alopeks¸ alopec, = fox;
oura, = the tail; the stern;
-urus, = -tailed, i.e. with an elongated or tail-like appendage;
-oides, = indicates resemblance. (LS, BL)
jungo, = to join or unite together, connect, attach, fasten, yoke, harness;
juncus, = a twig resembling a rush;
-eus, =indicates material or colour resemblance in quality.
junceus, = made of rushes, rush-; like a rush. (ld, BL)
Micranthus plantagineus (Now M. junceus) (La) Vleiblommetjie (PS) Location: (P)
planta, = a sole, sole of the foot;
plantago, = plantain;
(in reference to the broad prostrate leaves)
-eum, = indicates material or colour or resemblance in quality.
(like plantain) (ld, Ox, BL)
tubus, = a pipe, tube;
-ulus, = diminutive;
tubulus, = a small pipe or tube;
-osus, = indicates abundance or full or marked development.
(with many small tubes) (ld, BL)