What language was used by Carolus Linnaeus while naming plants?

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The correct option is B
Latin

Carolus Linnaeus used Latin while giving scientific names to plant. In fact, he was so committed using Latin that he changed his original name from Carl Linnae to Carolus Linnaeus (Latin).

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