A botanical name is the scientific name given to a particular plant species. It must conform to the system of botanical nomenclature as prescribed by the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN).
How can I write botanical name?
Genus and species: Names should always be italicized or underlined. The first letter of the genus name is capitalized but the specific epithet is not, e.g. Lavandula angustifolia. If the meaning is clear, the generic name can be abbreviated, e.g. L.
What is vegetable botanical name?
Scientific Names of Vegetables and Spices
S. No | Common Name | Scientific Name |
---|---|---|
1 | Potato | Solanum tubersum |
2 | Tomato | Lycopersican esculentum |
3 | Onion | Allium cepa |
4 | Radish | Raphanus sativus |