Helvaticus
/hel-VAT-ih-kus/🏷️ Taxonomy●●● Advanced
Also known as: helvatica, helvaticum
A geographic epithet indicating the plant is native to Switzerland (Helvetia). Appears as helvaticus (masculine), helvatica (feminine), or helvaticum (neuter).
Etymology
From Latin Helvaticus, from Helvetia (the Roman name for the Swiss region).
Example
“Campanula helvatica and Primula helvatica are quintessential alpine plants from the high meadows and rock ledges of the Swiss Alps.”