803, who was a French botanist who collected and studied mainly in Spain. A good example is Acacia neilii.

Neilsonii: [neel-son-i-I] Is probably named in honour of Neilson who was an early Australian collector. A good example is Fimbristylis neilsonii.

Neiosperma: [nee-o-sper-ma] From Nivosus, which is Latin for fully covered and Spérma, which is Greek and Latin for a seed. It refers to the seeds having a thick fleshy coating over and through the seed fibres. A good example is Neisosperma poweri.

Neldneri: [neld–ner-I] Is named in honour of Victor John Neldner; 1959-20.., who was an Australian botanist and plant collector. A good example is Mitrasacme neldneri.

Nelipus: [nel-i-pus] From Nel, which is unknown and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It may refer to flower pedicels and peduncules which continue to grow to raise the flowers above the water surface. A good example is Nelipus limosa, which is now known as Utricularia limosa.

Nelitris: [nel-i-tris] From Nel, which is unknown and Treis, which is Ancient Greek for three. It may refer to flower pedicels which form in groups of three. A good example is Nelitris ingens, which is now known as Syzygium ingens.

Nelsonia:[nel-so-ni-a] Is probably named in honour of David Nelsen; 17??-1789, who was a gardener at Kew later became a specimen collector in Australia for Sir Joseph Banks. He died from exposure shortly after reaching Timor with Bligh following the infamous Mutony on the Bounty. A good example is Nelsonia campestris.

Nelsonii:[nel-so-ni-I] Is probably named in honour of David Nelsen; 17??-1789, who was a gardener at Kew later became a specimen collector in Australia for Sir Joseph Banks. He died from exposure shortly after reaching Timor with Bligh following the infamous Mutiny on the Bounty. A good example is Eucalyptus nelsonii, which is now known as Corymbia eremaea.

Nelumbo: [ne-lum-boh] From Nelumbo, which is Latinized for the Sri Lankin vernacular name for the plant found there. A good example is Nelumbo nucifera.

Nematoclada: [ne-ma-to-kla-da] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread, Tos, which is Ancient Greek for a thread and Klados, which is Ancient Greek for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to stems which are somewhat thread like and much thinner than other species in the genus. A good example is Jacksonia Nêma.

Nematodes 1: [ne-ma-toh-deez] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek for a thread and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to unsegregated parasitic worms, which are thread like and cause swellings on the roots and at times the stems of plants. A good example is Pratylenchus thornei and to a lesser extent Pratylenchus neglectus which affect the wheat industry and several native grasses.

Nematodes 2: [ne-ma-toh-deez] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek for a thread and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to unsegregated parasitic worms, which are thread like and live in the intestines of animals. A good example is Pharyngostrongylus gallardi which is found in the intestines of certain kangaroos.

Nematodes 3: [ne-ma-toh-deez] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek for a thread and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to unsegregated non parasitic worms, which are thread like and live in dry soils to fresh water or brackish water.

Nematoidea: [ne-ma-toi-dee] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread, for a thread and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to pedicels, which are somewhat thread like and resemble many other species within the genus. A good example was Dodonaea nêmaatoidea, which is now known as Dodonaea viscosa var. burmanniana.

Nematolepis: [ne-ma-to-lep-sis] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread, and Lepis, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to a scale; at the base of the stamens, which are thread like. A good example is Nematolepis squamea subsp. squamea.

Nematomera: [ne-ma-to-meer-a] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Marmaírō which is Ancient Greek or later Mera which is Latin for pure or unadulterated. It refers to stamens, which are very simple and almost hair like. A good example was Stackhousia nêmatomera, which is now known as Stackhousia sp. Stirling Range.

Nematophorus: [ne-ma-to-for-us] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Phóros which is Ancient Greek for to bear or bearing. It refers to stamens, which bear a hair like scale. A good example was Pseudanthus nêmatophorus, which is now known as Stachystemon nêmatophorus.

Nematophylla: [ne-ma-to-fIl-la] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are acicular and resemble pine needles. A good example is Grevillea nêmatophylla.

Nematophyllum: [ne-ma-to-fIl-lum] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which are thread like or similar to pine needles. A good example is Eriocaulon nêmatophyllum.

Nematopoda: [ne-ma-to-poh-da] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to rhizomes, which are rather narrow. A good example was Psychotria nêmatopoda, which is now known as Amaracarpus nêmatopodus.

Nematopodum: [ne-ma-to-poh-dum] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to rhizomes which are thread like. A good example is Bulbophyllum nêmatopodum.

Nematopodus: [ne-ma-to-poh-dus] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to rhizomes which are thread like. A good example is the rainforest shrub Amaracarpus nematopodus.

Nematopus: [ne-ma-to-pus] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Pous, which is Ancient Greek or Pedi, which is Latin for a foot or feet. It refers to petioles and petiolules, which are very slender. A good example is, which is Latin for a thread. Nematopus effusus, which is now known as Gnephosis arachnoidea.

Nematostachya: [ne-ma-to-sta-kI-a] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Stákhus which is Latin for a flower spike. It refers to flower spikes which are very long and thread like, especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Digitaria nêmatostachya.

Nematostachyum: [ne-ma-to-sta-kI-um] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Stákhus, which is Latin for a flower spike. It refers to flower spikes, which are thread like and much longer than other species in the genus. A good example is Panicum nêmatostachyum.

Nematostigma: [ne-ma-to-stig-ma] From Nêma, which is Ancient Greek or Nēma, which is Latin for a thread and Stígma/Stízein, which is Ancient Greek for a tattoo or mark. It refers to female organs, which are receptive and collects the pollen so that fertilization can take are rather fine and thread like. A good example is Nematostigma pulchellum, which is now known as Libertia pulchella.

Nemcia: [ne-mi-si-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Bohumil Nemic; 1873-1966, who was a professor of botany and cytologist. A good example is Nemcia leakiana however many of the Nemcia species are being transferred to the Gastrolobium genus and this may be another one.

Nemedra: [ne-me-dra] From Ne, which is Latin for not not have and Mediātum, which is Latin for to halve or in the middle. Its reference is unclear unless it refers to the leaves, which are neither green or yellow. A good example was Nemedra elaeagnoidea, which is now known as Gastrolobium luteifolium.

Nemophila: [ne-mo-fi-la] From Ne Homō, which is Classical Latin or later Nēmō, which is Latin for no human and Philos, which is Ancient Greek for to be loved or loving. It refers to plants, which no one considers worthy of liking or to have characteristics which are very plain and ordinary especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Cassia nemophila, which is now known as Senna artemisioides subsp. coriacea.

Nemophilum: [ne-ma-o-fi-lum] From Ne Homō, which is Classical Latin or later Nēmō, which is Latin for no human and Philos, which is Ancient Greek for to be loved or loving. It refers to plants, which no one considers worthy of liking or to have characteristics which are very plain and ordinary especially when compared to other species in the genus. A good example is Solanum nemophilum.

Nemopogon: [ne-ma-o-poh-gon] From Ne Homō which is Classical Latin or later Nēmō which is Latin for no human and Pogon, which is Ancient Greek for a beard. It refers to all of species in the genus which are entirely hairless or completely glabrous. A good example was Nemopogon glaucum, which is now known as Bulbine glauca.

Nemoralis: [ne-mor-a-lis] From Nemoralis, which is Latin for a grove or woods. It refers to habitats, which are open woodlands or beneath tree groves. A good example is Uncinia nemoralis.

Nemorosa: [ne-mor-oh-sa] From Nemorosa, which is Latin for an open woodland or groves. It refers to habitats, which are beneath open woodlands or tree groves. A good example is Dianella nemorosa.

Nemorosum: [nee-mor-oh-sum] From Nemorosum, which is Latin for an open woodland or groves. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in habitats or environments that are beneath open woodlands or tree groves. A good example Desmodium nemorosum.

Nemorum: [nee-mor-um] From Nemorosum, which is Latin for an open woodland or groves. It refers to habitats, which are beneath open, moist woodlands or tree groves. A good example is Acalypha nemorum.

Neo: [nee-oh] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new.

Neoachmandra: [nee-ak-man-dra] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a man. It refers to the dioecious flowers where the male flowers are in greater numbers and much smaller. A good example is Neoachmandra cunninghamii.

Neoalsomitra: [nee-al-so-mI-tra] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent, Alsomitra, which maybe Latinized from a local Javan vernacular name for the plant and Mitra which is Ancient Greek for a turban or headdress worn by priests. It refers to species, which are a modern version of the Javan plant Alsomitra macrocarpa. A good example; though much smaller is Neoalsomitra clavigera.

Neoalstelia: [nee-o-al-ste-li-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Stḗlē/Histánai, which is Ancient Greek or Stāre which is Latin for to make a stand or be upright. It refers to the central cylinder or cylinders of vascular and related tissue in the stems, roots, petioles and leaves of higher order plants. A good example is Neoastelia spectabilis.

Neoanglica: [nee-o-an-gli-ka] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Anglicus, which is Latinized for England. It refers to plants, which grow in the New England district in north eastern New South Wales. A good example is Banksia ericifolia subsp. neoanglica.

Neo-anglica: [nee-o an-gli-ka] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Anglicus, which is Latinized for England. It refers to plants, which grow in the New England district in north eastern New South Wales. A good example is Pimelea neo-anglica.

Neoanglicum: [nee-o-an-gli-kum] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Anglicus, which is Latinized for England. It refers to plants, which grow in the New England district in north eastern New South Wales. A good example is Solanum neoanglicum.

