Botanical Glossary / Definitions

KellyW · Jul 13, 2017

Perhaps many of you already use this site but I just came across it. Seems very helpful when reading descriptions.
Largest online collection of New Guinea orchids

Kipper · Jul 13, 2017

Nice! Thanks Kelly.

DPfarr · Jul 15, 2017

You know what I've always wondered is the ssp sp.

Marni · Jul 15, 2017

Daniel, an answer to your question is here: https://www.researchgate.net/post/Difference_between_spp_and_sp

I've always known that I don't have much of a botanical vocabulary, but this site makes me realize the depth of my ignorance. Thanks, Kelly!

DPfarr · Jul 15, 2017

Thanks Marni, I've always understood those to myself but never communicated using them as I never formally read or was explained to.

naoki · Jul 21, 2017

Marni's link explains sp. (singular) vs. spp. (plural). ssp. (Daniel's original) usually is an abbreviation of subspecies (note two 's' vs two 'p').

Additional confusing things (in taxonomy rather than botany) is the open nomenclature (e.g. aff. = affinis, cf. = confer etc). This article has explanations: https://repository.si.edu/bitstream...016 ON_ w appendix.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

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