Form
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In botanical nomenclature, a form (forma) is a low-level taxonomic rank below that of variety; it is an infraspecific taxon. Its name consists of three parts: a genus name, a specific epithet, and an infraspecific epithet.
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra (Red cabbage)
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On WikiGardener species and genera are always written in italics.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Forma specialis (f.sp. or ff. spp.)
- Species (sp. or spp.)
- Subforma (subf.)
- Subvariety (subvar.)
- Variety (var.)
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