Cistus × dansereaui P.Silva

Glossary

hybrid

Plant originating from the cross-fertilisation of genetically distinct individuals (e.g. two species or two subspecies).

lanceolate

Lance-shaped; broadest in middle tapering to point.

keel petal

(in the flowers of some legumes) The two front petals fused together to form a keel-like structure.

synonym

(syn.) (botanical) An alternative or former name for a taxon usually considered to be invalid (often given in brackets). Synonyms arise when a taxon has been described more than once (the prior name usually being the one accepted as correct) or if an article of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature has been contravened requiring the publishing of a new name. Developments in taxonomic thought may be reflected in an increasing list of synonyms as generic or specific concepts change over time.

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