Neoanglicus: [nee-o-an-gli-kus] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Anglicus, which is Latinized for England. It refers to plants, which grow in the New England district in north eastern New South Wales. A good example is Leucopogon neoanglicus.

Neobassia: [nee-o-ba-si-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent, and maybe from and Bassia, which is Greek/Latin for unable to walk. It may refer to species, which crawl across new ground. A good example is Neobassia proceriflora.

Neobyrnesia: [nee-o-brI-ne-si-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent, and is named in honour of Byrnes but which Byrne cannot be substantiated. A good example is Neobyrnesia suberosa.

Neocaledonica: [nee-o-ka-le-don-i-ka] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Calaedonia, which is Latinized for the Island group, which is about 1400 kilometres north east of Brisbane and is known as New Caladaedonia. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the Islands. A good example is Neobassia proceriflora.

Neocaledonicum: [nee-o-ka-le-don-i-kum] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Calaedonia, which is Latinized for the Island group, which is about 1400 kilometres north east of Brisbane and is known as New Caladaedonia. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the Islands. A good example is Geodorum neocaledonicum.

Neocaledonicus: [nee-o-ka-le-don-i-kus] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Calaedonia, which is Latinized for the Island group, which is about 1400 kilometres north east of Brisbane and is known as New Caladaedonia. A good example is Corybas neocaledonicus.

Neocambrica: [nee-o-kam-bri-ka] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Cambrica, which is Latinized for Wales. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in New South Wales. A good example is Macarthuria neocambrica.

Neoceis: [nee-o-se-is] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Ceis, which is unknown. A good example was Neoceis microcephala, which is now known as Senecio glomeratus.

Neocymosa: [nee-o-sI-moh-sa] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Cymosa, which is Latin for a flower cluster. It refers to plants, which have flowers that open from the centre first, then in succession outward toward the periphery. A good example is Conostylis neocymosa.

Neofabricia: [nee-o-fa-bri-ka] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Fabrica, which is Latin for a society. It refers to plants, which are on the periphery of one genus but are separated from it. A good example is Neofabricia myrtifolia which is closely associated with the Leptospermum genus.

Neogoodenia: [nee-o-goo-de-ni-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Goodenea, which is named in honour of Dr. Goodenough; 17??-1803, who wrote extensively on sea weeds and coastal sedges. A good example is Goodenia neogoodenia.

Neoguineensis: [nee-o-gi-nee-en-sis] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Guinee, which is Latinized for new Guinee and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in New Guinee. A good example is one of the edible taros, Colocasia neoguineensis.

Neogunnia: [nee-o-gun-ni-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Gunn, which is named in honour of Ronald Campbell Gunn; 1808-1881 who was an Tasmanian botanist and plant collector. A good example is one of the edible taros, Neogunnia septifraga, which is now known as Gunniopsis septifraga.

Neokyrea: [nee-o-kI-ee-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and maybe from Kyrios, which is Ancient Greek for a Christian prayer. It may refer to the beauty of the flowers as though answered in a prayer. A good example is Pimelea neokyrea.

Neolamarckia: [nee-o-la-mar-ki-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Lamark, which is named in honour of John Baptiste Antoine de Monet, Chevalier Lamarck; 1744-1829, who was a French Naturalist and biologist who defined the two natural sciences of botany and zoology as separate sciences and was an early proponent of the idea that biological evolution occurred and proceeded in accordance with those natural laws. It refers to the new species of Lamarckia having similar traits to the existing species. A good example is Neolamarckia cadamba.

Neolentinus: [nee-o-len-ti-nus] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Lent, which is Latin for pliable and Anis which is Latin for alike or similar to. It refers to pileus or stalks, which are reasonably pliable. A good example is Neolentinus dactyloides.

Neolitsea: [nee-o-lit-se-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent, Li, which is Latinised from the Chinese word for small and xiao小 for small. However from my association with Chinese (My wife and working in China) I would consider that Li 丽 is Chinese for pretty or beautiful; unless the word has been taken from a, minority dialect, and Se色 could be for colour or Se 涩 not smooth or astringent to taste. It could refer to the beautiful patchwork bark with mosses and lichens found on wild trees or from the original named species Litsea chinensis or Litsea cubeda, which have beautiful pale yellow flowers, coupled with a magnificent scent of which I believe the latter is more accurate. If it is from small it may refer to the beautiful faint scent on the small flowers. In Australia a good example is Neolitsea dealbata.

Neololeba: [nee-o-lo-le-ba] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Phleba, which is Ancient Greek for a skewed vein. It refers to veins, which do not run parallel to the midvein. A good example is Neololeba atra.

Neonauclea: [nee-o-nor-klee] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Naucula, which is Latin for a small boat. It refers to capsules, which float and appear like small boats. A good example is Neonauclea glabra.

Neonotonia: [nee-o-no-to-ni-a]From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Nōta/Nōtae, which is Latin for a sign or notable. It refers to plants, which are more noticeable than other many other species in the genus. A good example is Neonotonia wightii.

Neopaxia: [nee-o-paks-si-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Pax, which is named in honour of Ferdinand Pax; 1858–1942 who was a German botanist. This Ferdinand being new and different to Ferdidinand von Mueller. A good example is Neopaxia australasica.

Neopreisia: [nee-o-pray-si-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Preis, which is named in honour of Johann August Ludwig Preiss; 1811–1883 who was a German-born British botanist and zoologist who was a prolific collector of plants mammals, molluscs and reptiles in Western Australia. A good example is Neopreissia isatidea.

Neorites: [nee-o-ri-teez] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent, Oros, which is Ancient Greek for a mountain and Ites, which is Ancient Greek for to be Native to. It refers to plants, which prefer higher altitudes in the mountains. A good example is Neorites kevedianus.

Neoroepera: [nee-o-ro-per-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Roper, which is named in honour of Johannes August Christian Roper; 1801-1885, who was a German physician and professor in botany. A good example is Neoroepera banksii.

Neosciadium: [nee-o-ski-ei-di-um] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Skiadeion, which is Ancient Greek for a parasol or umbrella. It refers to plants, which prefer to grow in the shade of other trees or trees which provide good shady conditions. A good example is the moist, shade loving ground cover of Neosciadium glochidiatum.

Neosepicaea: [nee-o-se-pi-kee-a] From Neoa which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Sepica which is unclear. It refers to plants, which are closely related to plants in the old Spicaea genus. A good example is Neosepicaea jucunda.

Neostrearia: [nee-o-stree-ri-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Strearia, which is unclear. A good example is Neostrearia fleckeri.

Neotysonia: [nee-o-tI-so-ni-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Tysonia, which is probably named in honour of Isacc Tyson but I cannot be substantiated it. A good example is Neostrearia fleckeri.

Neowollastonia: [nee-o-wol-la-sto-ni-a] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Wollastonia, which is probably named in honour of Alexander Frederick Richmond “Sandy” Wollaston; 1875-1930, who was an English medical doctor and surgeon who preferred ornithology, botany, climbing and exploration in wilderness areas. A good example is Neowollastonia tabernaemontanoides, which is now known as Melodinus forbesii.

Neo-zealandicus: [nee-o-zee-lan-di-kus] From Neoa, which is Ancient Greek for new or recent and Zealandicus, which is Latin for New Zealand. It refers to mainly insects where the type species are native to New Zealand or originally were found in New Zealand. A good example is Chilocoris neozealandicus.

Nepalensis: [ne-pa-len-sis] From Nepal, which is Latinized from the country region of Nepal and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to the plants being originally found in Nepal. A good example is Arundinella nepalensis.

Nepeanensis: [ne-pee-an-en-sis] From Nepean which is Latinized for the Nepean River and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered along the Nepean River in eastern New South Wales. A good example is Eucalyptus nepeanensis, which is now known as Eucalyptus bosistoana.

Nepenthes: [ne-pe-thes] From Ne which is Ancient Greek for not or not having and Penthos, which is Ancient Greek for to have sorrow. It refers to the plants, which are carnivorous and not having any remorse or sorry for killing its victims slowly in an enzyme, solvent bath. A good example is Nepenthes mirabilis.

Nepetifolia: [ne-pe-ti-foh-li-a] From Nepeta, which is Latin for a town in ancient Etruscan where the plant was extensively grown and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the Catnips or Nepeta cataria. A good example is Leonotis nepetifolia.

Nephelioides: [ne-fe-li-oi-deez] From Nephélē, which is Ancient Greek for a cloud and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. Its reference to a cloud is unclear however it refers to plants which resemble the Nepete genus. A good example is Tetratheca nephelioides.

Nephelium: [ne-fe-li-um] From Nephélē, which is Ancient Greek for a cloud and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which resemble the Catnips or Nepete cataria. A good example is Nephelium subdentatum, which is now known as Alectryon subdentatus.

Nephrodes: [ne-fro-deez] From Nephros, which is Ancient Greek for a kidney. It refers somewhat to the shape of the pileus of certain fungi, which take the form of a kidney. A good example is Crepidotus nephrodes.

Nephrodioides: [ne-fro-di-oi-deez] From Nephros, which is Ancient Greek for a kidney, Lepis, which is Ancient Greek for a scale and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the shape of the indusium covering the spore, which is kidney shape and similar to those of the Nephrolepis genus. A good example is Lastreopsis nephrodioides.

Nephrodium: [ne-fro-di-um] From Nephros, which is Ancient Greek for a kidney, Lepis, which is Ancient Greek for a scale and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the shape of the indusium covering the spore, which is kidney shape and similar to those of the Nephrolepis genus. A good example was Nephrodium calanthum, which is now known as Lastreopsis calantha.

