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List of common species names

Here are some species names that are given to many species.

SpeciesMeaningExamples
arvensisfieldConvolvulus arvensis, Alauda arvensis
domesticushouseMusca domestica, Felis domesticus
hortensisgarden-varietyHydrangea hortensis, Satureja hortensis
officinalislit. "for the workshop", medicinalTaraxacum officinale
palustrismarsh, swampCrocodylus palustris, Pinus palustris
pratensisprairie, meadowAnthus pratensis, Trifolium[?] pratense
sativusfilling, used as foodAllium sativum, Pisum sativum, Cannabis sativa
tinctoriuscolorful, used for dyeingIsatis tinctoria, Dendrobates tinctorius



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