Question 30.4

Brassica campestris Linn

What is the meaning of Linn written at the end of the name?

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Brassica campestris Linn

Linn means Linnaeus was the first to discover the plant. He identified, named and classified the plant, so credit is given to him by adding suffix 'Linn', after the scientific name B. campestris Linn.

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Question 30.1

Brassica campestris Linn

(i) Give the common name of the plant.

(ii) What do the first two parts of the name denote?

(iii) Why are they written in italics?

(iv) What is the meaning of Linn written at the end of the name?

Question 30.2

Brassica campestris Linn

What do the first two parts of the name denote?

Question 30.3

Brassica Campestris Linn

Why are they written in italics?

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