Nephrolepis: [ne-fro-lep-sis] From Nephros, which is Ancient Greek for a kidney and Lepis, which is Ancient Greek for a scale. It refers to the indusium scales covering the spores, which are the shape or form of a kidney. A good example is Nephrolepis exaltata.

Nephrosperma: [ne-fro-sper-ma] From Nephros, which is Ancient Greek for a kidney and Spérma, which is Ancient Greek for a seed. It refers to seeds, which take the shape or form of a kidney. A good example is Keraudrenia nephrosperma.

Neptunia: [nep-tyoo-ni-a] From Néphos akin to Poiseidon, which is Ancient Greek or Neptūnus which is the Roman god of rivers, creeks, streams, fountains estuaries and the seas. It refers to plants, which prefer a habita, which is close to water. A good example is Australia’s sensitive plant Neptunia dimorphantha, which is often found growing on seasonal flood plains.

Nerifolia: [ner-ri-foh-li-a] From Neriī, which is Latin for the oleander and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves, which resemble that of the Oleander or Nerium genus. A good example is Acacia neriifolia.

Nerifolium: [ner-ri-foh-li-um] From Neriī, which is Latin for the oleander and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves, which resemble those of the Oleander or Nerium genus. A good example was Racosperma nerifolium, which is a spelling error for Racosperma neriifolium and which is now known as Acacia neriifolia.

Neriifolia: [ne-ri-foh-li-a] From Nerus, which is Latin for the Oleanda and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have foliage similar to the exotic Oleanda. A good example is Tristania neriifolia.

Neriifolium: [ne-ri-foh-li-um] From Nerus, which is Latin for the Oleanda and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves, which resemble the exotic Oleanda. A good example was Racosperma neriifolium, which is now known as Acacia pustula.

Neriifolius: [ne-ri-foh-li-us] From Nerus, which is Latin for the Oleanda and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to plants, which have leaves, which resemble the exotic Oleanda. A good example was Eriostemon neriifolius, which is now known as Philotheca myoporoides subsp. myoporoides.

Nernstii: [nern–sti-I] Is named in honour of Joseph Nearnst who was an Australian gardener and avid collector of herbarium samples from 1832-1878. A good example is Olearia nernstii.

Nertera: [ner-teer-a] From Neterosa, which is Ancient Greek for low down. It refers to plants, which are low growing shrubs. A good example is Nertera granadensis.

Nerterioides: [ner-ter-i-oi-deez] From Neterosa, which is Ancient Greek for low down and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to the plants, which are low growing shrubs similar to the Nertera genus. A good example is Epilobium nerterioides.

Nervata:[ner-vat-a] From Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus which is Latin for a nerve. It usually refers to leaves, or at times the sepals or flowers, which have several prominent veins. A good example is the two nerves on Cryptandra nervata, which is now known as Cryptandra amara.

Nerve: [nerv] From Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus which is Latin for a nerve. It usually refers to the leaves, or at times the sepals or flowers, which have several prominent veins. A good example is the two nerves on Acacia binervata.

Nervilemma: [ner-vi-lem-ma] From Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for a nerve and Lemma, which is Ancient Greek for a prominent scale. It refers to lemmas on grasses, which have several very prominent veins. A good example is Ectrosia nervilemma.

Nervilia: [ner-vi-li-a] From Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for a nerve. It usually refers to leaves, phyllodes, or at times the sepals or flowers where there are several prominent veins. A good example is Nervilia aragoana.

Nervosa 1: [ner-voh-sa] From Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervosus, which is Latin for a nerve. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which have prominent veins. A good example is the nerves on the leaves of Melaleuca nervosa.

Nervosa 2: [ner-voh-sa] From Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervosus, which is Latin for a nerve. It refers to glumes, lemmas or palea which have one or more prominent veins.

Nervosum: [ner-voh-sum] From Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervosus, which is Latin for a nerve. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which have prominent veins. A good example is the veins on Avenastrum nervosum.

Nervosus: [ner-voh-sus] From Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervosus, which is Latin for a nerve. It refers to leaves or phyllodes which have prominent veins. A good example is the veins on Amphibromus nervosus.

Nervulosa: [ner-vyoo-loh-sa] From Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for a nerve. It refers to the venation of leaves, which are rather fine or inconspicuous. A good example is Metrosideros nervulosa.

Nervulosus: [ner-vyoo-loh-sus] From Neuron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for a nerve. It refers to the venation of leaves, which are rather fine or inconspicuous. A good example is the small clump grass Cyperus nervulosus.

Nesaea: [ne-see-a] From Nēsiṓtēs, which is Ancient Greek for to inhabit an Island or islander. It refers to plants, which prefer island habitats. A good example is Nesaea crassicaulis.

Nesiotes: [ne-si-oh-teez] From Nēsiṓtēs, which is Ancient Greek for to inhabit an Island or islander. It refers to plants, which prefer island habitats. A good example was Lonchocarpus nesiotes, which is now known as Austrosteenisia blackii.

Nesodaphne: [ne-so-daf-ne] From Nēsiṓtēs, which is Ancient Greek for an Island and Daphne, which is Ancient Greek for the name of the nymph who was changed into a laurel to escape Apollo and Andros, which is Ancient Greek for a male segments of a flower. It refers plants, which resemble the Daphne genus of Europe. A good example was Nesodaphne obtusifolia, which is now known as Beilschmiedia obtusifolia.

Nesogenea: [ne-so-je-nee] From Nēsiṓtēs, which is Ancient Greek for an Island and Genos, which is Ancient Greek for a race or descendant. It refers to the description of plants, which have descended from Islands.

Nesomytica: [ne-so-mI-ti-ka] From Nēsiṓtēs, which is Ancient Greek for an Island and Mytica, which is unclear. It may refer to the habitation of the plants on Rottnest Island off the west coast of Freemantle in Western Australia. A good example is Lachnagrostis nesomytica.

Nesophila: [ne-so-fi-la] From Nēsiṓtēs, which is Ancient Greek for an Island and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for to be loved or loving. It refers to plants, which are only found growing Islands. A good example is Psychotria nesophila.

Nesophilum: [ne-so-fi-lum] From Nēsiṓtēs, which is Ancient Greek for an Island and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for a lover or loving. It refers to plants, which have a liking for only growing on Islands. A good example is Lepidium nesophilum.

Nesophilus: [ne-so-fi-lus] From Nēsiṓtēs, which is Ancient Greek for an Island and Phílos which is Ancient Greek for a lover or loving. It refers to the plants, which only grow on Islands. A good example is Mallotus nesophilus.

Nessorhina: [ne-sor-i-na] From either Nēsiṓtēs, which is Ancient Greek for an Island or Nessus, which is Ancient Greek for a centaur who, on attempting to seduce Deianira, the wife of Hercules, was shot by Hercules with a poisoned arrow. Before Nessus died, he gave to Deianira the poisoned tunic that ultimately caused Hercules’ death and Rhinos which is Ancient Greek for a nose or proboscis. It refers to seeds, which have a long nose like appendage and maybe the other outer appendages resemble islands otherwise the references are unclear. A good example is Atriplex nessorhina.

Nestegis: [ne-ste-jis] It maybe from Ne, which is Ancient Greek for without or not having and Stegia, which is Ancient Greek for a covering or to be covered. It may refer to the flowers buds not being adequately covered by the sepals. A good example is Nestegis ligustrina.

Net: [net] From Net/Nett, which is Old English for an open meshed fabric used for catching birds, fish or other small animals. It refers to the veins forming a reticulated network usually on the leaves.

Nettoa: [ne-toh-a] From Net/Nett, which is Old English for an open meshed fabric used for catching birds, fish or other small animals. It refers to leaves, which have a fine network veins. A good example was Nettoa chrozophorifolia, which is now known as Corchorus chrozophorifolium.

Nettopteris:[ne-to-teer-is] From Net/Nett, which is Old English for an open meshed fabric used for catching birds, fish or other small animals and Pteris which is Ancient Greek for a fern. It refers to fronds which have a fine network veins. A good example was Nettopteris australasica, which is now known as Asplenium australasica.

Neumannii: [nyoo-man-ni-I] Is named in honour of Neuman but which Neuman cannot be substantiated. A good example was Drimyspermum neumannii, which is now known as Phaleria octandra.

Neurachne:[nyoo-rak-ne] From Neuron, which is which is Ancient Greek for a nerve or vein and Achne, which is Ancient Greek for chaff or a glume. It refers to the outer glumes, which are prominently veined. A good example is Neurachne munroi.

Neurocarpa: [nyoo-ro-kar-pa] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have many distinct nerves. A good example is Neurachne alopecuroidea.

Neurocarpum: [nyoo-ro-kar-pum] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which have many distinct nerves. A good example is Desmodium neurocarpum var. typicum.

Neuron: [nyoo-ron] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system. It refers to fruits, which have many distinct nerves. A good example is Neurachne alopecuroidea.

Neurochlamys: [nyoo-ro-kla-mis] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system and Khlamús, which is Ancient Greek or Chlamys, which is Latin for a broad woollen upper garment. It refers to flowers, which have large calyxes that appear to drape over the petals like the ancient chlamys garments with distinct folds. A good example was Carex neurochlamys, which is now known as Carex maculata var. maculata.

Neurococca: [nyoo-ro-koh-ka] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system and Cocca, which is Ancient Greek for a type of dried fruiting capsule. It refers to individual cocca, which have many prominent veins. A good example is Bouchardatia neurococca.

Neurogramma: [nyoo-ro-gram-ma] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system and Gramma, which is Ancient Greek for lined in or drawn in. It refers to sori, which appear to have been neatly drawn in along the veins. A good example was Neurogramma muelleri, which is now known as Paraceterach muelleri.

