Striatus
/stree-AH-tus/🏷️ Taxonomy●● Intermediate
Also known as: striata, striatum
A pattern epithet indicating the plant has conspicuous parallel stripes or streaks on its petals, leaves, stems, or bark. The stripes may be a contrasting color or simply a textural difference. Appears as striatus (masculine), striata (feminine), or striatum (neuter).
Etymology
From Latin striatus, past participle of striare (to furrow or groove), from stria (a groove, channel, or stripe).
Example
“Ornithogalum thyrsoides var. striatum and various striped Tulipa species carry this epithet for the bold parallel lines on their petals that make them immediately distinctive.”