Species The most basic rank in plant classification, identifying a specific kind of plant whose members share the same characteristics and can naturally reproduce with one another. A species is named by two words—the genus followed by the species epithet; for example, Quercus rubra is the species commonly known as red oak. While a genus groups related plants together, the species pinpoints one particular kind…
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Subspecies A subdivision of a species. This term helps classify plants so they can be identified and discussed clearly.