Neurophylla: [nyoo-ro-fIl-la] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which have prominent lateral veins. A good example is Grevillea neurophylla subsp. neurophylla.

Neurophyllum: [nyoo-ro-fIl-lum] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to leaves, which have several very prominent veins. A good example is Leucopogon neurophyllus.

Neurophyllus: [nyoo-ro-fIl-lus] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves, which have several very prominent veins. A good example is Leucopogon neurophyllus.

Neuropoa: [nyoo-ro-poh-a] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system and Poa, which is Ancient Greek for an ancient name used for a fodder grass/food. It refers to grasses, which have prominent veins on the glumes, lemmas and or palea. A good example was Neuropoa fax, which is now known as Poa fax.

Neurosoria: [nyoo-ro-sor-i-a] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein system and Sōrós, which is Ancient Greek for a heap or pile. It refers to fern spores which resemble small heaps or piles of sand. A good example was Neurosoria pteroides, which is now known as Cheilanthes nitida.

Neurosa: [nyoo-ro-sa] From Neûron, which is Ancient Greek or Nervus, which is Latin for to indicate a nerve or vein. It refers to glumes, which have very prominent longitudinal nerves. A good example was Spathia neurosa.

Neurtra: [nyoo-tra] From Neŭtra, which is Latin for neutral or not bias or not partial. It refers to plants, which are very average in all respects. A good example is Eucalyptus neutra.

Neuter: [nyoo-ter] From Neuter, which is Latin for neither (of the two). It refers to plants, which are incapable of reproduction by sexual means as it is neither a male nor a female.

Newbeyi: [nyoo-bay-I] Is named in honour of Kenneth Ramond Newbey; 1936-1988, who was an avid collector Western Australian flora and later a self-educated Doctor of Phílosophy in Science (botany) who always maintained a grassroots level of communication. A good example is Eucalyptus newbeyi.

Newcastelia: [nyoo-kas-te-li-a] Is named in honour of the 5^th Duke of Newcastle; 1811-1964, who was an avid supporter of Hooker and a patron of natural History. A good example is Newcastelia spodiotricha.

Newcastelianum: [nyoo-kas-te-li-a-nam] Is named in honour of the 5^th Duke of Newcastle; 1811-1964, who was an avid supporter of Hooker and a patron of natural History. A good example is Coronidium newcastlianum.

Newelliana: [nyoo-wel-li-a-na] Is named in honour of Newell. A good example is Ochrosia newelliana, which is now known as Neisosperma poweri.

Newmanii: [nyoo-ma-ni-I] Is named in honour of Newman but which Newman cannot be substantiated. A good example is Cupaniopsis newmanii.

Newportii: [nyoo-por-ti-I] Is named in honour of Newport. A good example is Adelopetalum newportii.

Nexosa: [neks-soh-sa] From Nexōs, which is Latin for bound, tied, fastened, connected or interwoven. It refers to plant stems, which are wiry and appear to be interwoven with each other. A good example is Synaphea nexosa.

Nguba: [n-juba] From Nguba/Anubias, which seems to have several spelling forms which refer to the Egyptian god of the underground. Its reference to the underground or peanuts (groundnut or the goober) is unclear. A good example is Brachyloma nguba.

Nicandra: [ni-kan-dra] Is named in honour of Nikander of Colophon who was a 2nd century Greek poet. He wrote a number of works both in prose and verse. Two have survived in full of which Theriaca is a hexameter poem of 958 lines depicting the nature of venomous animals and the wounds which they can inflict. A good example is Nicandra physalodes.

Nicholii: [ni-ko-li-I] Is probably named in honour of Richard Nichol; 1866-1947, who was an Australian Botanic gardens employee. A good example is Eucalyptus nicholii.

Nicholsania: [ni-kol-sei-ni-a] Is named in honour of William Henry Nicholls; 1885-1951, who was an amateur botanist who studied Australian orchids. A good example is the small flowering orchid Prasophyllum nichollsianum.

Nicholsoniae: [ni-kol-so-ni-ee] Is named in honour of Nicholson; but which Nicholson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Hoya nicholsoniae.

Nicholsonii: [ni-kol-so-ni-I] Is named in honour of Nicholson; but which Nicholson cannot be substantiated. A good example is Goodenia nicholsonii.

Nicotiana: [ni-ko-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Jaques Nicot; 1530-1600, who first introduced the plant and tobacco for smoking into France and Europe. A good example is Nicotiana velutina.

Nidula: [ni–dyoo-la] From Nīdus, which is Latin for a nest. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a birds nest. A good example is the fungus Nidula candida.

Nidulifera: [ni-dyoo-li-fer-a] From Nīdus, which is Latin for a nest. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a birds nest and Ferae/Ferārum, which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to plants, bear structures or organs that resemble a birds nest. A good example is the erect petals on Mitrasacme nidulifera.

Niduliformis: [ni-dyoo-li-for-mis] From Nīdus, which is Latin for a nest and Forme which is Latin to take the shape or form of. It refers to structures or organs, which resemble a birds nest. A good example is the pileus on the beautiful green night glowing fungus Omphalotus nidiformis.

Nidus: [ni-dus] From Nīdus, which is Latin for a nest. It refers to plants, structures or organs, which resemble a birds nest. A good example is the birds nest fern Asplenium nidus.

Niebuhria: [ni-e-bu-ri-a] Is named in honour of Carsten Niebuhr or Karsten Niebuhr; 1733-1815 who was a German born Danish mathematician, cartographer and explorer. A good example was Niebuhria spilanthoides, which is now known as Apowollastonia spilanthoides.

Niemeyera: [ni-e-may-er-a] Is named in honour of Dr. Felix von Niemeyer; 1820-1871, who was a German professor of medicine. A good example is Niemeyera chartacea.

Nieppergiana: [ni-e-per-ji-a-na] Is named in honour of Niepperg. A good example is Pimelea nieppergiana, which is now known as Pimelea preissii.

Nigra: [nI--gra] From Nīgrita, which is Latin for black. It refers to structures or organs, which are black. A good example is Sambucus nigra.

Nigrella: [nI-grel-la] From Nigra, which is Latin for black and Elle, which is Greek/Latin for the feminine form. It refers to structures or organs, which are black yet still rather dainty. A good example is Sambucus nigra.

Nigrescens: [nI-gre-senz] From Nīgritae, which is Latin for blackish. It refers to structures or organs, which are deep blueish-black or purplish-black. A good example is the bright yellow and very deep purplish-black flowers on Kennedia nigricans.

Nigricans: [nI-gri-kanz] From Nīgritum, which is Latin for blackish. It refers to a structures or organs, which are deep blueish-black or purplish-black. A good example is the deep green leaves on Goodenia nigrescens.

Nigricaulis: [nI-gri-kor-lis] From Nīgritum, which is Latin for blackish and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulis, which is Latin for a stem or branch. It refers to a stems or branches, which are very deep green to almost black. A good example is one of the native sea grass Heterozostera nigricaulis.

Nigrifunda: [nI-gri-fun-da] From Nīgritum, which is Latin for black and Fundus, which is Latin for the base or close to. It often refers to barks which have been burnt by fire which are black for very long periods after. A good example is Eucalyptus nigrifunda.

Nigripilosa: [nI-gri-pi-loh-sa] From Nīgritum, which is Latin for black and Pilosa, which is Latin for soft wavy hairs. It refers to hairs which are pilose and black. A good example is Acacia nigripilosa Acacia nigripilosus.

Nigripilosum: [nI-gri-pi-loh-sum] From Nīgritum, which is Latin for black and Pilosa, which is Latin for soft wavy hairs. It refers to hairs which are pilose and black. A good example was Racosperma nigripilosum, which is now known as Acacia nigripilosa.

Nigripilosus: [nI-gri-pi-loh-sus] From Nīgritum, which is Latin for black and Pilosa, which is Latin for soft wavy hairs. It refers to hairs which are pilose and black. A good example is Acacia nigripilosus, which is now known as Acacia nigripilosa.

Nigrita: [nI-gri-ta] From Nīgrita, which is Latin for black. It refers to plants, which have a deep green almost black appearance from a distance. A good example is Paracaleana nigrita.

Nigromnia: [nI-grom-ni-a] From Nīgritum, which is Latin for black. It refers to plants, which have a deep green almost black appearance from a distance. A good example was Nigromnia globossa, which is now known as Scaevola globossa.

Nigromucronata: [nI-gro-mu-cro-na-ta] From Nīgritum, which is Latin for black and Mūcrōnāta, which is Latin for a short sharp tip. It refers to leaves, which have a distinctly deeper coloured apex. A good example was Xyris nigromucronata, which is now known as Borya nitida.

Nijerria: [nI-jer-ri-a] From Nijerria, which is unknown. A good example is the fungus Collybia nijerria.

Nikulinskyae: [ni-ku-lin-skI-ee] Is named in honour of Phillippa Nikulinsky; 1942-2…, who was an Australian natural history and botanical illustrator. A good example is Caladenia nikulinskyae.

Nil: [nil] From Nil, which is Arabic for the plant known to the Arabs as morning glory. It refers to the highly invasive plant also known in Australia as morning glory. A good example is Ipomoea nil.

Nilotica: [ni-lo-ti-ka] From Niloticus, which is Latinised for the Nile River valley. Its reference is unclear. A good example is Acacia nilotica.

Nimbatus: [nim-ba-tus] From Nimbatus, which is Latin for trifle or frivolous. Its reference is unclear. A good example is the microscopic algae Radiococcus nimbatus.

