Welcome to our comprehensive guide to 50 botanical and scientific names of plants, from A to Z! In this fascinating journey through the world of flora, we will explore the diverse and intriguing names that classify and identify various plant species. Get ready to expand your botanical knowledge and discover the wonders of nature!
What is a Scientific Name?
A scientific name (also called a botanical name) is a formal, internationally recognized name assigned to each species of plant or animal. It consists of two parts: the genus name, which indicates the broader group the species belongs to, and the specific epithet, which differentiates it from other species within the genus.
50 Scientific Names Of Plants with Common Names
Below is the list of botanical name of plants a-z.
| Scientific/Botanical Name: | Common Name: |
| Abelmoschus Esculentus | Okra |
| Achillea | Achillea |
| Achillea Sibiricaa | Yarrow |
| Alcea | Hollyhock |
| Alchemilla Mollis | Lady’s Mantle |
| Allium Ampeloprasum | Leek |
| Allium Cepa | Onion |
| Allium Schoenoprasum | Chives |
| Alternanthera | Alternanthera |
| Amaranthaceae | Amaranth |
| Anchusa | Little John |
| Anethum Graveolens | Dill |
| Anthriscus Cerefolium | Chervil |
| Antirrhinum Majus | Snapdragon |
| Apium Graveolens | Celery |
| Aquilegia | Columbine |
| Artemisia Dracunculus | Tarragon |
| Arugula | Roquette |
| Arugula | Roquette |
| Asciepias Tuberosa | Butterfly Flower |
| Aubrieta Deltoidea | Rockcress |
| Azurea | Salvia |
| Basella Rubra | Climbing Spinach |
| Begoniaceae | Begonia |
| Bellis Perennis | English Daisy |
| Beta Vulgaris | Beet |
| Borago Officinalis | Borage |
| Brassica Juncea | Mustard |
| Brassica Napobrassica | Rutabaga |
| Brassica Oleracea | Broccoli |
| Brassica Oleracea | Brussels Sprouts |
| Brassica Oleracea | Cabbage |
| Brassica Oleracea | Cauliflower |
| Brassica Oleracea | Collards |
| Brassica Oleracea | Kale |
| Brassica Oleracea | Kohl Rabi |
| Brassica Rapa | Chinese Cabbage |
| Brassica Rapa | Pak Choi |
| Brassica Rapa | Turnip |
| Btea Vulgaris | Swiss Chard |
| Cacti | Cactus |
| Calendula | Calendula |
| Callistephus | Aster, Crego Mix |
| Campenula Medium | Canterbury Bell Cup |
| Camponula | Bellflower |
| Capsicum Annum | Pepper |
| Capsicum Annuum | Ornamental Pepper |
| Cardiospermum Halicacabum | Love-In-A-Puff |
| Carum Carvi | Caraway |
| Catananche Speciosa | Cupind’s Dart |
| Celosia | Celosia |
| Celosia Cristata | Cockscomb |
| Centaurea Cyanus | Bachelor Buttons |
| Centaurea Cyanus | Cornflower |
| Centaurea Dealbata | Persian Cornfloewr |
| Centrathus Ruber | Jupiter’s Beard |
| Cerastium | Snow-in-Summer |
| Cheiranthus Cheiri | English Wallflower |
| Cherianthus allionii | Wallflower |
| Chrysanthemum | Shasta Daisy |
| Chrysanthemum Maximum | Daisy, Pyrethrum |
| Cichonum Endvia | Endive |
| Cichonum Intybus | Chicory |
| Cinakohl Pak Choi | Pak Choi, Ming Choi |
| Citrullus Lanatus | Watermelon |
| Clarkia Amoena | Godetia |
| Cleome Hasslerana | Cleome |
| Cobaea Scandens | Cathedral Bells |
| Coleus | Coleus |
| Consolida | Larkspur |
| Coreopsis Grandiflora | Coreopsis |
| Coriandrum Sativum | Coriander/Cilantro |
| Cosmos | Cosmos |
| Cucmis Melo | Cantaloupe |
| Cucumis Sativus | Cucumber |
| Cucurbita | Pumpkin |
| Cucurbita Lagenaria | Birdhouse Gourds |
| Cuminum Cyminum | Cumin |
| Curcubita | Ornamental Gourds |
| Dahlia | Dahlia |
| Daucus Carota | Carrot |
| Delphinium | Delphinium |
| Dianthus | Carnation |
| Dianthus Barbatus | Sweet William |
| Dianthus Chinensis | Pinks |
| Dianthus Deltoides | Maiden Pinks |
| Dianthus Plumarius | Cottage Pink |
| Dianthus Superbus | Dianthus |
| Dicenta Spectabilis | Bleeding Heart |
| Digitalis | Foxglove |
| Dimorphotheca Aurantica | African Daisy |
| Dolichos Lablab | Hyacinth Bean Vine |
| Drummondi | Phlox |
| Echinacea Purpurea | Coneflower |
| Erigeron Speciosa | Daisy Fleabane |
