List of common species names
Here are some species names that are given to many species.
| Species | Meaning | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| arvensis | field | Convolvulus arvensis, Alauda arvensis |
| domesticus | house | Musca domestica, Felis domesticus |
| hortensis | garden-variety | Hydrangea hortensis, Satureja hortensis |
| lutea | yellow | Nuphar lutea |
| officinalis | lit. "for the workshop", medicinal | Taraxacum officinale |
| palustris | marsh, swamp | Crocodylus palustris, Pinus palustris |
| pratensis | prairie, meadow | Anthus pratensis, Trifolium pratense |
| sativus | filling, used as food | Allium sativum, Pisum sativum, Cannabis sativa |
| tinctorius | colorful, used for dyeing | Isatis tinctoria, Dendrobates tinctorius |