Nindii: [nin–di-I] Is named in honour of Philip Henry Nind; 1832-1896whowasa Gold commissioner, politician and law officer in Australia while collecting plants in Australia and New Zealand. A good example is Durabaculum nindii.

Ninghanensis: [ning-han-en-sis] From Ninghan, which is Latinized for the Ninghan district within the Yalgoo Shire and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered near Ninghan in around 38- kilometres north east of Perth in southern Western Australia. A good example was Grevillea ninghanensis, which is now known as Grevillea deflexa.

Nipa: [ni-pa] From Nipah, which is Latinized for the Malay vernacular for the estuarine palms found there. A good example is Nipa fruticans, which is now known as Nypa fruticans.

Niphobolus: [ni-fo-bo-lus] From Nihon/Niffon, which is obsolete  for the largest Island in Japan, Honshu and Bôlos, which is Ancient Greek or Bōlus, which is Latin for a clod or a lump. Its reference is unclear as the fern’s distribution is from Malaysia through to Australia unless earlier synonyms were found further north to the Island of Honshu. A good example is Niphobolus acrostichoides, which is now known as Pyrrosia longifolia.

Niphopedium: [ni-fo-pe-di-um] From Niphos, which is Ancient Greek for snow and Pēditum, which is Ancient Greek for tangled. It may refer to flowers, which grow high in the Australian alps and have a very short petiole which appears to be tangled or suppressed by the bract. A good example is pedicels on Prasophyllum niphopedium.

Niphophila: [ni-fo-fi-la] From Niphos which is Ancient Greek for snow and Phílos which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which have environmental habitats above or just below the annual snow line. A good example is Eucalyptus niphophila.

Niphophilum: [ni-fo-fi-lum] From Niphos which is Ancient Greek for snow and Phílos which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which have environmental habitats above or just below the annual snow line. A good example is Protoglossum niphophilum.

Niphophilus: [ni-fo-fi-lus] From Niphos, which is Ancient Greek for snow and Phílos, which is Ancient Greek for loving or to be loved. It refers to plants, which have habitats in snow fields or above the snow line. A good example was Ranunculus niphophilus which cannot be located but may be now known as Ranunculus clivicola.

Nitchaga: [nit-ka-ga] From Nitchaga, which is Latinized for the Nitchga Creek which is a tributary of the Tully River in far north eastern Queensland. It refers to plants, which were first discovered and are restricted to the Tully River catchment area. A good example is Triplarina nitchaga.

Nitens: [nI-tenz] From Nitere/Nitidus, which is Latin for shiny, bright or polished. It refers to leaves and stems which are bright and shiny. A good example is Eucalyptus nitens.

Nitida: [ni-ti-da] From Nitere/Nitidus, which is Latin for shiny, bright or polished. It refers to the leaves and stems being somewhat shinny. A good example is Austrostipa nitida.

Nitidissima: [ni-ti-dis-si-ma] From Nitere/Nitidus, which is Latin for shiny, bright or polished and -Issima, which is Latin for very or the most – “est”. It refers to leaves and or stems which are the brightest and shiniest. A good example is Polyalthia nitidissima.

Nitidula: [ni-ti-dyoo-la] From Nitere/Nitidus, which is Latin for to shine or to be polished. It refers to leaves and stems which are shinny. A good example is Pomaderris nitidula.

Nitidulum: [ni-ti-dyoo-lum] From Nitere/Nitidus, which is Latin for to shine or to be polished. It refers to leaves and stems which are very shinny. A good example is Argyrotegium nitidulum.

Nitidulus: [ni-ti-dyoo-lus] From Nitere/Nitidus, which is Latin for shiny, bright or polished. It refers to leaves and stems, which are rather shinny. A good example is Leptorhynchos nitidulus.

Nitidum: [ni-ti-dum] From Nitere/Nitidus, which is Latin for to shine or to be polished. It refers to leaves and stems ,which are shinny. A good example is Zanthoxylum nitidum or Plectranthus nitidum.

Nitidus: [ni-ti-dus] From Nitere/Nitidus, which is Latin for shiny, bright or polished. It refers to leaves and stems, which are rather shinny. A good example is Erigeron nitidus.

Nitraria: [ni-trar-i-a] From Nitra, which is Greek/Latin for saltpetre. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on soils which had higher concentrations of Potassium nitrate. A good example is Nitraria billardierei.

Nitrariacea: [ni-tra-ri-a-se-a] From Nitra, which is Greek/Latin for saltpetre. It refers to plants, which was discovered on soils which had higher concentrations of potassium nitrate. A good example is Rhagodia nitrariacea.

Nivalis: [ni-va-lis] From Nivalus, which is Latin for snowy or snow white. It refers to plants, which grow just above or below the winter snow line on mountains. A good example is Grevillea victoriae subsp. nivalis.

Nivea: [ni-vee-a] From Nípha, which is Ancient Greek or Nix/Nivēs, which is Latin for snowy or snow white. It refers to flowers, which are snowy white or the foliage being pale smoky grey. A good example is the foliage on Eremophila nivea.

Niveum: [ni-vee-um] From Nípha, which is Ancient Greek or Nix/Nivēs, which is Latin for snowy or snow white and Um, which is Greek/Latin for a degree. It refers to flowers, which are really snowy white or the foliage which is very pale smoky grey. A good example is the foliage on Racosperma niveum, which is now known as Acacia nivea.

Nivicola: [ni–vi-koh-la] From Nípha, which is Ancient Greek or Nix/Nivēs, which is Latin for snowy or snow white, Kola, which is Ancient Greek or Cola, which is Latin for to dwell or to reside at. It refers to plants, which will flower and prosper in environments above the winter snow line on mountains. A good example is Rytidosperma nivicola.

Nivicolum: [ni–vi-koh-lum] From Nípha, which is Ancient Greek or Nix/Nivēs, which is Latin for snowy or snow white and Colus, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to a species environment which is above the winter snow line on hilly slopes and mountainous slopes. A good example is the grass Rytidosperma nivicolum.

Nivicolus: [ni–vi-koh-lus] From Nípha, which is Ancient Greek or Nix/Nivēs, which is Latin for snowy or snow white and Colus, which is Latin for to dwell or reside at. It refers to a species environment which is above the winter snow line on hilly slopes and mountainous slopes. A good example is Discaria pubescens.

Nivigena: [ni-vi-je-na] From Nípha, which is Ancient Greek or Nix/Nivēs, which is Latin for snowy or snow white and Génus which is Ancient Greek for a cheek or eye socket. It usually refers to the flowers or flower buds, which resemble an eye socket. A good example is the late bud stages on Abrotanella nivigena.

Nivigenum: [ni-vi-je-num] From Nípha, which is Ancient Greek or Nix/Nivēs, which is Latin for snowy or snow white and Génus, which is Ancient Greek for a cheek or eye socket. It usually refers to flowers or flower buds, which resemble an eye socket. A good example was Trineuron nivigenum, which is now known as Abrotanella nivigena.

Noahdéndron: [noh-a-den-dron] From Noah, which is Latinized from the Hebrew vernacular for a rest or to rest and Déndron, which is Ancient Greek for a tree. It refers to a tree’s locality, which was first discovered at Noah Creek its resting place. A good example is Noahdéndron nicholasii.

Nobile: [noh-bIl] From Nōbile, which is Latin for noticeable, showy or highly ranked or very distinct. It refers to plants, which are much showier than other species in the genus. A good example is Blandfordia nobilis.

Nobilis: [noh-bi-lis] From Nōbile, which is Latin for noticeable, showy or highly ranked or very distinct. It refers to plants, which are much showier than other species in the genus. A good example is Blandfordia nobilis.

Nobilissima: [noh-bi-lis-si-ma] From Nōbile, which is Latin for noticeable, showy or highly ranked or very distinct and -Issima, which is Latin for the most or at least very. It refers to plants, which are the showiest compared to all the other species in the genus. A good example was Bulweria nobilissima, which is now known as Deplanchea tetraphylla.

Nocoleche: [no-ko-lek] From Nocoleche, which is Latinized for the Nocoleche Nature Reserve on the banks of the Paroo River in far north eastern NSW. It refers to plants, which were first discovered in the reserve. A good example is Goodenia nocoleche.

Nocturnal: [nok-ter nal] From Nocturnalis, which is Latin for active by night. It refers to flowers, which open or become receptive after sunset and before sunrise. A good example is Syzygium cornifolia which relies on bats and possums for fertilization of the flowers.

Nod: [nod] From Nodde, which is Middle English for to droop or bend downwards. It refers to a flower’s stalk or head, pedicel or peduncles which hang down. A good example is the flowers on Stipandra glauca and Dianella caurulea.

Nodal: [noh dal] From Nōdātum, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling. It refers to a point; often a swelling, where the leaf/leaves emerge. A good example is easily seen on most grasses like Austrostipa pubescens.

Nodatum: [no-da-tum] From Nōdātum, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling. It refers to a point; often a swelling, where the leaves emerge. A good example is easily seen on most grasses like Onychosepalum nodatum.

Nodatus: [no-da-tus] From Nōdātum, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling. It refers to a point; often a swelling, where the leaf/leaves emerge. A good example is Desmocladus nodatus.

Nodding: [no-ding] From Nodde, which is Middle English for to droop or bend downwards. It refers to a flower’s stalk or head, pedicle or peduncle which hangs down. A good example is Pterostylis nutans.

Node: [nohd] From Nōdātum, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling. It refers to a point; often a swelling, where the leaves emerge. A good example is Melaleuca nodosa.

Nodiflora: [noh-di-flor-a] From Nōdātum, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the Goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which appear from the nodes. A good example is Alternanthera nodiflora.

