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What are the two parts of a scientific plant name?

Genus and species.

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Why: A scientific name combines the genus name with the species epithet, giving each plant one worldwide name.

Huh, didn't know that: A scientific name combines the genus name with the species epithet, giving each plant one worldwide name.

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A scientific name is a species of its own.
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Answer: Genus and species. A scientific name combines the genus name with the species epithet, giving each plant one worldwide name.

  1. Botany en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botany
    The scientific name of a plant represents its genus and its species within the genus
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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