Why ii?

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  1. Pitter

    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    I see that when a species is named after an individual the name is usually modified to end in "ii". Why is that?
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The recommendation is in the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (this portion):

     
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    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Thank you Daniel. Now I know.
     

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