Nodiflorum: [noh-di-flor-um] From Nōdātum, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the Goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which grow from nodes on the stems. A good example is Solanum nodiflorum.

Nodiflorus: [noh-di-flor-us] From Nōdātum, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is Roman for the Goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which grow from nodes on the stems. A good example is Eriostemon nodiflorus, which is now known as Philotheca nodiflora subsp. nodiflora.

Nodiform: [noh-di-form] From Nōdātum, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling and Forme, which is Latin for a shape, type or form. It usually refers to the roots forming nodules caused from nitrogen fixing bacteria. A good example is  the roots of Casuarina equistifolia.

Nodosa: [no-doh-sa] From Nōdāta, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling. It refers to stems which have many swellings or lumps. A good example is Melaleuca nodosa.

Nodose: [no-dohs] From Nōdōsa, which is Latin for a joint or swelling. It refers to stems which have many swellings or lumps.

Nodosum: [no-doh-sum] From Nōdātum, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling. It refers to stems which have many swellings or lumps. A good example is Dichanthium nodosum.

Nodosus: [no-doh-sus] From Nōdātum, which is Latin for a knotted like swelling. It refers to stems which have many swellings or lumps. A good example was Scirpus nodosus var. nodosus, which is now known as Ficinia nodosa.

Nodules: [no-dyoolz] From Nōdulōsum, which is Latin for a joint or swelling. It usually refers to roots which form nodules caused from nitrogen fixing bacteria. A good example is  the roots of Acacia concurrens.

Nodulosa: [no-dyoo-loh-sa] From Nōdulōsa, which is Latin for a joint or swelling. It refers to structures or organs, which has nodules. A good example is the roots of Acacia complanta.

Nodulose: [no-dyoo-lohs] From Nōdulōsum, which is Latin for a joint or swelling. It usually refers to the description of roots which form nodules caused from nitrogen fixing bacteria. A good example is the roots of Acacia cangaiensis.

Nodulosum: [no-dyoo-loh-sum] From Nōdulōsum, which is Latin for a joint or swelling. It usually refers to the description of roots which form nodules caused from nitrogen fixing bacteria. A good example is Dracocephalum nodulosum.

Nodulosus: [no-dyoo-loh-sus] From Nōdulōsus, which is Latin for a joint or swelling. It usually refers to roots which form nodules that are the center of nitrogen fixing bacteria. A good example is the nodules Gonocarpus nodulosus.

Nola: [noh-la] From Nolana, which is Latin for a little bell. It refers to flowers which resemble little bells. A good example is Cryptandra nola.

Nomame: [noh-ma-me] May be from No, which is English for no or nothing and Name, which is English for a name of a person or thing. It may therefore refer to a plant that had gone a long time without a name due to its confusing chacteristics. A good example is Chamaecrista nomame.

Nomenclature: [no-men-kla-cher] From Nomn which is Latin for a name and Claturen which is Latin for a list or to classify. It refers to the study of a system of names or terms, or the rules for forming these terms in a particular field of arts or science especially Botany & Zoology.

Nominatum: [no-min-a-tum] From Nōminātumn which is Latin for to be named or nominated. It may refer to plants, which are the nominated species of the genus. A good example is Stylidium nominatum.

Nomismia: [no-mis-mi-a] Maybe from Nómisman which is Ancient Greek for a coin or coinage. It refers to leaves, which resemble loose change. A good example is the leaflets on Nomismia rhomboidea.

Nonda: [non-da] From Nondan which is Latinized from the local Papuan vernacular for the tree. A good example is Parinari nonda.

Nonscandens: [non-skan-denz] From Noenum/Nen which is Old Latin for not and Scandēnsn which is Latin for scrambling or climbing. It refers to plants, which form small bushy herbal like growth habits. A good example is Stylidium nonscandens.

Nordtiana: [nord-ti-a-na] Is named in honour of Nordton. A good example is Tetracera nordtiana.

Norfolkensis: [nor-foh-ken-sis] From Norfolk, which is Latinized for Norfolk Island and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the Norfolk Islands. A good example is Tmesipteris norfolkensis.

Norfolkianum: [nor-foh-ki-a-num] From Norfolk, which is Latinized for Norfolk Island and Iana, which is Latin for changing the name or place noun from the noun to the adjective. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the Norfolk Islands. A good example is Blechnum norfolkianum.

Normale: [nor-mal] From Normalis, which is Latin for to have characteristics which are common throughout the genus. It refers to plants, which have very normal characteristics of its genus. A good example is Asplenium normale.

Normalis: [nor-ma-lis] From Normalis, which is Latin for to have characteristics which are common throughout the genus. It refers to plants, which have very normal characteristics of its genus. A good example is Clematis microphylla var. normalis.

Normanbya: [nor-man-bi-a] Is named in honour of George Phipps 2^nd Marquess of Normanby; 1819-1890, who was a governor of Queensland. A good example is Normanbya normanbyi.

Normanbyanum: [nor-man-bee-a-num] Is named in honour of George Phipps 2^nd Marquess of Normanby; 1819-1890, who was a governor of Queensland. A good example was Ptychosperma normanbyanum, which is now known as Normanbya normanbyi.

Normanbyi: [nor-man-bi-aI] Is named in honour of George Phipps 2^nd Marquess of Normanby; 1819-1890, who was a governor of Queensland. A good example is Normanbya normanbyi.

Normanii: [nor-man-i-I] Is named in honour of Norman but which Knight cannot be substantiated. A good example is Hibiscus normanii.

Normantonensis: [nor-man-ton-en-sis] From Normanton, which is Latinized for Normanton and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered and grow around Normanton in far north Queensland. A good example is Eucalyptus normantonensis.

Nortoniana: [nor-to-ni-a-na] Is named in honour of John Gerarde Norton; 1545–1612, who was a British botanist and herbalist. A good example is Helicia nortoniana.

Nortonii: [nor-toh-ni-I] Is named in honour of James Norton; 1824-1906, who was a solicitor and horticulturalist. A good example is Adenochilus nortonii.

Notabilis: [noh-ta-bi-lis] From Notābilis, which is Latin for noteworthy. It refers to plants, which are rather beautiful and worthy of taking note of. A good example is Eucalyptus notabilis.

Notata: [noh-ta-ta] From Notatum, which is Latin for marked as in spotted, lined or patched. It may refer to the veins on the leaves lower laminas, which appear as though they have been painted on as they are most prominent and clearly stand out being covered in tan hairs against a pale greenish white lamina. A good example is Pomaderris notata.

Notatum: [noh-ta-tum] From Notatum, which is Latin for marked as in spotted, lined or patched. It may refer to veins on the leave’s lower laminas, which appear as though they have been painted on as they are most prominent and clearly stand out being covered in tan hairs against a pale greenish white lamina. A good example is the hard wearing exotic pasture grass Paspalum notatum.

Noteleae: [noh-te-lee] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for False or counterfeit and Olaia, which is Ancient Greek for an olive. It refers to the leaves and fruits, which look like the European olive though they are not related. A good example is Notelaea venosa.

Notha: [no-tha] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for False or counterfeit. It refers to plants, which resemble other species in the genus but are not closely related. A good example was Justicia notha, which is now known as Rostellularia adscendens.

Nothancyla: [no-than-kI-la] May be from Nothan, which may have been derived from the Ancient Greek or Ancient Hebrew for to give and may be Cyla from the Ancient Roman language for blind. I only found a couple of very vague references to the words. The only other reference is from Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for spurious or illegitimate. If former is correct it could refer to the large transparent wings, which are very difficult to see as though one was blind when in flight or at rest. A good example is the gardners good friend the green lace wing Nothancyla verreauxi which eagerly devours aphids as they appear. Nothancyla verreauxi is greatly affected by chemical pesticides so these should be avoided at all costs to allow them to build up their numbers. The differences between Nothancyla verreauxi and Mallada signatus must be left to the experts and the use of DNA is often the only conclusive method to determine the genus and specie.

Nothoalsomitra: [no-tho-al-so-mI-tra] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for false or counterfeit and Balsomita which is Latin for aromatic. It refers to structures or organs, which is highly aromatic. A good example is Nothoalsomitra suberosas.

Nothocnide: [no-tho-snId] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for False or counterfeit and Knide, which is Ancient Greek for a stinging nettle. It refers to plants, which are related or resemble the nettles in some way. A good example is Nothocnide repanda.

Nothofagus: [no-tho-fa-gus] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for False or counterfeit and Fagus, which is Ancient Greek for the Beech Tree. It refers to trees, which look like the European Beech trees but is in fact not related. A good example is Nothofagus moorei.

Notholaena: [no-tho-lee-na] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for False or counterfeit and Laena, which is Ancient Greek for a hooded cloak. It refers to plants, often the flowers, which have a hood like appendix. A good example is Notholaena nudiuscula.

Notho-manihot: [no-tho-ma-ni-hot] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for False or counterfeit and Manioc, which is Latinized form the Brazilian word for the plant. A good example is the Asian root vegetable Hibiscus notho-manihot.

Nothopanax: [no-tho-pa-naks] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for False or counterfeit and Panax, which is Ancient Greek for to cure all. It refers to leaves, which are similar to the Asian Ginseng but is in fact not related. A good example was Nothopanax macgillivrayi, which is now known as Polyscias macgillivrayi.

Nothoscordum: [no-tho-skor-dum] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for False or counterfeit and Skordum, which is Ancient Greek for garlic. It refers to plants , which are closely related to the commercial garlic but lacks the flavour and odour of the real garlic plants. A good example is the exotic onion weed Nothoscordum borbonicum.

