Hispanicus
/his-PAN-ih-kus/🏷️ Taxonomy●● Intermediate
Also known as: hispanica, hispanicum
A geographic epithet indicating the plant is native to or most closely associated with Spain and the Iberian Peninsula (historically Hispania). Many of Europe's most sun-loving, drought-tolerant plants carry this epithet, reflecting the warm, dry climate of their homeland. Appears as hispanicus (masculine), hispanica (feminine), or hispanicum (neuter).
Etymology
From Latin Hispanicus, meaning "of Hispania" (the Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula), from Hispania (Spain and Portugal).
Example
“Hyacinthoides hispanica (Spanish bluebell), Brachypodium hispanicum, and Digitalis obscura subsp. hispanica all reflect the rich endemic flora of the Iberian Peninsula.”