Species within a genus

Genus: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
PRIONIUM (G)
Palmiet (Le)
Family: JUNCACEAE
prion, = a saw;
-ium, = ‘characteristic of’, hence indicates connection or resemblance.
(margins of leaf blades)
(LS, BL, Le)
Prionium serratum (La)
Intsikane, Palmiet (PS)
Location: (F, K, P)
serra, = a saw;
-atus, = indicates possession or likeness.
serratus,= saw shaped, serrated.
(serrate, i.e. saw-edged with sharp teeth pointing forwards, as opposed to ‘retroserratus’, with teeth pointing backward)
(ld, BL)