Notiale: [noh-ti-a-le] From Notābile, which is Latin for worthwhile noticing. It refers to plants, especially the flowers, which are extremely noteworthy. A good example was Rhododendron notiale, which is now known as Rhododendron lochiae.

Notibractea: [noh-ti-brak-te-a] From Nóthos, which is Ancient Greek for False or counterfeit and Bracteus, which is Ancient Greek for modified leaves or scales usually smaller than the calyxes with a flower or flower cluster in its axil, or near the leaf axis or larger protective sheilds around the new growth. It refers to bracts, which are more prominent than usual. A good example is Hibbertia notibractea.

Noto: [noh-toh] From Nōtum, which is Ancient Greek for familiar, recognised or well known.

Notochloe: [noh-to-kloh-e] From Nōtum, which is Ancient Greek for familiar, recognised or well known and Chloë which is Ancient Greek for green vegetation. It refers to grasses, which are very familiar. A good example is the native grass Notochloe microdon.

Notochthonum: [noh-to-tho-num] From Nōtum, which is Ancient Greek for familiar, recognised or well known and Khthṓn which is Ancient Greek for below the Earth. It refers to plants, which like the young Pantheon had remanded their elders to the role of smouldering, Chthonic gods, to inhabit the deep dark places, hidden from mortal eyes and influence. A good example is the large root systems on Panicum notochthonum.

Notochthona: [noh-to-tho-na] From Nōtum, which is Ancient Greek for familiar, recognised or well known and Khthṓn which is Ancient Greek for below the Earth. It refers to plants, which like the young Pantheon had remanded their elders to the role of smouldering, Chthonic gods, to inhabit the deep dark places, hidden from mortal eyes and influence. A good example is the large root systems on Urochloa notochthona, which is now known as Urochloa gilesii var. notochthona or Panicum notochthonum.

Notodanthonia: [noh-to-dan-tho-ni-a] From Nōtum, which is Ancient Greek for familiar, recognised or well known and Danthonia which is named in honour of Etienne Danthoine; 1739-1794, who was a French botanist who specialized in grasses. A good example is the exotic pasture grass Notodanthonia longifolia.

Notogrammitis: [noh-to-gram-mi-tis] From Nōtum, which is Ancient Greek for familiar, recognised or well known and Grammitis which is Ancient Greek for a line. It refers to sori, which are in a straight line either side of the mid vein that is so familiar within the genus. A good example was Notogrammitis billardiereii.

Notonerium: [noh-to-ner-i-um] From Nōtum which is Ancient Greek for familiar, recognised or well known and Nerium which is Ancient Greek for the Oleander. It refers to flowers which resemble the Nerium genus that everyone is so familiar with. A good example was Notonerium gossei, which is now know as Heliotropium glabellum.

Notothixos: [noh-to-thik-sos] From Nōtum, which is Ancient Greek for familiar, recognised or well known and Thíxis, which is Ancient Greek for touching. It refers to parasitic plants, which; we are all familiar with, that grow on the underside of a branch and hang down. A good example is Notothixos leiophyllus.

Notoxylinon: [noh-to-zahy-li-non] From Nōtum, which is Ancient Greek for familiar, recognised or well known and Xylon, which is Ancient Greek for wood. It refers to plants, which are more woody than some other members of the Family. A good example was Notoxylinon populifolium, which is now known as Gossypium hirsutum.

Nottii: [noh–ti-I] Is probably named in honour of Mrs. I Nott who collected for Mueller, between the years of 1864-1868 in the Maldon region in Victoria. A good example is Phebalium nottii.

Novae: [noh-va] From Novae/Novus, which is Latin for new. It refers to plants, which come from New Holland now known as Australia. A good example is Piper novae-hollandiae.

Novae-angliae: [noh-va, an-gli-ee] From Novae/Novus, which is Latin for new and Anglica, which is Latin for England. It refers to many plants, which originate from the New England district in America or in the New England district in Australia. A good example is Leptospermum novae-angliae.

Nova-anglica: [noh-va, an-gli-kah] From Novae/Novus, which is Latin for new and Anglica, which is Latin for England. It refers to many plants, which originate from the New England Plateau in north eastern New South Wales. A good example is Eucalyptus nova-anglica.

Novae-cambriae: [noh-va, kam-bri-a] From Novae/Novus, which is Latin for new and Cambrica which is Latin for Wales. It refers to plants, which were first dixcovered from the alpine districts of southern New South Wales, north eastern Victoria and Tasmania. A good example is Luzula novae-cambriae.

Novae-hollandia: [noh-vee, hol-lahn-di-ah] From Novae/Novus, which is Latin for new and Hollandia which is Latin for Holland. It refers to plants, which are distinctly Australian and originate from Australia. A good example is Piper novae-hollandia.

Novae-hollandiae: [noh-va, hol-lahn-di-ee] From Novae/Novus, which is Latin for new and Hollandia which is Latin for Holland. It refers to plants, which are distinctly Australian and originate from Australia. A good example is Crotalaria novae-hollandiae.

Novaezeelandae: [noh-va, zee-lan-dee] From Novae/Novus, which is Latin for new and Zelandae which is Latin for Zealand. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from New Zealand. A good example is Mazus novaezeelandiae.

Novemnerve: [noh-vem-nerv] From Novae/Novus, which is Latin for new and Neûron which is Ancient Greek or Nervus which is Latin for a vein. It refers to plants, which have many prominent parallel veins on the leaves. A good example is Panicum novemnerve.

Novoguineensis: [noh-vo-gi-nee-en-sis] From Novae/Novus, which is Latin for new, Guinee which is Latin for Papuana and eastern Irian Jahya and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from New Guinee. A good example is Hedyotis novoguineensis.

Nowraensis: [now-ra-en-sis] From Nowra which is Latinized for the Nowra district and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered from the Nowra district. A good example is Eucalyptus nowraensis which is now defunct as it has been found to be a natural hybrid between Corymbia maculata and Corymbia gummifera.

Nubigena: [nu-bi-je-na] From Nubigena, which is Latin for the birth of a cloud. It refers to clouds, which formi at high altitudes as in plants growing on the peaks of tall mountains amongst the clouds. A good example is Ewartia nubigena.

Nubigenum: [nu-bi-je-num] From Nubigenum, which is Latin for the birth of a cloud. It refers to clouds, which form at high altitude as in plants growing on the peaks of tall mountains amongst the clouds. A good example is the many ice plants, which are in horticulture Delosperma nubigenum.

Nubigenus: [nu-bi-je-nus] From Nubigenus, which is Latin for the birth of a cloud. It refers to clouds, which form at high altitude as in plants growing on the peaks of tall mountains amongst the clouds. A good example is the Chilean Pine, Podocarpus nubigenus.

Nubila: [nu-bi-la] From Nubere/Nubilus, which is Latin for a young lady of marrying age. It refers to the trees exquisite beauty as it becomes a young mature tree. A good example is Eucalyptus nubila.

Nublingii: [nu-bli-ji-I] Is probably named in honour of Erwin Nubling; 1876-1953, who was an Australian Steelworks manager, and orchidologist. A good example is the ground orchid Prasophyllum nublingii.

Nucellus: [nu-sel-lus] From Nucellus, which is Latin for the central cellular mass of the body of the ovule, containing the embryo sac. It refers to the central section of ovules, which contains the nuclei, antipodal cells, synergids and the oosphere (The actual female egg).

Nucifera: [nu-si-fer-a] From Nuci, which is Latin for a nut and Ferae/Ferārum which is Latin for to bear or bearing. It refers to fruits, which contain a nut. Two good examples are the water lily Nelumbo nucifera or the coconut palm Cocos nucifera.

Nucleus: [nyoo-klee-us] From Nukleus, which is Latin for a small nut. It refers to a core, a central part of something, of which other organelles and elements surround and contains the cells chromosomes.

Nuda: [noo-da] From Nūda, which is Latin for being naked. It refers to fruits, which lack a pericarp as in certain conifers or lacking scales around a bud or spores. A good example is Logania nuda.

Nudibaccatum: [noo-di-ba-ka-tum] From Nūdum, which is Latin for naked and Baccātum, which is Latin for a berry. It refers to berries, which are glabrous and often glossy or semi glossy. A good example is Typhonium nudibaccatum.

Nudicarpa: [noo-di-kar-pa] From Nūdum, which is Latin for naked and Karpós, which is Ancient Greek for a fruit. It refers to fruits, which are glabrous and often glossy or semi glossy or sporangia which have no covering thus the spore are exposed or naked. A good example is Grammitis nudicarpa.

Nudicaule: [noo-di-kor-le] From Nūdum, which is Latin for naked and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulis which is Latin for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to stems or small branches, which are glabrous and often glossy or semi glossy. A good example is the short, flower spike on the perennial Ophioglossum nudicaul, which is now known as Ophioglossum lusitanicum.

Nudicaulis: [noo-di-kor-lis] From Nūdum, which is Latin for naked and Kaulos, which is Ancient Greek or Caulis which is Latin for a stick, stem or small branch. It refers to stems or small branches, which are glabrous and often glossy or semi glossy. A good example is Eucalyptus nudicaulis.

Nudiflora: [noo-di-flor-a] From Nūdum, which is Latin for being naked and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to flowers, which do not have sepals and/or petals surrounding the sexual organs, or are glabrous. A good example is Tetrameles nudiflora.

Nudiflorum: [noo-di-flor-um] From Nūdum, which is Latin for being naked and Flōris, which is Latin for a flower or Flōs, which is the Roman goddess of spring and flowers. It refers to grasses, where the glumes, lemmas or palea do not cover the sexual organs adequately. A good example is Rytidosperma nudiflorum.

