DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF WOODY PLANTS AND THEIR MEANINGS
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Question
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Silas saw the scientific name Ilex vomitoria ‘Nana’ on a Dwarf Yaupon. Which word is the plant species?
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Dwarf.
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Ilex.
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‘Nana’
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Vomitoria.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ilex vomitoria, commonly known as yaupon (/ˈjɔːpɒn/) or yaupon holly, is a species of holly that is native to southeastern North America.
Detailed explanation-2: -Common Name(s): Dwarf Yaupon. Dwarf Yaupon Holly.
Detailed explanation-3: -The name Ilex vomitoria was given to the plant in 1789 by Scottish botanist William Aiton. This name was based on the Native American ritual that involved consuming a strong brew of yaupon, possibly combined with other herbs, resulting in ceremonial vomiting.
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