Grandiflorus
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Also known as: grandiflora, grandiflorum
A specific epithet meaning the plant bears notably large flowers, either compared to other species in the same genus or to plants in general. It is one of the most common epithets breeders apply to showy selections. Appears as grandiflora (feminine), grandiflorum (neuter), or grandiflorus (masculine).
Etymology
From Latin grandis (large, great) + flos/floris (flower).
Example
“Magnolia grandiflora (southern magnolia) is celebrated for its enormous, fragrant white blooms up to 12 inches across.”