Nudiscapum: [noo-di-ska-pum] From Nūdum, which is Latin for being naked and Skḗptō, which is Ancient Greek or Scapos which is Latin for a scape, stem, shaft or stalk. It refers to long internodes, which form the basal part or the whole of a peduncle between a rhizome or bulb and the flowers. A good example is Genoplesium nudiscapum.

Nudiuscula: [noo-di-us-ku-la] From Nūdum, which is Latin for being naked and Scula, which is Latin has variable meanings from hard, somewhat, rather & small. It refers to structures or organs on plants, which are glabrous but on other species in the genus are normally somewhat hairy. A good example is Cheilanthes nudiuscula.

Nudiusculum: [noo-di-us-ku-lum] From Nūdum, which is Latin for being naked and Scula, which is Latin has variable meanings from hard, somewhat, rather & small. It refers to structures or organs on plants, which are glabrous but on other species in the genus are normally somewhat hairy. A good example is Comesperma nudiusculum.

Nudum: [noo-dum] From Nūdum, which is Latin for being naked. It refers to lacking a pericarp in certain conifers or lacking scales around a bud or spores. A good example is Blechnum nudum.

Nudus: [noo-dus] From Nūdus, which is Latin for being naked. It refers to lacking a pericarp as in certain conifers or lacking scales around a bud or spores. A good example is Myriocephalus nudus.

Nuga: [nu-ja] From Nūga/Nūgae which is Latin for a dagger. It refers to thorns which are sharp and positioned along the rachis of the leaves. A good example is Guilandina nuga , which is now known as Caesalpinia crista.

Nugentiae: [nu-jen-ti-ee] Is named in honour of Nugent. A good example is Liparis nugentiae.

Nugentii: [nu-jen-ti-I] Is named in honour of Nugent but which Nugent cannot be substantiated. A good example is Dockrillia nugentii.

Nullanulla: [nul-la-nu-la] From ŋa-la-ŋa-la, which is Latinized from the vernacular of the local Dharuk language for a club. It refers to lemmas and seeds, which resemble or have the shape of a nullanulla. A good example is the seeds on the grass Austrostipa nullanulla.

Nullarborensis: [nul–lar-bor-en-sis] From Nullus, which is Latin for not having any, Arbour, which is Latin for a tree Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on the Nullarbor Plains in southern South Australia and or Western Australia. A good example is Austrostipa nullarborensis.

Nullumense: [nul-lu-mens] From Nullum, which is Latinized for Nuluny, the vernacular from the local Bundjalung aboriginal word meaning “digging stick” and Anum/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which were first discovered on Mount Nullum Nature Reserve near Murwullumbah. A good example is Argophyllum nullumense.

Nullumiae: [nul-lu-mi-ee] From Nullum, which is Latinized for Nuluny, the vernacular from the local Bundjalung aboriginal word meaning “digging stick”. Its reference is unclear but may indicate the use of the fruit stalks as a digging stick. A good example is Pandanus nullumiae, which is now known as Pandanus solmslaubachii.

Numerosa: [nyoo-mer-oh-sa] From Numerosus, which is Latin for very many. It refers to the profusion of flowers, which are produced during the flowering season. A good example is Erythrina numerosa.

Nummularia: [num-mu-lar-i-a] From Nummuli, which is Latin for peticash or a coin. It refers to leaves, which resemble silver coins in shape and colour. A good example is Atriplex nummularia and the beautiful epiphyte Dischidia nummularia.

Nummularium: [num-mu-lar-i-um] From Nummuli, which is Latin for peticash or a coin. It refers to leaves, which somewhat resemble old silver coins in shape. A good example is Petalostigma nummularium.

Nummularius: [num-mu-lar-i-us] From Nummuli, which is Latin for peticash or a coin. It refers to leaves, which somewhat resemble old silver coins in shape. A good example is the exotic dwarf morning glories of Evolvulus nummularius.

Nummulifolium: [num-mu-li-foh-li-um] From Nummuli, which is Latin for peticash or a coin. It refers to leaves, which resemble old silver coins in shape or form. A good example is Dendrobium nummulifolium.

Nungariense: [noon-gar-i-enz] From Noongar, which is Latinized from 14 Aboriginal tribes grouped collectively as one and Ense/Ensis, which is Latin for to originate from. It refers to plants, which grow on the tribal lands of the Amangu, Ballardong, Yued, Kaneang, Koreng, Mineng, Njakinjaki, Njunga, Pibelmen, Pindjarup, Wardandi, Whadjuk, Wiilman and Wudjari people. A good example is Stylidium nungarinense.

Nupperrimum: [nup-per-i-mum] From Nupperimum, which is unknown. A good example was Racosperma nupperimm, which is now known as Acacia nupperima.

Nut: [nut] From Nux which is Latin, Nute which is Old English, Noot which is Dutch, Nuss which is German or Hnut which is Norse for a hard, indehiscent single seeded fruit. It refers to hard shelled fruits, which contains a single seed. A good example is Macadamia integrifolia.

Nutans: [nyoo-tanz] From Nutans, which is Latin for nodding or pendant. It usually refers to flowers, which hang down. A good example is Pterostylis nutans.

Nutlet: [nut-let] From Nux which is Latin, Nute which is Old English, Noot which is Dutch, Nuss which is German or Hnut which is Norse for a hard, indehiscent single seeded fruit. It refers to hard shelled fruits which contains two or at times three small nutlets. A good example is Tribulopis solandri.

Nuttallanthus: [nu-tal-lan-thus] Is named in honour of Thomas Nuttall; 1786-1859, who was an English botanist and Antha/Anthos which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ of a flower the anthers or the flower. A good example is the horticultural blue flax, Nuttallanthus canadensis.

Nuytsia: [nyoot-si-a] Is named in honour of Pieter Nuyts; 1786-1859, who was a West Indian councillor and explorer. A good example is Nuytsia floribunda.

Nyctaginaceae: [nik-ta-jin-a-see-ee] From Nyx/ Nyxtos, which is Greek/Latin for night blooming. It refers to flowers, which only blooming at night. A good example of this family is Pisonia grandis which attracts the attention for roosting of many sea birds late in the evening and throughout the night.

Nyctinastic:[nik-tin-as-tik] From Nyx/ Nyxtos, which is Greek/Latin for night blooming and Nastic, which is Ancient Greek for forced movement. It refers to a display of cellular forces or growth to one side of an axis to change the form, position or orientation of an organ due to light. The circadian clock with the light receptor photochromy detects red light and or infrared light which in return stimulates the forces enabling the movement of water and pressure on the cell walls to open, close or reorientate the organ. A good example is the leaves on Acacia dealbata.

Nyctinasty: [nik-tin-as-ti] From Nyx/ Nyxtos, which is Greek/Latin for night blooming and Nastic, which is Ancient Greek for forced movement. It refers to a display of cellular force or growth to one side of an axis to change the form, position or orientation of an organ due to light. The circadian clock with the light receptor photochromy detects red light and or infrared light which in return stimulates the forces enabling the movement of water and pressure on the cell walls to open, close or reorientate the organ. A good example is  the leaves on Paraserianthes lophantha subsp. lophantha.

Nyctocalos: [nik-to-ka-los] From Nyktos, which is Ancient Greek for nightime and Kallos, which is Ancient Greek for beautiful. It refers to plants, usually the flowers, which have a beautiful scent in the evenings or during the night. A good example was Nyctocalos jucundum, which is now known as Neosepicaea jucunda.

Nymphaea: [nim-fee-a] From Nymphaion, which is Greek/Latin for one of many beautiful goddess’s of the trees, woods, mountains, rivers, seas or meadows. It refers to a flowers, which displays exquisite beauty. A good example is Nymphaea gigantea.

Nymphaeifolia: [nim-fei-i-foh-li-a] From Nymphaion, which is Greek/Latin for one of many beautiful goddess’s of the trees, woods, mountains, rivers, seas or meadows and Folium, which is Latin for foliage. It refers to leaves, which displays exceptional beauty even to its foliage. A good example is the leaves on Hernandia nymphaeifolia.

Nymphoides: [nim-foi-deez] From Nymphaion, which is Ancient Greek or Latin for one of many beautiful goddess’s of the trees, woods, mountains, rivers, seas or meadows and Eîdos/Oides, which is Ancient Greek for alike or similar to. It refers to flowers, which have exceptional beauty similar to the Nymphaea genus. A good example is Nymphoides indica.

Nypa: [nI-pa] From Nipah, which is Latinized for the Malay or Indonesian vernacular for the estuarine, mangrove palms found there. A good example is the native palm Nypa fruticans.

Nyssanthes: [nI-san-thes] From Nysso, which is the Greek to pierce and ántha/ánthos, which are Ancient Greek for the male reproductive organ on a flower or the flower. It refers to flowers, which are surrounded by long sharp spines. A good example is Nyssanthes diffusa.

Nyssophylla: [nI-so-fIl-la] From Nysso, which is the Greek to pierce and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves, which resemble long, sharp, rigid spine. A good example is Acacia nyssophylla.

Nyssophyllum: [nI-so-fIl-lum] From Nysso, which is the Greek to pierce and Phullon/Phýllon, which are Ancient Greek for a leaf. It refers to the leaves, which resemble long, sharp, rigid spine. A good example was Racosperma nyssophyllum, which is now known as Acacia nyssophylla.

Nyula: [nI-u-la] From Nyula, which is probably Latin for shy of a rabbit. It refers to plants, which are found on the forest floor amongst leaf litter or lichens and mosses. A good example is the fungi Galerina nyula.