Elongatus
/eh-lon-GAH-tus/🏷️ Taxonomy●● Intermediate
Also known as: elongata, elongatum
A form epithet indicating the plant or a specific organ is stretched out and elongated beyond what is typical for the genus. Appears as elongatus (masculine), elongata (feminine), or elongatum (neuter).
Etymology
From Latin elongatus, past participle of elongare (to lengthen), from e- (out) + longus (long).
Example
“Carex elongata (elongated sedge) has notably extended catkin spikes that distinguish it clearly from related species.”