Species Selago ovata
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There aren’t any identifications of Selago ovata.
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Location unknown
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Etymology of Selago:
Celtic. sel = sight; jach = salutary, beneficial; referring to its supposed medicinal properties, especially for diseases of the eyes. Another source suggests the derivation is Greek, selagh = flashing. (Allusion unknown.)
Etymology of ovata:
From the Latin ovatus = ‘egg-shaped’
Scientific name:
Selago ovata (L.) Aiton
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Protologue:
Hortus Kew. 2: 355 (1789)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1789
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Selago ovata.