Cogswellia

/kɒɡzˈwɛliə/ noun

Definition

A genus of flowering plants in the carrot family, found in western North America.

Etymology

A scientific genus name, likely named after a person with the surname Cogswell (indicated by the Latin suffix '-ia' used in botanical nomenclature).

Kelly Says

Plant scientists often name entire plant groups after botanists or researchers who discovered them, so 'Cogswellia' is probably a tribute to someone's work in identifying or cataloging these carrot-family plants.

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