| Eschschoizia Californica | California Poppy |
| Fagopyrum Esculentum | Buckwheat |
| Foeniculum Vulgare Var Dulce | Fennel |
| Gaillardia Aristata | Blanketflower |
| Glycine Max | Soybean |
| Gypsophila | Gypsophila |
| Helianthus | Sunflower |
| Helianthus | Tithonia |
| Hesperis | Dame’s Rocket |
| Heuchera | Coral Bells |
| Hypericum | St. John’s Wort |
| Hyssopus Officinalis | Hyssop |
| Iberis | Candytuft |
| Impatiens Balsamina | Balsam |
| Impatiens Wallerana | Impatiens |
| Ipomoea | Moonflower |
| Ipomoea | Morning Glory |
| Ipomoea Cardinalis | Cardinal Climber |
| Ipomoea Lobata | Mini Lobata |
| Ipomoea Quamoclit | Cypress Vine |
| Jackmanii | Clematis |
| Lactuca Sativa | Lettuce |
| Lagenaria | Gourds |
| Lathyrus Latifoluis | Everlasting Pea |
| Lathyrus Odoratus | Peas |
| Lathyrus Odoratus | Sweet Peas |
| Lavatera | Lavatera |
| Lavatera Trimestris | Mallow |
| Lavendula Vera | Lavender |
| Leristicum Officinalis | Lovage |
| Liatris Species | Gayfeather |
| Liatris Spicata | Blazing Star |
| Limonium | Statice |
| Linum Perenne Lewisii | Flax |
| Lobellia | Lobelia |
| Lobularia Maritima | Alyssum |
| Luecantthemum x superbum | Daisy, Shasta |
| Lunaria Annua | Lunaria (Money Plant) |
| Lupinis Perennis | Lupine |
| Lupinus Texensis | Texas Blue Bonnet |
| Lycninis Chalcedonia | Maltese Cross |
| Lycopersicum | Tomato |
| Lysimachia Punctata | Garden Loosestrife |
| Marjorana Hortensis | Marjoram |
| Marrublum Vulgare | Horehound |
| Matricaria Recutita | Chamomile |
| Matthiola | Stock |
| Melissa Officinalis | Balm Lemon |
| Mertensia Virginica | Virginia Bluebells |
| Mesclun | Mesclun |
| Mintha Spicata | Mint |
| Mirabilis Jalapa | Four O’Clock |
| Monarda Didyma | Bee Balm |
| Myosotis | Forget-Me-Not |
| Nasturtium Officinalis | Watercress |
| Nemophila Maculata | Five Spot |
| Nepata Mussini | Catmint |
| Nepeta Cataria | Catnip |
| Nicotiana | Nicotiana |
| Nigella Damascena | Love in a Mist |
| Ocimum Basilicum | Basil |
| Oenothera | Primrose |
| Origanum Vulgare | Oregano |
| Papaver | Poppy |
| Pastinaca Sativa | Parsnip |
| Pelargonium Hortorum | Geranium |
| Pennisetum Ruppelii | Ornamental Fountain Grass |
| Petroselinum Crispum | Parsley |
| Petunia | Petunia |
| Phaseolus | Scarlet Runner Bean Vine |
| Phaseolus Vulgaris | Beans |
| Physalis Franchetti | Chinese Lantern |
| Physotegia Virginiana | Obedient Plant |
| Pimpinella Anisum | Anise |
| Platycodon Grandiflorus | Balloon Flower |
| Polymonium Caeruluem | Jacob’s Ladder |
| Portulaca | Moss Rose |
| Poterium Sanguisorba | Burnet |
| Pyrethrum | Painted Daisy |
| Raphanus Sativus | Radish |
| Rosemarinus Officinalis | Rosemary |
| Rudbecki | Gloriosa Daisy |
| Rudbeckia Hirta | Black Eyed Susan |
| Rumex Acetosa | Sorrel |
| Salvia Officinalis | Sage |
| Salvia Sclarea | Clary |
| Sanvitalia Procumbens | Sanvitalia |
| Saponaria | Rock Soapwort |
| Saponaria Ocymoides | Trailing Soapwort |
| Satureja Hortensis | Savory |
| Scabiosa | Pincushion Flower |
| Scabiosa | Strawflower |
| Scabiosa Caucasica | Scabiosa |
| Schizzanthus Wisetonensis | Schizanthus |
| Sedum Acre | Sedum |
| Senecia Cinerana | Dusty Miller |
| Solanum Melongena | Eggplant |
| Spinacia Oleracea | Spinach |
| Stachys Lanata | Lambs Ear |
| Stevia Rebaudiana | Stevia |
| Symplocarpus Foetidus | Skunk Cabbaga |
| Tagetes | Marigold |
| Tanacetum Vulgare | Tansy |
| Thymus Vulgaris | Thyme |
| Tragopogon Porrifolius | Salsify |
| Tragopogon Porrifolius | Salsify |
| Triticum Aestivum | Wheatgrass |
| Tritoma | Red Hot Poker |
| Tropaeolum Majus | Nasturtium |
| Tropaeolum Peregrinum | Canary Climber |
| Verbena | Verbena |
| Veronica Spicata | Veronica |
| Viloa Cornuta | Viola |
| Vinca | Periwinkle |
| Vinca | Vinca |
| Viola Tricolor | Johnny Jump Up |
| Viola x Wittrockiana | Pansy |
| Zea Mays | Corn |
| Zinnia Elegans | Zinnia |
| Zucchini | Squash |
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