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- The Latin word humilis appears in many botanical names to suggest modesty or small size.
Examples
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Did you know that humilis means humble in Latin?
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The term humilis means humble.
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The species name humilis indicates that the plant is smaller than related species.
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In scientific classification, humilis is often used to describe animals or plants with a low stature.
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The species name humilis indicates that the plant is smaller than related species.
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In scientific classification, humilis is often used to describe animals or plants with a low stature.
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The Latin word humilis appears in many botanical names to suggest modesty or small size.
Compounds
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A very small snake that lives underground in deserts and dry sandy places in the western United States
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A Chinese lady palm with slender stems and fine leaf coverings grown indoors for decoration
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A bushy tropical plant with small pale flowers and bright red berries often grown indoors
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A small bushy willow with thin branches that grows in dry parts of North America
Surface Forms
Etymology
Humilis is a Latin word meaning 'low' or 'humble'. It is the same root as English humble and humus, so when you see humilis in a scientific name it tells you the plant or animal is small, modest, or grows close to the ground.
